Former Oilers Coach Announces New Gig
Jay Woodcroft's next coaching gig won't be behind the bench of an NHL team.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
- Jay Woodcroft, formerly the Edmonton Oilers head coach, has been linked to several coaching opportunities since parting with the Oilers. Reports in mid-2024 through 2025 discussed him taking roles with teams such as Canada’s national program and various NHL clubs, though specifics have varied by source and time.[3][8]
- In the 2024–25 to 2025–26 period, outlets indicated he was a strong candidate and often described as a frontrunner for multiple openings, with some reports noting potential moves to the Anaheim Ducks or other NHL organizations as an assistant coach or in a similar capacity.[1][2][6]
- A number of outlets also highlighted Woodcroft’s reputation as a “young voice” with a track record in development roles, which shaped interest from several teams exploring their coaching staffs.[5][8]
If you’d like, I can narrow this down to the most credible, up-to-date single source and summarize the current status as of today. I can also set up a quick alert summary if you want ongoing updates. Note: I don’t yet have a single definitive report confirming his next position as of this moment.[2][8][1]