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Raccoon Jesus said:
presumably that would put us all in for 11 and 8s swan song

so you're letting the architect of the nurse contract swing whatever is left of our assets--greentree, clarke, 1st, next couple of drafts of picks--for an all-in kick at the can. What could possibly go wrong

At least it will go down in flames quickly.
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Luc going all in with a pair of deuces... which is fitting since he has deuce for brains
 
FSL KINGS said:
Van '12
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If they weren't going to rebuild, and with Luc still at the helm they weren't going to, Holland might be one of the better picks to lead the all in efforts in the next couple of years. At least in theory, he'll bring in his guys for Coach/AGM/Player Development etc.
At Holland's age, he's not staying for more than a few years anyways.
 
Lt Dan said:
From your mouth to his ears, Tio. But nepotism fuels the front office Luc is going with one of his friends or his old GM, Ken

and look what I seen on X right after I posted this
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At this point if its Holland or Bergevin, I'll take Holland and hopefully he brings in Yannetti as assistant Gm to be groomed, if it's TRUE Holland is only looking a couple of years. Also hopefully he learned his lesson after that Nurse contract and let's Gavrikov walk with the $$/term and his age. Better to go trade route for a mobile puck moving Ld, like a Ryan Johnson, but that's me
 
BigBrown said:
So remind me, why did Holland and Edmonton part ways after going to the Stanley Cup final?
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Taken from an ariticle in the Athletic last year:

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“I just think it’s time to see what the future holds.”

Why was it time?

“You know, I’ve been a manager for a long time, for 27 years,” Holland said. “I know how the business works. I think it was important when my time was up in Detroit, Steve Yzerman came in. Steve asked me to stay. The Illitch family asked me to stay. But when the opportunity came up to go to Edmonton, I thought it was an opportunity of a lifetime.

“I still had the juice to be in the saddle and in the big chair. And I thought it was good for Steve that I was gone and he could do what he wanted to do. And I probably think the same thing here. I think that it’s important for Jeff Jackson to be able to build the franchise, the front office, and do what he wants to do.”

Holland believes it’s best for Jackson, the CEO of Hockey Operations, to be able to properly follow his vision and hire his people.

“Jeff’s been unbelievable to me,” Holland said. “I thought we had great working relationship. I enjoyed the year I had working with him, and I wish Jeff nothing but the best.”

The high road all the way for Holland in his exit, which should surprise no one.

“I’m all good,” Holland said. “I’m in a good spot. I loved my five years here. Now we’ll see.”

Holland’s departure from Edmonton was expected, but it was still major news when made official Wednesday.

He’s about as well-liked a GM among his colleagues as there is in the NHL.

“Kenny, without question, is one of the most successful and respected general managers ever,” New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello said. “He is not only an outstanding hockey man but a better person. I cherish his friendship. He deserves any and all accolades.”

Added St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong:

“I am not sure what the future holds for Ken, but he has been the most successful manager over the last three decades; what is more impressive than the wins is how he has gone about it. Ken is the most respected and well-liked GM among his peers.”

And finally, from the Columbus Blues Jackets’ Don Waddell:

“Kenny is one of the most respected GMs in the NHL. His knowledge and passion is what has made him a winner for decades. As good of a GM as he is, he is even a better person.”

So what now for Holland?

“I don’t really know,” said the four-time Stanley Cup champion. “I’m in a good place personally and professionally. I’ve had some people reach out. We’ll see, I’m not sure.”

For now, he needs to take a bit of time and decompress. The Game 7 loss in the Cup Final is still eating away at him.

But all things being equal, I think we’ll see Holland again working somewhere at some point.

“Do I think I have the energy and the passion and the desire to be a general manager again? Yeah, I do,” Holland said. “I’m 68 years old, but I feel like I’m a young 68. But do I also think maybe it’s someone else’s time and maybe there’s a reduced role for me like senior adviser? Yeah, that could be interesting,

“Or do I think maybe I’m at a time in my life that maybe I call it a career? I’ve got grandkids and kids and maybe do some of the things. That’s also an option.”

So it’s all on the table now. His future path has different options.

“I’m wide open,” Holland said. “I think I could do any of the above.”

What Holland will probably have to figure out this summer is whether to accept a role with another organization, because for sure he will get those offers. Or he could wait it out longer and see if something more interesting comes over the next year.

I think about the way Jim Rutherford stepped away from the Pittsburgh Penguins and waited patiently for the right opportunity and got it from the Vancouver Canucks. That could be the script for Holland.

“Right now this is an opportunity for me to take a breather,” Holland said. “I don’t have to be going a million miles an hour this weekend in Vegas. That’s for 32 other people and their staffs at the draft.

“All good with me.”
 
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Raccoon Jesus said:
presumably that would put us all in for 11 and 8s swan song

so you're letting the architect of the nurse contract swing whatever is left of our assets--greentree, clarke, 1st, next couple of drafts of picks--for an all-in kick at the can. What could possibly go wrong

At least it will go down in flames quickly.
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If this is the case kiss Clarke and a first away. Not a fan of this Holland rumor
 
raswilliam said:
only homeruns in his extensive trade history is Hasek and Chelios. History of hockey trades by general manager Ken Holland - NHL Trade Tracker
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Did Holland not make any trades as Edmonton's GM?

The Butcher said:
Have we heard about any other interviews other than Holland in the news?
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Nothing announced. So I'm suspicious of the announcement. Not saying they won't hire Holland, but nobody's reporting any further discussions, internally or externally?

Not that I think that Luc's the most thorough GM, but if his mind was set on Holland, he's been free for the past week. I feel they would have come to an agreement already if he was their choice all along.

It just feels a bit preemptive. But of course maybe an announcement will come this evening and I'll just look that much more stupid.
 
So does anyone really believe that Luc has done an extensive search for a GM? At least when Terry Murray was fired, DL said the list of potential coaches was extremely short.
 
Nasti said:
So does anyone really believe that Luc has done an extensive search for a GM? At least when Terry Murray was fired, DL said the list of potential coaches was extremely short.
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About as exhaustive as when Blake hired the klueless Koala. These guys dont have the mind for evaluating talent.. they just have a few contacts from their time as players and thats all they have in their rolodex.
 
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AbsentMojo said:
About as exhaustive as when Blake hired the klueless Koala. These guys dont have the mind for evaluating talent.. they just have a few contacts from their time as players and thats all they have in their rolodex.
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I dont think he has, there's been no rumblings of Darche or Janko (who should have been first 2 calls) or anyone else besides Holland outside organization, think his focus is veteran gm because he think they are close and that's best route. I disagree with that thought process, but doesn't matter what I think, think all of us kinda knew. Who knows maybe he throws us for a loop and it's Yannetti..😉
 
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