Minnesota Wild Add Former Islanders Head Coach Capuano as Assistant
The Wild have appointed Jack Capuano as the new assistant coach, filling out their coaching staff and replacing Darby Hendrickson, who was let go after 14 years. Capuano, a former Islanders head coach with NHL experience, will join head coach John Hynes' staff, taking over the defense and penalty kill roles.
By the Numbers- Capuano had a 227-192-64 record with the Islanders.
- Capuano guided the Islanders to their first playoff series win in 23 years when they beat Florida in 2016.
- Capuano brings NHL head coaching experience and a focus on defense and penalty kill improvement to the Wild's coaching staff.
- Hynes and Capuano have a history of working together, adding familiarity and cohesion to the coaching team.
Jack Capuano's appointment as the Wild's new assistant coach brings a blend of experience, strategic focus on defense and penalty kill, and a strong coaching pedigree, enhancing the team's coaching lineup for the upcoming season.
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