Report - Edmonton Oilers make crucial decision with general manager Ken Holland

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Ryan Hall
November 23, 2023 (8:24)

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The disastrous start to the Oilers' new season is continuing to unfold, as they lost 6-3 to the Carolina Hurricanes, stretching their season record to 5-12-1 and marking them as losers of three in a row.

It seems that the Oilers' management, led by Jeff Jackson, the CEO of the team, and general manager Ken Holland, has tried a few options to see if there would be a difference in the team's play.

This includes firing the head coach and assistant, Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson. They also demoted Jack Campbell to the Bakersfield Condors to see if he could regain his form for a potential return to the Oilers shortly. None of these measures has made a difference, and the team continues to spiral downward.

Since the firing of Woodcroft, fans have been demanding that Holland step down as general manager. According to Darren Dreger of TSN, it appears that Holland will not be returning to the organization once the season ends.

It has been well-known for some time that this season could mark the end of Holland's tenure with the Oilers. When asked by several reporters about the status of a new contract, Holland did not allude to seeking one out.

With Jeff Jackson firmly taking over the organization, there has been recent news that former NHL player Dave Gagner, the father of Sam Gagner, may take over the general manager role next season.

As the Oilers continue to struggle in their dreadful start, fans will need to wait and watch to see if the team can make a change for the better and turn their season around, along with their fortunes.