On Thursday, Oilers owner Daryl Katz named Jeff Jackson the team’s new CEO of hockey operations. Jackson is a now-former player agent with Wasserman Hockey and represented his new employer’s biggest star.
“This is a big commitment to the long-term success of our organization,” Katz said in a press release. “Jeff has well-established relationships across the NHL, including a strong relationship with Ken Holland.
“He brings tremendous industry insight, knowledge and leadership built through a unique career experience that is ideal for this leadership role at OEGSE. He understands what it takes to build an elite organization for the modern NHL and will work closely with Ken and our whole team to put the Oilers in the best possible position to win.”
The 58-year-old will oversee all aspects of OEGSE’s NHL, AHL and WHL hockey operations and serve as an alternate governor on the NHL’s board of governors. Oilers president and GM Ken Holland will report into Jackson. The former agent will also work closely with Paul Coffey, who was brought on by Katz as a special advisor more than a year ago.
“This is an exciting day for Oilers fans and the organization. Jeff is highly respected across the NHL and brings unique experience as a former player, assistant general manager and, most recently, as one of the most influential agents in the business,” said Holland. “It is a real coup for Oilers fans to have Jeff join the organization and I look forward to working closely with him as we continue our drive for a Stanley Cup.”
