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Ex-Panthers Exec Mehta Takes Devils GM Seat
17 Apr
Summary
- Sunny Mehta appointed as the new general manager of the New Jersey Devils.
- Mehta previously served with the Florida Panthers, aiding in two Stanley Cup wins.
- He has prior experience with the Devils' analytics department from 2014-2018.
The New Jersey Devils have named Sunny Mehta as their new general manager, effective Thursday. Mehta, 48, brings a wealth of experience to the role, having spent time with the Florida Panthers since 2020, where he served as an assistant general manager and head of analytics, contributing to their back-to-back Stanley Cup championships.
This appointment marks a homecoming for Mehta, who grew up in New Jersey and previously worked with the Devils in hockey analytics between 2014 and 2018. His diverse background also includes professional poker and derivatives trading. He expressed his long-held dream of leading the team he grew up watching.
Mehta will oversee all hockey operations decisions, with the rest of the department and coaching staff remaining under evaluation. He replaces Tom Fitzgerald, who was dismissed earlier this month after the team's playoff miss. Mehta is eager to rebuild the Devils into a contender, drawing on the team's young talent and passionate fanbase.
