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smyth260 wrote on Thu, 22 February 2024 13:17

I would love if the Oilers talked to some agents. They certainly can have some of the skills required. Namely, managing the salary cap, negotiating contracts, navigating the CBA. That is a great starting point.



I think more than ever managing an NHL team needs a great team of people. Most importantly you need someone at the top who exudes true leadership - someone no to prideful, devoid of pettines. Someone who is more than just "OK" not always being the smartest guy in the room - you want someone who WANTS to have smarter people in the room. Someone who can admit to making a mistake and do what it takes to correct it - not double down in an effort to save face.

And then you need someone who knows hockey as you always have - how to build a team, types of players, etc...You need someone who is a good negotiator for trades. You need a good negotiator for contracts. You need someone who knows and understands the CBA, especially as it relates to the cap, inside and out. You need someone who understands analytics and their applications. You need great pro scouts - the moneyball types of guys, especially when you are in your Cup window.

Though a single guy at the top can't guarantee success, the wrong guy can certainly guarantee failure.

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