Devils name Ryan Clowe assistant coach

The New Jersey Devils have named former player Ryan Clowe as the team's newest assistant coach.

Clowe will join the likes of Geoff Ward, Alain Nasreddine, and goaltending coach Chris Terreri behind head coach John Hynes.

"We are looking forward to Ryan joining our staff," Hynes said in a release. "His character, expertise as a player, knowledge of the game, and passion to coach will be a benefit for our players and the Devils’ organization."

While Clowe has not officially retired, the 33-year-old made the decision to stop playing last September after dealing with several concussions. He instead spent the 2015-2016 season working alongside the club's coaching and operations staff.

He is currently sitting on the long-term injured reserve, with two years remaining on his five-year, $24.25-million contract. The deal holds a cap hit of $4.85 million.