Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli Reportedly Fired After 3-Plus Seasons with Team

The Edmonton Oilers fired Peter Chiarelli on Wednesday in the midst of his fourth season as the team's general manager, according to TSN's Ryan Rishaug.

Edmonton has 49 points this season via a record of 23-24-3, which leaves it three points out of a wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

If the Oilers fail to reach the playoffs, it will mark the 12th time in 13 seasons that they have fallen short of the postseason.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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