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I have read various reports suggesting that Edmonton Oilers head coach Tom Renney maybe on the hot seat. 

The Edmonton Oilers have just five wins in their last 25 games, still, I have hard time believing Renney's seat is producing any heat.  Sure, there is only a few months left on his contract, and coaches are usually the scapegoat in a lot of situations. For me, this is a different case. ownership is well aware  this franchise is in a long-term rebuild. one thing that Tom Renney is renowned for the ability to teach young players.  

Most tellingly perhaps, GM Steve Tambellini-- rumored to be in talks regarding his own extension at present -- is quick to publicly toot Renney's horn.

Tom Renney's response to being on the hot seat:

“I’m not worried about that,” said the Oilers coach. “I can’t be. I’m not one of those guys to dwell on my own circumstances or put it in the forefront or worry about it so it gets in the way of my job. I think that’s counterproductive.

“I’m going to do my job, I’m grateful for the opportunity. I’ll just keep going until somebody says OK, hand in the keys.”

What do you think,  Is Tom Renney on the hot seat in Edmonton?

Personally, I don't think so. I don't want to use injuries as an excuse but they must be taken into account. Plus, The franchise players are all in their late teens, early twenties. The veterans are all overpaid and not as talented as their cap hit suggests. This time around they should shoulder the blame.

It doesn't matter who the coach is they must get the pieces to surround the kid line.

Steve Tambellini is more likely to be in trouble... if he doesn't provide these pieces for Renney to work with...

I can't wait for the Ales Hemsky trade! 

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