He's back: Edmonton Oilers hire Stan Bowman as their new general manager
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It was just announced that the Edmonton Oilers are making a big change in the general manager department.
The Oilers have confirmed that they have hired former Chicago Blackhawks GM, Stan bowman as their General Manager and Executive Vice President.
The Edmonton Oilers have hired former Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman as the team's new GM and executive vice president:
This comes exactly two weeks after Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville were controversially reinstated to the NHL by Gary Bettman. It has been more than 2 years since being let go for their involvement Chicago Blackhawks alleged sexual assault scandal.
«I am excited and pleased to be welcoming Stan to the Edmonton Oilers,» Jeff Jackson, Oilers CEO of Hockey Operations said in a team release. «I believe his vast experience and proven success in this role, together with the important work he has done in his time away from the game, fits our goal of being best in class when it comes to all facets of our organization. Through our many conversations, we share a common vision of where we are as a team and what is required to achieve another Stanley Cup title.»
The #Oilers have named Stan Bowman General Manager & Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations.
The Oilers decided to go in another direction and parted ways with GM, Ken Holland, a surprising move after the team reached the Stanley Cup finals this season.
Source: TSN
Oilers name ex-Blackhawks executive Bowman as general manager
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24 JUILLET | 38 ANSWERS He's back: Edmonton Oilers hire Stan Bowman as their new general manager Does Bowman or Quenneville even deserve a job in the NHL after the controversy? | ||
| Yes | 11 | 28.9 % |
| No | 27 | 71.1 % |
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