Devils sign GM Tom Fitzgerald to extension, add president of hockey ops to title

Tom Fitzgerald and the New Jersey Devils have agreed to a multi-year extension that includes a promotion.

Fitzgerald will now serve as the president of hockey operations and general manager of the Devils.

“We are excited to have signed Tom to a multi-year extension, and to promote him to President, Hockey Operations,” said Devils owner David Blitzer in a statement. “Over the years, he has built a young, powerful, and dynamic team that our organization can be proud of. Tom has worked tirelessly on revamping the roster via signings, trades, and draft picks to build an established core with a focus on not only today but for many years to come. We have considerable talent, both on and off the ice, and I look forward to what the future will bring together.”

Fitzgerald has been leading the Devils as executive vice president and general manager since January of 2020, first on an interim basis before earning the full-time role in July of that year.

Under his leadership, the Devils have risen from the basement of the Metropolitan Division to the franchise record for wins in a season (52) and points (112) in 2022-23. His most significant moves include signing Dougie Hamilton to a $63 million contract in free agency, trading for and then signing Timo Meier to a $70.4 million contract and selecting Luke Hughes fourth overall in the 2021 NHL Draft.

“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 a statement. “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.”