Confirmed with Link: John Hynes to be named Devils Head Coach

[Hockey Sports Fan]

I'm gonna stay skeptical about this team and it's future probably until I don't have a choice, but I will say, the things Shero and Hynes have been saying since the announcement are like a breath of fresh air. I don't doubt they have the right intentions/vision for this team in mind, and almost everything Hynes has said has made me more comfortable with him likely having to guide quite a few young players through their development into pros.

 

[Marshal Rochambeau]

Hynes sounds like an intelligent and forward looking individual.

 

[GhostofKenKlee]

Hynes also loves Kostoupoulos so there's that going for any veteran.

I think a younger coach knows the deal and seems to know these guys are most assets than not.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I'm gonna stay skeptical about this team and it's future probably until I don't have a choice, but I will say, the things Shero and Hynes have been saying since the announcement are like a breath of fresh air. I don't doubt they have the right intentions/vision for this team in mind, and almost everything Hynes has said has made me more comfortable with him likely having to guide quite a few young players through their development into pros.

Ya I like everything they haven been saying. Looking forward to see what they try.

 

[Devil X]

Interesting I wonder what this thought on Paul Thompson is. I dont think its been brought up but im guessing he coached him on some level at WBS for a bit.

 

[Czech Trio]

Dave Molinari ‏@MolinariPG 18m18 minutes ago

Rutherford says New Jersey has asked Penguins for permission to discuss a job with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton assistant coach Alain Nasreddine.

I think was expected. Is there compensation for this?

 

[NJDevs26]

Not for assistants.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I think was expected. Is there compensation for this?

I never saw a confirmation but it is speculated the rule is only for GMs and HCs or potential HCs. Not assistants.

Chere also mentioned today that Stevens wants to stay and is going to have a formal interview at some point soon.

 

[Devil X]

I wouldnt mind bring this guy over because he seems to work well with Hynes but i think i would rather have him be the "eyes in the sky" as opposed to him taking over the D which is what he did in WBS.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I wouldnt mind bring this guy over because he seems to work well with Hynes but i think i would rather have him be the "eyes in the sky" as opposed to him taking over the D which is what he did in WBS.

Well I'm sure they want to interview more then one person even if I prefer Stevens be on the bench.

 

[Devil X]

Well I'm sure they want to interview more then one person even if I prefer Stevens be on the bench.

Agreed but it would seem that this guy and Stevens normally work with D. None work with O, so my thought process is put him in the sky Stevens on the bench and bring someone else in to run the O.

 

[Zen Arcade]

Hynes also loves Kostoupoulos so there's that going for any veteran.

I think a younger coach knows the deal and seems to know these guys are most assets than not.

Kostopolous is a huge part of Wilkes-Barre as a community, not just the Baby Pens, so it's not that surprising that Hynes speaks highly of him.

Interesting I wonder what this thought on Paul Thompson is. I dont think its been brought up but im guessing he coached him on some level at WBS for a bit.

He coached Thompson for parts of 4 seasons in WBS. As far as Thompson as a player, I wouldn't expect too much. He works hard and he's got a nice touch around the net, but his skating and hockey sense are fairly limited and he doesn't do enough away from the puck to be a bottom six guy. From all accounts he's a great guy, so it'd be nice to see him make it to the NHL, but I wouldn't count on it.

 

[MadDevil]

In other words, Thompson is the flavor of the month career minor leaguer that we give a shot to pretty much every season.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Thompson is 27 this season

he is what he is. an AHL+ player.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

Thompson is 27 this season

he is what he is. an AHL+ player.

Even that's a little generous I think, considering he was more of an AHL depth player until he came to Albany. I'd give him a shot, but yeah, I wouldn't expect much. Best-case scenario is probably him showing some chemistry with Josefson or Ruutu or someone and anchoring the third line for a year or two.

 

[Bleedred]

I think was expected. Is there compensation for this?

They can have Foligno.

Please just take him.

 

[Emperoreddy]

TG says the assistant search should pick up steam next week. Also when Stevens will be interviewed.

Been zero mention of Oates so maybe he is moving on?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

.gif party!

 

[Emperoreddy]

.gif party!

Haha like on cue because I hadn't heard anything about him yet.

Good. Maybe we can run a proper power play again.

 

[ForeverJerseyGirl]

.gif party!

 

[TheUnseenHand]

.gif party!

 

[NJDevs26]

Well seeing as there's no head coaching jobs open other than Detroit Oates ain't getting an NHL HC job this year.

 

[Marshal Rochambeau]

Who else is available for the assistant jobs?

 

[Bleedred]

Who else is available for the assistant jobs?

#anybodybutfoligno

I'd rather bring Oates back as an assistant than Foligno.

 

[Rad Dude83]

I like this cat. He's cool calm and confident. Add in the commas I'm too lazy.