Ken Holland will not return as the general manager of the Edmonton Oilers next season. The Oilers and Holland have officially mutually agreed not to extend his contract, which expires on July 1. Holland, who has not yet spoken to other teams, is expected to take some time before deciding on his next move. His departure comes ahead of the draft and free agency, placing the Oilers in a tight spot as they navigate these crucial periods without a general manager. Discussions are ongoing about the legacy Holland leaves behind in Edmonton.
Why now was the right time to step away from the Oilers and what comes next? Chatted with Ken Holland today. My latest for @TheAthletic ⤵️ https://t.co/1kP1WxYpAW
Ken Holland exclusive: Why now was the time to step away from the Oilers and what comes next From @PierreVLeBrun: https://t.co/zBRVHDWUAh
"Ken Holland will have a lot of options and a lot of teams will reach out to him.. I've heard that Utah is interested in having him as an advisor" ~ @FriedgeHNIC #PMSLive https://t.co/Yu7fKTEc1t
Edmonton Oilers, general manager Ken Holland part ways https://t.co/3ClCQuyuM5
From @TSNRyanRishaug & @CraigJButton - Discussing the legacy Ken Holland leaves behind in Edmonton and the 'tight spot' the Oilers find themselves in ahead of free agency: https://t.co/qOgDeifMDx https://t.co/JAIwiuGGXm
Ken Holland leaves Oilers ahead of draft, free agency https://t.co/jz5pbyTGtn
Ken Holland will not return as Oilers general manager once his contract expires July 1. https://t.co/HRSsCZkZQa
The Edmonton Oilers and Ken Holland have mutually agreed that his contract will not be extended beyond the end of its current term. https://t.co/BIuubnel8n
It’s official: The Ken Holland era ends in Edmonton. https://t.co/jJsd1VnjYt
Oilers and Ken Holland mutually agree not to extend his contract https://t.co/2mmARa1uIQ
OFFICIAL: “The Edmonton Oilers and Ken Holland have mutually agreed that his contract will not be extended beyond the end of its current term.”
Ken Holland officially told the Oilers yesterday that he will not return to the team next season in any capacity. And while Holland is now free to talk to other teams, he has not yet done so and is expected to take some time before deciding what his next move will be. @TSNHockey
I believe there’s a role for Ken Holland moving forward in Edmonton…IF he wants it. His situation will be clarified within a few days. As of right now indications are that he will not be at the Draft in Vegas.