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It was only a matter of time before the Edmonton Oilers started making changes. New GM Ken Holland needed a few moments to gather his bearings, see where the organization was at and make some moves in an effort to finally send the Oilers organization in the right direction. One of the first among the many expected exits is that of Craig MacTavish, who will be leaving the Oilers and joining the KHL.

It was reported by Igor Eronko early Thursday am that MacTavish had signed a 2-year deal with Lokomotiv of the KHL as head coach.

What MacTavish Leaving Means

For the last two seasons, MacTavish has been in charge of Edmonton’s AHL affiliate in Bakersfield. They&#;ve done fairly well under his watch.

When Jay Woodcroft was brought in as coach, the team ascended to the top of the AHL’s Western division standings and while it&#;s unclear as to whether or not that was MacTavish&#;s doing, it&#;s safe to assume he played a significant role.

But, because former-Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli Craig MacTavish First of Many Holland Changes.