San Jose’s search to replace Todd McLellan continued today, with TSN reporting GM Doug Wilson would speak with former Washington Capitals and New Jersey Devils bench boss Adam Oates.
Oates, 52, spent two seasons in Washington, going 65-48-17 while making one playoff appearance (losing in seven games in the opening round of ’13.)
He then spent last year as co-coach — along with Scott Stevens and, briefly, Lou Lamoriello — after the Devils turfed Peter DeBoer.
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