New Jersey Devils Appoint Sunny Mehta as General Manager
Devils hire Panthers executive Mehta as GM
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The New Jersey Devils have appointed Sunny Mehta as their new general manager. Previously with the Florida Panthers, Mehta played a key role in their recent Stanley Cup victories and is set to oversee all hockey operations as the team aims to return to playoff contention.
- 01Sunny Mehta, 48, was hired as the New Jersey Devils' general manager.
- 02He previously served as assistant general manager and head of analytics for the Florida Panthers.
- 03Mehta has a background in hockey analytics and played high school hockey in New Jersey.
- 04He replaces Tom Fitzgerald, who was let go after the Devils missed the playoffs.
- 05The Devils have a promising roster and $12.18 million in projected salary cap space.
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The New Jersey Devils announced the hiring of Sunny Mehta as their new general manager on Thursday. At 48 years old, Mehta previously worked with the Florida Panthers, where he was instrumental in their back-to-back Stanley Cup victories as assistant general manager and head of analytics. A New Jersey native, Mehta began his NHL career with the Devils from 2014 to 2018 as the director of hockey analytics. He expressed excitement about returning to his roots and leading a team with a talented young core, including players like Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. Mehta takes over from Tom Fitzgerald, who was dismissed after the Devils failed to qualify for the playoffs. The team is currently evaluating its coaching staff while Mehta will be responsible for all hockey operations decisions. The Devils are projected to have $12.18 million in salary cap space this summer, providing opportunities for roster improvements.
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With Mehta's experience and local ties, fans can expect a renewed focus on building a competitive team in New Jersey.
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