Is Stan Bowman the right hire?

Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Edmonton Journal Oilers writer Gerry Moddejonge about the Oilers hiring Stan Bowman as their new GM. They discuss whether Bowman was the right hire after he was recently reinstated by the NHL and what moves could still be on the horizon for the team this offseason.

[Zentrix-]

As an Oiler fan, I'm truly disappointed. My God was there no one else better than a criminal that should never have been allowed back in the NHL in any capacity?. If I wasn't such an Oilers fan I might be looking down the highway!

[jpintero]

It is a strange decision for sure. His record reminds me of Ken Holland, who they didn't like. Also, you have a real problem with bot comments.

[tomc]

The home of misfit toys Kane, Perry, Bowman.

[crazyedswonderfulworldofso]

It never ceases to amaze me how professional sports teams can swallow their morals in pursuit of monetary and secular goals and all the while, compromising their principles. The owners must be so proud. They will do anything, and I mean anything, including selling their soul, for a championship. It’s all about the money. Show me the money! They went after Evander Kane and Corey Perry after they were embroiled in scandal and now they hire Bowman who comes with the same sort of baggage. These teams never learn. Kharma is a bitch! You can’t sell your soul and expect to get away with it. In the end, it will bite you in the ass! A curse on the Edmonton Oilers has officially been placed!