Filed under: Devils , Eastern , NHL Coaching A day many thought could happen a year ago has finally arrived. The New Jersey Devils are poised to name former player John MacLean as their new head coach, according to the team’s website . A press conference is set for Thursday afternoon. MacLean replaces Jacques Lemaire, who retired after one season on the job. He becomes the 11th head coach — and eighth different one — since Lemaire’s first departure from the franchise in 1998.
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Longtime Devil John MacLean to be Named New Head Coach
