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Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Oilers could sweeten the pot to move on from Arvidsson
This 'n that: After a round of interviews the past two years for head-coaching openings, former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft is taking a step back and will apparently be on Joel Quenneville's coaching staff in Anaheim. Woodcroft is a coach first and if there's been no head-coach hire. He has to stay relevant, so he has to be behind an NHL bench, somewhere … We get the pre-draft trade possibilities here with Habs' Kirby Dach because he was drafted in Chicago by Oilers GM Stan Bowman and he's from Sherwood Park, so local ties, but Dach had major knee surgery in February and he makes $3.36 million for another year. Red flags. Yeah, the smaller Arvidsson for the bigger Dach makes sense dollars-wise, but again, Dach is coming off that bad knee issue … If Corey Perry can get a flat $2 million as a free-agent from a contender, he might jump at it. He got $1.15 million base and $250,000 in team performance bonuses here … Knoblauch inherited his coaching staff with Paul Coffey, Gulutzan, Mark Stuart and Dustin Schwartz when he replaced Woodcroft here in November 2023, but all of the assistant contracts end June 30. If there's an opening, keep an eye on former NHL defenceman Jay McKee, Knoblauch's former right-hand man with the Erie Otters, even if McKee just got a new three-year junior deal in Brantford. McKee earlier interviewed for the vacant Philadelphia Flyers head job (he played with Flyer' GM Danny Briere in Buffalo) but that went to Rick Tocchet … With the NHL draft on tap this weekend, interesting career path for one-time Oilers sixth-round pick, 164th overall, Mike Kesselring. The Oilers gave him up to Arizona when he was playing in Bakersfield to get Nick Bjugstad in 2023 because he was blocked in the organization as a right-shot defenceman by Vincent Desharnais, and now Kesselring is the key piece off-loaded in the Utah trade for Buffalo's J.J. Peterka. Proof that you play to the final whistle in the NHL draft, and sixth-round picks aren't flotsam and jetsam. Like Minnesota took Swede Filip Johansson at No. 24 in Round 1 that year, and he's never played a single NHL game … The Oil Kings have had an array of candidates for their head coaching job with pro experience but arein no hurry to hire Luke Pierce's replacement. Before Pierce was head coach, former NHL assistant Brad Lauer was head man. And Derek Laxdal, who had been in the ECHL, was also an Oil Kings' hire in 2010. Laxdal coaches Seattle's AHL Coachella Valley affiliate right now … Pierce's name has come up as a possible coach/GM with the BCJHL Vernon Vipers. He once played for the Vipers … Kelly Buchberger, who was coach-GM with the first-year AJHL team in Devon, decided he wasn't coming back for a second year because he wants to spend more time with his family. Bucky's Devon assistant coach and former Oilers defenceman Sebastian Bisaillon has now hired on with the BCJHL Spruce Grove Saints as assistant GM/assistant coach … Good to see Marc Habscheid back in the WHL, now as junior head coach in Red Deer, after he left Prince Albert Raiders and went to Austria for a year and a bit.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL Rumors: Joel Quenneville likely to add former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft in power duo for Ducks
NHL Rumors: Joel Quenneville likely to add former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft in power duo for Ducks (Image via Getty) The Anaheim Ducks are making a major change behind the bench. A familiar face in the NHL is set to return. Jay Woodcroft, the former head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, is expected to join the Ducks coaching staff. The move will likely be announced on July 1. Jay Woodcroft to join Joel Quenneville 's staff According to reports, Jay Woodcroft will become an assistant coach with the Anaheim Ducks. He will work under Joel Quenneville, who is also expected to return to the NHL soon. Woodcroft's contract with the Edmonton Oilers ends at the end of June. The Ducks are likely to confirm the news once his deal officially expires. Many NHL observers said the decision is already made. Jay Woodcroft taught the Edmonton Oilers from February 2022 till November 2023. He supported the team's aggressive push in the 2022 playoffs. But he started the 2023 campaign sluggishly. Just following 13 matches, he was dismissed. Now, he's getting another chance. The Ducks are bringing in fresh leadership as they rebuild. Quenneville is a Stanley Cup-winning coach. Adding Woodcroft gives the Ducks more experience on the bench. Why this move matters for Anaheim Jay Woodcroft is known for his ability to connect with young players. He focuses on development and communication. That makes him a great fit for the Ducks. Anaheim has several rising stars. Players like Trevor Zegras, Mason McTavish, and Leo Carlsson need strong coaching to grow. Woodcroft's style could help them improve fast. Last season, the Ducks struggled. They finished near the bottom of the NHL standings. The team is now focused on rebuilding and moving forward. With Quenneville and Woodcroft together, Anaheim hopes to build a better future. The two coaches bring leadership, strategy, and playoff experience. Also Read: NHL Trade Rumors: Buffalo Sabres Spark Outrage With Cold Approach Toward JJ Peterka As Bowen Byram Trade Rumors Explode The Ducks have not confirmed the news yet. Woodcroft has also not made a public statement. But sources say the announcement will come right after his contract ends in Edmonton. Fans are watching closely. The Ducks are quietly building a new direction. This coaching move may be the start of something big for the franchise. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Multiple Reports Indicate The Kraken Could Be Closing In On A Head Coach
It was reported just five days ago that Lane Lambert's name is in the mix for the Seattle Kraken's head coaching job, and recent reports indicate that he is emerging as the front-runner to land the job. "I heard Lane Lambert's interview went well in Seattle," said Elliotte Friedman on his podcast 32 Thoughts. The report came out Monday morning, and the 60-year-old fits the bill if the Kraken are hoping to eliminate the defensive issues they faced last season. On Tuesday, however, Kevin Weekes shared an update that announced three other coaches, the Kraken, alongside the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins, could be closing in on. According to Weekes, Jay Woodcroft, Marco Sturm, and Mitch Love are among the favorites as potential hires for the trio of teams. Love and Sturm have been linked to the Kraken previously, and multiple insiders, including Friedman, have said they are strong candidates for the job. Weekes' report about Woodcroft possibly being an option for the Kraken is the first time the coach and organization have been linked together. The coaching vacancies in Boston and Pittsburgh are more appealing at the moment due to the superstars each team rosters, but the Kraken are best set for the future out of the three teams. With another top 10 selection, the Kraken have a plethora of young talent both on their roster and waiting to make the jump to the NHL. Sounds like the Bruins are in the final stage of their Head Coach search this week. Both Marco Sturm and Jay Woodcroft are among the remaining contenders for the job; Woodcroft had his latest follow-up interview the other day. — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) May 27, 2025 Lambert would get the best out of the players, focusing on playing a defensive game but Sturm, Love and Woodcroft's inexperience as coaches in the NHL could be a positive change for the young group of players. Stay updated with the most interesting Kraken stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News to never miss a story. REPORT: Kraken Head Coach Target Signing With Flyers Another domino has fallen, and the Seattle Kraken have watched another top available head coach sign elsewhere after Rick Tocchet reportedly agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. REPORT: Kraken Considering Jeff Blashill As Head Coach According to Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff, the Seattle Kraken are one of the teams considering hiring Jeff Blashill to be their head coach.
The Guardian
18-02-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
‘It feels enveloping and calming': the London house wrapped in cork
For most homeowners a request from a passerby to touch the exterior of their house would probably raise eyebrows. But for the owner of Nina's House, which is covered with unusual and striking cork insulation panels, it is not only a common occurrence but is welcomed. The conversations may start with curiosity but much of the time lead to lengthy, passionate discussions on how to make homes more energy efficient, says the house's owner, Nina Woodcroft. 'We are new to the neighbourhood and it has been a really nice way to engage with our new community. A lot of delivery drivers will be like: 'What's this?', and we'll have a chat for 10 minutes about cork, you know, instead of just like this transactional, thank you, bye.' Woodcroft and her family moved into their home in south Tottenham, London, at the end of 2023 and it has now been nominated for a number of awards including Don't Move, Improve and RIBA London. The house was a 'leaky' 1970s property built originally as a clergy house. Woodcroft, who runs the design company Nina+Co, decided that instead of an extension they would design a renovation, with the help of architects ROAR, to transform it into an energy-efficient, fossil fuel-free, cosy family home. 'Our architect was saying that it was unusual the way we've decided to spend our budget. That most clients would be like, well let's do a loft conversion, let's add another floor or let's do a side return, but the motivator for us was to make what we have already future proof and really efficient,' says Woodcroft. After removing the gas supply entirely, Woodcroft and her team installed an air source heat pump in the front garden. To maximise the pump's efficiency the radiators downstairs were stripped out and replaced with underfloor heating. Sheep wool, wood fibre and a recycled plastic fleece, with cork granules, were used to insulate the home internally. The annual energy bill is about £1,088, significantly below the national average, with only electricity used. They chose dark expanded cork, an increasingly popular building material, to cover the exterior of the house because of its insulating properties, sustainability as a material, and aesthetic appeal. 'The way that it's manufactured is cork granules, bits of the bark of the cork oak tree are heated and pressed into a panel at the same time. Something is released called suberin, a natural substance as it's heated, which is what sticks those cork granules together. So there is no added binder. And that's what makes that product really natural,' says Woodcroft. The inside of the property, designed with running children in mind, is as thought through as the property's exterior, with joinery made from local and reclaimed timbers, kitchen countertops constructed from recycled plastic and a kitchen island formed from a London plane tree that was felled in Soho Square by Westminster council. 'I feel grounded and connected in this house because of the natural materials I think. It's warm underfoot, which my feet really appreciate. The house feels enveloping and calming, like a little retreat from the busy world outside,' says Woodcroft. The design company was born out of Woodcroft's frustration with the lack of care for the environmental impact of materials used in the design industry. The Cork House is the latest in a string of projects by Nina+Co to transform property interiors into sensual, textured spaces with a minimal environmental impact, such as the interiors for the restaurant Silo in Hackney Wick, east London, the world's first zero-waste restaurant and winner of a Michelin green star. The Silo design used offcuts of timber, foraged seaweed, mycelium (a biodegradable fungal material), and crushed glass bottles. Woodcroft says: 'I am kind of always thinking about what life this [material] is going to have next: a restaurant, a shop, a home … it will have a certain lifespan that's actually not very long in the grand scheme of things of the planet. And so I'm always trying to think what's the next life of this and how to retain longevity and value in something.' She hopes her renovation will inspire others to be more conscious of the types of materials used in property design and take small steps to make their homes more sustainable and energy efficient. 'I'm really up for sharing knowledge with people … Not everyone will have the financial resources to do a project like this, or the time and the energy because they're busy with work and just need to pick a floor … but if it can inspire just doing one little thing, swap out one material, that would be amazing.'
