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Totowa Today
By the People, for the People
Devils Hire Sunny Mehta as New General Manager
Mehta, a New Jersey native, returns to the Devils after helping transform their analytics department.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:49am
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The Devils' new GM Sunny Mehta brings a data-driven, analytical approach to help reshape the team's roster and strategy.Totowa TodayThe New Jersey Devils have hired Sunny Mehta as their new general manager, the team announced on Thursday. Mehta, 48, previously served as the Devils' director of hockey analytics from 2014 to 2018, helping establish the NHL's first full-time analytics department. He then went on to work for the Florida Panthers, where he was promoted to assistant GM and head of analytics, helping the team win back-to-back Stanley Cups.
Why it matters
Mehta's hiring represents a return to the Devils organization for the New Jersey native, who grew up watching the team's practices. His strong analytics background and recent success with the Panthers make him an intriguing choice to help turn the Devils around after they missed the playoffs in two of the last three seasons.
The details
Mehta has an interesting background, having previously worked as a data scientist, professional poker player, and musician. He was once a senior data scientist at Zeus Analytics, where he consulted for several MLB teams, the Washington Capitals, and the Arizona Coyotes. As the new Devils GM, Mehta will look to steer the team back to the playoffs, with a roster that includes 13 players with some form of trade protection and a pending RFA in 22-year-old defenseman Simon Nemec.
- Mehta was hired as the Devils' new GM on April 16, 2026.
- He previously served as the team's director of hockey analytics from 2014 to 2018.
- Mehta then went on to work for the Florida Panthers, where he was promoted to assistant GM and head of analytics in 2023-24.
The players
Sunny Mehta
The new general manager of the New Jersey Devils, who previously worked as the team's director of hockey analytics from 2014 to 2018. Mehta has an interesting background, having worked as a data scientist, professional poker player, and musician.
Tom Fitzgerald
The former general manager of the New Jersey Devils, who parted ways with the team on April 6, 2026.
Sheldon Keefe
The current head coach of the New Jersey Devils, who has been behind the team's bench for the past two seasons.
Simon Nemec
A 22-year-old defenseman for the New Jersey Devils, who is a pending restricted free agent.
What they’re saying
“This is a dream come true for a New Jersey kid, who grew up watching Devils' practices just 20 minutes away in Totowa.”
— Sunny Mehta, New General Manager, New Jersey Devils
What’s next
Mehta will have to make decisions regarding the Devils' roster, including the pending RFA status of defenseman Simon Nemec, as well as the future of head coach Sheldon Keefe.
The takeaway
Sunny Mehta's hiring as the new general manager of the New Jersey Devils represents a homecoming for the New Jersey native, who previously helped transform the team's analytics department. His strong background in data and analytics, as well as his recent success with the Florida Panthers, make him an intriguing choice to help get the Devils back on track after missing the playoffs in two of the last three seasons.
