Edmonton Oilers Fire Head Coach Jay Woodcroft Amid Poor Season Start

GM Ken Holland Faces Criticism as Oilers Struggle Despite High Pre-Season Expectations

The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Jay Woodcroft after a disastrous start to the season, despite the team being considered Stanley Cup favorites at the beginning of the season.
Woodcroft's dismissal is being questioned, with some suggesting that the Oilers' poor performance is not due to coaching but rather to factors such as injuries, poor goaltending, and underperformance from star players.
Despite the team's poor start, underlying statistics suggest that the Oilers' performance has not significantly changed from last season, leading to further questions about the decision to fire Woodcroft.
General manager Ken Holland is facing criticism for the team's performance, with some suggesting that the team's struggles are due to roster construction issues rather than coaching.
The Oilers have hired Kris Knoblauch as their new coach, a move that has been met with mixed reactions.