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Initial thought’s on the Oilers hiring Stan Bowman

  • July 25, 2024



Initial thought’s on the Oilers hiring Stan Bowman

Former Oiler Joaquin Gage joined Dustin Nielson to discuss the Edmonton Oilers’ newest General Manager Stan Bowman.

What do you think about the hiring? Let us know in the comments below.

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12 comments

  4. The thing that really bothers me is that Bowman hasn't accomplished anything in the NHL. He inherited an amazing Blackhawks team that won a few cups and he arguably made them a worse team over the years after that. I don't care about whatever happened in Chicago to cause him to be kicked out of the NHL. That's in the past, but seriously his actual GM track record blows more nuts than Jenna Jameson in her prime.

  5. Publicly, Jackson would have to say that he hadn’t talked to the Oilers’ key players. McDavid wouldn’t be comfortable with the perception that he’s running management. I think there were some conversations between Jackson and key players about it, after some due diligence by Jackson to vet Bowman’s progress since Chicago. Did I like the choice? Not really. Do I believe that Jackson has the team’s best interest at heart? Yes.
    We can’t go from looking at Jackson like a genius for the trades he made and then question everything based on this hiring.
    When the Evander Kane situation was happening, the fans were very divided about the prospect of having such a “controversial “ player on the team. We will have to see. Maybe the public pressure will be too much.

  7. If Jackson believes that Bowman is the best candidate available and that Bowman is sincere in making amends, then not making this move because of controversy would be weak. Real leaders make tough decisions that they believe are the best choice, even in the face of controversy. If Sheldon Kennedy endorses it, why can't Oiler fans? Life is complex. Craig MacTavish was hired in a controversial move and was Mr. Oiler's player, coach, and GM. It created incredible loyalty and effort in C.M.

  11. As a Flames fan, I am hoping for all the best for the Oilers with this move. It doesn't make much sense to me, but really the Oilers fans really deserve the best.

  12. You Darn tootin this was a great hire 👍, Scotty Bowman has never lost a Stanley Cup! Bunch of Edmonton media goody 2 shoes 👞 interrogated Evander Kane upon arrival in Edmonton as well,

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