He’s progressed through the ranks and now is the main man for the New Jersey Devils, hoping to return them to their glory days of the late 1990s. But for locals, Hynes’ story — one which took him nearly 20 years to become an NHL head coach — is one of inspiration and patience.
Top 100 Most Influential People: Professional Coaches
The below professional coaches appeared in our September 2017 magazine, which explored the Top 100 most influential people – from and on – hockey in New England.