New Jersey Devils hire Sunny Mehta as general manager

The New Jersey Devils have hired Sunny Mehta as general manager, the team announced Thursday.Mehta, 48, is the sixth general manager in New Jersey’s history.“I’m thrilled to welcome Sunny and his wife, Nicole, back home to New Jersey,” Devils’ managing partner David Blitzer said in the news release. “We quickly realized this job was in high demand and were incredibly fortunate to meet with many qualified candidates. Sunny’s familiarity with our organization and experience with a two-time Stanley Cup-winning team are characteristics that will serve as a foundation for future success. Our expectations are to be a perennial playoff team and compete for the Stanley Cup, and I look forward to Sunny leading us there.”Advertisement