Devils give coach John Hynes multiyear contract extension

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils have given coach John Hynes a multiyear contract extension.
The team announced the deal Thursday, saying Hynes’ leadership has been instrumental in building a culture and systems for the development of the players. Contract terms were not immediately available.
The Devils made the playoffs last season for the first time since going to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2012.
“He has cultivated a group of veteran leaders, while helping our young