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.