Oilers fire MacTavish
by James Mirtle on Apr 15, 2009 1:50 PM CDT
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Edmonton Oilers General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the club has relieved Craig MacTavish of his head coaching duties.
He completes his coaching tenure behind the Oilers bench ranked second among Edmonton coaches in games coached, wins, losses, ties/overtime losses and winning percentage.
Tambellini stated, “On behalf of the entire organization, I would like to thank Craig and his family for their outstanding commitment to the Edmonton Oilers and the city of Edmonton over the past 10 years.”
>> team release
There had been some discussion about whether or not MacTavish stepped down, but the wording on the press release doesn't seem to indicate that. All in all, this isn't a surprise given some of MacTavish's comments and benchings at the end of the season.
Lowetide and Jonathan Willis will have more on this one shortly, I'm sure.
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by eyebleaf on Apr 15, 2009 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But will Renney and Jagr be brought in to fill the void?
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by Scotty Hockey on Apr 15, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ruff is also a possibility
If he’s let go out of Buffalo, as some are speculating.
Ruff’s an Alberta native and may appreciate being close to home.
Shut up when you're talking to me!
by Afino on Apr 15, 2009 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ruff never played for the Oilers in the ‘80s, so he won’t be considered.
by smyttysmullet on Apr 15, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always thought he sorta looked like Giles from Buffy….
Ain't nothing but puck drops and poke checks, babydoll.
Now Princess Game Thread.
by wrap around curl on Apr 15, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quite A Bit More, Actually
First, there’s my take on the firing and who will likely end up replacing MacTavish, and second I recap some reaction from the players and media and find myself angry at Ethan Moreau.
by Jonathan Willis on Apr 15, 2009 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Amicable
MacT’s mannerisms throughout the year make me think this might have been a clean break for both parties.
by Jo4nny on Apr 15, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tom Renney
would be a good candidate for that position
by Ryan McFadden on Apr 16, 2009 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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