New Jersey Devils General Manager Sunny Mehta is taking a calculated risk in the world of professional hockey. A former professional poker player, Mehta brings an unorthodox approach to the Devils' roster, making small, strategic bets in an effort to turn the team's fortunes around. With a background in high-stakes poker, Mehta is applying the same analytical mindset to the Devils' lineup, seeking to identify undervalued players and make savvy trades to bolster the team's chances of success. Can Mehta's unconventional approach pay off in the highly competitive NHL?

New Jersey Devils GM Sunny Mehta, ex-poker pro, hopes small roster bets lead to big payoffs  The New York Times