As Kevin Weekes reported last night, Lindy Ruff is set to leave the New York Rangers bench and head across the river to helm the New Jersey Devils. This morning, the New Jersey Devils made the move official with a press release.
#NEWS: The New Jersey Devils have signed Lindy Ruff to be the 19th head coach in franchise history.
Welcome to Jersey, Lindy!
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#WeAreOne | #NJDevils pic.twitter.com/NvvLQEbMpG— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 9, 2020It will be very interesting to see how young centers Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier adapt to Lindy Ruff’s style and tactics and will definitely add some more fuel to the Devils/Rangers rivalry.