If you were a Buffalo Sabres fan in the 1990s, you’ll remember this name fondly: John Muckler. The former NHL coach and executive passed away on January 4 at the age of 86.
Sabres fans will remember Muckler for the years he served in Buffalo. Previously a coach with the Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota North Stars, as well as a number of AHL and CHL teams, Muckler was originally brought to the Sabres organization as the team’s Director of Hockey Operations in 1991. He would eventually take over as head coach and serve in that spot for four seasons, also serving as general manager for part of that time.