Muckler Steps Down

Wed., June 14, 1995

Compiled From Wire Services

John Muckler stepped down as coach of the Buffalo Sabres and signed a three-year deal with the NHL team to remain general manager.

Muckler, who guided the Edmonton Oilers to the Stanley Cup in 1989-90, only reached the second round once in his four years as coach of the Sabres. He had served as coach and GM the last two seasons, but said having both jobs was too demanding.

Muckler received a bulk of the criticism from fans after the Sabres finished seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 22-19-7 record. They were eliminated from the first round of the playoffs by the Philadelphia Flyers in five games.

He also was criticized by several players who said he lost control of the team during the second half of the season.

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