Speculation: Next Oilers GM?

[Fourier]

I think it would be a surprise if Jackson didn't hire a younger up and coming GM after the Knoblauch success.

I'm not sure if Mark Hunter is that guy or not. But I imagine Stan Bowman is not in consideration.

Hunter turns 62 in November. He is definitely not young. Honestly I don't see him as up and coming either.

 

[smokersarejokers]

I think it would be a surprise if Jackson didn't hire a younger up and coming GM after the Knoblauch success.

I'm not sure if Mark Hunter is that guy or not. But I imagine Stan Bowman is not in consideration.

I was thinking this too, but maybe he looks at 2 guys in this case? I don't know.

I like the idea of Laurence Gilman working in the shadows, but with a younger guy that he and JJ can mentor a bit.

After looking at all of the "up and comers", I think Mathieu Darche is at the top of my list.

 

[Satoru Gojo]

I'd be okay with Horcoff got to learn from Yzerman as well

 

[smokersarejokers]

I'd be okay with Horcoff got to learn from Yzerman as well

I like him too and I think he'll get an interview.

I just worry about some of the jerk off fans who probably won't give him the time of day because his last contract here.

Hopefully enough time has passed and those fans are too busy fighting Covid restrictions that don't exist anymore...

 

[Canovin]

I would take Horcoff as well. Just get Jackson to do any negotiations

 

[Sniper99]

If it's Keith Gretzky is that good or bad?

could be worse.

 

[oXo Cube]

I'd really rather stay away from former players. Nothing against Horcoff but we've been down that road before.

That said, I'd let Terry Jones be GM before I ever considered Stan f***ing Bowman.

 

[oil Leaks]

Horcoff is a decent candidate, but Yzerman is an overrated gm. Anyone is better than Stan Bowman

 

[Little Fury]

Bowman is a shitty GM and a shitty person, why squander the goodwill this team has built off this run to the finals and big July 1 moves for a guy like that? I trust JJ to make the right call here.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

John Chayka anyone?

 

[ManofSteel55]

Consider the source

All he's doing is listing off young assistant GM's. It's probably a good list. I doubt he's checked in to see which are injured. Part of me wants Horcoff for this.

 

[FunkyChicken]

Only reason I could think of hiring Bowman is if you have a scandal you want covered up.

 

[StoveTopStauffer]

He has to hire a GM who also doesn't get a say in the coaching, may be a bit odd.

 

[WaitingForUser]

Is it true that Coffey is not returning to the bench? Sorry this seems like the best place to ask

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Is it true that Coffey is not returning to the bench? Sorry this seems like the best place to ask

That seems to be the rumor but I’ve not see anything to confirm or deny it anywhere. One thing I’ll say is JJ runs a very tight ship. No leaks come from the Oilers anymore other than Bobby Stoffy hints and clues.

 

[Gordy Elbows]

Is it true that Coffey is not returning to the bench? Sorry this seems like the best place to ask

Not hard to believe. He seemed reluctant to accept the job in the first place. Perhaps the terms were, he would leave after helping to sort out the defence and leaving a bit of a blueprint for future plans.
Let’s remember that he has a demanding business in his “real life” to return to.
Very grateful for what he did and the personal sacrifice to do it…..he owes us nothing.

 

[Johnny McBravo]

Count me in on the crew that wants to give Horcoff a shot. Yzerman has a good track record for mentoring young gm's.

 

[McTonyBrar]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808906635274039577

I need a ledge to jump from quick quick!

 

[Reginald Dunlop]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808906635274039577

I need a ledge to jump from quick quick!

He's a Nucks fan and this is clearly a joke. Step back.

 

[Patch101]

Benning, god no haha.

I'd be happy if they just hired Bill or Keith.

 

[Broberg Speed]

Give the bag to Jeff Jackson already.
This is the guy.
Give him Holland money.

Is it true that Coffey is not returning to the bench? Sorry this seems like the best place to ask

They need to give Paul Coffey his money. Pay him.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808906635274039577

I need a ledge to jump from quick quick!

Here's a pro tip. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Qualify information you come across. If it passes the smell test then post. If it doesn't (and this doesn't) leave it to fester on the inter webs.

EDIT: You not only bit on this garbage but posted it in two different threads.

 

[DavidHasselhoffsFist]

Benning, god no haha.

I'd be happy if they just hired Bill or Keith.

“The king of blind bay” has the worst takes I think I’ve ever seen. He thinks that he is funny but is truly a f***in idiot.

 

[Oilhawks]

Here's a pro tip. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Qualify information you come across. If it passes the smell test then post. If it doesn't (and this doesn't) leave it to fester on the inter webs.

EDIT: You not only bit on this garbage but posted it in two different threads.

 

[oobga]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1808906635274039577

I need a ledge to jump from quick quick!

Man. Everyone trying to scare Oilers fans with this Bowman, Benning, Botterill crap. All the worst B named people.