Jay Woodcroft Could Be the NHL’s Next Smart Bet

The coaching carousel is still spinning, and Jay Woodcroft is the kind of name that can fit a lot of rooms if the fit is right. This breakdown looks at where he could land best, which is usually code for which front office thinks it can outsmart the rest of the league. In the NHL, a coach’s next stop is rarely about just one opening - it is about timing, leverage, and who blinks first.