What’s next for Devils after firing GM Tom Fitzgerald: Here’s what I’ve learned

The Devils made a seismic change on Monday, parting ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald after more than five seasons in the role. The move came amid another disappointing (and likely playoffless) season in Newark. In total, the Devils are going to miss the playoffs in four of six years under Fitzgerald’s guidance.

That’s an abject failure, considering the talent on New Jersey’s roster. HAVE YOU JOINED OUR YOUTUBE PAGE? DEVILS REPORTER RYAN NOVOZINSKY BREAKS DOWN EVERY GAME — WITH YOUR HELP So, what comes next?

Well, for starters, the Devils have to finish up the five remaining games this season. The team entered Monday sitting 13th in the Eastern Conference with a 40-34-3 record. They host the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday and will hold a full morning skate before (that’s when we’ll hear reaction from players/coach Sheldon Keefe).

A person with knowledge of the situation told NJ. com that the team will not have an interim GM for the remainder of 2025-26. The search for Fitzgerald’s long-term replacement — which has already begun — is ownership’s No.