New Jersey Devils and Tom Fitzgerald Part Ways | STATEMENT

NEWARK—APRIL 6, 2026 — New Jersey Devils Managing Partner David Blitzer introduced at the moment that Tom Fitzgerald will depart the group. Fitzgerald was named interim General Manager on January 12, 2020, and was promoted to the full-time function of Executive Vice President/General Manager on July 9, 2020. He had served as President, Hockey Operations/General Manager since January 23, 2024.

“Tom and I had a thoughtful conversation today and agreed it was time to move in a new direction,” Blitzer stated. “Tom modified the trajectory of our crew right here, together with setting a franchise file for factors in a season and serving to make New Jersey a hockey vacation spot. He is a well-respected chief throughout the Devils’ group and NHL, and I’m grateful for our friendship. I want Tom and his household all the very best. As we put together to maneuver ahead, it will be significant I acknowledge our followers. I acknowledge we’ve not delivered in the way in which you anticipate and deserve and I perceive and share in your frustration. This is a crucial offseason for our franchise, and we’ll discover all avenues that greatest place the Devils to compete for a Stanley Cup as soon as once more.”

“After talking with David Blitzer, it was apparent to everyone that the best course of action is to move on for the benefit of the team,” Fitzgerald stated. “I’m extremely appreciative to David, Josh Harris, and the whole New Jersey Devils group for being part of my life for the previous decade. The Devils are lucky to have a core of nice gamers, vocal and passionate followers, however most significantly, super individuals who labored with me towards a typical purpose. I’ve at all times stated that New Jersey is a hidden gem and I’m happy with the hassle that we put in to boost the usual and make it a vacation spot. I sit up for the following step in my hockey profession and will at all times look again fondly on my time with the Devils.”