Edmonton Oilers let Ken Holland go, name interim General Manager
This season was the final year of Ken Holland's contract with the Edmonton Oilers, and now according to TSN's Darren Dreger, it's confirmed that Holland will not be returning next year.
"Our understanding is that Ken Holland will not be back with the Oilers. His contract expires - perhaps he wants to move on with new challenges or into retirement."
- Darren Dreger
According to Jason Gregor, the Oilers will use Jeff Jackson as their interim General Manager. The 68 year old Ken Holland has had a career full of hockey now, and despite Dreger's report, seems inclined to retire now.
»Jeff Jackson will take full control of the organization this summer as Ken Holland will not return as General Manager . . . He's had a hall of fame career and would like to spend more time with his wife and family, not to mention golfing. There have been discussions about him being a consultant, but they haven't made any real strides to lock that down.»
- Jason Gregor
With plenty of pivotal decisions to be made this offseason, hopefully it's the right decision to leave it in the hands of the new President Jeff Jackson. As a former player agent, he should be well-equipped to handle the contract negotiations for Leon Draisaitl, and then Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard.
If Jackson and the Oilers can keep this core together, hire the right General Manager, and add to the roster a little more - this team will be back with multiple opportunities to win the Stanley Cup.
Source: Jason Gregor
Oilers make a decision on Ken Holland as GM
| POLL |
JUIN 26 | 293 ANSWERS Edmonton Oilers let Ken Holland go, name interim General Manager Do you agree with using an interim GM for now, or should the Oilers have had someone lined up? |
| Interim GM is fine | 143 | 48.8 % |
| Should've hired someone | 128 | 43.7 % |
| See Results | 22 | 7.5 % |
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