The Oilers need a new GM. Is Ken Holland the man for the job? (SportsnetSpec )
The Ken Holland I have come to know over the years probably isn’t enamoured with his new role in Detroit.
Sure, he smiled at the press conference, as they kicked him upstairs with the role of Sr. Vice President, so his protege Steve Yzerman could make a triumphant return as Executive Vice President and General Manager. He’ll still have an excellent pay cheque, distributed by perhaps the most loyal and efficient ownership family in the National Hockey League, the Illitch family.
But to what extent will he be involved, considering the new GM — who was mentored by Holland — no longer requires a shoulder to lean on. Yzerman learned at Holland’s feet, went away to build the most successful team in the NHL today in Tampa, and now returns as a veteran GM himself.That is why the city secondarily tied to the Red Wings news conference was Edmonton, where the Oilers require a man that closely fits the description of Ken Holland to become their GM.
That is why Oilers CEO Bob Nicholson has met at length to talk about the job with Holland, with whom he has a working relationship from building Canadian Olympic teams. No one knows the breadth of experience required to right the ship in Edmonton more than Nicholson, and there is no available candidate presently in the marketplace who has Holland’s chops.
Then, pushed upstairs a year ago by the younger and smarter in Toronto, Lamoriello smiled at the head table while plotting a move to the New York Islanders, where he ended up just a few weeks later. Today he’s the Isles’ GM, and nobody is asking if Lou is past his prime.
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