Shortly after Devils morning skate today, news trickled out about former head coach John Hynes being named as the bench boss in Nashville. When it came time for the media availability, several players and current Devils interim head coach Alain Nasreddine were asked their thoughts on him getting back on his feet so soon.
"You knew it was going to happen," said Travis Zajac. "Everyone knew he was a great coach and was going to be in the NHL sooner than later. He's going to a team that's supposed to be a playoff team, a little different sitaution than he had here. Good for him."
Nasreddine had served as an assistant coach under Hynes dating back to the 2010-11 season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL.
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