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The Spun

The Edmonton Oilers made a controversial hire for their general manager position on Wednesday. They hired former Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman to be the team's new GM after Ken Holland left. It comes 23 days after Bowman was reinstated in the NHL following Chicago's sexual assault ...

Hockey Fans React To NHL Team's Controversial New Hire

An online petition has been gaining momentum surrounding the Edmonton Oilers’ most recent front-office move. The petition was created on July 1, but since the announcement of Stan Bowman being named the new General Manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations for the organization, the number of signatures has skyrocketed.

Oilers Fans Petition to Fire Stan Bowman Gains Traction

Before Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook arrived, the Blackhawks had a long list of terrific defensemen, many of whom have made a mark strong enough for induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. From Pierre Pilote to Doug Wilson and Chris Chelios, Chicago has always loved their defensemen. Only three...

Let’s Appreciate Brent Seabrook’s Great Career

The Edmonton Oilers have made the shocking decision to hire Stan Bowman as their General Manager which has now caused major controversy. The Edmonton Oilers have been on the hunt for a new General Manager since Ken Holland stepped down just before the NHL Draft. Many were hoping Jeff Jackson would stay in the role after operating as the interim GM over the past several weeks.

Edmonton Oilers officially hire Stan Bowman: controversy awaiting

Tampa, FL

Tampa Bay Lightning on The Hockey News

The Tampa Bay Lightning have significantly benefitted from adding this star to their roster.

Lightning Hit Home Run Trading for Star

Sports Illustrated

The executive has not worked since resigning in Oct. 2021 amid a damning independent investigation.

Oilers Hire GM Stan Bowman After Reinstatement From Blackhawks Scandal Suspension

FanSided

The Edmonton Oilers just had a run to the Stanley Cup Final. They erased a 3-0 series deficit to the Florida Panthers to force Game 7. Unfortunately for them, they were defeated in the winner-take-all match. Since the off-season began, they became an even better team. They have added even...

The Edmonton Oilers made a horrible decision by hiring Stan Bowman

CBS Sports

Bowman will replace previous general manager Ken Holland, whose contract was not renewed by the team

Edmonton Oilers hire former Chicago Blackhawks executive Stan Bowman as general manager

The term "hot seat" is often used in the NHL for coaches in jeopardy, according to reports like Luke Richardson being on the hot seat, but it also applies to players needing to prove their worth. Last season, the Blackhawks saw Petr Mrazek secure another contract, while Mackenzie Entwistle and...

Three Chicago Blackhawks forwards reportedly on the move in 2024-25 NHL season

Breakaway On SI

Aaron Ekblad and the Florida Panthers went on an emotional rollercoaster to win their first Stanley Cup.

Panthers Star Details Emotions of Finals

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as General Manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. The Oilers were seeking a new general manager. A few days after losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers parted ways with Ken Holland. Bowman was considered to be a candidate for the job.

Edmonton Oilers Hire their New GM

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

The Utah Hockey Club is attempting to build a winning culture in their new city.

Utah Hockey Club Trying to Build Winning Culture

Buffalo, NY

The Buffalo Sabres have their goalie of the future in place for years to come.

Sabres Goaltender Signs Long-Term Deal

BroBible

Earlier this month, the NHL gave teams the green light to hire a trio of men who’d been indefinitely suspended for their role in the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal, and the Edmonton Oilers have predictably found themselves weathering a firestorm of controversy after deciding to give Stan Bowman another chance to be a GM. […]
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Oilers Hit With Tsunami Of Backlash After Hiring Disgraced Exec Involved In Blackhawks Scandal Cover-Up As New GM

Edmonton Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson welcomed Stan Bowman as the new General Manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations on Wednesday. Jackson started out the press conference by saying, that just under a year ago, he spoke to many of you about the vision for the organization, aiming to be best in class in all aspects. “Over the past 12 months, I’ve assessed our needs, and Stan and I share a vision for building a successful team on the ice and an elite front office.”

Oilers’ Bowman Vows: “Those Mistakes Will Never Happen Again”

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is ready to help bring hockey back to the desert sooner rather than later.

Suns Owner Pushing for New Arizona NHL Team

Oilers fans are petitioning for the firing of new GM Stan Bowman, citing his controversial history with the Chicago Blackhawks and the mishandling of sexual assault allegations, which has sparked outrage and led to nearly 4,700 signatures on a Change.org petition. The Change.org petition has garnered almost 4,700 individual signatures.

Edmonton Oilers Fans Call for Stan Bowman’s Dismissal Over Blackhawks Scandal

San Jose Sharks on The Hockey News

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as their new general manager in a controversial move.

Pacific Division: Oilers Hire Controversial General Manager

Following the hiring of new Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, thousands of Oilers fans have signed a petition as a form of revolt to have him removed. Thousands of fans have begun signing a petition to have Stan Bowman removed as general manager of the Oilers, just hours after his hiring was announced by team President Jeff Jackson. It's estimated that the petition already has enough signatures of roughly four times the size of Vatican City.

Thousands of Edmonton Oilers fans revolt against the Stan Bowman hiring

After nearly three years away from the sport altogether, GM Stan Bowman is back in hockey. As rumors suggested for much of this year, Bowman accepted a job Wednesday to become the next general manager of the Edmonton Oilers. He succeeds Hall of Fame decision-maker Ken Holland, who parted ways with the Oilers after they lost in the Stanley Cup Final last month.

Opinion: Oilers Swing and Miss With New GM

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