The only way I see Lowe going anywhere is when/if Nicholson steps down from Hockey Canada, and Lowe takes that over. Lowe got that in thanks to Wayne in 2002 and has somehow stuck in there since, getting close to Nicholson.
He had 29 owners, and then replaced by a owner who adored the Boys on the Bus, so he's been untouchable. Lowe's put levels between him too; his one year only as a head coach way back when was a clear sign of that, as was moving himself up the ladder with bringing in Tambelleni. However, he's the one responsible for the very poor reputation the Oilers have in the UFA market when he was GM, and the UFA's are key to supplementing the young talent. Untiil he goes, that reputation doesn't change.
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