Sunny Mehta: New Jersey Devils' GM, Fresh Start

0:00It's April 17th. Welcome to NHL News Today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. I'm Cory with the story. The New Jersey Devils just named Sunny Metta, their new general manager on Thursday, April 16th, 2026. This guy is a Jersey native who started his NHL journey right there with a team back in 2014 as director of hockey analytics. After six strong years with the Florida Panthers, including three as their assistant GM, he's stepping up to run the show for the Devils. Metta's pumped to come home, calling it a dream for a local kid who grew watching practices nearby. He shouted out the Panthers for the growth, but sees huge potential in Jersey's young core, draft picks, and fired up fans aiming to chase Stanley Cups. Again, fans and the organization are buzzing about this hire, especially after a tough season. Metta's got deep analytics roots and front-office traps, which could shake up how the Devils build moving forward. It's a fresh start with high expectations from a passionate base.

1:02Now the offseason heats up, with Metta calling shots on free agents like Arsene Gritsjuk and Simon Nemech, plus whether head coach Sheldon Keef sticks. Those decisions will shape the roster and set the tone for next year. He'll face the media at a press conference on Tuesday, laying out his vision. With a solid foundation in place, the Devils are gearing up to climb back to contender status.