The Winnipeg Jets have appointed Dean Chynoweth and Davis Payne as assistant coaches under head coach Scott Arniel. Arniel expressed confidence in their ability to enhance the team, citing their extensive experience with both veteran and young players, as well as their success with specialty teams, particularly in power plays and penalty killing units.
Dean Chynoweth, 55, joins the Jets after three seasons as an assistant coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has also served as an assistant coach for the Carolina Hurricanes (2018-2021) and the New York Islanders (2009-2012). Chynoweth’s coaching career includes head coaching roles with the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage (2015-16) and Lake Erie Monsters (2012-2015). His experience extends to various roles in the WHL and as an assistant coach/assistant GM for the IHL’s Utah Grizzlies from 1998 to 2000. Drafted 13th overall by the New York Islanders in 1987, Chynoweth played 10 professional seasons, including 241 NHL games with the Islanders and the Boston Bruins, tallying 22 points and 667 penalty minutes.
Davis Payne, 53, has spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach for the Ottawa Senators. His coaching career includes positions with the Buffalo Sabres (associate coach, 2017-2019), Los Angeles Kings (assistant coach, 2012-2017), and St. Louis Blues (head coach, 2009-2012). Payne won a Stanley Cup with the Kings in 2013-14. He began his coaching career in the ECHL, serving as an assistant for the Greenville Growl in 2000-01 before becoming head coach for the Pee Dee Pride (2000-03) and Alaska Aces (2003-2007), where he won the 2006 Kelly Cup. Payne has worked extensively with forwards and power plays, producing numerous successful players and top-10 power plays. Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in 1989, Payne played 22 games for the Boston Bruins during his eight professional seasons.
Chynoweth and Payne will join existing assistant coaches Wade Flaherty and Marty Johnston on the Jets coaching staff.
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