Devils Relieve Head Coach Lindy Ruff of Duties

TLDRThe New Jersey Devils have fired head coach Lindy Ruff and named associate coach Travis Green as interim head coach. The decision comes as the team has struggled this season and aims to make a push for the playoffs. General Manager Tom Fitzgerald expressed the organization's commitment to accountability and the goal of becoming a perennial playoff contender.

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00:00The New Jersey Devils have relieved head coach Lindy Ruff of his duties and named Travis Green as the interim head coach.

00:19The decision to fire Ruff comes after a series of disappointing results and a struggle to meet expectations.

02:01General Manager Tom Fitzgerald expressed the organization's commitment to accountability and the goal of becoming a perennial playoff contender.

03:53Travis Green's experience in developing young players, such as Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes, may be a contributing factor to his appointment as interim head coach.

05:29The Devils' decision to make a coaching change is a signal of their determination to turn their season around and make a strong push for the playoffs.