John Muckler

John Muckler

John Muckler was a professional hockey coach and executive. He last served as the general manager of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. He was a finalist for the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year in 1994. He died at his home in Buffalo on January 4, 2021.

About John Muckler in brief

Summary John MucklerJohn Muckler was a professional hockey coach and executive. He last served as the general manager of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. He had over 50 years of professional hockey experience as a part owner, general manager, director of player personnel, head coach, assistant coach and player. His career coaching record is 276–288–84, combined with a 233–167–53–7 career record as an NHL general manager.

He was a finalist for the Jack Adams Award as NHL coach of the year in 1994. He died at his home in Buffalo on January 4, 2021, while recovering from open heart surgery. He is survived by his wife, Audrey and five children. He was hired as a senior advisor with the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes in September 2008.