Woodcraft for Jack Adams?

[dwonger]

Saw some crazy stat that for over 100 games he has #2 win percentage of all time.

When he arrived last year Oilers were out of playoff spot, took them to Western Finals and again this year posting a great record.

Should he be a nominee at all? Hard to vote against Montgomery but imo Woodcraft should be second or up there at least.

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[Dust]

I really don't see it. No real point in having finalists this year anyways, just give it to Montgomery.

 

[GreeningOil]

I think he should get some votes. The Oilers have been very good under his watch

 

[archangel2]

My order by team who coaches should get the Adams

Jersey
Canes
Boston

 

[Hank Plank]

Kiss of death, so yea I hope he wins.

 

[Trafalgar Sadge Law]

Woody has been great. Would be one of the frontrunners in a normal season. Obviously this aint a normal season with Boston though.

 

[OilWagon]

Montgomery is winning it. Woodcraft could be a finalist.

 

[HockeyVirus]

For what having McDavid carry the team?

 

[Satoru Gojo]

I agree that Montgomery will end up winning but I'm surprised that Hakstol is getting no love, he took a second year expansion team with no goaltending to the playoffs

 

[HockeyGuy1964]

Weird, we've had a "Fire Woodcroft" thread on the Oiler board for months.

 

[Steven Toast]

He will get some votes but probably not win. 73-32-12 record since he took over last year.

 

[scoopscj]

All good options in this thread. Lindy may just take those Devils to the greatest single season point swing in history. (most point difference from one year to the next) Might have to account for something there.

 

[Gjman2019]

Montgomery gets it but guys like Evason, Brind'Amour and McLellen should get consideration too....

Canes and Kings are slumping lately but those teams were money most of the year (especially Carolina).....

 

[Satire]

Should get some consideration, but I have to think it will be Montgomery or Ruff this year. A lot of people had both NJ and Boston pegged for a wildcard spot. Both have exceeded expectations by lightyears. I'd put Woodcroft in the same tier as McLennan.

 

[Sweetpotato]

Montgomery should win it, but I definitely think Woody and Ruff should be nominees.

 

[Chips]

He’s not bad, but the oilers spent much of the season looking very pedestrian even with McDavid going off. Much of that team is still McDrai and the powerplay


Montgomery is the guy. Brind’Amour continuing on with an excellent defense team, Lindy Ruff and the devils have looked amazing. I like the idea of him getting booed by his own fans and winning the Adams in the same year


There’s a few other guys on teams that have improved this year over past seasons that also aren’t near front runners, but about even with Woodcroft imo

 

[dwonger]

He’s not bad, but the oilers spent much of the season looking very pedestrian even with McDavid going off. Much of that team is still McDrai and the powerplay


Montgomery is the guy. Brind’Amour continuing on with an excellent defense team, Lindy Ruf and the devils have looked amazing. I like the idea of him getting booed by his own team and winning the Adams in the same year


There’s a few other guys on teams that have improved this year over past seasons that also aren’t near front runners, but about even with Woodcroft imo

They are 3rd in even scoring...

Edit: sorry forgot about todays game they are tied for second, right above Boston.

 

[Nikolajs Sillers]

That's some decent name.

 

[Chips]

They are 3rd in even scoring...

Where are they in goals against


Where were they in the standings much of the year? Awards voters look at the whole season

 

[La Bamba]

Woodcroft, Woodcock, Woodcraft, how many coaches have the Oilers had this season??

 

[BudBundy]

Too many huge turnaround teams and Bostons epic season for Woody to get a sniff. He’s done a good job but simply, no.

 

[Skolman]

Where are they in goals against


Where were they in the standings much of the year? Awards voters look at the whole season

Please explain to me how this is relevant

 

[dwonger]

Where are they in goals against


Where were they in the standings much of the year? Awards voters look at the whole season

Let's be honest, the Award voters don't look at anything except for stats. They don't even know what position most players play as shown by Ovie winning 1st team all star RW and LW one year.

 

[Connor McConnor]

For what having McDavid carry the team?

100 games is not a small sample size. I think Keefe is a good coach and I think Woody is also solid. I like how both Canadian franchises went with obscure options.

 

[Chips]

Please explain to me how this is relevant

The next sentence.