Confirmed with Link: Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson fired - no more Woody during NNN - Kris Knoblauch hired, Coffey as assistant

[Ragdoll]

haven’t been able to watch as many games this year, can someone fill me in a bit? It seems like we’re outshooting the opponents most games but lack finish. Also make mistakes that always end up in the back of the net. Was it the coach and ststems? Was it the players not buying in / giving up? I find it hard to believe ANOTHER coaching change is the answer here.

 

[BlackDogg]

As long as Schwartz is still there I can't take this organization seriously at all.

 

[FiftyFifty]

If Mcdavid starts lighting it up can we assume he wanted Woodcroft fired from the beginning of the season?

This does seem to be planned out.

 

[Duder54]

Just saw that Coffey is now an asst. coach? FFS. Oilers gonna Oil.

 

[Cloned]

Gulutzan literally coached the PP to be the best in recorded NHL history, that should buy him some serious rope.

For sure. I like him too.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Gulutzan literally coached the PP to be the best in recorded NHL history, that should buy him some serious rope.

Yeah he is good as the PP coach and the current pp issues is on McDrais slump. Which you can tell cause the second PP looks good.

 

[DrDrai]

If it works great, if not then so be it.

We are at a crossroads and this is the route. Hang on tight.

 

[BlackDogg]

Just saw that Coffey is now an asst. coach? FFS. Oilers gonna Oil.

Years of inbreeding leads to more inbreeding. Proven fact.

 

[Bryanbryoil]

If Mcdavid starts lighting it up can we assume he wanted Woodcroft fired from the beginning of the season?

I don't see it happening. IMO he legit looks injured out there.

 

[CupofOil]

James Cameron

This pic will haunt me for a long time.

 

[TB12]

Hopefully you’re right. This is a pivotal hire and we need it to be a good one.

Amen brotha. If this backfires that’s the final nail in the coffin for the McDrai era.

 

[ConnorNova0929]

Edmonton Oilers Org. chart:

Katz
Jackson
Coffey
Knoblauch
Coffey
Gulutzan
Coffey
Stuart
Coffey
Coffey
Coffey

 

[McTedi]

Paul Coffey is a used car salesman. The dude retired from the NHL more than 20 years ago and has been away from the game since with the exception of being gifted the occasional made up roll by Darryl Katz.

It’s a f***ing joke.

Seems like he has been on the fringes of this org for awhile. Again I don't particularly like the hire, this also seems like a change for the sake of making a change because the team sucks. Desperation typically spawns bad ideas. I'm not surprised by the Coffee hire, more surprised he wasn't hired for the coach position lol.

 

[Oilers333]

Joke of an organization

 

[Shaquille Oatmeal]

Gulutzan literally coached the PP to be the best in recorded NHL history, that should buy him some serious rope.

Agreed. And the exact opposite can be said for Schultz. His rope should be a noose.

Edit Schwartz

 

[Oilers in NS]

Kinda gotta snicker
We lose to SJ, fans are screaming to fire Woody.
We fire Woody, people are losing their shit .

People, stop doing the Brown Acid

 

[rangersfansince08]

Knoblauch is nothing special. He coached the Rangers to like a 9-0 win when David Quinn was out and that got him overrated. Dumb hire.

 

[McTedi]

In one move I’ve lost all faith in Jeff Jackson

Katz still clearly pulling the strings getting OBC hires. Jackson clearly doesn’t have any autonomy when Paul Coffey gets this job

Lost faith, lol that didn't take long. Guy has been on the job for what 2 weeks haha

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Agreed. And the exact opposite can be said for Schultz. His rope should be a noose.

I thought he was ok for Seattle last night...

 

[TheNumber4]

Paul Coffey has been part of the rotten brain trust for how many years now? And now he wants to be Coach. If he wanted to be a coach why didn’t he go and get some experience? Instead he sat around with Katz and friends pondering how much they should overpay Campbell and if 3 years isn’t more appropriate for Derek Ryan.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

Coffey didn’t play defence. He was a 4th forward. How will he help the dcore?


Manson taught the PK. GG was the PP guy

Well them learning to pass the puck would be a start.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Hopefully you’re right. This is a pivotal hire and we need it to be a good one.

When was the last time the Oilers made a good hire?

 

[Bryanbryoil]

Knoblauch is nothing special. He coached the Rangers to like a 9-0 win when David Quinn was out and that got him overrated. Dumb hire.

Stuff like this isn't very helpful. If you want to be helpful, what are his strengths and weaknesses as a coach?

 

[brentashton]

Edmonton Oilers Org. chart:

Katz
Jackson
Coffey
Knoblauch
Coffey
Gulutzan
Coffey
Stuart
Coffey
Coffey
Coffey

Close.

you missed Schwartz. He’s above Coffey I think.

 

[Rafters]

Was Jari Kurri not available?

Well at least Jari has international GM experience with Finland..
another possible Oiler GM candidate