New Jersey Devils seek offensive assistant after Colliton's departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The New Jersey Devils are looking to fill their offensive assistant role following the departure of Jeremy Colliton. Colliton left to pursue other business opportunities two days ago, adding to the team's existing coaching vacancies. This follows the dismissal of Dave Rogalski and the reassignment of Sergei Brylin. With Colliton overseeing a decline in five-on-five scoring and an average power play, the team is aiming for a fresh direction. The appointment process may involve insight from new organizational leadership under Sunny Mehta.
- •Jeremy Colliton leaves the Devils for other opportunities.
- •Devils have three main coaching vacancies to fill.
- •Colliton's tenure included a decline in five-on-five scoring.
- •Sunny Mehta's influence may shape the new hire.
- •Former coaches like Gerard Gallant could be potential candidates.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — After Colliton: Who Should be the Offensive Assistant for the Devils?
"The New Jersey Devils are going to need a couple new faces behind their bench now.
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