{ "blocks": [ { "type": "video", "data": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/gsUpluTJ.mp4", "streached": true, "controls": true, "caption": "The Oilers' early season struggles boil down to a few underperforming players.", "image": { "url": "https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/video-migration/gsUpluTJ-poster.jpg" }, "cdn": { "service": "jwplayer", "playlistUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/gsUpluTJ.m3u8", "sources": [ { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/gsUpluTJ.m3u8", "type": "application/vnd.apple.mpegurl" }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/gsUpluTJ-6BqRsIZU.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 180, "width": 320, "label": "180p", "bitrate": 203898, "filesize": 6244404, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/gsUpluTJ-9v74kdqA.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 270, "width": 480, "label": "270p", "bitrate": 276692, "filesize": 8473711, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/gsUpluTJ-6y7sVmmt.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 720, "width": 1280, "label": "720p", "bitrate": 709655, "filesize": 21733201, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/gsUpluTJ-49yBiHwd.m4a", "type": "audio/mp4", "label": "AAC Audio", "bitrate": 113693, "filesize": 3481866 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/gsUpluTJ-dkGfw3ol.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 1080, "width": 1920, "label": "1080p", "bitrate": 1397078, "filesize": 42785534, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/gsUpluTJ-ckztByCT.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 360, "width": 640, "label": "360p", "bitrate": 326876, "filesize": 10010591, "framerate": 30 }, { "file": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/videos/gsUpluTJ-p1MW43gx.mp4", "type": "video/mp4", "height": 540, "width": 960, "label": "540p", "bitrate": 500748, "filesize": 15335410, "framerate": 30 } ] } } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "EDMONTON -- Everyone loves a surprising promotion." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-VBwopbdJo[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Especially if your job was an exciting new venture, this is what former Edmonton Oilers product Brad Malone is currently experiencing." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Malone retired from playing professional hockey earlier this year. Afterward, he immediately pivoted into a coaching role. On September 5th, it was announced that he had joined the OHL's Oshawa Generals as a Player Development Coach." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Generals GM and Vice President Roger Hunt was excited about adding Malone to their coaching staff when he hired him." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"It's great to add Brad to our staff,\" the press release said. \"Brad brings a lot of playing experience in the NHL and AHL combined with strong leadership qualities.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"Looking for him to pass that down through our ranks and ultimately make our players better.\"" } }, { "id": "n474p4wv-zlgji28f", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/Oshawa_Generals/status/1866198025552474402", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1866198025552474402", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Fast-forward three months, and things are already changing. On Monday, December 9th, the Generals relieved Steve O'Rourke of his head coaching duties." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "His interim replacement is Malone." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "This move is certainly curious, as the Generals boast an East Division-best record of 18-10-1. Breathing down their necks in the standings are the Kingston Frontenacs, who sit one point behind them." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The press release from today's move does not clarify why the change was made. At the very least, it's incredibly odd that a successful team would change their head coach 30 games into a 68-game season." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXj7AU0QQnM[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Hockey fans will have to wait and see how this move affects the Generals in the future. Obviously, the management team has a lot of faith in Malone's abilities, or else he would not have been chosen to step in." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "If this surprising promotion works out, perhaps they will consider making Malone the head coach for longer." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Kris Knoblauch Reveals Viktor Arvidsson Injury Update" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Former Oilers Defender Makes NHL History" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Ex-Oilers Goalie Makes Debut With New Team" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Oilers Forward Prospect Surprising Hidden Gem" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: New Oilers Prospect Makes Great First Impression" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Related: Ken Holland's Worst Oilers Trade No One Talks About" } } ] }

Former Oilers AHLer Gets Surprising Promotion