- Elliotte Friedman: Former Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli is in Edmonton meeting with the Oilers. Question is, what position are they discussing? Is the President of Hockey Operations an option? Chiarelli flew there today.
- Mark Spector: Assuming that Chiarelli is interviewing for the GM position, but that is unconfirmed.
- Darren Dreger: Confirm that Chiarelli is in Edmonton. Bob Nicholson is reviewing all aspects of their Hockey Operations. Not specific to the GM position.
- Darren Dreger: Nicholson has to look at all options to improve the team. The experience that Chiarelli could bring the Oilers would be very enticing for them.
- Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Nicholson was named as the CEO of the Oilers on Monday – with GM Craig MacTavish and president of hockey options Kevin Lowe reporting to him.
“The timeline for hockey ops,” Nicholson said at Monday’s press conference, “I would like to do it right away, but I won’t commit to that. I will do it when the timing is right. There are a lot of playoff games going on, so we won’t rush any decisions.”
Friedman reported earlier this week that the Oilers have already been in contract with former Sharks head coach Todd McLellan.