Steve Tambellini named Oilers GM

[influenza]

"Steve Tambellini was named general manager of the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, with Kevin Lowe promoted to president of hockey operations."

Steve Tambellini named Oilers GM

[Densetsu]

I like the part where they make up a fake position for Lowe to be "promoted" into.

Now all we have to do is get MacT off the bench and give him some fake title too, and we're golden.

[influenza]

Originally Posted by Densetsu

I like the part where they make up a fake position for Lowe to be "promoted" into.

Since I last looked, most teams have a President of Hockey Operations. I don't know how made up it is.

[Devilman]

Originally Posted by influenza

Since I last looked, most teams have a President of Hockey Operations. I don't know how made up it is.

I agree. That is a major position for most teams. Some teams have the Asst. GM dealing with hockey operations, other teams feel the need to have someone dedicated to the position for a more direct influence.

As for the Canucks, looks like everyone wants to get the hell out of dodge!

[Weirdo]

It's about time the guy got a GM job. I liked him to be the GM after Nonis left but Aquallini had other ideas. Just shows that the "old" regime has a lot of talented people.

[Densetsu]

Originally Posted by influenza

Since I last looked, most teams have a President of Hockey Operations. I don't know how made up it is.

Before this, the Oilers had a half-dozen VP's under the President & CEO, including (a) the GM and (b) the VP of Hockey Operations.

The VP of Hockey Operations is still there, but now there's a President of Hockey Operations as well.

[Goalies29]

They're getting rid of the" Boys On the Bus" as they are keeping away players.