New Jersey Devils Intensify Search for New Head Coach
General Manager Tom Fitzgerald emphasizes the need for a coach who can elevate team performance and accountability.
- Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald is conducting a thorough search for a new head coach, with interim coach Travis Green also being considered.
- Fitzgerald outlines key qualities for the next coach, including strong communication, accountability, and strategic use of analytics.
- The search follows a disappointing season where the Devils missed the playoffs, finishing 13th in the Eastern Conference.
- Jack Hughes is rehabbing from a shoulder injury, with expectations set for a full recovery by the next season.
- Fitzgerald expresses optimism about the off-season, planning strategic changes to enhance the team's competitiveness.