 Free agent signings of note and term during Chiarelli's tenure included Mikko Koskinen, Milan Lucic, Benoit Pouliot and Kris Russell.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, and served until the May 7, 2019 appointment of Ken Holland as general manager.The Oilers missed the playoffs and have only qualified for the playoffs once in 13 seasons.