On January 22, 2019, the Oilers terminated Chiarelli's employment as president and general manager. Keith Gretzky was appointed interim general manager the following day. The Oilers again missed the playoffs, posting a 35–38–9 record and having only qualified for the playoffs once in 13 seasons.
On January 22 2019 the Oilers terminated Chiarelli's employment as president and general manager Keith Gretzky was appointed interim general manager the following day The Oilers again missed the playoffs posting a 35–38–9 record and having only qualified for the playoffs once in 13 seasons