In late summer 2010, Steve Tambellini made a pretty important hire. Regardless of how his time was spent wheeling and dealing with the Edmonton Oilers, Tambellini had huge success in the creation and supplemental healing of the team's farm squad in the AHL. Gerber, Giroux, McDonald - all players brought in to backstop a minor league affiliate on the ropes - the success was instant. But of all the hires that season, including Todd Nelson, snatching an AHL front office guy was probably the most important.
Four years as AHL Hockey Ops Director, Bill Scott felt the desire to turn his attention towards team building. His organizational mind, and connections around the league would prove a huge asset to the Oilers farm team almost immediately. Scott, a Michigan State grad, was intelligent and considerate beyond his years. He was largely responsible for the Barons success in season one, and alongside Todd Nelson crafted one of the most potent minor league franchises in a four year span.
Announced over the weekend, Bill Scott will become the Edmonton Oilers new Assistant to the GM.
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