Kurt Leavins: Coaching searches often overlap and impact other teams’ searches. This has been true with Edmonton. Buffalo contacted Sheldon Keefe, Dave Tippett, and Jacques Martin at various points. Also, there have been others which are a standard operating procedure.
Which roster issues need fixing first for Ken Holland?
Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic: A bevy of issues await Holland and how he handles them could shape Edmonton early for better or for worse. Holland hiring a coach that can work with the players, thrive, and last is a must.