The New Jersey Devils have a lot on their plate as they welcome their new General Manager, Sunny Mehta, into the fold. With a disappointing season behind them, the team is gearing up for a transformative offseason. Mehta's first challenge is to decide the fate of head coach Sheldon Keefe, who led the team to a playoff berth last year but failed to build on that success this season. The goaltending situation is a major concern, with Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen underperforming, and their long-term contracts making a trade difficult. The Devils' roster is also burdened by bad contracts, including Dougie Hamilton's and Nico Hischier's, who is an unrestricted free agent in 2027. The team's depth in the bottom six and the development of Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt are also key areas of focus. With a lot of questions and a need for change, Mehta's first few months in the role will be crucial in shaping the team's future success.
