TSN.ca Staff
7/19/2006 8:15:20 PM
Sources tell TSN the Edmonton Oilers have rewarded head coach Craig MacTavish with a four-year contract extension.
MacTavish helped guide the Oilers to game 7 of the Stanley Cup final and is widely considered one of the NHL's most respected leaders.
The Oilers didn't pick up MacTavish's option before the playoffs, leading to speculation that MacTavish could be headed elsewhere after a successful postseason.
He's compiled a record of 190-139-47-34 in five seasons with the Oilers, finishing out of the playoffs twice and losing in the first round twice before this year's playoff run.
MacTavish, 47, scored 480 points in 1093 games during his NHL career with the Bruins, Oilers, Rangers, Flyers and Blues.
The Oilers have called a press conference for Thursday morning at 9:00 local, at which they are expected to announce the new deal with MacTavish.
7/19/2006 8:15:20 PM
Sources tell TSN the Edmonton Oilers have rewarded head coach Craig MacTavish with a four-year contract extension.
MacTavish helped guide the Oilers to game 7 of the Stanley Cup final and is widely considered one of the NHL's most respected leaders.
The Oilers didn't pick up MacTavish's option before the playoffs, leading to speculation that MacTavish could be headed elsewhere after a successful postseason.
He's compiled a record of 190-139-47-34 in five seasons with the Oilers, finishing out of the playoffs twice and losing in the first round twice before this year's playoff run.
MacTavish, 47, scored 480 points in 1093 games during his NHL career with the Bruins, Oilers, Rangers, Flyers and Blues.
The Oilers have called a press conference for Thursday morning at 9:00 local, at which they are expected to announce the new deal with MacTavish.