Oilers GM Ken Holland not expected to return next season per Darren Dreger
Following the Edmonton Oilers' loss in the Stanley Cup Finals, shocking news has emerged that General Manager Ken Holland will not be returning next season.
Tonight, NHL insider Darren Dreger has confirmed that the Edmonton Oilers do not anticipate Ken Holland returning to the organization next season. Dreger suggests Holland may pursue a new challenge or consider retirement in the near future.
Darren Dreger on TSN: «Our understanding is that Ken Holland will not be back with the #Oilers. His contract expires, perhaps he wants to move on to new challenges or retirement.» #LetsGoOilers
Currently, there are no confirmed future plans for Ken Holland. What is certain is that he will not be present at the NHL Draft with the Edmonton Oilers.
I believe there's a role for Ken Holland moving forward in EdmontonIF he wants it. His situation will be clarified within a few days. As of right now indications are that he will not be at the Draft in Vegas.
We will keep you informed once there are reports confirming Ken Holland's future and potential replacement. As of now, the Edmonton Oilers' future is uncertain, especially with Leon Draisaitl needing a contract extension.
Source: Hockey Patrol
Darren Dreger reveals Oilers GM Ken Holland will not return next season
POLL |
JUIN 26 | 329 ANSWERS Oilers GM Ken Holland not expected to return next season per Darren Dreger Will Ken Holland retire from hockey after departing the Edmonton Oilers, or will he join a new team? |
Retire | 201 | 61.1 % |
New Team | 128 | 38.9 % |
List of polls |
|
5 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Penguins Top Scorer to Potentially Replace Golden Knights Injured Forward in 4-Nations Face Off |
|
6 hours ago | By Tom Banks Trade Could be Brewing Between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Atlantic Division Team |
|
8 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Vegas Golden Knights Complete a Roster Transaction for Two Forwards Amid Karlsson Injury |
|
11 hours ago | By Julien Trekker Kyle Dubas Addresses Pittsburgh Penguins Fire Sale as Deadline Approaches |
|
12 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Elliotte Friedman Reveals Two Teams With Permission To Negotiate a Trade With J.T. Miller |
|
Jan 22 | By Daniel Lucente Vegas Golden Knights Linked to 6-Foot-5 Boston Bruins Forward |
|
Jan 22 | By Tom Banks Analyst Pierre McGuire Reveals How the Canadiens Should Handle Jake Evans Amid Trade Rumors |
|
Jan 22 | By Tom Banks Winnipeg Jets GM Shows Interest in 3-Time Stanley Cup Champ Jonathan Toews |
Previously on Hockey Trade Rumours