EDMONTON, CANADA (WOOD) — Longtime Red Wings executive Ken Holland officially has a new job with another NHL team.
On Tuesday, Daryl Katz, the owner of the Edmonton Oilers, announced that Holland would officially take over as president and general manager for the organization.
“[Holland] will have full autonomy as general manager,” Katz said during Tuesday’s press conference.
The Oilers have a long-winded history of underperforming, despite having an abundance of top talent, including Connor McDavid, who is hailed by many as one of hockey’s greatest current players.
Holland’s executive career began with the Red Wings in 1997, when he was promoted from assistant general manager.
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