04-20-2015, 11:03 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
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Oilers name Bob Nicholson CEO
http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?...id=DL|EDM|home
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Daryl Katz, Chairman of Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG) announced today Bob Nicholson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Nicholson, who joined the organization as Vice-Chair in June of 2014, will take over an expanded set of responsibilities within OEG that includes authority over all aspects of business and hockey operations for the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club. Mr. Nicholson will continue to serve as an Alternate Governor for the Edmonton Oilers on the NHL Board of Governors.
“Since joining OEG, Bob has devoted his time to assessing all aspects of the organization,” said Mr. Katz. “Going forward, he will have clear responsibility for OEG’s growing sports and entertainment business, and all the support and latitude he needs from me to lead the Oilers back to being a Stanley Cup contender. Bob is the ideal person to lead the organization forward. He is a bold thinker, a strong consensus builder and a very fine individual.”
“Daryl hired me to build a winning organization. We have a lot of work to do, but we know what we need to do to get there,” said Mr. Nicholson. “We have great people in this organization and we are firmly committed to rewarding our fans for their extraordinary patience and support. It is going to be an exciting year for our organization and the City in the lead up to the opening of Rogers Place.”
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04-20-2015, 11:04 AM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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A huge "so what" if Lowe and McTavish stick around.
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04-20-2015, 11:06 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
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His first requisition as CEO....
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04-20-2015, 11:06 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Originally Posted by Stanathan
A huge "so what" if Lowe and McTavish stick around.
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I think the So-What here is that if he has authority over Lowe, this could be problematic for Flames fans.
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04-20-2015, 11:06 AM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: May 2011
Location: in the belly of the beast.
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sweet "Everyone gets a raise for such an outstanding season, Connor Mcsaviour is riding here on his white horse, thank you everyone."
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04-20-2015, 11:10 AM
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Franchise Player
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A little scary.
It's insane how quickly they could turn it around with a new management group and trading out those wingers to get d-men.
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04-20-2015, 11:11 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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I wonder if this means anything for the KLowne show and cast?
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04-20-2015, 11:12 AM
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Franchise Player
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I'm scared
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04-20-2015, 11:13 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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What years did he play for the oilers?
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04-20-2015, 11:13 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Calgary
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I don't get it, so apparently he may be able to have more power over Lowe, is that it? Interesting move.
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04-20-2015, 11:15 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
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As a Flames fan I am concerned that Lowe, MacT, Nelson and many of the remaining coaching staff and scouting staff are all shown the door - a clean sweep.
Nicholson knows about culture change and may just have the green light from Katz to proceed.
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04-20-2015, 11:17 AM
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First Line Centre
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Oh darn, if he has the ability and an IQ outside the single digits he'd clean house of that management. Worse news than McDavid. Please be stupid. Please be stupid.
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04-20-2015, 11:20 AM
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Franchise Player
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I think the other shoe will drop soon.
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04-20-2015, 11:22 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nik-
A little scary.
It's insane how quickly they could turn it around with a new management group and trading out those wingers to get d-men.
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Well, that can happen when you've drafted top 10 in 8 of the last 9 years.
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04-20-2015, 11:22 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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This move screams of trying to add more credibility to the organization.
They are trying to send a message that look a reputable guy is in charge.
Makes you wonder if some back channeling was done by the McDavid camp or if some of the coaches they are looking at have good relationships with Nicholson, maybe both.
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04-20-2015, 11:26 AM
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Commie Referee
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Small town, B.C.
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Unfortunately Nicholson is a pretty bright guy and didn't play for the team in the 80's. Completely opposite of what they have right now.
Really hope he keeps Lowe and MacTavish around for a while, but he may be too smart for that. This could be a very good move for the Oilers.
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04-20-2015, 11:27 AM
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Ben
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: God's Country (aka Cape Breton Island)
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I'm more worried about the Oilers getting Nicholson in their front office than I am about them drafting McDavid.
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04-20-2015, 11:28 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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The nightmare scenario is that the Oilers simply hire somebody like Chiarelli, something that is actually imminently possible.
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04-20-2015, 11:30 AM
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Franchise Player
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News to follow:
Oilers clean house. Lowe, MacTavish, coaching staff out.
Oilers hire Peter Chiarelli as GM
Oilers hire Todd McLellan as Head Coach
...if something like this happens - then I'll get worried.
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04-20-2015, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Redrum
Oh darn, if he has the ability and an IQ outside the single digits he'd clean house of that management. Worse news than McDavid. Please be stupid. Please be stupid.
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Oiler ineptitude is an institution. You can't just clean it up overnight!
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