Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft fields questions in a press conference after the Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in game two of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0ff8a49a-1f36-4572-9d99-44f37657637c.jpeg] Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft fields questions in a press conference after the Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in game two of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images It was reported just five days ago that Lane Lambert's name is in the mix for the Seattle Kraken's head coaching job, and recent reports indicate that he is emerging as the front-runner to land the job. "I heard Lane Lambert's interview went well in Seattle," said Elliotte Friedman on his podcast 32 Thoughts [https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1926993155976466825]. The report came out Monday morning, and the 60-year-old fits the bill if the Kraken [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/kraken-granted-permission-to-speak-with-maple-leafs-associate-coach] are hoping to eliminate the defensive issues they faced last season. On Tuesday, however, Kevin Weekes [https://x.com/KevinWeekes/status/1927379304972800219] shared an update that announced three other coaches, the Kraken, alongside the Boston Bruins [http://thn.com/boston] and the Pittsburgh Penguins [http://thn.com/pittsburgh], could be closing in on. According to Weekes, Jay Woodcroft, Marco Sturm, and Mitch Love are among the favorites as potential hires for the trio of teams. Love and Sturm have been linked to the Kraken previously [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/insider-reveals-four-potential-coaches-the-kraken-are-looking-at], and multiple insiders, including Friedman, have said they are strong candidates for the job. Weekes' report about Woodcroft possibly being an option for the Kraken [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/five-potential-candidates-for-the-krakens-head-coaching-job] is the first time the coach and organization have been linked together. The coaching vacancies in Boston and Pittsburgh are more appealing at the moment due to the superstars each team rosters, but the Kraken are best set for the future out of the three teams. With another top 10 selection, the Kraken have a plethora of young talent both on their roster and waiting to make the jump to the NHL. Lambert would get the best out of the players, focusing on playing a defensive game but Sturm, Love and Woodcroft's inexperience as coaches in the NHL could be a positive change for the young group of players. Stay updated with the most interesting Kraken stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwrODfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story. REPORT: Kraken Head Coach Target Signing With Flyers [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/bd38acab-2f9a-4d1b-90dd-c12ae8d1a90a.jpeg] REPORT: Kraken Head Coach Target Signing With Flyers Another domino has fallen, and the Seattle Kraken have watched another top available head coach sign elsewhere after Rick Tocchet reportedly agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/report-kraken-head-coach-target-signing-with-flyers] REPORT: Kraken Considering Jeff Blashill As Head Coach [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/69962cbc-f6aa-471f-a7a7-e58823d2e9b0.webp] REPORT: Kraken Considering Jeff Blashill As Head Coach According to Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff, the Seattle Kraken are one of the teams considering hiring Jeff Blashill to be their head coach. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/report-kraken-considering-jeff-blashill-as-head-coach]
