I was thinking the same thing about Nelson. So easy for him to be thrown under the bus. He can't come to the team fresh with his own direction as he will be standing behind MacT. If/when they bump heads in front the players and MacT pulls rank, Nelson is undermined and opens the door for the players to ignore a different suit and tie behind them. They can easily shop around for a new head coach with NHL experience if the Oilers keep the dumpster fire burning (they will). The only way to keep his job is to get wins. So unless MacT makes some bold moves (he won't) I don't see how he can even have a chance. What a disaster.
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