Oilers lining up to make controversial hire for their vacant GM position
The Edmonton Oilers are currently without a General Manager and are reportedly about to make a controversial hire.
After years of Ken Holland's tenure, which some argue hindered the Oilers' progress, his contract expired following their loss in the Stanley Cup Finals. This left the team searching for a permanent GM. Jeff Jackson has been handling decisions over the summer but has clarified that he does not want the position full-time. Now, the Oilers are linked to Stan Bowman, a figure who comes with his own set of controversies.
All signs seem to be pointing to Stan Bowman joining the Edmonton Oilers in some capacity as the team continues their GM search.
Hearing he could join as a senior advisor to the GM, but Jeff Jackson seemed adamant that he had not spoken to Bowman at all during the hiring process.
Via @TheMugNHL
Stan Bowman was at the center of the Kyle Beach incident during his tenure as General Manager of the Chicago Blackhawks, leading to the NHL banning him from the league. With the ban lifted, he can return to a GM role.
Due to Bowman's history, this potential move is controversial and likely unpopular among Edmonton fans. However, with the league's approval of his return, it wouldn't be surprising to see him become the next GM as the Oilers aim to make their final push towards winning the Stanley Cup.
Credit: MarkerZone News
Controversial candidate emerges as the frontrunner to be Edmonton Oilers GM
POLL |
JUILLET 20 | 315 ANSWERS Oilers lining up to make controversial hire for their vacant GM position Should Stan Bowman be allowed to return to the NHL? |
Yes | 116 | 36.8 % |
No | 199 | 63.2 % |
List of polls |
|
29 minutes ago | By Jon McIntyre A Trade Seems Like The Only Option As The Canucks Face Growing Rift Between J.T Miller and Elias Pettersson |
|
1 hour ago | By Maverick Mitchell 'Trying to Find His Identity' - Rick Tocchet Opens Up on Cutting Nils Hoglander From Lineup |
|
3 hours ago | By Maverick Mitchell Quinn Hughes & Rick Tocchet Confirm Troubling News About J.T. Miller & Elias Pettersson's Ongoing Feud |
|
4 hours ago | By Maverick Mitchell Vancouver Canucks Make Big Statement with Starting Goalie Choice for Matchup Against Ottawa Senators |
|
5 hours ago | By Maverick Mitchell Canucks Lineup: Vancouver Canucks Head Coach Shocks Fans with New Powerplay Unit |
|
7 hours ago | By Maverick Mitchell Canucks GM Patrik Allvin Answers If He Will Trade J.T. Miller or Elias Pettersson Over Intensifying Drama |
|
22 hours ago | By Jon McIntyre Infamous Glass Banging Dallas Stars Fan Arrested & Sent to Prison |
|
Dec 20 | By Maverick Mitchell 'Need to Be better' - Patrik Allvin Calls Out Vancouver Canucks Stars Ahead of Holiday Break |
Previously on CanucksDaily