New Oilers GM Needs To Build On Ken Holland’s Culture Shift
Also, Wayne Gretzky – The Great One’s 10 Most Unbreakable Records
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New Oilers GM Needs To Build On Ken Holland’s Culture Shift
July 20, 2024 by Dale Bochon
Waiting to see who the Edmonton Oilers hire as their next general manager seems similar to how a new Pope is appointed at the Vatican. Any day now we’ll see white smoke billowing from Rogers Place in Edmonton signaling that a new GM has been chosen. All kidding aside, Oilers fans are waiting patiently to see who Oilers CEO of Hockey Operations, Jeff Jackson will announce as the successor to Ken Holland. Many names have been brought forward, but it’s anyone’s guess who will take over this important position within the Oilers organization.
Xavier Bourgault: Everything to Know About the Senators’ New Acquisition
July 20, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Ottawa Senators have made some solid additions to their roster this offseason as they hope to turn themselves from rebuilders to contenders sooner rather than later. With a new head coach behind the bench in Travis Green, as well as adding David Perron, Noah Gregor, and Michael Amadio as free agents to help bolster their lineup, the Sens are hoping they can compete for a playoff spot or at least have a better campaign than last season as they try and become competitive once again.
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Comparing the Chris Tanev & Zach Hyman Contracts
July 19, 2024 by The Old Prof
When Zach Hyman left the Toronto Maple Leafs to sign a seven-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers in 2021, it was met with skepticism primarily due to the term and Hyman’s age. At 29, a long-term contract was seen as risky since players often decline in performance as they age. The concern was that Hyman might not sustain a high level of play throughout the entire duration of the contract, which would make it difficult for the Oilers to manage their salary cap effectively.
Wayne Gretzky – The Great One’s 10 Most Unbreakable Records
July 16, 2024 by THW Archives
Wayne Gretzky spent his entire professional hockey career (20 seasons in the NHL and one in the WHA) rewriting the record books. When ‘The Great One’ retired following the 1998-99 season, he held 61 NHL records.
