Hockey has changed drastically during Lowe’s time in the NHL and the longtime executive said he’s proud of his role in helping shape how the game is played. He served as Edmonton’s head coach during the 1999-2000 season and as the club’s general manager from 2000 to 2008. He won five Stanley Cups with Edmonton and helped the New York Rangers to a championship title in 1994. Lowe was the team’s first ever NHL draft pick in 1979. His retirement marks the end of more than 40 years with the Oilers. “But to not be on an expected schedule, being employed by the organization, frees me up to stick my finger in the wind and see what’s out there.” “I’m still going to be involved in the game as an ambassador, I’d like to get out on the speaking tour, I’d like to write a book. He’ll stay on with the team as an ambassador, and with travel plans, five kids and two grandkids (so far), the Hall of Fame defenceman expects to keep busy. I wanted to spend a little bit more time with family and grandkids and maybe see a little bit more of the world that I haven’t seen. “It’s exciting,” Lowe told The Canadian Press. On Tuesday, he retired from his role as vice chair and alternate governor. Looking at the results, Lowe realized it was time to step away from the Oilers’ front office. The Edmonton Oilers’ legend sat down with his wife at the end of the NHL season and wrote out all the places they want to go, the things they want to do. EDMONTON - Kevin Lowe’s post-hockey to-do list has been growing for years.
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