PRAGUE, Czech Republic – With the odds probably no worse than 50-50 that Todd McLellan is going to be the next head coach of Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, you should probably know this:
Jay Woodcroft comes with him.
“Jay, if I get the opportunity to move on, will be part of my staff. I believe in him that much,” said McLellan of his assistant coach from San Jose who is also a member of his Team Canada staff at this IIHF World Championship here.
‘I think it’s really important when you find a guy that you can trust and who can keep you organized and prepared and works his butt off.