from Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun,

The Edmonton Oilers checked two more names off their internal hit list Monday when pro scout Dave Semenko and director of coaching and special projects Billy Moores fell victim to the organizational overhaul.

They join head amateur scout Stu MacGregor, head professional scout Morey Gare and amateur scouts Brad Davis and Kent Hawley, who were all let go in the last 48 hours.

The club also relieved former head coach Todd Nelson, former GM Craig MacTavish and former president of hockey operations Kevin Lowe of their duties in this summer of sweeping change.

“At the end of the day we have to get better at evaluating players and developing players and unfortunately some people have to lose their jobs,” said Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli, adding it hasn’t been an easy first couple of months on the job.

“These are difficult decisions. We’re relieving some really good people, people who’ve been here for a long time.

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