Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Accepts his Fate on Camera as Oilers Lose to Sharks
San Jose Sharks Win Over Edmonton Oilers: Is it the End of Jay Woodcroft in Edmonton?
The Edmonton Oilers continue to fall in the standings as their disappointing season persists with a loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Edmonton now holds a dismal record of 2-9-1. Another defeat in their next game could see them sharing the NHL's last position.
Many changes are expected to happen in the Oilers organization, with the first big one to potentially involve a coaching change.
After the tough loss in San Jose, a disheartened Woodcroft was captured on camera walking off the ice toward the locker room, seemingly accepting his fate.
As Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson walk off the ice after the Oilers' loss to San Jose, Woodcroft appears to say "That might be it" to Manson, who appears to respond with "yup."
Woodcroft's Replacement: Many Interesting Candidates
It's surprising to see a team with two of the world's best players struggle that much.
Woodcroft certainly has to get a part of the blame. A lot of people are calling for his firing.
In the case that happens, there's a few potential candidates to replace him.
Claude Julien, Gerard Gallant or Patrick Roy would certainly make a great job in steering the Oilers back on track.
We'll keep you updated on the Oilers' situation.
| POLL | ||
10 NOVEMBRE | 467 ANSWERS Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Accepts his Fate on Camera as Oilers Lose to Sharks Do you think Woodcroft will be replaced before the end of the week? | ||
| Yes | 237 | 50.7 % |
| No | 230 | 49.3 % |
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