Found January 24, 2012 on Hockey Fan Land: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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I have read various reports suggesting that Edmonton Oilers head coach Tom Renney maybe on the hot seat. The Edmonton Oilers have just five wins in their last 25 games, still, I have hard time believing Renney's seat is producing any heat.  Sure, there is only a few months left on his contract, and coaches are usually the scapegoat in a lot of situations. For me, this is a different case. ownership is well aware  this franchise is in a long-term rebuild. one thing that Tom Renney is renowned for the ability to teach young players.  Most tellingly perhaps, GM Steve Tambellini-- rumored to be in talks regarding his own extension at present -- is quick to publicly toot Renney's horn. Tom Renney's response to being on the hot seat:“I’m not worried about that,” said the Oilers coach. “I can’t be. I’m not one of those guys to dwell on my own circumstances or put it in the forefront or worry about it so it g...
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