Kamloops native Mark Recchi will be joining the New Jersey Devils as an assistant coach, less than four weeks after he was let go by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
“We are extremely excited to add Mark to our coaching staff, where his experience as a player, coach, and in development will be invaluable,” said Devils’ General Manager Tom Fitzgerald. “His work with the power play and managing personnel in Pittsburgh are skills that will benefit our group moving forward.”
“Mark’s leadership, communication abilities, patience, and presence will be integral for the growth of our young core.”
A three-time Stanley Cup winner during his playing career, Recchi joined the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2014, and was promoted to assistant coach in 2017. He won two more Stanley Cups with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017.
Recchi will be working with new Devils’ head coach Lindy Ruff, who was hired two month ago. The Devils finished the shortened season at 28-29-12 and were among the seven teams that did not return to play this summer.
#NEWS: The New Jersey Devils have hired new assistant coach, Mark Recchi.
Welcome to JERZ, Mark! #WeAreOne | #NJDevils pic.twitter.com/smo1njrnnv
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) September 8, 2020
