Tag: Tom Fitzgerald

Grading the New Jersey Devils Offseason: Part 2 – Defense

The New Jersey Devils' GM, Tom Fitzgerald, really nailed it with his off-season to-do list. The team has made some big upgrades, especially in goal and on defense, since last season. With these improvements, they have a real shot at…

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Grading the New Jersey Devils Offseason: Part 1 – Goaltending

It was a busy offseason for Tom Fitzgerald and the New Jersey Devils. Fitzgerald felt the team needed to improve in several areas to regain the playoff picture. During his media availability, Fitzgerald was pleased that he could add size…

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Could Dawson Mercer Get a Similar Contract to Shane Pinto

As President and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald stated last week, the New Jersey Devils accomplished several items off their "punch list." Fitzgerald added size to their lineup, not only on defense but also on offense. The Devils also added a…

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New Jersey Devils Getting Heavier and Meaner on Day 1 of Free Agency

The New Jersey Devils were among the more active teams on Day 1 of NHL Free Agency. Their goal offseason was to get a little mean and nastier to play against. New Jersey did that with the signings of Brett…

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Tom Fitzgerald Still Has Holes to Fill on the New Jersey Devils Roster

The silly season is upon us, with the NHL Draft and Free Agency happening within days of each. The New Jersey Devils made an early splash with the acquisition of Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames. Devils President and General…

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How the Jacob Markstrom Trade to New Jersey Came About

The New Jersey Devils finally got their man and number-one goalie, Jacob Markstrom. New Jersey sent Kevin Bahl and a top-10 protected 2025 first-round pick to the Flames for Markstrom, who will retain 31.25 percent of Markstrom's salary. This deal…

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