When the New Jersey Devils and GM Ray Shero announced John Hynes would be the next head coach, pretty much everyone was happy. Someone who had to be somewhat disappointed was Devils legendary defenseman Scott Stevens. Stevens interviewed with Shero for the head coach position prior to Hynes being selected. Scott Stevens wasn’t as qualified as Hynes, but that doesn’t mean he cannot continue the work he did last season.
As part of the three-man coaching staff that took over after Peter DeBoer was fired last season, Scott Stevens helped the young defensemen grow.