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Edmonton Oilers McLellan to Coach North America in WCH

Edmonton Oilers coach Todd McLellan may have just been tired by the team, but he has another job only four games into the season. McLellan has been named the new head coach for the North American team for the World Cup of Hockey, coming next year.

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The news comes after the Oilers lost last night, making them 0-4 to start the season. However, despite the record, we are definitely seeing changes to this Oilers team. They are becoming faster and improving little by little, but lack of offensive fire power and poor defensive plays have cost them decisions against some of the best NHL teams.