Jay Woodcroft’s ascension to Oilers head coach is more than a dream come true: ‘Winning is a skill’
It was at a modest house in the Toronto suburb of Don Mills where Jay Woodcroft first dreamed of a future in the NHL, and ideally with the Oilers.
New Oilers coach Woodcroft arrives with fresh approach for stagnant team
In an organization that has spit out vintage names like Tom Renney, Todd McLellan, Dave Tippett and Ken Hitchcock, Jay Woodcroft arrives as Bakersfield beaujolais. A fresh new tannin for a tired, thirsty palate.
Oilers, Flames use different styles to achieve success
Thompson says Edmonton relies on special teams, Calgary thrives at even strength
Head coach Dave Tippett on Edmonton Oilers: ‘They want to take it to the next level’
With the Edmonton Oilers closing in on a playoff berth, head coach Dave Tippett credits the team’s leadership group for providing a spark.
Upgraded iPad app helping NHL coaches gather useful information
Edmonton’s Dave Tippett doesn’t look at an iPad during games.
“No, there’s too much going on,” he says.
But, like any coach, he craves updated, accurate information.
Oilers’ McDavid & Tippett Reach Milestones
The biggest news story after the Edmonton Oilers‘ 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday was that Connor McDavid scored his 500th point in the NHL. But another milestone was also reached for Oilers coach Dave Tippett, who secured his 600th win as an NHL head coach.
JONES: Oilers coach Dave Tippett channels legendary Casey Stengel
Dave Tippett arguably has the combination of the top two talents in the game together on the same team in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. But he otherwise sounds like Casey Stengel when he was manager of the New York Mets.
Behind the Boards with Ken Hitchcock
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How NHL coaches are handling the strangest postseason of their careers
Paul Maurice has a theory about the rhythm of a new hockey season.
Behind the Game: The hard work and passion needed to be an NHL video coach
Jeremy Coupal has been with the Edmonton Oilers as video coach since 2016.
NHLCA Coaches Confidential: Paul Maurice, Dave Tippett & Pete DeBoer
What’s it like when NHL bench bosses catch up in the off-season? See the comradery between our coaches when they’re not battling it out behind the bench.
Behind the Boards with Glen Gulutzan
Learn more about your favorite NHL coaches and meet those you don’t yet know in the NHLCA’s Behind The Boards feature.
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