{"id":861,"date":"2024-07-25T20:42:05","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T15:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/?p=460042"},"modified":"2024-07-25T20:42:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T15:12:05","slug":"oilers-face-fan-backlash-as-they-hire-stan-bowman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/sports\/other-sports\/oilers-face-fan-backlash-as-they-hire-stan-bowman\/","title":{"rendered":"Oilers face fan backlash as they hire Stan Bowman"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Edmonton Oilers dropped a bombshell on Wednesday, July 24, by announcing Stan Bowman as their new General Manager. At 51, Bowman isn\u2019t just stepping into the GM shoes; he\u2019s also snagging the title of Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. The Oilers made the big reveal on their X handle, sparking a flurry of fan reactions.<\/p>\n

Ken Holland, the Oilers\u2019 previous GM, was shown the door without an extension after the team\u2019s heartbreaking loss to the Panthers in last month\u2019s Stanley Cup final. Fans, already bruised by the defeat, were less than thrilled with Bowman\u2019s hiring.<\/p>\n

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Fans React to the Oilers\u2019 Hiring of Stan Bowman<\/em><\/h3>\n

The Oilers\u2019 post about their new GM quickly gained traction, racking up over 2,100 quotes and 2,400 replies in just 20 hours. The hiring of Bowman, the former Blackhawks GM who was banned from executive positions for two years in 2021 for mishandling Kyle Beach\u2019s sexual assault allegations, did not sit well with fans.<\/p>\n

One disgruntled Reddit user declared, \u201cI\u2019ve cancelled my subscriptions. Who else is with me?\u201d They lambasted the Oilers for hiring someone who covered up such serious allegations and noted that Oilers\u2019 personnel JJ has gone private on X, hinting at the team\u2019s awareness of the backlash.<\/p>\n

Another fan chimed in, accusing the Oilers of caring only about money and announcing they\u2019ve stopped paying for Oilers+ and SN. \u201cIt\u2019s really too bad. This was going to be an exciting season,\u201d they lamented, expressing their inability to support the team as they once did.<\/p>\n

Over on X, fans were equally vocal, criticizing the organization for their questionable decision. \u201cThe Oilers had one of the best off-seasons I\u2019ve seen in my lifetime just to ruin it by hiring Stan Bowman, who shouldn\u2019t be anywhere near the NHL again,\u201d one fan raged.<\/p>\n

Journalists also weighed in, with TSN radio host Eric Macramalla calling it a terrible business decision. Macramalla couldn\u2019t fathom why the Oilers would bring Bowman on board.<\/p>\n

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Ken Holland<\/strong><\/em> on Stan Bowman Replacing Him as GM<\/h3>\n

In a statement, Ken Holland shared his thoughts on Bowman\u2019s appointment. Holland praised Bowman, acknowledging his past mistakes and highlighting his efforts to create a safer locker room environment. \u201cHe possesses the insights, knowledge, and confidence needed to lead in this area,\u201d Holland stated. He emphasized that building a strong, healthy culture within the organization would be Bowman\u2019s top priority. \u201cLastly, and most importantly, I feel that Stan will do everything in his power to ensure what happened to Kyle Beach never happens to anyone else,\u201d Holland concluded.<\/p>\n

For those still processing the shakeup, there\u2019s plenty of debate and drama to follow as the Oilers navigate their controversial new chapter with Stan Bowman at the helm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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