Peter DeBoer has been named the head coach of the Devils. More than three months after Jacques Lemaire retired on April 10, general manager Lou Lamoriello announced during a press conference on Tuesday afternoon that DeBoer would succeed Lemaire at the helm. "In my mind he's just an outstanding coach," Lamoriello said. "I've known Pete and watched Pete coach for many years. He's technically as sound as anyone." DeBoer's hiring marks the ninth coaching change by the Devils since 2005 when Pat Burns was forced to give up the position due to illness.