One thing to consider with candidates is that if Edmonton wants a big named coach, it's hard to see one accepting the role mid-season. I would assume a Bylsma/Maclean or whoever know that if they can have the job now it's probably going to be there in 4 months barring some unexpected turn of events, and know they'll need a full training camp at the minimum to cleanse the Oilers of their habits and have them trending in the direction they want. This obviously isn't an overnight fix, and they know Katz and company have a nasty habit of looking at their watch and tapping their feet every 10 seconds.
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