Posts About "Ken Holland"
Confirmed: Oilers Hire Dave Tippett as Coach
May 28th, 2019 On Monday, we reported the news was coming sometime Tuesday. Around 8 am Mountain Time Tuesday, NHL insiders started reporting that the Edmonton Oilers had hired Dave Tippett as the team's new head coach. The Oilers organization called for a press conference at 11 am Mountain Time to introduce him to the fan base and media....
Holland Ready for Scrutiny From 'Anxious, Frustrated' Oilers Fans
May 23rd, 2019 VANCOUVER — Ken Holland knows his every move will be the subject of heated debate as he battles to right the slumping Edmonton Oilers. The new Edmonton general manager understands just how intense the fanbase is, having played junio...
Craig MacTavish First of Many Holland Changes
May 16th, 2019 It was only a matter of time before the Edmonton Oilers started making changes. New GM Ken Holland needed a few moments to gather his bearings, see where the organization was at and make some moves in an effort to finally send the Oilers organization in the right direction. One of the first among the many expected exits is that of Craig...
Oilers Have Untouchables Beside McDavid and Draisaitl
May 15th, 2019 The Edmonton Oilers and new general manager Ken Holland are each looking to turn back the clock to a certain degree. The Oilers to their glory days and Holland to those of the Detroit Red Wings dynasty, of which he was the architect. Both date back decades, though. Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland - (THE CANADIAN...![[Rumor] Holland to Send “Jolt” Through Oilers Lineup](https://s3951.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Nicholson-Holland-Katz-CP-383x231.jpg)
[Rumor] Holland to Send “Jolt” Through Oilers Lineup
May 11th, 2019 During a recent interview with Bob Stauffer on Oilers Now, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman told host Stauffer, there is an expectation new Oilers GM Ken Holland might send a “jolt” through the Oilers lineup. That jolt might come, even if financially, the jolt doesn't make complete sense. This is not to suggest that Holland...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Panthers, Oilers, More
May 7th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is some buzz to the Evgeni Malkin trade rumors and one team interested might be the Florida Panthers. Still with the Penguins, there is talk of trading Olli Maatta and Phil Kessel, there is speculation as to whom Ken Holland will hire as the next Oilers head coach and the murmurs that Mike Babcock...
Oilers Introduce Holland as GM & President of Hockey Ops
May 7th, 2019 A few days ago, Mark Spector reported the Edmonton Oilers had offered the position of General Manager to Ken Holland. At the time, Holland was serving as an Executive in Detroit after stepping aside so Steve Yzerman could take the reigns with the Red Wings. Not long later, Ryan Rishaug of TSN reported that Holland had accepted the...
NHL News & Notes: Babcock, Holland, Therrien & More
May 6th, 2019 In today's News & Notes, Mike Babcock will remain the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ken Holland has agreed to terms on a contract to become the new general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, Michel Therrien and Mike Yeo have joined the Philadelphia Flyers and Pat Verbeek is the new assistant general manager of the Detroit Red...
What Questions Did Oilers Ask Ken Holland?
May 6th, 2019 If the reports are true that Ken Holland is about to be named the next GM of the Edmonton Oilers, is it fair to ask if they asked all the right questions?
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Oilers, Penguins, More
May 6th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on the Montreal Canadiens and their search for some goaltending help, the Edmonton Oilers have landed their man, and there is plenty of speculation surrounding P.K. Subban and Evgeni Malkin. Montreal Canadiens Looking for Reliable Backup Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports that...
NHL Rumors: Holland, Smith-Pelly, Avs, Sabres, More
May 5th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, it appears Ken Holland will be accepting the role of General Manager for the Edmonton Oilers, there is buzz that a certain Washington Capitals forward won't be back, the Buffalo Sabres may have signed a Finnish prospect and there is no truth to some interesting rumors out of Colorado. Holland to Accept...
THW Podcast – Ep. 21 – Oilers, Blues, Maple Leafs
May 4th, 2019 On this edition of the Hockey Writers Podcast, we chat the Edmonton Oilers and their formal offer to Ken Holland for the GM's role, we bring in The Old Prof to talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs and Stephen Ground stops by to chat about the St. Louis Blues. Are the Oilers making the right decision? What will Kyle Dubas do in...
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Canucks, Maple Leafs, More
May 4th, 2019 In today's NHL rumors there is speculation about what the New York Islanders will do now that they're out of the playoffs, the Vancouver Canucks have to make decisions on a couple of defensemen and what will happen in Edmonton if Ken Holland takes the job as GM? What's Next for New York Islanders Emily Kaplan and Chris Peters of...
