Oilers retain McLellan, fire 2 assistants
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Todd McLellan isn't going anywhere.
He will return as Edmonton Oilers head coach next season, while assistant coaches Jim Johnson and Ian Herbers will not, the club announced Friday.
Jay Woodcroft, who served as the other Oilers assistant coach this season, will be the new head coach of Edmonton's AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.
McLellan's squad underachieved and missed out on the postseason this spring after getting back into the playoffs and winning a series for the first time in 11 years last April.
| Season | Record | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 36-40-6 | Missed playoffs |
| 2016-17 | 47-26-9 | Lost in 2nd round |
| 2015-16 | 31-43-8 | Missed playoffs |
He joined the Oilers after spending seven seasons as head coach of the San Jose Sharks.
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