I think the Oilers are going to end up with whoever literally cannot find a job anyone else. Anyone with any legitimate credentials or future in the hockey world is going to go into that job asking for assurances that they can make the right decisions without interference from higher ups who clearly cannot run an NHL hockey team. This is a big consideration alongside cleaning up the cap situation, dealing with an impatient fanbase, etc.
Of course, management and ownership probably won't want to get out of the way so no one with any amount of promise or backbone is going to want the job without a ridiculous contract because it very well may be their last in the NHL. This could be beautiful to watch.
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