1998 to 2000. His career coaching record is 276–288–84, combined with a 233–167–53–7 career record as an NHL general manager, and he has been involved in more than 2,000 professional games in varying roles. His résumé also includes three appearances at the National Hockey League All-Star Game and two appearances (1984 and 1987) on the coaching staff of the Canada Cup-winning Team Canada. Muckler joined the Ottawa Senators as general manager in June 2002, and presided over what was arguably the team's most successful period. The team ultimately reached the Stanley Cup finals in 2007 but lost to the Anaheim Ducks in a five-game series. Despite this success, the Senators announced that Muckler had been fired on June 18, 2007. Head coach Bryan Murray was promoted to replace him. Muckler was hired as a senior advisor with the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes in September 2008. In addition to his many years coaching and managing in the NHL, Muckler was also an assistant coach for the Canadian teams that won the 1984 and 1987 Canadian Cup tournaments. Death Muckler died in Buffalo on January 4, 2021. Muckler is survived by his wife, Audrey, four children and nine grandchildren. Career statistics Playing statistics NHL coaching statistics References External links 1934 births 2021 deaths Arizona Coyotes personnel Baltimore Clippers (1954–56) players Buffalo Sabres coaches Buffalo Sabres executives Charlotte Clippers players Cleveland Barons (1937–1973) coaches Edmonton Oilers coaches Greensboro Generals (EHL) players Long Island Ducks (ice hockey) players Minnesota North Stars coaches National Hockey League general managers New York Rangers coaches Ottawa Senators general managers People from Midland, Ontario Stanley Cup champions Stanley Cup championship-winning head coaches Vancouver Canucks (WHL) players