CEO Jeff Jackson released a statement regarding Ken Holland's future with the Edmonton Oilers.
CEO Jeff Jackson released a statement regarding Ken Holland's future with the Edmonton Oilers.
EDMONTON -- It was only a matter of time.
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After much ruminating and speculation, the Edmonton Oilers confirmed some news today. Jeff Jackson released a statement regarding the future of Ken Holland within the Oilers' organization.
The statement reads, "The Edmonton Oilers and Ken Holland have mutually agreed that his contract will not be extended beyond the end of its current term. Over the past five seasons as General Manager, Ken has not only built the Edmonton Oilers into one of the NHL's best teams, but he has also established a deeply rooted foundation of success and a culture of winning that will continue well into the future.
"Thanks in large part to Ken's outstanding work, Edmonton has become a destination city for players around the National Hockey League. We wish Ken, Cindi and his entire family the very best and thank him for his leadership and contributions to the Oilers organization and the City of Edmonton."
There will be a media availability with Jackson later today to discuss the change. At this point in time it's assumed that Jackson will be acting General Manager until he appoints a Holland successor.
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It makes sense given the short turnaround. It is believed that sometime after July 1st, Jackson will make a decision on the team's next General Manager.
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