John Muckler | |||
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Born |
Midland, Ontario, Canada | April 13, 1934||
Died |
January 4, 2021 Buffalo, New York, U.S. | (aged 86)||
Coached for |
Minnesota North Stars Edmonton Oilers Buffalo Sabres New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Phoenix Coyotes | ||
Playing career | 1949–1963 | ||
Coaching career | 1962–2000 |
John Muckler (April 13, 1934 – January 4, 2021) was a professional hockey coach and executive, who last served as the general manager of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL). Muckler had over 50 years of professional hockey experience as a part owner, general manager, director of player personnel, director of hockey operations, head coach, assistant coach, and player. He had been a part of five Stanley Cup championships in various roles with the Edmonton Oilers.