FULL COVERAGE
PRESS RELEASES
Devils Hire Tom Fitzgerald as EVP/General Manager
Devils Hire Lindy Ruff as Head Coach
VIDEO
DEVILS NOW | A Big Day for Fitzgerald and Ruff
Full Press Conference Introducing Ruff, Fitzgerald
Welcome, Lindy Ruff!
1-on-1 with Jake Reynolds
1-on-1 with Martin Brodeur
1-on-1 with Lindy Ruff
Zajac on the Coaching Hire
Zacha on the Coaching Hire
ARTICLES
BIG READ: The Path Forward
About Lindy Ruff
Who is Lindy Ruff? Stan Fischler Surveys the Hockey World
The History of Devils Coaches, From Stan Fischler
Stan Fischler Gets Thoughts from Scott Bowman, Chico Resch and Others on the Hire
QUICK HITS
Three Things on Lindy Ruff, presented by Wawa
Lindy Ruff Fast Facts
Stan Fischler's Coaching Sidebar
BLOGS
Ruff Ready to Develop Young Devils Team
Fitzgerald Reaches Post Playing Days Dream with GM Title
Blitzer Discusses Devils GM and Coach Hirings
There was one negative when it came to Fitzgerald's credentials according to Blitzer.
"The negative on Tom just to throw it out there is, he didn't win the [Draft] Lottery," joked Blitzer.
Blitzer also discussed the hiring Lindy Ruff as the 19th Head Coach for the Devils franchise.
"I was able to spend significant amount of time with Lindy and he impressed Josh and myself and our entire group with his experience with his success at every level," Blitzer said. "During his 25 plus coaching career, his enthusiasm, his ability to communicate extremely well, the way he's developed players over the years. We just think he's very well suited to be the leader on the ice for this organization at this point in time."
"He'll be guiding a very bring and young group and on the fan side of me, I can't wait to watch this team."
The Devils co-Managing Partner also described the impact former Devils standout Martin Brodeur has had as an Advisor and member of the Devils Front Office.
"It's been a huge added value and we've really appreciated it, and enjoyed it as well," said Blitzer on Brodeur's impact in his Advisor role. "We're going to have a very exciting draft, and that coupled with our prospects and our roster again is very exciting as well at the future as it relates to Marty's role."
Blitzer also expressed excitement about the future of the organization especially when it comes to the team on the ice and potential moves for the off-season.
"We've got that great core. We have pieces coming in, we have moves, obviously that we would intent to make over the summer," said Blitzer. "I'd like to think that we will be a very competitive team on the ice next year as we continue to grow and build on the organization."
