NJ Devils Travis Green To Become Ottawa Senators Head Coach

All signs are pointing to New Jersey Devils Interim Head Coach Travis Green becoming the new Head Coach of the Ottawa Senators.
The NJ Devils also interviewed Craig Berube and Todd McLellan for the Head Coach position.
I discuss it all in this video.
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[@chriskirgan9631]

Ps Beruby is a hard nosed no nonsense type of coach He will hold players accountable for not doing there jobs This team needs that

[@runninwiththedevils]

@chriskirgan9631 For sure. I have said I want a disciplinarian type for some time now. After hearing Fitz' end of season press conference, it seems he may think that is necessary as well.

[@krizlad]

Rumors are out about Tampa wanting to make changes. If they fire Jon Cooper hes immediately my #1 choice

[@runninwiththedevils]

@krizlad I think Cooper could be a great get as well…

[@Mooseman327]

Dodged a bullet there.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Mooseman327 I think it was always a longshot for him to get the job here. I am glad that Fitz can't be tempted by it now...

[@Redguard-Nazeem]

Sens fan here... We're screwed arent we?

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Redguard-Nazeem I don't think so. I think a lot of Greens fundamental principles are good. I just think this Devils team was so derailed this season that we need a brand new start with a new coach who wasn't here before. I think he will be OK for you guys....

[@stikfigzz]

Ottowa recieves: HC Travis Green New Jersey receives: F Brady Tkachuk???

[@runninwiththedevils]

@stikfigzz haha, if only it were that easy!

[@jeffa.7618]

The trade is 1 for 1 😁

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jeffa.7618 Will live on in infamy for eternity!

[@ritterengine1289]

Thank goodness!!!!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@ritterengine1289 This does alleviate one more potential mistake for Fitz to make...

[@chriskirgan9631]

Beruby!!! Yes yes yes

[@runninwiththedevils]

@chriskirgan9631 I have a feeling Toronto may be trying to land him...

[@brianrupp5974]

Thank YOU Ottawa!!!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@brianrupp5974 The general consensus amongst Devils fans right now

[@tommyd1871]

Thank God!!!!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@tommyd1871 One less mistake for Fitz to potentially make...although I do not think he was going to give it to him anyway. He had an audition, and we went 8-12-1. If we went like 13-6-2 or something he would have had a stronger case...

[@sens_outlook]

Honestly listening to his presser after the season I did like what he said about having a collaborative approach with Fitz, accountability, and most importantly creating his own indentity rather than idolizing one, which is what DJ Smith did. Hes a tougher coach than DJ and even though the results weren't there and Im not thrilled about the hire, I do believe he could be better in Ottawa than he was in Vancouver.

[@beammeup1930]

I think most devils fans are happy because we wanted a full fresh start, and with him being there all year as assistant and part interim coach we weren't really getting that..I think he's a good coach tho and deserves a fresh start himself

[@runninwiththedevils]

@sens_outlook He definitely says some of the right things. I think he could be a decent coach. This Devils group just needs a whole new direction. We need a shakeup all around, and it starts with the coach.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@beammeup1930 Fresh starts all around is the best thing for everyone!

[@bted]

What about Kevin Dineen from Utica as HC? Free agent defensemen wish list: Brady Skjei (Carolina, 6'3", 210 lbs, age 30) Brett Pesce (Carolina, 6'3", 206 lbs, age 30) Brenden Dillon (Winnipeg, 6'4, 225 lbs, age 33) Nikita Zadorov (Van, 6'6", 235 lbs, age 29)

[@runninwiththedevils]

@bted my list is nearly identical. I would interview Dineen for sure

[@jayviation7879]

I know damn well you let off a whole but of air you were holding in when you found this out. Glad Fitz is taking his first step in the right direction

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jayviation7879 It was definitely a bit of a relief

[@Bushman9]

Sens fan here. I’m not at all upset about you wishing you had Brady. But he is ours… until his contract expires, at which point he will go wherever the hell he wants! Hope we win the cup before then.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Bushman9 You are never sniffing a Cup. Enjoy Brady while you have him, there is a 1% chance he is there until the end of his contract. The ship is sinking and he knows it. #BringBradyToNJ

[@michaels7134]

I have to say that I am relieved that Green is not coming back.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@michaels7134 Seems to be the thought amongst most of us

[@alicekeeran6561]

I think we can all chip in for a skywriter to fly over Newark: GET BRADY TKACHUK!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@alicekeeran6561 I would like to believe that Fitz knows this is a move that would be incredible for the franchise on many levels. How aggressively he pursues it is another thing...

[@BiggestIbukiKinnie]

Spins bye bye Green Thank you for informing me I had it been checking Twitter so you’re my source of news Thank you good sir

[@runninwiththedevils]

@BiggestIbukiKinnie The hunt for a coach continues...

[@BiggestIbukiKinnie]

@@runninwiththedevils it’s like an Easter egg hunt

[@jimgoodyear6756]

The team will let Jack pick the coach because god forbid the Hughes bros are held accountable for their mistakes

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jimgoodyear6756 I don't think so. It is time for him and the rest of the team to get some tough love.

[@jamesvalenti9288]

Green: I want to be the new head coach Devils: Um....no way Senators: Green! Come Work for us! Green: All right, boys....from now on, its a country club type atmosphere..no accountability! Thachuck: What is this idiot thinking!?!?! Devils: Thats why we did not keep him. Want to join us? Thachuck: Gladly!

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jamesvalenti9288 LMAO! That would be a PHENOMENAL chain of events!

[@wunzigan]

The Brady idea I like, but it would cost too much. If i m Ottawa, I would ask for Bratt or Nico, +Draft pick (1st this year) or high prospect.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@wunzigan I wouldn't trade Nico, but would move Bratt if there was no way around it. I think there is a chance a package of something like this year's 1st round pick, Mercer, Casey could work....maybe an additional pick or prospect in there....

[@RiotnRespect]

There are plenty of good options they can possibly go after. Do I have faith that they still won’t mess it up somehow? I am not sure haha. Here’s hoping.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@RiotnRespect All we have is hope..

[@dmsanx]

I'm glad we halfheartedly did not make the playoffs. I don't think I could have handled getting swept by the rangers. It was F'in embarrassing losing to them during the reg season. Ive had enough. Hopefully the next one will be better.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@dmsanx I think we would have given a better fight than the Caps did. That was just sad....

[@Spanishflea.]

Yep I'm a sens fan finding myself here

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Spanishflea I do not think it is a terrible hire for you guys. I think he can be effective. Our team in NJ fell apart so badly that we needed a fresh voice. It may work out for you...

[@Spanishflea.]

@runninwiththedevils I hope you're right dude. I think you make a good point in your video regarding the hockey market dynamics. Ottawa is a much smaller market and less desirable than a giant like Toronto or MTL. Hopefully it shakes out and the doubts are put to rest.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@Spanishflea I think he will be ok. Toronto is not for the faint of heart. Whoever ends up coaching there next will certainly have their every move scrutinized as they are inhering a complete disaster.

[@trolljones4386]

Gerald Gailant is still available you should get him he is an amazing coach.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@trolljones4386 I would interview him to see what he says. However, I think his time in the league may be done

[@trolljones4386]

@@runninwiththedevils I said it as a joke because in the end he made the rags players quit on him he was responsible for the collapse of the rangers last season. Only positive I will say is the rangers got better and his replacement is great so in the end it was for the best

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

So remind me what we're trading to make cap space for Brady Tkachuk?

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jeffa.7618 We have about $20M in cap space heading into next season. Ideally if we were trading for Tkachuk, some salary could be going the other way. (someone like Marino, etc as an add on)

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

@@runninwiththedevils But, we have to sign Mercer this offseason, then L. Hughes and Nemec within the next 1 and 2 years. You're good with Allen as our starter?

[@runninwiththedevils]

@GoodMenstruationAttitude In any deal to land Brady, it is almost assumed at this point that Mercer would be going the other way. There are other areas where we could potentially shed salary in separate deals, ie: Palat (with some retention), Marino, Siegs, etc.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@GoodMenstruationAttitude If Jake Allen is our starter we are doomed

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

@@runninwiththedevils lol that's why I asked you what we were trading. Ok, no Dawson, no Marino, yes Tkachuk and a goalie... maybe could work

[@EKNYR]

If they’re that stupid, they might just trade you Brady Tkachuk 😅

[@runninwiththedevils]

@EKNYR We can offer a package that would make sense for them...

[@EKNYR]

@@runninwiththedevils for sure, he’s just the kind of guy I’d never trade if I was Ottawa. Basically a 1 of 1 type of unicorn player.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@EKNYR for sure. But if Brady says he wants out....the pieces you could get in return could help soften the blow.

[@headsuphockeypodcast2707]

Brady Tkachuk is not available per sources inside Ottawa Senators organization from my source

[@runninwiththedevils]

@headsuphockeypodcast2707 Staios has said that publicly. Doesn't mean it is true or can't change...

[@steverobinson8771]

Now send Brady back the other way 😎

[@runninwiththedevils]

@steverobinson8771 I can only dream...

[@jeffa.7618]

Thank God. Nothing against Green, I just don't think he's the right choice. I also don't trust Fitz to not make that mistake (retaining him) if he was still out there. News for our team should heat up shortly once the Toronto dominos fall at the end of the week. EDIT: just got to that part of the video where you said the same thing 😅 my bad. We totally agree

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jeffa.7618 We are all happy the decision was made for him!

[@jeffa.7618]

​​@@runninwiththedevilslet's at least take some solace in that, even with competition from all these openings, NJD still seems to be amongst the most attractive destinations for these candidates... as long as ownership/TF isn't overbearing with how control of the roster works.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jeffa.7618 I would love to be a fly on the wall when coaching candidates start asking Fitz questions...

[@jeffa.7618]

@@runninwiththedevilsoml yes, 1000%

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jeffa.7618 Would be the most entertaining sound bytes of all time!

[@andrewclarke8163]

Can't possibly see the Sens trade Tkachuk unless someone significantly more skilled than him went the other way. That's a very short list league-wide.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@andrewclarke8163 That's why you try to make a package that is extremely lucrative. What helps the Senators more...Brady Tkachuk OR a #10 overall draft pick, Dawson Mercer, and Seamus Casey?!?

[@jonathanyi2330]

Kim coats from the highlanders is available

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jonathanyi2330 LMAO. We better move quickly!

[@mpaynton]

I just don't get it. Why would they jump on him, what has he proved? I like Travis, but look at the nucks now. I dunno, just seems insane they wouldn't try to get literally anyone else before offering him the job. I just can't imagine any other team was like-" yeah we gotta move on travis before he gets scooped". Especially with the likes of Craig and even Sully potentially becoming available.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@mpaynton Apparently he is a helluva salesman. He must have said all the right things to convince management he was their guy.

[@mpaynton]

@@runninwiththedevils casting couch interview

[@dannyciampa1995]

I think Jay woodcroft would be a good fit

[@runninwiththedevils]

@dannyciampa1995 I am passing on him...

[@joerazz91]

Good more reason for Brady Tkachuk to want out and be traded to us! 😂

[@runninwiththedevils]

@joerazz91 If that ends up being the case, it would easily big Travis Green's single largest contribution to the Devils!

[@CosmicGrind]

Good, that means he won't be coaching here

[@runninwiththedevils]

@CosmicStrain Indeed

[@JSnow-rv8ls]

Why in the world would they hire tracis green.. the last good move ottawas gotta make is send tkachuk to jersey

[@runninwiththedevils]

@JSnow-rv8ls Travis must have interviewed extremely well....would be phenomenal if Tkachuk ended up here

[@booman664]

brady is ours screw offffff

[@runninwiththedevils]

@booman664 For now he is...

[@jonathanchin3396]

I hope the Sens make it final today so Green's finally off the table and no longer a viable candidate for the Devils' top job, just not a fan of his at all.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jonathanchin3396 It seems like a done deal. I am not worried about Fitz panicking and giving him the job.

[@millertime1101]

Sens will have better record then devs next year

[@runninwiththedevils]

@millertime1101 It is possible, however I believe the Devils finish higher in the standings. (assuming Fitzgerald addresses some of the Devils needs this summer) That is a big assumption at this point though...

[@millertime1101]

@@runninwiththedevils no coach no goalie no top 4 d need lots of moves in off season they need yo upgrade from Jonas and Marino and I don’t know if Bahl will be good

[@runninwiththedevils]

@millertime1101 Give it some time. The fun begins 7/1 when Free Agency begins. By then we will have a coach, and Fitz will need to get active to get a goalie and some d-men. I agree on upgrading Siegs and Marino. This is a big year for Bahl. Make or break IMO. It is time to use that big body and start slamming people.

[@millertime1101]

@@runninwiththedevils need two dman Brady s from canes Seider available so many d men if they end up with non I’m not buying any tix next year Marino and Jonas are bottom pair guys with no potential upside

[@runninwiththedevils]

@jschmitz1712 I would love Zadorov and Tanev. There are a ton of other decent guys available as well in Free Agency. Let's see what Fitzgerald does...

[@AlexandrawOfficial_Lexi]

Devils need a well known Italian american (I am half italo-swiss :) Tortorella! Sadly this is not going to happen. But at least someone like him to hold the Hughes girls accountable.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@AlexandrawOfficial_Lexi I have always loved Torts! It isn't going to happen unfortunately. This year when he got tossed in Tampa Bay and refused to leave was hilarious...

[@AlexandrawOfficial_Lexi]

@@runninwiththedevils I didn't see that sadly but will google it. :) My dad showed me videos of Mr Tortorella's antics as a Canucks and Ranger coach recently and he was as great back then, as now. Just a strong man. Devils need that especially with Fitzgerald and the ownership being about as strong as a soggy piece of fusilli (a noodle :) I think though the Devils though need someone like this.

[@runninwiththedevils]

@AlexandrawOfficial_Lexi Nobody gets as fiery as Torts. You can watch the incident below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5eqk3uIYp6SbZI

[@AlexandrawOfficial_Lexi]

@@runninwiththedevils Thank you I appreciate it. I will watch :)