Last year at this time we took a stab at ranking the coaches within the Penguins’ division, and now it’s time to do it again as another season approaches.
8. Lindy Ruff - New Jersey Devils - As quickly as NHL teams often tend to fire their coaches, it’s surprising that Ruff was taken back for a third season in New Jersey. The Devils have finished in seventh place in the division two years in a row under Ruff and been total non-factors. They’ve added more talented players for this season, but goaltending remains a huge question mark.