Episode
The New Jersey Devils CANNOT Come In Second on their GM Search
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- Apr 11, 2026
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- 1938
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Summary
Zach Berman dives into the New Jersey Devils' ongoing search for a new general manager, with Sunny Mehta emerging as the top target. The Devils face stiff competition from the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are also interested in Mehta. The GM search is being overseen primarily by David Blitzer and Bob Myers, not Martin Brodeur, although Brodeur still holds some influence in the organization. Zach Berman emphasizes the importance of landing their first-choice candidate, especially after former GM Tom Fitzgerald was fired for consistently finishing second in key acquisition races, and stresses that ownership shouldn't hesitate to spend whatever it takes to secure Mehta 02:05 05:02. The episode also touches on potential fallback options if the Devils are unable to land Meta, highlighting Tyler Dellow as a strong candidate, and mentioning Jamie Langenbrunner as a dark horse. Zach Berman shares a personal hunch that Dellow would be a solid hire and clarifies that Langenbrunner, while familiar and experienced, isn't simply another Fitzgerald-type GM. However, uncertainties remain, with some reports suggesting Mehta previous tenure with the Devils may not have ended well, raising questions about whether past relationships could affect his willingness to return 07:21. Zach Berman also discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Jacob Markstrom, who was reportedly forced to play through injuries for much of the season under Fitzgerald’s management. Markstrom’s struggles, combined with past mismanagement of goalie injuries, are cited as evidence of poor front office decision-making. With Markstrom now shut down for lingering injuries, Zach Berman speculates whether the goalie might bounce back under new leadership and pokes fun at the possibility of a healthy Markstrom vindicating…