OFFICIAL: Devils' GM Tom Fitzgerald Signs Multi-Year Extension
Darren Dreger of TSN was the first to report.
Nov 30, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils executive vice president/general managerTom Fitzgerald, addresses the media about the contract extension of New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) before the start of the game against the San Jose Sharks at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports - OFFICIAL: Devils' GM Tom Fitzgerald Signs Multi-Year ExtensionNEWARK, N.J. -- On Tuesday morning, Darren Dreger of TSN was the first to report that the New Jersey Devils have signed general manager Tom Fitzgerald to a multi-year extension and promoted him to President of Hockey Ops along with his GM title.
"I want to thank David Blitzer and Josh Harris for their commitment to me and my family, in giving me the opportunity to continue to lead the New Jersey Devils," said Fitzgerald in the official press release. "This organization has come a long way, and I realize that there is even more work to do as we establish ourselves as consistent contenders and take another big step. I’m excited by those challenges and look to bring the Stanley Cup back for the fans of New Jersey. I also want to thank our incredible hockey operations management team and my supportive family who have put me in this position today."
Fitzgerald has been with New Jersey since July 24, 2015, when he was named assistant GM. In January 2020, he was named interim GM after Ray Shero was fired, and months later, in July 2020, he was named Executive Vice President and GM of the Devils.
After his team's impressive performance, Fitzgerald finished fourth in voting for GM of the Year last season. General managers, executives, and broadcast media voted on the award. He received four first-place votes.
Fitzgerald and Managing Partner David Blitzer will meet with the media Tuesday night at 5:45 P.M.
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