Travis Green has a pretty simple philosophy when it comes to coaching.
"I was always just a big hockey nerd," Green said simply.
How will it all come together for him when training camp opens in September and the spotlight burns bright a few weeks later with the start of the 2017-18 NHL regular season?
"I like to believe I am my own identity as a coach," Green stated. "You can't just read a book and become something. You can't just watch some videos or play hockey with a bunch of good players and become a good player. You always have to become your own identity with whatever you're doing. You can't just mimic something and become it. I've adapted and believe I am confident in my identity as a coach and we'll move forward with that."