Montreal — Devil'swill be Kate Madigan as the team's first female assistant general manager and sixth female on Wednesday. Hired. Such a role in the history of the NHL.
Formerly Executive Director of Devil's Hockey Operations, Madigan takes on the role of giving her opinion, especially on affairs and transactions.
"It's a great honor to take this next step in her professional career," Madigan said in a press release. "I would like to thank [General Manager Tom Fitzgerald], our managing partner, the Executive Leadership Group, and the members of the organization who have supported me throughout my time in New Jersey, and this new and exciting opportunity. I think we look forward to working with this group to make New Jersey Devils better every day and bring consistent success that fans expect and deserve. ”
NHL starting Thursday night. Devils, who holds the second-place pick in the draft, has advanced to 27-46-9 and is in a disappointing season of missing the playoff for four consecutive seasons. .. They haven't passed the first round since 2012 when they lost to the Kings in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Draft established player that the devil can trade down From second place overall, Madigan will be the first big decision to get involved in her new role — soon followed by a free agent.
"Kate has been an invaluable resource not only for me, but as part of a key hockey decision, especially for all hockey leadership staff over the last three years," Fitzgerald said in a press release. I am saying. "This promotion reflects the obligations and responsibilities that Kate has assumed within our organization in the meantime. Her diligence, work ethic, attention to detail, ability to communicate with all staff, strategy and vision. Is the qualification I am looking for in leadership. "
