According to Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, the Edmonton Oilers have removed Kevin Lowe as the club’s President of Hockey Operations.
Lowe, who spent a total of 15 seasons as a player with the Oilers, joined the club as an assistant coach in 1998 and served as the club’s general manager from 2000-2009 when he was promoted to President of Hockey Operations.
The Oilers are expected to announce the hiring of Peter Chiarelli at some point today.
Update from TSN’s Bob McKenzie:
I am told only staffing update to Oiler employees this morning was that Patrick LaForge (president/COO) is no longer with the organization.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) April 24, 2015