EDMONTON, AB - Oilers Head Coach Dave Tippett plans on speaking to current Oilers Assistant Coaches Trent Yawney, Glen Gulutzan and Manny Viveiros before making any coaching decisions.
The new bench boss explained his plan of action Tuesday during his press conference.
"What I've talked to Ken (Holland) about, is I thought it was right that I talk to the coaches here first," Tippett said. "I haven't reached out to anybody about any other jobs."
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"I've had relationships with them in the past and want to talk to them first to see where they are at and go through the process with them," said Oilers Head Coach Dave Tippett