The Edmonton Oilers say Jeff Jackson will oversee all aspects of the organization’s NHL, AHL and WHL teams
Former player agent Jeff Jackson, whose client list included superstar Connor McDavid, has been named CEO of hockey operations for the Edmonton Oilers, the team announced Thursday.Jackson had been the executive vice president of Wasserman Hockey, a prominent global agency well-known for representing numerous NHL stars, including the Oilers captain.
The former corporate and entertainment lawyer also brings significant NHL experience to the new role, having served as assistant general manager and director of hockey operations for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 2006 to 2010.He will report directly to Oilers owner Daryl Katz, while Ken Holland remains the general manager and president of hockey operations. The team says Holland will report to Jackson.
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