Overview
- The Devils named Sunny Mehta their sixth general manager on Thursday, bringing the New Jersey native back to the team where he built the NHL’s first full-time analytics department.
- Team officials say Mehta will make all hockey-operations decisions, and the front office and coaching staff, including head coach Sheldon Keefe, are under evaluation.
- Mehta spent six seasons with the Florida Panthers and helped build back-to-back Stanley Cup winners in 2024 and 2025 as assistant GM and head of analytics.
- An introductory press conference is set for Tuesday, with early tasks expected to include managing key contract calls such as Nico Hischier’s extension eligibility on July 1 and the timing of Dougie Hamilton’s roster bonus.
- Public cap trackers estimate about $12.18 million in summer cap space, and numerous player trade protections on the roster could limit how quickly Mehta reshapes the team.