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I’m finding that a lot of Edmonton Oilers fans have a pretty firm opinion on who or what would make the perfect General Manager for this franchise.

In a hockey town like Edmonton that comes as no surprise. And I see a lot of smart opinions. But while the passion is palpable, when you quiz some folks on their choice they often have no specific reason for favoring one or disavowing another. A candidate who I might think is pretty substantial another person may immediately (and often somewhat savagely) tear down.

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And hey…maybe they’re right and I’m wrong. So I thought I’d list the top 9 candidates for the job. Beside the names I will note their best known attributes and short-comings. Then, I will rank them in the order in which they fit the franchise. #9 is the least, #1 is the best man for the job.

I’m not saying there are only 9 names on the list. And I’m not suggesting this list is definitive. What I am asserting is that all of them are legitimate choices mentioned

by a minimum of two reliable sources (some public, some not).