Holland’s Patience With Oilers’ Prospects Could Pay Off in Big Way

1 year ago  /  The Hockey Writers

Ken Holland has always had a ton of patience in developing prospects before bringing them into the NHL, and for many years as the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, it worked great. When he took over the role of GM of the Edmonton Oilers, he brought the same philosophy with him. But unfortunately, he couldn’t implement it on some of the former first-rounders that lacked the same proper development before he took full control, like Jesse Puljujarvi. There is no denying that Holland has made some great draft picks since coming to the Oilers. The injuries definitely play a part in slowing down development, as prospects have had to sit on the sidelines in key growing years....

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