The Edmonton Oilers will replace Ken Hitchcock at head coach, TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger reported.

Hitchcock took over as the team's head coach in November after the firing of Todd McLellan. The 67-year-old led the team to a 26-28-8 record over 62 games last season.

Dreger added there is a decent possibility Hitchcock remains with the club in an adviser role.