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Edmonton Oilers turning back into soft, loose team as ‘coaching bump’ flattens

EDMONTON — So, let’s talk about a “coaching bump.”  In Edmonton, the “coaching bump” that occurred when Jay Woodcroft replaced Dave Tippett came in the form of inspired defensive play. Players pay acute attention to the new coach, defining a “coaching bump” as that period of time where 23 players are completely invested in the new man’s system.  In Woodcroft’s case, he has stated that he has asked his players to work harder and be more detailed. So, naturally, as players grow more comfortable — and the “coaching bump” begins to wane — what is bound to happen?  This game, a 5-2 dominating win by the Montreal Canadiens. That is what is bound to happen.  “We weren’t good enough in a lot of areas tonight,” Woodcroft said.  As a “coaching bump” comes to a close in Edmonton, a team that was working its collective hind end off to play a system reverts to not working as hard. A team that was keen on the details of Woodcroft’s game goes back to ...