Peter Chiarelli is a former professional ice hockey player and executive who has had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college hockey at Harvard University and then went on to play professionally in Europe before retiring in 1988.
After his playing career, Chiarelli began working in the NHL as a scout and executive. He worked for several teams, including the Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, and Boston Bruins. In 2006, he was hired as the general manager of the Bruins.
During his tenure with the Bruins, Chiarelli helped build a team that won the Stanley Cup in 2011. He made several key trades and signings that helped the team become a contender, including acquiring players like Nathan Horton, Dennis Seidenberg, and Rich Peverley. He also drafted several key players, including Tyler Seguin and Brad Marchand.
After leaving the Bruins in 2015, Chiarelli was hired as the general manager of the Edmonton Oilers. He was tasked with turning around a struggling team that had missed the playoffs for several years. Chiarelli made several big moves, including trading for superstar forward Connor McDavid and signing free agent defenseman Andrej Sekera.
Despite these moves, the Oilers continued to struggle under Chiarelli's leadership. He made several controversial trades, including trading away Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle, that were criticized by fans and analysts. In January 2019, he was fired by the Oilers.
Overall, Peter Chiarelli had a successful career in the NHL as both a player and executive. He helped build a championship team in Boston and made several big moves in Edmonton, although his tenure with the Oilers was ultimately unsuccessful.
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