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Ted Green, 51, who has spent nine of the last 10 seasons as an assistant or co-coach in Edmonton, was named head coach of the Oilers. Green succeeds John Muckler, who quit to become the Buffalo Sabres’ director of operations.

A 16-year NHL veteran, Green was known as Terrible Teddy because of his fierce defensive style as a player.

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