The New Jersey Devils’ next GM hire is a crucial one. They have to get it right because if they don’t, they will be rebuilding in a few years.
Whoever the next GM is, they will be walking into a relatively favorable situation. The Devils will finish with a minimum of 40 wins this season, and there’s a good core to build around in Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, and Nico Hischier.
However, the Devils have some issues that need addressing.
Whether it’s Sunny Mehta or whoever else the Devils hire, they have work to do once they begin the job. Let’s look at the four most important tasks facing the Devils’ next GM.