Well, most of these former players were long-time leaders (and, in Stevens' case, captains) of teams, working closely with the coaches as a mediator with the players. In theory, this transition makes sense.
Personally, I don't think Oates is the proper choice for this roster. And while I think Stevens will do well in the limited role he's in now, I'm not convinced he can manage the entire roster. Guess we'll see.
As of right now, that set-up looks as much a cluster-fata as what's going down in Edmonton.
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