Bowman Faces a Brutal 12-Week Clock in Edmonton

Stan Bowman does not have the luxury of easing into this job, because the next three months are going to define the shape of the Oilers. The stakes are obvious to anyone who has spent time around a contender in this position - cap pressure, roster holes, and the expectation that every move has to land cleanly. Edmonton has the kind of window that can close faster than people want to admit, and this stretch will tell you whether Bowman can keep it open.