The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers writing crew react to the firing of head coach Dave Tippett, the decision to go with Jay Woodcroft over Glen Gulutzan, whether a new coaching staff can get the team back on track and more.
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1:58 Reaction to Dave Tippett getting fired
7:01 Why did Mike Smith start in back-to-back games?
9:18 Did it factor into Ken Holland's decision to finally pull the trigger?
11:11 Should the blame fall on Tippett or Holland?
15:16 Woodcroft Over Gulutzan
19:28 Stuart Skinner's role in the new coaching regime
22:11 Who will fill in for Duncan Keith?
23:54 Replacing Zach Kassian's physicality
24:47 What will it take to see change?
27:52 Do the Oilers have a playoff roster?
30:31 Are more changes on the horizon?
32:37 Is Connor McDavid injured?
34:50 Looking ahead to the next game versus the New York Islanders
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