Matt Henderson: Oilers Close To Finalizing Coaching Changes

Gully...

Thin ice for Todd? If the team doesn't start well is he likely to get the axe?

First they took the Assistant Coaches

Positive news as far as I'm concerned Yawney's track record of PK success and D development is a good fit for what the team currently needs!

The Oilers definitely like their employees

Thin ice for Todd? If the team doesn't start well is he likely to get the axe?
- Aaron_85

Thin ice for Hendo?

Matt Henderson: Oilers Close To Finalizing Coaching Changes
- Matt_Henderson

Good blog Hendo.

McLellan is gone 20 games in if we have a losing record. Should be gone now, but it is what it is. This team is run by a bunch of dumb kunts. I think Dustin Schwartz should get canned too. Our goalies have not been that good either.

Thin ice for Hendo?
- DeflatedPucks

I mean...probably

I mean...probably
- Matt_Henderson

Don't worry Hendo. I'll put in a good word for you with Ek.

I mean...probably
- Matt_Henderson

I will be the Laraque to your Lucy

I mean...probably
- Matt_Henderson

What’s safer? Thin ice or trampolines?

Thin ice for Hendo?
- DeflatedPucks

Freelancer gunning hard for his job

Great blog. In theory I like the idea of Woodcroft teaching the AHL team the system in place at the NHL level however it's hard to look at it completely positive with the amount of nepotism surrounding this organization.

Great blog. In theory I like the idea of Woodcroft teaching the AHL team the system in place at the NHL level however it's hard to look at it completely positive with the amount of nepotism surrounding this organization.
- freelancer

That’s not a problem that is likely to go away.

Great blog. In theory I like the idea of Woodcroft teaching the AHL team the system in place at the NHL level however it's hard to look at it completely positive with the amount of nepotism surrounding this organization.
- freelancer

Additional benefit is with Woodcroft already being "in", he doesn't have to worry as much about team results and can thus focus more on developing prospects and putting them in positions to succeed. Hopefully this means less veterans high in the line-up.

Maybe chiarelli believes that by just firing the asst coaches instead of the head, he’s left himself one more get out of jail card

Maybe chiarelli believes that by just firing the asst coaches instead of the head, he’s left himself one more get out of jail card
- HB77

Certainly possible. One more 'out' before the axe would inevitably come down on his head. I hope to god it doesn't come to that point and that the organization learns from its past hubris, but Chiarelli doesn't seem like the type to learn. Brightside is he's at least brought in some solid scouting types to set us up with solid prospect depth for when he eventually gets cut (ala Boston's 2014 draft)

What’s safer? Thin ice or trampolines?
- Ihatebrianburke

Live a little and go trampoline on thin ice.

I'm down to give McLellan another year. He has a good track record. He has to change some poop though.

I'm down to give McLellan another year. He has a good track record. He has to change some poop though.
- Oilers4Life14

Quit being an alfie and live to your word. Don't come back until the draft.

I'm down to give McLellan another year. He has a good track record. He has to change some poop though.
- Oilers4Life14

Fire McLellan and leave until the draft, Alfie.

I'm down to give McLellan another year. He has a good track record. He has to change some poop though.
- Oilers4Life14

I think if you poop can one you have to poop can all of them.

This clears up room to hire Petr Klima, Moe Mantha and Jason Bonsignore