BREAKING NEWS: Former Edmonton Oiler Head Coach Jay Woodcroft, Now with Anaheim Ducks Sends Shocking Message to Kris Knoblauch Concerning……

📰 BREAKING NEWS: Former Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Jay Woodcroft, Now with Anaheim Ducks, Sends Shocking Message to Kris Knoblauch Concerning “Unfinished Business”

In a headline-grabbing twist no one saw coming, former Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft, now an assistant with the Anaheim Ducks, has reportedly sent a shocking message to current Oilers bench boss Kris Knoblauch — and it’s all about “unfinished business.”

According to sources “close to the situation” (mainly a very chatty Zamboni driver), Woodcroft allegedly left Knoblauch a handwritten letter that read simply:

“You finished the job I started. But remember — dynasties don’t build themselves. I’m not done yet. See you in the Finals. – JW”

The message, slipped into Knoblauch’s locker during a recent Oilers–Ducks development camp mixer, has set off a firestorm of speculation online. Fans are calling it everything from a friendly rivalry nudge to a Cold War-style challenge.

🏒 Oilers vs Ducks: Future Rivals?

While Woodcroft was dismissed early in the 2023–24 season after a disappointing start, Knoblauch’s arrival sparked one of the greatest turnarounds in NHL history. The Oilers stormed to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances, winning it all in 2025. But now, with Woodcroft helping shape a young, fast Ducks roster under head coach Joel Quenneville, Anaheim is quietly becoming a dark horse Cup contender.

Insiders say Woodcroft hasn’t forgotten his time in Edmonton — or how quickly things changed.

“Jay loved that group. He believed in them. When they turned it around after he left, it stung a bit,” said a former Oilers staffer. “But this message? It’s not bitterness. It’s a warning. He’s coming.”

💬 Knoblauch Responds Calmly

When reached for comment at an Oilers charity golf event, Kris Knoblauch was characteristically composed.

“Jay’s a great coach. If we see them in the playoffs, we’ll be ready. I might even frame the note,” he said with a smile.

But he added one more line that raised eyebrows:

“Tell Jay to bring more than a note next time — maybe a Cup ring.”

🧊 Hockey World Reacts

• Ryan Whitney (Spittin’ Chiclets): “I love it. This is the coaching beef we didn’t know we needed.”
• Paul Bissonnette: “If we don’t get Oilers vs Ducks in the playoffs in the next two years, cancel the league.”

🚨 What’s Next?

Could this be the beginning of a heated coaching rivalry? Will the Ducks rise with Woodcroft’s help and challenge the Oilers’ dominance? Or is this just playful gamesmanship between two hockey minds with unfinished business?