Devils coach, players take blame for firing of Fitzgerald as GM

New Jersey Devils Suffer Leadership Shuffle: Tom Fitzgerald's Firing Sends Shockwaves Through NHL Ranks In a sudden and unexpected move, the New Jersey Devils have parted ways with General Manager Tom Fitzgerald, bringing an abrupt end to his nearly eight-year tenure with the team. Fitzgerald, who had served as the team's assistant GM since 2015 and took on the role of interim GM in 2020, had been instrumental in shaping the Devils' roster and front office. His departure raises questions about the team's future direction and potential changes in the organization's leadership structure. As the NHL playoffs approach, Devils fans and hockey enthusiasts alike will be watching closely to see how this development impacts the team's chances of success.

Fitzgerald was fired Monday; he had been with the Devils since July 24, 2015, when he was named assistant GM. He was then named interim GM on Jan. 12, 2020, replacing Ray Shero, before being promoted ...