New Oilers Coach Defies Ken Holland by Demoting Top Free Agent Acquisition
The Edmonton Oilers are currently trying to get the best team possible, and signs of potential disagreements between the Head Coach and GM have emerged following the recent demotion of a key acquisition.
Coach Knoblauch Sends a Message by Demoting Brown
The Edmonton Oilers' season has been uneven, to say the least. It started with a lot of struggles, followed by an impressive 8-game winning streak. However, after two consecutive losses, Head Coach Kris Knoblauch has decided to mix things up by demoting Connor Brown, one of Ken Holland's prominent offseason acquisitions.
"Oilers lines at practice:
Kane-McDavid-Hyman
RNH-Draisaitl-Foegele
Janmark-McLeod-Brown
Erne-Hamblin-Gagner
Nurse-Ceci
Ekholm-Bouchard
Kulak-Desharnais
Gleason
Skinner
Pickard
Derek Ryan didn't play in the 3rd period last night after colliding with Kevin Stenlund."
Kane-McDavid-Hyman
RNH-Draisaitl-Foegele
Janmark-McLeod-Brown
Erne-Hamblin-Gagner
Nurse-Ceci
Ekholm-Bouchard
Kulak-Desharnais
Gleason
Skinner
Pickard
Derek Ryan didn't play in the 3rd period last night after colliding with Kevin Stenlund."
Considering his lack of significant contributions this season, scoring only 1 point in 22 games with the Oilers, Knoblauch's decision to demote Brown sends a strong message.
Oilers Looking to Get Back on Top After Abysmal Season Start
The Edmonton Oilers are determined to rectify their false start. They're now at the 6th position in the Pacific Division and they must continue to push if they want to earn their playoff ticket.
That's 7 wins in a row for the Oilers.
3 weeks ago Edmonton was 31st in the NHL standingsthey are now 3 points out of a playoff spot.
3 weeks ago Edmonton was 31st in the NHL standingsthey are now 3 points out of a playoff spot.
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