Islanders hire Devils great John MacLean to be new assistant coach

The Islanders threw a curveball relating to Lane Lambert’s teaching employees Thursday, naming former Devils participant and coach John MacLean as an assistant and saying that Brian Wiseman wouldn't be becoming a member of the employees.

MacLean, who performed for the Devils beneath Lou Lamoriello from 1987-97, was an assistant in New Jersey from 2002-09 and briefly held the pinnacle job from June-December 2010. He has additionally labored with the Hurricanes, Coyotes and, most just lately the Sharks, as an assistant.

Former Sharks assistant John MacLean, proper, speaks with Bob Boughner throughout a 2021 sport. MacLean has been named as an assistant coach with the Islanders.

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He was the Devils’ all-time main scorer till Patrik Elias set a brand new franchise file in 2009, and he additionally performed for the Sharks, Rangers and Stars.

The Islanders didn't give a purpose for Wiseman’s departure. He had been set to teach the offense, Lamoriello mentioned on the draft, with Doug Houda planning to work with the defensemen. At the moment, Lamoriello additionally mentioned goaltending coach Piero Greco and director of goaltending Mitch Korn would proceed their roles.