Edmonton media lobbying hard for Keith Gretzky to become GM

[Dolemite]

The one thing they seem to selectively forget is that he was part of the Wayne Gretzky led front office that drove the Coyotes into the ground before the NHL took them over.

No....just...no.

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[Skinnyjimmy08]

He will be named GM full time i have no doubt about. He is a Gretzky and its the Oilers... its gonna happen whether he has a good resume or not

 

[Emerz]

Basically they reallllly wanna name him GM but know they're going to get absolutely roasted by their fan base.

Tough situation for Gretzky to be honest, he was quite good here in Boston but the timing just isn't right, can Edmonton really afford another miss, especially if it's another OBC-esque hire?

 

[Bounces R Way]

Probably the only thing that comes close to rivaling the Edmonton Oilers ineptitude is the predictability of that ineptitude.

Just the brother of the most recognizable Oiler ever, no way should he be considered part of an "old boys club"

You can't make this stuff up.

 

[Hansen]

Lmao run it even deeper into the ground

 

[Freudian]

I don't think this organization has it in them to do a full purge, even though it's needed. Not with the current owner.

 

[780il]

These guys are all clowns...

 

[DistantThunderRep]

Gretzky would be hilarious to hire.

 

[Dolemite]

I don't think this organization has it in them to do a full purge, even though it's needed. Not with the current owner.

The owner is too chicken too do it.

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

Same demeanor as Holland but he's not part of the old boys club?

 

[Satan]

The Edmonton media is so good

 

[CupInSIX]

Jim Matheson, I'm pretty sure longtime Oiler fans are much more tired of hearing the same **** than you are.

 

[McDNicks17]

Rock bottom does not exist.

 

[Hynh]

This just furthers my belief that Katz actually hates the Oilers and is trying to destroy the team's past and future at the same time. If the entire fanbase hates "Gretzky" what more can he do to hurt it?

 

[NoShowWilly]

does Edmonton have media that is actually critical of the organization?

 

[Helistin]

Since the Edmonton media has been given the green light by the Oilers brass to lobby Keith Gretzky for the position then it's already a done deal. Just missing the official announcement now.

Those Edmonton media people are part of the same problem as the old boys club.

 

[crackdown44]

Debrusk is a really solid player but I wouldn’t use the 2015 draft as a good thing, assuming Keith was involved in those three picks

 

[ChaoticOrange]

does Edmonton have media that is actually critical of the organization?

No, because if they are, they get their media passes / player and staff access revoked. Sunshine, rainbows, and lollipops only.

 

[who_me?]

GM Keith Gretzky to hire Wayne as new coach.

Book it.

 

[Hynh]

does Edmonton have media that is actually critical of the organization?

lolno. The rare occasions when a reporter asks a moderately difficult question are when we get moments like this



Hey look, 6 years later and all of those clowns on stage are still employed.

 

[StupidityKills]

does Edmonton have media that is actually critical of the organization?

I believe Staufer was pretty pissed off when Eakins started putting out healthy food during media events.

 

[These Are The Days]

Lol this is f***ing embarrassing. It's as if no one else but Oiler alumni or their family members can possibly exist or be considered. Cheers to thinking outside the box. You better pray McDavid doesn't want out

 

[vanarchy]

Paul Messier should be their #1 choice. Keith can be a back-up plan.

 

[bambamcam4ever]

Could be a good move for EDM. I'm sure there's a reason he's referred to as the Gretzky of GMs.

 

[Nalens Oga]

Weirdly suspicious. It's like the organization itself went to these guys and asked them to plant the seed to soften the blow or get a gauge if h gets hired.

Also the people standing up for him all appear to be media men that are like 50 or older.