Oilers fire MacTavish

by James Mirtle on Apr 15, 2009 1:50 PM CDT Comment 8 comments

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?

I have a blog too! www.scottyhockey.com
Let's Go Rangers!

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