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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 12
Former Oiler opens up about end of NHL career: ‘You don’t do anything positive on the ice, but you don’t do anything negative either’

Former Oiler opens up about end of NHL career: ‘You don’t do anything positive on the ice, but you don’t do anything negative either’

Former Edmonton Oilers defenceman Slater Koekkoek revealed what went down at the end of his time with the team during the 2021-22 season. During a recent appearance on The Jason Gregor Show on Sports 1440 in Edmonton, he recalled a meeting with then-GM Ken Holland that took place during his final season in the NHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / December 10
Former Oilers defenseman reveals the words from Ken Holland that ended his career

Former Oilers defenseman reveals the words from Ken Holland that ended his career

He played in two seasons with the Oilers, only a total of 37 games, before calling it a career.

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