BREAKING: Ken Holland's Time Reportedly 'Near Exit'
The Edmonton Oilers experienced a somewhat repetitive season in 2022-2023. Ken Holland, the General Manager, was successful in leading the team to another 2nd round exit. However, this may not be enough to secure his role as it appears he may not be offered a contract extension in his final summer.
Interestingly, some of the impressive free-agency acquisitions made by the Oilers are credited to Brad Holland, Ken's younger colleague. It's possible that analytics played a role in some of these decisions.
There has been zero discussion about an extension for Ken Holland.
That's telling, writes
@Lowetide
.
One of the most famous GMs in the game's history appears to be on track for an exit.
Who replaces him, how and when?
There are rumors that Steve Staios may be next in line for the General Manager position if Holland decides to move on after the last year of his contract. However, it's uncertain where Holland could land and if the Ottawa Senators will make a move for him.
There are concerns that a Staios hire could affect the team's star players, Leon Draisailt and Connor McDavid, but this is all speculation for now.
POLL |
MAI 30 | 232 ANSWERS BREAKING: Ken Holland's Time Reportedly 'Near Exit' is it a mistake to not offer Ken Holland a contract extension? |
Yes | 142 | 61.2 % |
No | 90 | 38.8 % |
List of polls |
|
2 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Tough Bruins Forward Linked to Edmonton Oilers in Trade By Multiple Insiders |
|
4 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Canucks Star Player Close to Demanding Trade Out of Toxic Locker Room |
|
17 hours ago | By Ryan Hall Edmonton Oilers Set New Franchise Low With This Troubling Stat Against Sharks |
|
18 hours ago | By Ryan Hall Oilers Forward Jeff Skinner Reaches New Low, Trade Looking to be Certainty |
|
19 hours ago | By Liam McCormick Oilers Could Potentially Sign NHL Defenceman Rehabbing with Junior Team |
|
Dec 21 | By Liam McCormick Edmonton Oilers May Take New Path, Not Trade For a Defenceman This Season |
|
Dec 21 | By Ryan Hall Oilers Trainer Tells Coach Firing Joke That Cracks Up McDavid and Draisaitl |
|
Dec 21 | By Ryan Hall Former Canuck Confirms Rift In Locker Room Between Pettersson and Miller |
Previously on Oilers Daily