The New Jersey Devils today named Mark Recchi as an assistant coach to join Head Coach Lindy Ruff's staff. The announcement was made by Devils' Executive Vice President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald.
"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 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."
For the previous three seasons, Recchi served as an Assistant Coach with Pittsburgh where he was responsible for the power play. In those three seasons as an assistant coach, the Penguins posted a 131-78-24 record, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs each year. The Penguins were top-five in the League on the power play in two of his three seasons, including leading the League in 2017-18 with a 26.2% success rate. Their three-year mark of 23.8% ranked third over that span.
RELEASE: Devils Name Mark Recchi Assistant Coach
Recchi most recently served as an Assistant Coach with Pittsburgh where he was responsible for the power play