![]() ![]() ![]() This past season he served as a studio analyst for NHL Network.Īs Botta cites in his story, Lamoriello had nothing but praise for Stevens in a story from Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune after Stevens was hired. ![]() After the season had ended he left the job, saying that he wanted to “spend more time with his family” who live in the metropolitan area. Last year, as a part of the NHL’s celebration of their 100th season, Stevens was recognized as one of the top 100 players the Leauge has ever had.Īs a coach, Stevens spent a few years behind the bench for the Devils but most recently he was an assistant coach for the Minnesota Wild during the 2016-17 season. The Hockey Hall of Famer (inducted in 2007) is a three-time Stanley Cup Champion, winning with New Jersey in 1995, 2000 (won the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player of the playoffs), and 2003. Louis Blues, and his final 12 with the New Jersey Devils.ĬLICK HERE FOR ESNY's Islanders TEAM CENTER The now 54-year-old played eight seasons with the Washington Capitals, one for the St. Stevens has played in 1,635 regular-season games, scoring 196 goals and 908 points, as well as an astonishing +395 rating as a defenseman. The search for a new head coach has already begun, but it appears as if Lamoriello might be looking for even more behind the Islanders’ bench.Īccording to Chris Botta of Islanders Point Blank, the legendary Scott Stevens is a ‘leading candidate’ to join the Isles’ coaching staff. In a conference call shortly after the news had been made public, Lamoriello said that everything else remained ‘status-quo’ despite a report that the entire coaching staff had been let go. Lamoriello will take over as the team’s general manager. Tuesday, the New York Islanders’ president of hockey operations, Lou Lamoriello, relieved head coach Doug Weight and general manager Garth Snow of their duties. Could Lou Lamoriello’s next move be bringing in his former player, Scott Stevens, to join the New York Islanders’ coaching staff? ![]()
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