Posts About "Ralph Krueger"
Team Europe Proving They Have NHL Players Too
September 28th, 2016 With all the excitement that has surrounded the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, the underdogs in Team Europe have surprised everyone and advanced to the best-of-three final series, where they will face perennial favorite Team Canada. Inspiring small hockey countries like Mexico and Georgia, Europe has become the toast of Toronto. As much as...
Facing Off: Forecasting Vesey’s Future, Avs’ Coach
August 15th, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
Ex-Oilers Coach Ralph Krueger Provides Advantage for Team Canada
January 9th, 2014 Ralph Krueger no doubt was thinking at this point he would still be coaching in the NHL. After all he was just named Edmonton Oilers head coach in June 2012, prior to last year's lockout shortened season. I'm sure it was a shock to hear he was not going to be given more than the 48 games to make his mark on the young Oilers, and...
Edmonton Oilers Fire Head Coach Ralph Krueger
June 8th, 2013 For the forth time in five years, the Edmonton Oilers will have a new head coach. There have been rumblings the next man for the job is Toronto Marlies bench boss Dallas Eakins. If he is indeed the choice, it would certainly be an interesting one. The Oilers coach for the 2013 season was Ralph Krueger, who came in with no NHL head...
Oilers Looking for Experience Behind the Bench
May 31st, 2013 Without a normal training camp, it wasn't easy for coaches to prepare their team for the lock-out shortened season. New coaches had an even more difficult time implementing their system (see Adam Oates in Washington). And for a rookie NHL coach like Ralph Krueger in Edmonton, the process was all the more arduous. But, with a season...
Why the Edmonton Oilers Didn't Make the Playoffs
April 25th, 2013 Identifying the source of the Edmonton Oilers' struggles this season hasn't been difficult. There are a number of problem areas on this team. Their trouble scoring five and five, their lack of physicality, their floundering powerplay, inconsistent goaltending and porous defense have all contributed to a disappointing season....
