Devils Extend Contract of GM Tom Fitzgerald, Promote Him to President of Hockey Ops
Under Fitzgerald's Leadership, the Team Has Seen Significant Improvement and Playoff Success
- Tom Fitzgerald, the general manager of the New Jersey Devils, has been signed to a multiyear contract extension and promoted to president of hockey operations.
- Fitzgerald took over as interim general manager in January 2020 and was given the full-time role that summer.
- Under Fitzgerald's leadership, the Devils have become one of the most improved teams in the NHL, reaching the playoffs and advancing to the second round last season.
- Fitzgerald has been credited with building a young, powerful, and dynamic team through signings, trades, and draft picks.
- The Devils currently sit tied for fourth in the Metropolitan Division with 51 points.