If the Oilers had a decent roster I might actually think it's a good hire. But I just can't see this roster trying to lock down 1-0, 2-1 games for the rest of the season. Then again, it can't hurt to try given that their offence in completely overrated because of McDavid. If you can't outscore 'em, might as well try to not let the other team score 'em.
I'd expect a boost to the Oilers, followed by a return to the norm within a month or 2. It will look even funnier when Hitch is gone by the end of the season anyways, and the carousel continues.
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