After announcing his retirement just a few months ago, Duncan Keith is back in the Edmonton Oilers organization. The team has announced several hires, including Keith into a player development role. Milan Tichy will now serve as director of amateur European scouting, Warren Rychel and Jason Pietrzykowski have been added as pro scouts, Jeff Salajko is coming in as a goaltending scout, and Christian Vermette will join as an amateur scout.
This hire was always expected after the legendary defenseman called it quits after just one season with the Oilers. The 17-year veteran helped the club overcome some playoff demons and reach the Conference Finals but couldn’t do enough to help them overcome the eventual Stanley Cup champions.
Keith had 21 points in 64 games during his final season, taking his career totals to 1,256 games and 646 points. Those numbers go along with three Stanley Cup championships, two Norris Trophy honors as the league’s best defenseman, and the 2015 Conn Smythe as playoff MVP.
One of the best defensemen of his generation, Keith will now move into a front office role where he can begin the next chapter of his hockey career.
Dunc will teach good players to become punks.
And another guy new to hockey shows up to yap aimlessly.
Doesn’t take much to be a hockey genius. Maybe I knew his crappy game when he skated through Fort Frances.
Keith rewarded for choosing retirement.
You know what that might actually have something to do with it. Did he have any term left on his deal? EDM losses the cap hit but still throws money at him on the office side
Just another reason not to root for that team.
Wow, you sure told them. Keeping a list of reasons is rather amusing.