Adam wrote on Mon, 15 May 2023 21:43

CrusaderPi wrote on Mon, 15 May 2023 13:08 Kr55 wrote on Mon, 15 May 2023 13:05 NZ Oiler Fan wrote on Mon, 15 May 2023 12:41 Just read this on ON: "Steve Staios is highly regarded by many as an up-and-coming GM, and today on the DFO Rundown podcast my co-host Frank Seravalli outlined he can see Ken Holland holding the President of Hockey Operations while Staios has the GM title. I think change is on the horizon in Edmonton,” said Seravalli. “When you consider what is looming out there in other searches, I expect the Oilers to be very proactive and protective of Steve Staios. He is someone they value, and they have a thin staff as it is. The Oilers see Staios as their next general manager, and how quickly that happens will depend on a few things." Full article: https://oilersnation.com/news/edmonton-oilers-off-season-mov es-steve-staios-in-as-gm Adam is going to love that Well, if we're gonna do ex-Oilers, at least we can get ones that worked their way up the hockey ranks the right way. Not guys that get a job because they have drinks with Katz and talk about the glory days. Staios seems like a smart guy, maybe we get lucky for the first time in forever. If not, meh, par for the course. Unless this is a big old red herring to make the nepotism hiring a little more palatable. Wasn’t there a big fuss because Staios and Moreau went on vacation with the MacTavishes one summer? I’m thrilled if Bobby “Slush Fund” Nicholson leaves the organization. Taking Holland out of the role of decision maker is a great thing. Hiring another ex-player with very limited relevant experience? Not great. Staios has played a significant role with the Hamilton Bulldogs, but really, what relevance do you get from managing a minor league franchise? There’s no salary cap to manage. There’s very few contracts to worry about - none for your best players - and there are no trades. He probably learned a lot though in his year as special assistant to the general manager here in Edmonton though…. I mean, what are the odds of him being substantially worse than our current GM? He’ll still have him as a boss, but Holland is pretty sleepy. He’s not likely to have a lot to add. I will say that if you believe the leaked press clippings, the Oilers really do have a brass to be envied. Haven’t we also heard about how in demand Keith Gretzky and Brad Holland are? Clearly it must be the dream team there. What a coincidence that they’re all former Oilers or related to someone else in management?

Here, get a taste of the Staios hype!

https://www.thespec.com/sports/hockey/opinion/2022/10/06/the res-a-reason-the-edmonton-oilers-want-steve-staios-a-lot-of- them-actually.html

Bold moves, multiple championships. Excellent hiring of coaches and scouts to find underrated players. All boxes triple checked.

"We need to get better immediately. That starts today"
- Lowe, 2013

"Next year I would forecast as another developmental year"
- MacT, 2015

5 x $5,000,000