"He wants out so bad": Connor McDavid's statement on Jay Woodcroft firing has Oilers fans worried about the $100,000,000 star's future in Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid's statement on the team's coaching change has left fans worried about the future of the $100 million man. The choice to replace coach Jay Woodcroft with Kris Knoblauch has prompted speculation about the team's internal dynamics, with McDavid's comments further intensifying the uncertainty.

McDavid, seemingly surprised by the coaching shift, said:

"He never lost the room. No way. I'm not sure."

Despite acknowledging Knoblauch as a promising young coach, McDavid's comments did not shed light on the reasons behind Woodcroft's departure, leaving fans with more questions than answers.

The Oilers' captain expressed optimism about working with Knoblauch but left lingering concerns about the abrupt nature of the coaching change. When asked if Woodcroft had lost the team's support, McDavid firmly said:

"Not at all. I don't think, uh, the room, he never lost the room."

As the Oilers strive to improve their standing in the NHL, fans are left anxiously speculating about the impact of this unexpected shift on the team's chemistry and McDavid's future with the franchise.

Fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to express their concerns:

Oilers' Shake-Up: Connor McDavid's struggles prompt coaching change amidst disappointing start

In response to a lackluster 3-9-1 start to the 2023–24 season, the Edmonton Oilers parted ways with head coach Jay Woodcroft and assistant coach Dave Manson. Woodcroft's tenure, lasting a year and a half, saw success in the latter part of the 2021–22 season, guiding the team to the Western Conference Final. However, they faced a playoff sweep by the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Colorado Avalanche.

The next season yielded notable success with 109 points, ranking as the fourth-highest total in team history. Despite this, they were eliminated in the second round by the Vegas Golden Knights, who went on to secure the Stanley Cup.

Amid high expectations for the 2023–24 season, the Oilers have struggled, losing six of their first seven games, including an 8-1 defeat in Vancouver on opening night. The decision to appoint Kris Knoblauch as the new head coach, alongside assistant Paul Coffey, suggests a shift in strategy in response to early-season challenges.