Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The Edmonton Oilers have fired general manager and president of hockey operations Peter Chiarelli following a 23-24-3 start to the 2018-2019 season.
Sources told Sportsnet and ESPN that the team fired Chiarelli on Tuesday, following a 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Tuesday's loss was the third consecutive setback for the Oilers, who have also lost nine out of their last 11 clashes.