It appears that the Ken Holland era has ended in Detroit. Rumors have been swirling all week about the longtime Red Wings executive’s future now that Steve Yzerman has been named GM. Reports early Sunday speculated that Holland is expected to accept a deal with the Edmonton Oiler, the deal would be worth at least $25 million:
The paperwork still has to get done. Provided all of that is managed today, expect the Oilers to introduce Holland as the new GM in the next few days. Holland will have autonomy and Nicholson could take on a bigger role as well.