James Nichols
It’s abundantly true that Sunny Mehta’s first choice was always the New Jersey Devils. However, there were no guarantee’s in his mind that he was the Devils’ first choice before they fired Tom Fitzgerald.
In the links, how HBSE ambushed MLSE for Mehta. Plus, a breakdown of Mehta’s introductory conference.
Elsewhere, a standout rookie in Buffalo, Detroit looking for more, and Captain Macklin?
Devils Trade Rumors & News
New Jersey Hockey Now: Devils ownership proved many wrong with hiring Sunny Mehta. Sure, Mehta wanted the Devils and the Devils wanted Mehta. But there’s more to it. Here’s how HBSE ambushed Toronto to net Mehta.
📺 Devils Rink Report: Mehta met with the media for his introductory press conference for the first time and endeared himself to the organization, media, and fans alike. He didn’t reveal too much, but there was plenty to chew on. On the latest episode of Devils Rink Report, we broke it all down.
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