NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Hall of Famer Larry Robinson has resigned as head coach of the New Jersey Devils.
General Manager Lou Lamoriello is expected to take over the coaching duties on an interim basis, beginning Tuesday night against the New York Rangers.
Robinson announced his resignation to the team at practice on Monday. Health and family reasons apparently contributed to his decision. Robinson missed two games earlier this month with a sinus infection and he described having headaches.
Robinson, who took over for Pat Burns in July, leaves the club with a 14-13-5 mark and 33 points -- currently good enough for fourth place in the Atlantic Division and 10th overall in the Eastern Conference.
Robinson led the Devils to the second of their three Stanley Cups in the spring of 2000, and had most recently been a special assignment coach.
Robinson, a Hall of Fame defenseman, first took the Devils' helm late in the 1999-2000 season.
