The hiring of Dave Tippett already has Oilers fans debating about whether it is the right move. Some fans say that the hiring brings in experience that is needed, others say it is just another recycled coach that is all too familiar to the Oilers.
Tippet is often deemed a “defensive minded coach”, however in his media availability, he laughed at this remark. He said he was hired in Dallas (before he was with Arizona) because of his offensive prowess and knowledge. Tippett also said that he will use a “5 man” total hockey approach when fore-checking and attacking in the offensive zone.