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Now you know why fans don’t run the team

By Phil Gretzky

TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 12: Ken Holland takes part in a press opportunity prior to his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame at the Hockey Hall Of Fame on November 12, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 12: Ken Holland takes part in a press opportunity prior to his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame at the Hockey Hall Of Fame on November 12, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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"“Good afternoon from SoCal! The Oilers problems are many & varied, that’s for sure. Firing Woody isn’t going to solve anything. Now firing Holland? Well, this is his team, and it’s a huge mess! Making a trade for just Chychrun isn’t going to fix all the problems. They lack any solid defensive structure, especially on the PK. They lack toughness, big time! They don’t back each other up (Weegar’s hit on McDavid went unchallenged by anyone). Goaltending is average, but I think Skinner would be better with better defensive play in front of him. If they can get a big, tough defenseman who can pass effectively, and a grit forward who can score and play a great 200’ game, it would help, and might get us into the playoffs, but not fix everything.” — David Brockie"

Another fan drinking the Holland haterade.

It’s funny you mention the PK, it’s currently 25th in the league but is trending up. It was as low as 30th. Saying the team “lacks any solid defensive structure” is a bit melodramatic.

Funny how the coaching staff comes up with the structure for the PK and yet you want to fire the GM. That makes me LOL.

I agree with you on the Weegar hit on Mcdavid, but that’s just one play in a season. Maybe you should think before overreacting to one play.

It’s also worth noting that since the emergence of Klim Kostin and Vincent Desharnais as well as the return of Evander Kane I doubt you can back up the statement that they “lack toughness.”

Calm down, we’re doing fine.

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