Overview
- The Devils, which announced Monday that Tom Fitzgerald is out as general manager and president of hockey operations, said it was time to move in a new direction.
- No interim replacement was named and ownership has opened a search for new hockey leadership, with the structure of the front office still under review.
- New Jersey was eliminated from playoff contention Tuesday, ending a 40-34-3 season that left the club seven points short of a wild-card spot.
- Captain Nico Hischier, who can sign an extension starting July 1, said he has one year left on his deal and "we'll see what happens," reflecting uncertainty about the roster’s next steps.
- Fitzgerald’s tenure featured a franchise‑record 112 points in 2022-23 and two playoff trips, and the Devils now aim to have leadership aligned ahead of the scouting combine and the 2026 NHL Draft.