Now-former New Jersey Devils Associate Coach Andrew Brunette was hired to lead the Nashville Predators squad. This, after new GM Barry Trotz fired former Devils head coach John Hynes. The Devils have two names internally that could immediately replace Brunette.
Patrik Elias
The New Jersey Devils legendary winger has been growing his grip on the National Level as an assistant coach with the Czechia national teams from 2018 to 2020. After a very long tenure in the NHL, current players will be more likely to relate to his approach to offensive schemes.