EDMONTON — Ken Holland won’t return as basic supervisor of the Edmonton Oilers as soon as his five-year contract expires July 1.
Holland and the Oilers mutually agreed to half methods Thursday, in accordance with Edmonton CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson, who will act as interim GM whereas conducting the seek for a everlasting alternative.
“It’s been an actual pleasure working with Ken, he’s a incredible human being as you all nicely know,” Jackson mentioned through Zoom from the 2024 Higher Deck NHL Draft in Las Vegas on Thursday. “After I met with Ken yesterday to formalize a dialogue that had been ongoing this season, it’s not a shock to Ken or to me that we mutually determined this was the very best factor.
“He was prepared to maneuver on and we’re going to go in a distinct path. We had an awesome hour-long assembly and as you guys know Ken, numerous laughs and various things and reminiscing on the season. So from that viewpoint, I simply wish to thank Ken for every little thing he’s completed each personally and professionally with me and our workers this 12 months.”
The Oilers certified for the NHL postseason each season beneath Holland, who was named basic supervisor and president of hockey operations on Might 7, 2019.
Edmonton was eradicated within the Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying spherical to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2020, misplaced within the First Spherical to the Winnipeg Jets in 2021, misplaced within the Western Convention Remaining to the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, and to the Vegas Golden Knights within the second spherical in 2023 earlier than making it to Recreation 7 of the Stanley Cup Remaining this season, shedding to the Florida Panthers.
Earlier than becoming a member of the Oilers, Holland had been basic supervisor of the Detroit Crimson Wings for 22 seasons, profitable the Stanley Cup 3 times (1998, 2002, 2008), and as soon as as assistant basic supervisor in 1997. He was inducted within the Hockey Corridor of Fame in 2020.
Jackson mentioned he’s not concerned about taking up the GM function completely and can start the method of interviewing candidates instantly.
Rick Pracey, Edmonton’s director of newbie scouting, will run the draft for the Oilers, who do not need a decide within the first, third or fourth rounds. Of their six alternatives, one is within the second spherical, one is within the fifth they usually have two in every of the sixth and seventh rounds.
“Now we transfer on, we’ve a number of work to do,” Jackson mentioned. “Our season success this 12 months put us in a spot the place we don’t have a number of time to do issues. The League’s been working whereas we had been enjoying, we’ve our personal unrestricted free brokers to signal, we’ve the draft, we’ve free company, and I’ve to discover a new basic supervisor.”
Jackson mentioned he was conscious Holland wouldn’t be coming again as soon as his contract expired however didn’t wish to start the seek for his alternative till the season concluded. Each he and Holland didn’t wish to be a distraction for the Oilers on the ice.
“This was not a shock,” Jackson mentioned. “We knew that we had been going to get handcuffed if we went far within the playoffs as a result of you may’t be having discussions about different basic managers and asking permission from groups whereas enjoying. In our enterprise, every little thing makes it means into the general public realm.
“Clearly I’ve been formulating plans in my head and mapping issues out with the hope we might get actually far and understanding it could be tough. Right here we’re and I’m going to maneuver ahead within the subsequent couple of weeks and get the issues completed that we have to get completed.”
In Edmonton, Holland and the Oilers surrounded their two standout facilities, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with a aggressive crew, due to plenty of wonderful signings and trades throughout his tenure.
“There’s a pair that immensely contributed to the success,” Jackson mentioned. “Clearly the Zach Hyman free agent signing (on July 28, 2021) was an excellent one. Not solely has Hyman continued to enhance as a goal-scorer however he brings a lot management to the crew and anybody who covers the crew is aware of the standard of an individual he’s.”
The 32-year-old ahead scored an NHL career-high 54 objectives this season, third within the League behind Toronto Maple Leafs middle Auston Matthews (69) and Panthers middle Sam Reinhart (57). His 77 factors (23 assists) in 80 video games had been fourth on Edmonton. Hyman led all goal-scorers within the playoffs with 16, and had 22 factors (six assists) in 25 video games.
“The Mattias Ekholm commerce with (the) Nashville [Predators] on the (NHL Commerce) deadline a 12 months in the past (on Feb. 28, 2023) may be one other factor that’s checked out because it modified the trajectory of a number of issues,” Jackson mentioned. “‘Ekky’ brings a lot to management, compete, mentoring; it allowed the crew final 12 months and this 12 months to raise ‘Bouch’ [defenseman Evan Bouchard] and he responded, they’re an awesome pair.”
The 34-year-old defenseman had an NHL career-high 45 factors (11 objectives, 34 assists) in 79 video games this season and 10 factors (5 objectives, 5 assists) in 25 playoff video games.
Edmonton has seven forwards eligible for unrestricted free company on July 1; Connor Brown, Sam Carrick, Warren Foegele, Sam Gagner, Adam Henrique, Mattias Janmark and Corey Perry, together with defensemen Vincent Desharnais and Troy Stecher.
Goalie Calvin Pickard can be a pending unrestricted free agent and Jackson should decide on goalie Jack Campbell, who was waived and despatched to Bakersfield of the American Hockey League on Nov. 9 and didn’t play for the Oilers the remainder of the season.
Campbell might be a candidate for a buyout, with three years left on a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million common annual worth) he signed on July 13, 2022.
“At this level I’m not going to touch upon Jack,” Jackson mentioned. “We’re each choice we will on numerous issues, together with Jack. At this level we’re not planning (a buyout), we’re contemplating.”
Draisaitl, second on the Oilers in scoring this season behind McDavid with 106 factors (41 objectives, 65 assists) in 81 video games, can be getting into the ultimate season of an eight-year, $68 million contract ($8.5 million AAV) he signed on Aug. 16, 2017. He can grow to be an unrestricted free agent after subsequent season.
“With respect with Leon, we haven’t began negotiations with him,” Jackson mentioned. “I’m certain that in this week on the draft, I’ll see Mike Liut, who’s his agent, and we’ll have a dialogue. I feel it’s critically vital the overall supervisor is in place earlier than we get into the meat of that dialogue.”
EDMONTON — Ken Holland won’t return as basic supervisor of the Edmonton Oilers as soon as his five-year contract expires July 1.
Holland and the Oilers mutually agreed to half methods Thursday, in accordance with Edmonton CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson, who will act as interim GM whereas conducting the seek for a everlasting alternative.
“It’s been an actual pleasure working with Ken, he’s a incredible human being as you all nicely know,” Jackson mentioned through Zoom from the 2024 Higher Deck NHL Draft in Las Vegas on Thursday. “After I met with Ken yesterday to formalize a dialogue that had been ongoing this season, it’s not a shock to Ken or to me that we mutually determined this was the very best factor.
“He was prepared to maneuver on and we’re going to go in a distinct path. We had an awesome hour-long assembly and as you guys know Ken, numerous laughs and various things and reminiscing on the season. So from that viewpoint, I simply wish to thank Ken for every little thing he’s completed each personally and professionally with me and our workers this 12 months.”
The Oilers certified for the NHL postseason each season beneath Holland, who was named basic supervisor and president of hockey operations on Might 7, 2019.
Edmonton was eradicated within the Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying spherical to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2020, misplaced within the First Spherical to the Winnipeg Jets in 2021, misplaced within the Western Convention Remaining to the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, and to the Vegas Golden Knights within the second spherical in 2023 earlier than making it to Recreation 7 of the Stanley Cup Remaining this season, shedding to the Florida Panthers.
Earlier than becoming a member of the Oilers, Holland had been basic supervisor of the Detroit Crimson Wings for 22 seasons, profitable the Stanley Cup 3 times (1998, 2002, 2008), and as soon as as assistant basic supervisor in 1997. He was inducted within the Hockey Corridor of Fame in 2020.
Jackson mentioned he’s not concerned about taking up the GM function completely and can start the method of interviewing candidates instantly.
Rick Pracey, Edmonton’s director of newbie scouting, will run the draft for the Oilers, who do not need a decide within the first, third or fourth rounds. Of their six alternatives, one is within the second spherical, one is within the fifth they usually have two in every of the sixth and seventh rounds.
“Now we transfer on, we’ve a number of work to do,” Jackson mentioned. “Our season success this 12 months put us in a spot the place we don’t have a number of time to do issues. The League’s been working whereas we had been enjoying, we’ve our personal unrestricted free brokers to signal, we’ve the draft, we’ve free company, and I’ve to discover a new basic supervisor.”
Jackson mentioned he was conscious Holland wouldn’t be coming again as soon as his contract expired however didn’t wish to start the seek for his alternative till the season concluded. Each he and Holland didn’t wish to be a distraction for the Oilers on the ice.
“This was not a shock,” Jackson mentioned. “We knew that we had been going to get handcuffed if we went far within the playoffs as a result of you may’t be having discussions about different basic managers and asking permission from groups whereas enjoying. In our enterprise, every little thing makes it means into the general public realm.
“Clearly I’ve been formulating plans in my head and mapping issues out with the hope we might get actually far and understanding it could be tough. Right here we’re and I’m going to maneuver ahead within the subsequent couple of weeks and get the issues completed that we have to get completed.”
In Edmonton, Holland and the Oilers surrounded their two standout facilities, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with a aggressive crew, due to plenty of wonderful signings and trades throughout his tenure.
“There’s a pair that immensely contributed to the success,” Jackson mentioned. “Clearly the Zach Hyman free agent signing (on July 28, 2021) was an excellent one. Not solely has Hyman continued to enhance as a goal-scorer however he brings a lot management to the crew and anybody who covers the crew is aware of the standard of an individual he’s.”
The 32-year-old ahead scored an NHL career-high 54 objectives this season, third within the League behind Toronto Maple Leafs middle Auston Matthews (69) and Panthers middle Sam Reinhart (57). His 77 factors (23 assists) in 80 video games had been fourth on Edmonton. Hyman led all goal-scorers within the playoffs with 16, and had 22 factors (six assists) in 25 video games.
“The Mattias Ekholm commerce with (the) Nashville [Predators] on the (NHL Commerce) deadline a 12 months in the past (on Feb. 28, 2023) may be one other factor that’s checked out because it modified the trajectory of a number of issues,” Jackson mentioned. “‘Ekky’ brings a lot to management, compete, mentoring; it allowed the crew final 12 months and this 12 months to raise ‘Bouch’ [defenseman Evan Bouchard] and he responded, they’re an awesome pair.”
The 34-year-old defenseman had an NHL career-high 45 factors (11 objectives, 34 assists) in 79 video games this season and 10 factors (5 objectives, 5 assists) in 25 playoff video games.
Edmonton has seven forwards eligible for unrestricted free company on July 1; Connor Brown, Sam Carrick, Warren Foegele, Sam Gagner, Adam Henrique, Mattias Janmark and Corey Perry, together with defensemen Vincent Desharnais and Troy Stecher.
Goalie Calvin Pickard can be a pending unrestricted free agent and Jackson should decide on goalie Jack Campbell, who was waived and despatched to Bakersfield of the American Hockey League on Nov. 9 and didn’t play for the Oilers the remainder of the season.
Campbell might be a candidate for a buyout, with three years left on a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million common annual worth) he signed on July 13, 2022.
“At this level I’m not going to touch upon Jack,” Jackson mentioned. “We’re each choice we will on numerous issues, together with Jack. At this level we’re not planning (a buyout), we’re contemplating.”
Draisaitl, second on the Oilers in scoring this season behind McDavid with 106 factors (41 objectives, 65 assists) in 81 video games, can be getting into the ultimate season of an eight-year, $68 million contract ($8.5 million AAV) he signed on Aug. 16, 2017. He can grow to be an unrestricted free agent after subsequent season.
“With respect with Leon, we haven’t began negotiations with him,” Jackson mentioned. “I’m certain that in this week on the draft, I’ll see Mike Liut, who’s his agent, and we’ll have a dialogue. I feel it’s critically vital the overall supervisor is in place earlier than we get into the meat of that dialogue.”
EDMONTON — Ken Holland won’t return as basic supervisor of the Edmonton Oilers as soon as his five-year contract expires July 1.
Holland and the Oilers mutually agreed to half methods Thursday, in accordance with Edmonton CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson, who will act as interim GM whereas conducting the seek for a everlasting alternative.
“It’s been an actual pleasure working with Ken, he’s a incredible human being as you all nicely know,” Jackson mentioned through Zoom from the 2024 Higher Deck NHL Draft in Las Vegas on Thursday. “After I met with Ken yesterday to formalize a dialogue that had been ongoing this season, it’s not a shock to Ken or to me that we mutually determined this was the very best factor.
“He was prepared to maneuver on and we’re going to go in a distinct path. We had an awesome hour-long assembly and as you guys know Ken, numerous laughs and various things and reminiscing on the season. So from that viewpoint, I simply wish to thank Ken for every little thing he’s completed each personally and professionally with me and our workers this 12 months.”
The Oilers certified for the NHL postseason each season beneath Holland, who was named basic supervisor and president of hockey operations on Might 7, 2019.
Edmonton was eradicated within the Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying spherical to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2020, misplaced within the First Spherical to the Winnipeg Jets in 2021, misplaced within the Western Convention Remaining to the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, and to the Vegas Golden Knights within the second spherical in 2023 earlier than making it to Recreation 7 of the Stanley Cup Remaining this season, shedding to the Florida Panthers.
Earlier than becoming a member of the Oilers, Holland had been basic supervisor of the Detroit Crimson Wings for 22 seasons, profitable the Stanley Cup 3 times (1998, 2002, 2008), and as soon as as assistant basic supervisor in 1997. He was inducted within the Hockey Corridor of Fame in 2020.
Jackson mentioned he’s not concerned about taking up the GM function completely and can start the method of interviewing candidates instantly.
Rick Pracey, Edmonton’s director of newbie scouting, will run the draft for the Oilers, who do not need a decide within the first, third or fourth rounds. Of their six alternatives, one is within the second spherical, one is within the fifth they usually have two in every of the sixth and seventh rounds.
“Now we transfer on, we’ve a number of work to do,” Jackson mentioned. “Our season success this 12 months put us in a spot the place we don’t have a number of time to do issues. The League’s been working whereas we had been enjoying, we’ve our personal unrestricted free brokers to signal, we’ve the draft, we’ve free company, and I’ve to discover a new basic supervisor.”
Jackson mentioned he was conscious Holland wouldn’t be coming again as soon as his contract expired however didn’t wish to start the seek for his alternative till the season concluded. Each he and Holland didn’t wish to be a distraction for the Oilers on the ice.
“This was not a shock,” Jackson mentioned. “We knew that we had been going to get handcuffed if we went far within the playoffs as a result of you may’t be having discussions about different basic managers and asking permission from groups whereas enjoying. In our enterprise, every little thing makes it means into the general public realm.
“Clearly I’ve been formulating plans in my head and mapping issues out with the hope we might get actually far and understanding it could be tough. Right here we’re and I’m going to maneuver ahead within the subsequent couple of weeks and get the issues completed that we have to get completed.”
In Edmonton, Holland and the Oilers surrounded their two standout facilities, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with a aggressive crew, due to plenty of wonderful signings and trades throughout his tenure.
“There’s a pair that immensely contributed to the success,” Jackson mentioned. “Clearly the Zach Hyman free agent signing (on July 28, 2021) was an excellent one. Not solely has Hyman continued to enhance as a goal-scorer however he brings a lot management to the crew and anybody who covers the crew is aware of the standard of an individual he’s.”
The 32-year-old ahead scored an NHL career-high 54 objectives this season, third within the League behind Toronto Maple Leafs middle Auston Matthews (69) and Panthers middle Sam Reinhart (57). His 77 factors (23 assists) in 80 video games had been fourth on Edmonton. Hyman led all goal-scorers within the playoffs with 16, and had 22 factors (six assists) in 25 video games.
“The Mattias Ekholm commerce with (the) Nashville [Predators] on the (NHL Commerce) deadline a 12 months in the past (on Feb. 28, 2023) may be one other factor that’s checked out because it modified the trajectory of a number of issues,” Jackson mentioned. “‘Ekky’ brings a lot to management, compete, mentoring; it allowed the crew final 12 months and this 12 months to raise ‘Bouch’ [defenseman Evan Bouchard] and he responded, they’re an awesome pair.”
The 34-year-old defenseman had an NHL career-high 45 factors (11 objectives, 34 assists) in 79 video games this season and 10 factors (5 objectives, 5 assists) in 25 playoff video games.
Edmonton has seven forwards eligible for unrestricted free company on July 1; Connor Brown, Sam Carrick, Warren Foegele, Sam Gagner, Adam Henrique, Mattias Janmark and Corey Perry, together with defensemen Vincent Desharnais and Troy Stecher.
Goalie Calvin Pickard can be a pending unrestricted free agent and Jackson should decide on goalie Jack Campbell, who was waived and despatched to Bakersfield of the American Hockey League on Nov. 9 and didn’t play for the Oilers the remainder of the season.
Campbell might be a candidate for a buyout, with three years left on a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million common annual worth) he signed on July 13, 2022.
“At this level I’m not going to touch upon Jack,” Jackson mentioned. “We’re each choice we will on numerous issues, together with Jack. At this level we’re not planning (a buyout), we’re contemplating.”
Draisaitl, second on the Oilers in scoring this season behind McDavid with 106 factors (41 objectives, 65 assists) in 81 video games, can be getting into the ultimate season of an eight-year, $68 million contract ($8.5 million AAV) he signed on Aug. 16, 2017. He can grow to be an unrestricted free agent after subsequent season.
“With respect with Leon, we haven’t began negotiations with him,” Jackson mentioned. “I’m certain that in this week on the draft, I’ll see Mike Liut, who’s his agent, and we’ll have a dialogue. I feel it’s critically vital the overall supervisor is in place earlier than we get into the meat of that dialogue.”
EDMONTON — Ken Holland won’t return as basic supervisor of the Edmonton Oilers as soon as his five-year contract expires July 1.
Holland and the Oilers mutually agreed to half methods Thursday, in accordance with Edmonton CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson, who will act as interim GM whereas conducting the seek for a everlasting alternative.
“It’s been an actual pleasure working with Ken, he’s a incredible human being as you all nicely know,” Jackson mentioned through Zoom from the 2024 Higher Deck NHL Draft in Las Vegas on Thursday. “After I met with Ken yesterday to formalize a dialogue that had been ongoing this season, it’s not a shock to Ken or to me that we mutually determined this was the very best factor.
“He was prepared to maneuver on and we’re going to go in a distinct path. We had an awesome hour-long assembly and as you guys know Ken, numerous laughs and various things and reminiscing on the season. So from that viewpoint, I simply wish to thank Ken for every little thing he’s completed each personally and professionally with me and our workers this 12 months.”
The Oilers certified for the NHL postseason each season beneath Holland, who was named basic supervisor and president of hockey operations on Might 7, 2019.
Edmonton was eradicated within the Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying spherical to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2020, misplaced within the First Spherical to the Winnipeg Jets in 2021, misplaced within the Western Convention Remaining to the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, and to the Vegas Golden Knights within the second spherical in 2023 earlier than making it to Recreation 7 of the Stanley Cup Remaining this season, shedding to the Florida Panthers.
Earlier than becoming a member of the Oilers, Holland had been basic supervisor of the Detroit Crimson Wings for 22 seasons, profitable the Stanley Cup 3 times (1998, 2002, 2008), and as soon as as assistant basic supervisor in 1997. He was inducted within the Hockey Corridor of Fame in 2020.
Jackson mentioned he’s not concerned about taking up the GM function completely and can start the method of interviewing candidates instantly.
Rick Pracey, Edmonton’s director of newbie scouting, will run the draft for the Oilers, who do not need a decide within the first, third or fourth rounds. Of their six alternatives, one is within the second spherical, one is within the fifth they usually have two in every of the sixth and seventh rounds.
“Now we transfer on, we’ve a number of work to do,” Jackson mentioned. “Our season success this 12 months put us in a spot the place we don’t have a number of time to do issues. The League’s been working whereas we had been enjoying, we’ve our personal unrestricted free brokers to signal, we’ve the draft, we’ve free company, and I’ve to discover a new basic supervisor.”
Jackson mentioned he was conscious Holland wouldn’t be coming again as soon as his contract expired however didn’t wish to start the seek for his alternative till the season concluded. Each he and Holland didn’t wish to be a distraction for the Oilers on the ice.
“This was not a shock,” Jackson mentioned. “We knew that we had been going to get handcuffed if we went far within the playoffs as a result of you may’t be having discussions about different basic managers and asking permission from groups whereas enjoying. In our enterprise, every little thing makes it means into the general public realm.
“Clearly I’ve been formulating plans in my head and mapping issues out with the hope we might get actually far and understanding it could be tough. Right here we’re and I’m going to maneuver ahead within the subsequent couple of weeks and get the issues completed that we have to get completed.”
In Edmonton, Holland and the Oilers surrounded their two standout facilities, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with a aggressive crew, due to plenty of wonderful signings and trades throughout his tenure.
“There’s a pair that immensely contributed to the success,” Jackson mentioned. “Clearly the Zach Hyman free agent signing (on July 28, 2021) was an excellent one. Not solely has Hyman continued to enhance as a goal-scorer however he brings a lot management to the crew and anybody who covers the crew is aware of the standard of an individual he’s.”
The 32-year-old ahead scored an NHL career-high 54 objectives this season, third within the League behind Toronto Maple Leafs middle Auston Matthews (69) and Panthers middle Sam Reinhart (57). His 77 factors (23 assists) in 80 video games had been fourth on Edmonton. Hyman led all goal-scorers within the playoffs with 16, and had 22 factors (six assists) in 25 video games.
“The Mattias Ekholm commerce with (the) Nashville [Predators] on the (NHL Commerce) deadline a 12 months in the past (on Feb. 28, 2023) may be one other factor that’s checked out because it modified the trajectory of a number of issues,” Jackson mentioned. “‘Ekky’ brings a lot to management, compete, mentoring; it allowed the crew final 12 months and this 12 months to raise ‘Bouch’ [defenseman Evan Bouchard] and he responded, they’re an awesome pair.”
The 34-year-old defenseman had an NHL career-high 45 factors (11 objectives, 34 assists) in 79 video games this season and 10 factors (5 objectives, 5 assists) in 25 playoff video games.
Edmonton has seven forwards eligible for unrestricted free company on July 1; Connor Brown, Sam Carrick, Warren Foegele, Sam Gagner, Adam Henrique, Mattias Janmark and Corey Perry, together with defensemen Vincent Desharnais and Troy Stecher.
Goalie Calvin Pickard can be a pending unrestricted free agent and Jackson should decide on goalie Jack Campbell, who was waived and despatched to Bakersfield of the American Hockey League on Nov. 9 and didn’t play for the Oilers the remainder of the season.
Campbell might be a candidate for a buyout, with three years left on a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million common annual worth) he signed on July 13, 2022.
“At this level I’m not going to touch upon Jack,” Jackson mentioned. “We’re each choice we will on numerous issues, together with Jack. At this level we’re not planning (a buyout), we’re contemplating.”
Draisaitl, second on the Oilers in scoring this season behind McDavid with 106 factors (41 objectives, 65 assists) in 81 video games, can be getting into the ultimate season of an eight-year, $68 million contract ($8.5 million AAV) he signed on Aug. 16, 2017. He can grow to be an unrestricted free agent after subsequent season.
“With respect with Leon, we haven’t began negotiations with him,” Jackson mentioned. “I’m certain that in this week on the draft, I’ll see Mike Liut, who’s his agent, and we’ll have a dialogue. I feel it’s critically vital the overall supervisor is in place earlier than we get into the meat of that dialogue.”
EDMONTON — Ken Holland won’t return as basic supervisor of the Edmonton Oilers as soon as his five-year contract expires July 1.
Holland and the Oilers mutually agreed to half methods Thursday, in accordance with Edmonton CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson, who will act as interim GM whereas conducting the seek for a everlasting alternative.
“It’s been an actual pleasure working with Ken, he’s a incredible human being as you all nicely know,” Jackson mentioned through Zoom from the 2024 Higher Deck NHL Draft in Las Vegas on Thursday. “After I met with Ken yesterday to formalize a dialogue that had been ongoing this season, it’s not a shock to Ken or to me that we mutually determined this was the very best factor.
“He was prepared to maneuver on and we’re going to go in a distinct path. We had an awesome hour-long assembly and as you guys know Ken, numerous laughs and various things and reminiscing on the season. So from that viewpoint, I simply wish to thank Ken for every little thing he’s completed each personally and professionally with me and our workers this 12 months.”
The Oilers certified for the NHL postseason each season beneath Holland, who was named basic supervisor and president of hockey operations on Might 7, 2019.
Edmonton was eradicated within the Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying spherical to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2020, misplaced within the First Spherical to the Winnipeg Jets in 2021, misplaced within the Western Convention Remaining to the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, and to the Vegas Golden Knights within the second spherical in 2023 earlier than making it to Recreation 7 of the Stanley Cup Remaining this season, shedding to the Florida Panthers.
Earlier than becoming a member of the Oilers, Holland had been basic supervisor of the Detroit Crimson Wings for 22 seasons, profitable the Stanley Cup 3 times (1998, 2002, 2008), and as soon as as assistant basic supervisor in 1997. He was inducted within the Hockey Corridor of Fame in 2020.
Jackson mentioned he’s not concerned about taking up the GM function completely and can start the method of interviewing candidates instantly.
Rick Pracey, Edmonton’s director of newbie scouting, will run the draft for the Oilers, who do not need a decide within the first, third or fourth rounds. Of their six alternatives, one is within the second spherical, one is within the fifth they usually have two in every of the sixth and seventh rounds.
“Now we transfer on, we’ve a number of work to do,” Jackson mentioned. “Our season success this 12 months put us in a spot the place we don’t have a number of time to do issues. The League’s been working whereas we had been enjoying, we’ve our personal unrestricted free brokers to signal, we’ve the draft, we’ve free company, and I’ve to discover a new basic supervisor.”
Jackson mentioned he was conscious Holland wouldn’t be coming again as soon as his contract expired however didn’t wish to start the seek for his alternative till the season concluded. Each he and Holland didn’t wish to be a distraction for the Oilers on the ice.
“This was not a shock,” Jackson mentioned. “We knew that we had been going to get handcuffed if we went far within the playoffs as a result of you may’t be having discussions about different basic managers and asking permission from groups whereas enjoying. In our enterprise, every little thing makes it means into the general public realm.
“Clearly I’ve been formulating plans in my head and mapping issues out with the hope we might get actually far and understanding it could be tough. Right here we’re and I’m going to maneuver ahead within the subsequent couple of weeks and get the issues completed that we have to get completed.”
In Edmonton, Holland and the Oilers surrounded their two standout facilities, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with a aggressive crew, due to plenty of wonderful signings and trades throughout his tenure.
“There’s a pair that immensely contributed to the success,” Jackson mentioned. “Clearly the Zach Hyman free agent signing (on July 28, 2021) was an excellent one. Not solely has Hyman continued to enhance as a goal-scorer however he brings a lot management to the crew and anybody who covers the crew is aware of the standard of an individual he’s.”
The 32-year-old ahead scored an NHL career-high 54 objectives this season, third within the League behind Toronto Maple Leafs middle Auston Matthews (69) and Panthers middle Sam Reinhart (57). His 77 factors (23 assists) in 80 video games had been fourth on Edmonton. Hyman led all goal-scorers within the playoffs with 16, and had 22 factors (six assists) in 25 video games.
“The Mattias Ekholm commerce with (the) Nashville [Predators] on the (NHL Commerce) deadline a 12 months in the past (on Feb. 28, 2023) may be one other factor that’s checked out because it modified the trajectory of a number of issues,” Jackson mentioned. “‘Ekky’ brings a lot to management, compete, mentoring; it allowed the crew final 12 months and this 12 months to raise ‘Bouch’ [defenseman Evan Bouchard] and he responded, they’re an awesome pair.”
The 34-year-old defenseman had an NHL career-high 45 factors (11 objectives, 34 assists) in 79 video games this season and 10 factors (5 objectives, 5 assists) in 25 playoff video games.
Edmonton has seven forwards eligible for unrestricted free company on July 1; Connor Brown, Sam Carrick, Warren Foegele, Sam Gagner, Adam Henrique, Mattias Janmark and Corey Perry, together with defensemen Vincent Desharnais and Troy Stecher.
Goalie Calvin Pickard can be a pending unrestricted free agent and Jackson should decide on goalie Jack Campbell, who was waived and despatched to Bakersfield of the American Hockey League on Nov. 9 and didn’t play for the Oilers the remainder of the season.
Campbell might be a candidate for a buyout, with three years left on a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million common annual worth) he signed on July 13, 2022.
“At this level I’m not going to touch upon Jack,” Jackson mentioned. “We’re each choice we will on numerous issues, together with Jack. At this level we’re not planning (a buyout), we’re contemplating.”
Draisaitl, second on the Oilers in scoring this season behind McDavid with 106 factors (41 objectives, 65 assists) in 81 video games, can be getting into the ultimate season of an eight-year, $68 million contract ($8.5 million AAV) he signed on Aug. 16, 2017. He can grow to be an unrestricted free agent after subsequent season.
“With respect with Leon, we haven’t began negotiations with him,” Jackson mentioned. “I’m certain that in this week on the draft, I’ll see Mike Liut, who’s his agent, and we’ll have a dialogue. I feel it’s critically vital the overall supervisor is in place earlier than we get into the meat of that dialogue.”
EDMONTON — Ken Holland won’t return as basic supervisor of the Edmonton Oilers as soon as his five-year contract expires July 1.
Holland and the Oilers mutually agreed to half methods Thursday, in accordance with Edmonton CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson, who will act as interim GM whereas conducting the seek for a everlasting alternative.
“It’s been an actual pleasure working with Ken, he’s a incredible human being as you all nicely know,” Jackson mentioned through Zoom from the 2024 Higher Deck NHL Draft in Las Vegas on Thursday. “After I met with Ken yesterday to formalize a dialogue that had been ongoing this season, it’s not a shock to Ken or to me that we mutually determined this was the very best factor.
“He was prepared to maneuver on and we’re going to go in a distinct path. We had an awesome hour-long assembly and as you guys know Ken, numerous laughs and various things and reminiscing on the season. So from that viewpoint, I simply wish to thank Ken for every little thing he’s completed each personally and professionally with me and our workers this 12 months.”
The Oilers certified for the NHL postseason each season beneath Holland, who was named basic supervisor and president of hockey operations on Might 7, 2019.
Edmonton was eradicated within the Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying spherical to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2020, misplaced within the First Spherical to the Winnipeg Jets in 2021, misplaced within the Western Convention Remaining to the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, and to the Vegas Golden Knights within the second spherical in 2023 earlier than making it to Recreation 7 of the Stanley Cup Remaining this season, shedding to the Florida Panthers.
Earlier than becoming a member of the Oilers, Holland had been basic supervisor of the Detroit Crimson Wings for 22 seasons, profitable the Stanley Cup 3 times (1998, 2002, 2008), and as soon as as assistant basic supervisor in 1997. He was inducted within the Hockey Corridor of Fame in 2020.
Jackson mentioned he’s not concerned about taking up the GM function completely and can start the method of interviewing candidates instantly.
Rick Pracey, Edmonton’s director of newbie scouting, will run the draft for the Oilers, who do not need a decide within the first, third or fourth rounds. Of their six alternatives, one is within the second spherical, one is within the fifth they usually have two in every of the sixth and seventh rounds.
“Now we transfer on, we’ve a number of work to do,” Jackson mentioned. “Our season success this 12 months put us in a spot the place we don’t have a number of time to do issues. The League’s been working whereas we had been enjoying, we’ve our personal unrestricted free brokers to signal, we’ve the draft, we’ve free company, and I’ve to discover a new basic supervisor.”
Jackson mentioned he was conscious Holland wouldn’t be coming again as soon as his contract expired however didn’t wish to start the seek for his alternative till the season concluded. Each he and Holland didn’t wish to be a distraction for the Oilers on the ice.
“This was not a shock,” Jackson mentioned. “We knew that we had been going to get handcuffed if we went far within the playoffs as a result of you may’t be having discussions about different basic managers and asking permission from groups whereas enjoying. In our enterprise, every little thing makes it means into the general public realm.
“Clearly I’ve been formulating plans in my head and mapping issues out with the hope we might get actually far and understanding it could be tough. Right here we’re and I’m going to maneuver ahead within the subsequent couple of weeks and get the issues completed that we have to get completed.”
In Edmonton, Holland and the Oilers surrounded their two standout facilities, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with a aggressive crew, due to plenty of wonderful signings and trades throughout his tenure.
“There’s a pair that immensely contributed to the success,” Jackson mentioned. “Clearly the Zach Hyman free agent signing (on July 28, 2021) was an excellent one. Not solely has Hyman continued to enhance as a goal-scorer however he brings a lot management to the crew and anybody who covers the crew is aware of the standard of an individual he’s.”
The 32-year-old ahead scored an NHL career-high 54 objectives this season, third within the League behind Toronto Maple Leafs middle Auston Matthews (69) and Panthers middle Sam Reinhart (57). His 77 factors (23 assists) in 80 video games had been fourth on Edmonton. Hyman led all goal-scorers within the playoffs with 16, and had 22 factors (six assists) in 25 video games.
“The Mattias Ekholm commerce with (the) Nashville [Predators] on the (NHL Commerce) deadline a 12 months in the past (on Feb. 28, 2023) may be one other factor that’s checked out because it modified the trajectory of a number of issues,” Jackson mentioned. “‘Ekky’ brings a lot to management, compete, mentoring; it allowed the crew final 12 months and this 12 months to raise ‘Bouch’ [defenseman Evan Bouchard] and he responded, they’re an awesome pair.”
The 34-year-old defenseman had an NHL career-high 45 factors (11 objectives, 34 assists) in 79 video games this season and 10 factors (5 objectives, 5 assists) in 25 playoff video games.
Edmonton has seven forwards eligible for unrestricted free company on July 1; Connor Brown, Sam Carrick, Warren Foegele, Sam Gagner, Adam Henrique, Mattias Janmark and Corey Perry, together with defensemen Vincent Desharnais and Troy Stecher.
Goalie Calvin Pickard can be a pending unrestricted free agent and Jackson should decide on goalie Jack Campbell, who was waived and despatched to Bakersfield of the American Hockey League on Nov. 9 and didn’t play for the Oilers the remainder of the season.
Campbell might be a candidate for a buyout, with three years left on a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million common annual worth) he signed on July 13, 2022.
“At this level I’m not going to touch upon Jack,” Jackson mentioned. “We’re each choice we will on numerous issues, together with Jack. At this level we’re not planning (a buyout), we’re contemplating.”
Draisaitl, second on the Oilers in scoring this season behind McDavid with 106 factors (41 objectives, 65 assists) in 81 video games, can be getting into the ultimate season of an eight-year, $68 million contract ($8.5 million AAV) he signed on Aug. 16, 2017. He can grow to be an unrestricted free agent after subsequent season.
“With respect with Leon, we haven’t began negotiations with him,” Jackson mentioned. “I’m certain that in this week on the draft, I’ll see Mike Liut, who’s his agent, and we’ll have a dialogue. I feel it’s critically vital the overall supervisor is in place earlier than we get into the meat of that dialogue.”
EDMONTON — Ken Holland won’t return as basic supervisor of the Edmonton Oilers as soon as his five-year contract expires July 1.
Holland and the Oilers mutually agreed to half methods Thursday, in accordance with Edmonton CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson, who will act as interim GM whereas conducting the seek for a everlasting alternative.
“It’s been an actual pleasure working with Ken, he’s a incredible human being as you all nicely know,” Jackson mentioned through Zoom from the 2024 Higher Deck NHL Draft in Las Vegas on Thursday. “After I met with Ken yesterday to formalize a dialogue that had been ongoing this season, it’s not a shock to Ken or to me that we mutually determined this was the very best factor.
“He was prepared to maneuver on and we’re going to go in a distinct path. We had an awesome hour-long assembly and as you guys know Ken, numerous laughs and various things and reminiscing on the season. So from that viewpoint, I simply wish to thank Ken for every little thing he’s completed each personally and professionally with me and our workers this 12 months.”
The Oilers certified for the NHL postseason each season beneath Holland, who was named basic supervisor and president of hockey operations on Might 7, 2019.
Edmonton was eradicated within the Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying spherical to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2020, misplaced within the First Spherical to the Winnipeg Jets in 2021, misplaced within the Western Convention Remaining to the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, and to the Vegas Golden Knights within the second spherical in 2023 earlier than making it to Recreation 7 of the Stanley Cup Remaining this season, shedding to the Florida Panthers.
Earlier than becoming a member of the Oilers, Holland had been basic supervisor of the Detroit Crimson Wings for 22 seasons, profitable the Stanley Cup 3 times (1998, 2002, 2008), and as soon as as assistant basic supervisor in 1997. He was inducted within the Hockey Corridor of Fame in 2020.
Jackson mentioned he’s not concerned about taking up the GM function completely and can start the method of interviewing candidates instantly.
Rick Pracey, Edmonton’s director of newbie scouting, will run the draft for the Oilers, who do not need a decide within the first, third or fourth rounds. Of their six alternatives, one is within the second spherical, one is within the fifth they usually have two in every of the sixth and seventh rounds.
“Now we transfer on, we’ve a number of work to do,” Jackson mentioned. “Our season success this 12 months put us in a spot the place we don’t have a number of time to do issues. The League’s been working whereas we had been enjoying, we’ve our personal unrestricted free brokers to signal, we’ve the draft, we’ve free company, and I’ve to discover a new basic supervisor.”
Jackson mentioned he was conscious Holland wouldn’t be coming again as soon as his contract expired however didn’t wish to start the seek for his alternative till the season concluded. Each he and Holland didn’t wish to be a distraction for the Oilers on the ice.
“This was not a shock,” Jackson mentioned. “We knew that we had been going to get handcuffed if we went far within the playoffs as a result of you may’t be having discussions about different basic managers and asking permission from groups whereas enjoying. In our enterprise, every little thing makes it means into the general public realm.
“Clearly I’ve been formulating plans in my head and mapping issues out with the hope we might get actually far and understanding it could be tough. Right here we’re and I’m going to maneuver ahead within the subsequent couple of weeks and get the issues completed that we have to get completed.”
In Edmonton, Holland and the Oilers surrounded their two standout facilities, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with a aggressive crew, due to plenty of wonderful signings and trades throughout his tenure.
“There’s a pair that immensely contributed to the success,” Jackson mentioned. “Clearly the Zach Hyman free agent signing (on July 28, 2021) was an excellent one. Not solely has Hyman continued to enhance as a goal-scorer however he brings a lot management to the crew and anybody who covers the crew is aware of the standard of an individual he’s.”
The 32-year-old ahead scored an NHL career-high 54 objectives this season, third within the League behind Toronto Maple Leafs middle Auston Matthews (69) and Panthers middle Sam Reinhart (57). His 77 factors (23 assists) in 80 video games had been fourth on Edmonton. Hyman led all goal-scorers within the playoffs with 16, and had 22 factors (six assists) in 25 video games.
“The Mattias Ekholm commerce with (the) Nashville [Predators] on the (NHL Commerce) deadline a 12 months in the past (on Feb. 28, 2023) may be one other factor that’s checked out because it modified the trajectory of a number of issues,” Jackson mentioned. “‘Ekky’ brings a lot to management, compete, mentoring; it allowed the crew final 12 months and this 12 months to raise ‘Bouch’ [defenseman Evan Bouchard] and he responded, they’re an awesome pair.”
The 34-year-old defenseman had an NHL career-high 45 factors (11 objectives, 34 assists) in 79 video games this season and 10 factors (5 objectives, 5 assists) in 25 playoff video games.
Edmonton has seven forwards eligible for unrestricted free company on July 1; Connor Brown, Sam Carrick, Warren Foegele, Sam Gagner, Adam Henrique, Mattias Janmark and Corey Perry, together with defensemen Vincent Desharnais and Troy Stecher.
Goalie Calvin Pickard can be a pending unrestricted free agent and Jackson should decide on goalie Jack Campbell, who was waived and despatched to Bakersfield of the American Hockey League on Nov. 9 and didn’t play for the Oilers the remainder of the season.
Campbell might be a candidate for a buyout, with three years left on a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million common annual worth) he signed on July 13, 2022.
“At this level I’m not going to touch upon Jack,” Jackson mentioned. “We’re each choice we will on numerous issues, together with Jack. At this level we’re not planning (a buyout), we’re contemplating.”
Draisaitl, second on the Oilers in scoring this season behind McDavid with 106 factors (41 objectives, 65 assists) in 81 video games, can be getting into the ultimate season of an eight-year, $68 million contract ($8.5 million AAV) he signed on Aug. 16, 2017. He can grow to be an unrestricted free agent after subsequent season.
“With respect with Leon, we haven’t began negotiations with him,” Jackson mentioned. “I’m certain that in this week on the draft, I’ll see Mike Liut, who’s his agent, and we’ll have a dialogue. I feel it’s critically vital the overall supervisor is in place earlier than we get into the meat of that dialogue.”
EDMONTON — Ken Holland won’t return as basic supervisor of the Edmonton Oilers as soon as his five-year contract expires July 1.
Holland and the Oilers mutually agreed to half methods Thursday, in accordance with Edmonton CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson, who will act as interim GM whereas conducting the seek for a everlasting alternative.
“It’s been an actual pleasure working with Ken, he’s a incredible human being as you all nicely know,” Jackson mentioned through Zoom from the 2024 Higher Deck NHL Draft in Las Vegas on Thursday. “After I met with Ken yesterday to formalize a dialogue that had been ongoing this season, it’s not a shock to Ken or to me that we mutually determined this was the very best factor.
“He was prepared to maneuver on and we’re going to go in a distinct path. We had an awesome hour-long assembly and as you guys know Ken, numerous laughs and various things and reminiscing on the season. So from that viewpoint, I simply wish to thank Ken for every little thing he’s completed each personally and professionally with me and our workers this 12 months.”
The Oilers certified for the NHL postseason each season beneath Holland, who was named basic supervisor and president of hockey operations on Might 7, 2019.
Edmonton was eradicated within the Stanley Cup Playoffs qualifying spherical to the Chicago Blackhawks in 2020, misplaced within the First Spherical to the Winnipeg Jets in 2021, misplaced within the Western Convention Remaining to the Colorado Avalanche in 2022, and to the Vegas Golden Knights within the second spherical in 2023 earlier than making it to Recreation 7 of the Stanley Cup Remaining this season, shedding to the Florida Panthers.
Earlier than becoming a member of the Oilers, Holland had been basic supervisor of the Detroit Crimson Wings for 22 seasons, profitable the Stanley Cup 3 times (1998, 2002, 2008), and as soon as as assistant basic supervisor in 1997. He was inducted within the Hockey Corridor of Fame in 2020.
Jackson mentioned he’s not concerned about taking up the GM function completely and can start the method of interviewing candidates instantly.
Rick Pracey, Edmonton’s director of newbie scouting, will run the draft for the Oilers, who do not need a decide within the first, third or fourth rounds. Of their six alternatives, one is within the second spherical, one is within the fifth they usually have two in every of the sixth and seventh rounds.
“Now we transfer on, we’ve a number of work to do,” Jackson mentioned. “Our season success this 12 months put us in a spot the place we don’t have a number of time to do issues. The League’s been working whereas we had been enjoying, we’ve our personal unrestricted free brokers to signal, we’ve the draft, we’ve free company, and I’ve to discover a new basic supervisor.”
Jackson mentioned he was conscious Holland wouldn’t be coming again as soon as his contract expired however didn’t wish to start the seek for his alternative till the season concluded. Each he and Holland didn’t wish to be a distraction for the Oilers on the ice.
“This was not a shock,” Jackson mentioned. “We knew that we had been going to get handcuffed if we went far within the playoffs as a result of you may’t be having discussions about different basic managers and asking permission from groups whereas enjoying. In our enterprise, every little thing makes it means into the general public realm.
“Clearly I’ve been formulating plans in my head and mapping issues out with the hope we might get actually far and understanding it could be tough. Right here we’re and I’m going to maneuver ahead within the subsequent couple of weeks and get the issues completed that we have to get completed.”
In Edmonton, Holland and the Oilers surrounded their two standout facilities, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with a aggressive crew, due to plenty of wonderful signings and trades throughout his tenure.
“There’s a pair that immensely contributed to the success,” Jackson mentioned. “Clearly the Zach Hyman free agent signing (on July 28, 2021) was an excellent one. Not solely has Hyman continued to enhance as a goal-scorer however he brings a lot management to the crew and anybody who covers the crew is aware of the standard of an individual he’s.”
The 32-year-old ahead scored an NHL career-high 54 objectives this season, third within the League behind Toronto Maple Leafs middle Auston Matthews (69) and Panthers middle Sam Reinhart (57). His 77 factors (23 assists) in 80 video games had been fourth on Edmonton. Hyman led all goal-scorers within the playoffs with 16, and had 22 factors (six assists) in 25 video games.
“The Mattias Ekholm commerce with (the) Nashville [Predators] on the (NHL Commerce) deadline a 12 months in the past (on Feb. 28, 2023) may be one other factor that’s checked out because it modified the trajectory of a number of issues,” Jackson mentioned. “‘Ekky’ brings a lot to management, compete, mentoring; it allowed the crew final 12 months and this 12 months to raise ‘Bouch’ [defenseman Evan Bouchard] and he responded, they’re an awesome pair.”
The 34-year-old defenseman had an NHL career-high 45 factors (11 objectives, 34 assists) in 79 video games this season and 10 factors (5 objectives, 5 assists) in 25 playoff video games.
Edmonton has seven forwards eligible for unrestricted free company on July 1; Connor Brown, Sam Carrick, Warren Foegele, Sam Gagner, Adam Henrique, Mattias Janmark and Corey Perry, together with defensemen Vincent Desharnais and Troy Stecher.
Goalie Calvin Pickard can be a pending unrestricted free agent and Jackson should decide on goalie Jack Campbell, who was waived and despatched to Bakersfield of the American Hockey League on Nov. 9 and didn’t play for the Oilers the remainder of the season.
Campbell might be a candidate for a buyout, with three years left on a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million common annual worth) he signed on July 13, 2022.
“At this level I’m not going to touch upon Jack,” Jackson mentioned. “We’re each choice we will on numerous issues, together with Jack. At this level we’re not planning (a buyout), we’re contemplating.”
Draisaitl, second on the Oilers in scoring this season behind McDavid with 106 factors (41 objectives, 65 assists) in 81 video games, can be getting into the ultimate season of an eight-year, $68 million contract ($8.5 million AAV) he signed on Aug. 16, 2017. He can grow to be an unrestricted free agent after subsequent season.
“With respect with Leon, we haven’t began negotiations with him,” Jackson mentioned. “I’m certain that in this week on the draft, I’ll see Mike Liut, who’s his agent, and we’ll have a dialogue. I feel it’s critically vital the overall supervisor is in place earlier than we get into the meat of that dialogue.”