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EDMONTON -- Ralph Krueger paid the price Saturday for the Edmonton Oilers latest disappointing season. Krueger is out as head coach after guiding the Oilers to a 19-22-7 record this past season. Edmonton finished 12th in the Western Conference and missed the playoffs for the seventh straight year. According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, Toronto Marlies head coach, Dallas Eakins, will be introduced as the Oilers new head coach on Monday. General manager Craig MacTavish said he spent a week in discussions with Krueger about bringing on a veteran assistant coach. "During the process of me conducting those interviews, I recognized I was trying to add a coach that was more closely aligned with the way I wanted to run the team and less about supporting Ralph and the head coach of our team at the time." Krueger spent one season as head coach after serving as an associate coach for two seasons. MacTavish, who took over as general manager this spring, said the team is "very close" to hiring a new coach. But he said the deal hasnt been formalized, yet, and wouldnt say who it was. The Oilers, who are loaded with top young players like Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Nail Yakupov, will have their third coach in three seasons. Some of the potential options include Lindy Ruff, Alain Vigneault, John Tortorella along with Eakins. Krueger, 53, was the head coach of the Swiss national team from 1997-2010. He led the team to 12 world championship appearances and three Winter Olympics. He also previously coached VEU Feldkirch in Austrias first division. MacTavish admitted the decision to remove Krueger would be disruptive to the Oilers, but he said his other concerns trumped any issues about continuity. "Philosophically, I differ somewhat with Ralph and it doesnt mean my strategy is right or Ralphs strategy is right. But Im the general manager and its my job and my decision to make and thats why Ive made that decision," MacTavish said. MacTavish noted that he was still interested in bringing on a new assistant coach. He also said there were more "difficult decisions" to come and that it would be a "tumultuous" summer for the club. He lauded Kruegers commitment to the players and the Oilers organization. "I dont think this was in any way fair to Ralph. This wasnt about being fair to Ralph. I mean, it was a consideration in this. You always want to be as fair with your personnel and your staff as possible. ... "Ralph was unquestionably 100 per cent committed to the Edmonton Oilers. His passion and energy is amazing and we wish him nothing but the best as he moves forward in his impressive career." 20:03ET 08-06-13 Discount Custom Baseball Jerseys . Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services. Custom Arizona Diamondbacks Jerseys . The return match will take place next Wednesday. Udinese leads Fiorentina 2-1 in the other semifinal. Napoli staged a second-half comeback from two goals down after Gervinhos opener and a stunning strike from Kevin Strootman. http://www.customjerseysbaseball.com/custom-los-angeles-dodgers-jerseys-454x.html . Ancelotti says Ronaldo has recovered from a hamstring injury but "but he doesnt feel comfortable yet so we wont risk him." Madrid is third in the Spanish league, six points behind leader Barcelona, going into Saturdays game against Valladolid. Wholesale Custom Baseball Jerseys . - The Washington Redskins have cut defensive lineman Adam Carriker and punter Sav Rocca. Custom Cleveland Indians Jerseys . Murray beat Sam Querrey 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-3 to clinch Britains opening-round victory against the United States on Sunday at Petco Park. "Im proud of the way Im playing just now, because I had to do a lot of work to get back to where I want to be," Murray said after celebrating with his teammates on the red clay court in a temporary stadium in left field of the downtown home of baseballs San Diego Padres. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Elijah Brown scored 13 with nine rebounds and New Mexico held off a late charge from Abilene Christian to win 64-55 on Wednesday night.Obij Aget added 12 for the Lobos, including one stretch of the first half when he had a personal 7-0 run with three dunks, to help New Mexico (5-2) build a 31-24 lead.Jaren Lewis and Jalone Friday each had 16 for the Wildcats (3-3).With the win, New Mexico started to right its ship after losing two of three over Thhanksgiving weekend in the Wooden Legacy Classic in Los Angeles.ddddddddddddThe Lobos had 16 assists on their 22 baskets and only turned it over eight times.New Mexico built its to 58-43 midway through the second half before Lewis led a comeback, scoring six of his points in an Abilene Christian 12-3 run that cut it to 61-55 with 3:21 left. ' ' '