Scott Stevens resigns from Wild

Former NHL defenseman Scott Stevens has resigned from his position as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Wild.

Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher said Stevens made the decision so he can spend more time with his family.

Stevens was hired on June 7, 2016 as an assistant to head coach Bruce Boudreau and resigns after just one season with the team.

"We thank Scott for the hard work and dedication he provided our team this past season," Fletcher said in a statement posted on the team's official website.