Confirmed with Link: Jeff Jackson (McDavid's now former agent) named Oilers CEO of Hockey Ops

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

How is there already vitriol towards Jackson?

Cynicism until proven otherwise.

 

[Sheikyerbouti]

Cynicism until proven otherwise.

It's common sense and a logical reaction.


He was hired without experience, without a hiring process, and he was our best players agent. Just that in itself looks like a gong show, but you want to give him the benefit of the doubt


After he was hired, the offseason was the worst by far since Chia years. If the team had done anything to address the glaring deficiencies in the roster nobody would be blaming Jackson


Who should be blamed other than the person in charge? He's the top of hockey ops and all decisions go through him now.

 

[Soundwave]

It's common sense and a logical reaction.


He was hired without experience, without a hiring process, and he was our best players agent. Just that in itself is disgusting, horrible, but you want to give him a chance.


He has hired before the offseason, and this offseason was the worst by far since Chia years. If the team had done something this offseason to address the glaring deficiencies in the roster everyone would love him.


Who should be blamed other than the person in charge?

It’s the GMs job to construct the roster.

 

[Sheikyerbouti]

The f***? The oilers have a clearly defined corporate hierarchy


It's like saying Shapiro isn't really in charge of the Blue Jays roster. Of course he is, Atkins reports to Shapiro

Holland reports to Jackson. Staois is in charge of the sens. The GM handles day to day operations, but they cannot do anything without approval of their boss using this hierarchy. Jackson was made the pinnacle of hockey ops

If you don;t believe me then believe the Oilers:

"Jackson will report directly to Katz, while Holland will report to Jackson."

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-oilers-hire-jeff-jackson-1.6926515

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

How is there already vitriol towards Jackson?

I didn’t post vitriol. I posted that the move - intended to guarantee to keep McDavid - may blow up in their face.

JJ is McDavids friend and long time confidant. However he is now his boss. The fundamental dynamics of the relationship have changed and McDavid now has a new agent in his ear.

We fail badly this year and McDavid may want to preserve his long time friendship with JJ but not work for him in a difficult environment.