-DLC- Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/nhl-oilers-john-muckler-obit-1.5861488 Quote 5-time Stanley Cup winner joined Edmonton in 1981 CBC News · Posted: Jan 04, 2021 10:34 PM MT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago John Muckler, left, and Wayne Gretzky had several years together as a coach and a player, respectively, with the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press) John Muckler, a former NHL coach and executive who was a part of five Stanley Cup winning teams with the Edmonton Oilers, has died at age 86. The Oilers announced Muckler's passing in a news release Monday night. Throughout his career, Muckler worked with several NHL organizations including the Oilers, Minnesota North Stars, Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators and Phoenix Coyotes. No cause of death was given. Muckler was part of the staff that put together the Oilers dynasty of the 1980s, joining Edmonton in 1981 as an assistant coach under Glen Sather before going on to win five Stanley Cups with the organization between '84 and 1990 — the last one as head coach. "He was tough, strict, but most importantly fair, and he helped lay the groundwork to make our team more accountable to each other which propelled us to become champions," said Wayne Gretzky in a news release. "A wonderful family man and great friend, he personally took my career to another level, and I will always cherish the hours we talked, from breaking down defences to raising a family. Rest in peace, John, you will be missed." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) Condolences, Great hockey man Edited January 5, 2021 by Mackcanuck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurn Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 seemed like a good guy. Rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategal Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 A reminder that I'm getting older when people I watched as a kid are now passing away. He always seemed like a decent guy, was well liked by players. I hope he had a peaceful passing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldoescobar Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Was he the mastermind who engineered the '93 acquisition of Hasek(from CHI) for a depth 'tender & 4th? Prob has to be top-5 in history, for larcenous, 1-sided trade wins. Sure didn't get much attn, at the time the deal was done. Then a few yrs later, apparently there was a fairly nasty showdown between GM Muckler & his coach Ted Nolan. I hope the two men over time, eventually came to a peaceful resolution. They did well for the franchise, in the mid-late 90's. RIP to a man whose life was dedicated to the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 I liked Muckler. Nice man! Thanks for your service to hockey. I hope your family can enjoy some thoughts, RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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