Edmonton Oilers get rid of assistant GM Brad Holland
Photo credit: The New York Times
Today, the Edmonton Oilers announced that they parted ways with their assistant general manager, Brad Holland.
For those who are not aware, Holland is the son of former general manager, Ken Holland. Fans liked Brad for his scouting efforts and the fact that he helped bring in some great young talents. However, he is reportedly moving on.
In a statement today, the Oilers claimed that Holland and the Oilers made a mutual decision to part ways. Furthermore, Jeff Jackson put out a statement thanking Holland for his work with the franchise.
"We thank Brad for his work during his time with the organization & we wish him well in his future endeavours."
One must wonder what prompted this decision. With his father leaving the franchise, perhaps there was no reason for him to stay. Others suggest his relationship with General Manager Stan Bowman was sour from the get-go. For now, fans can only speculate.
Do you believe that this was the right move? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to Hockey Unplugged for the latest news and updates from around the hockey world.
Previously on HockeyUnplugged
POLL |
SEPTEMBRE 17 | 30 ANSWERS Edmonton Oilers get rid of assistant GM Brad Holland Are the Edmonton Oilers making the right move? |
YES | 21 | 70 % |
NO | 9 | 30 % |
List of polls |
|
1 hour ago | By Graham Montgomery Sidney Crosby's Status Revealed for Game vs. Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals |
|
2 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Sidney Crosby Reveals What He Saw and Felt When Connor McDavid Scored OT Winner |
|
13 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente NHL Analyst Predicts Two Pittsburgh Penguins Likely to be Traded at the Deadline |
|
17 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente New Sidney Crosby Injury Update Emerges After Four Nations Tournament, per Insider |
|
19 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Sidney Crosby's Bold Locker Room Speech Sends Shockwaves Through Team Canada |
|
20 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Sidney Crosby Reveals Why He Handed Brad Marchand the Four Nations Trophy First |
|
21 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Sidney Crosby Issued an Ultimatum to Gary Bettman Ahead of Four Nations Tournament |
|
23 hours ago | By Tom Banks Sidney Crosby Humiliates Team USA By Breaking New Record |