New Jersey Devils: 5 Possible Replacements for John Hynes

1. Scott Stevens

Who better of a person to teach team defense than the man who anchored three Stanley Cup winning teams? Scott Stevens has coached the Devils before in the weird time line of being co-head coach with Adam Oates. He also has experience as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Wild. Stevens can give the defensive side of the ice a boost with his knowledge and experience. He is someone that will provide a structure that seems to not exist right now. The hope would be that Stevens’ defensive system will help the Devils’ chances while holding a lead.

Stevens is obviously loved by the fan base. His number is in the rafters after his years of service as captain of the franchise. Seemingly, there are no leaders in the public eye on this roster.

Taylor Hall looks defeated whenever he cannot play his game. Andy Greene seems to be a locker room leader, but never vocal on the ice. Wayne Simmonds has shown some fire recently and finding his groove, but will be gone at the deadline if the team does not have more success.

Stevens’ resume when it comes to leadership should pay dividends. Hynes’ seemingly has the same answer each time he is asked a question by the press. Stevens has a no-nonsense attitude that is desperately needed and will hold people accountable. He stepped away from his role in Minnesota to spend more time with his family, so it would take a big bag of cash to get him back into the spotlight.