NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs GM Search, Devils & Predators GM Decisions

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly utilizing Neil Glasberg's agency not to influence, but to add value to their search for a head of hockey operations. President and CEO Keith Pelley is independently compiling a list of candidates, while Glasberg's agency will provide their own list, which may include individuals under contract with other NHL teams. Pelley will need to seek permission to approach those players.

New Jersey Devils & Nashville Predators: The Nashville Predators appear to be far along in their General Manager search. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils are navigating their GM situation. While Martin Brodeur will have some input, the extent of his role remains unclear. There's speculation about potential fits like Doug Armstrong or Sunny Mehta, who has prior experience with one of the Devils' owners, David Blitzer. Given the potential interest from both the Maple Leafs and the Devils in certain candidates like Mehta, teams might need to expedite their GM hiring process. Both franchises are reportedly aiming to have a GM in place by mid-May.

New Jersey Devils Coaching & Personnel: The future of New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe is uncertain, with his remaining contract status dependent on the decision of the new General Manager. Keefe has two years left on his deal. Additionally, the role of Chuck Fletcher, brought in as a special advisor to the former GM, is also yet to be determined. It remains to be seen whether the Devils will separate the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager roles or combine them under one individual.

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Toronto Maple Leafs: The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly utilizing Neil Glasberg's agency not to influence, but to add value to their search for a head of hockey operations. President and CEO Keith Pelley is independently compiling a list of candidates, while Glasberg's agency will provide their own list, which may include individuals under contract with other NHL teams. Pelley will need to seek permission to approach those players.

New Jersey Devils & Nashville Predators: The Nashville Predators appear to be far along in their General Manager search. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils are navigating their GM situation. While Martin Brodeur will have some input, the extent of his role remains unclear. There's speculation about potential fits like Doug Armstrong or Sunny Mehta, who has prior experience with one of the Devils' owners, David Blitzer. Given the potential interest from both the Maple Leafs and the Devils in certain candidates like Mehta, teams might need to expedite their GM hiring process. Both franchises are reportedly aiming to have a GM in place by mid-May.

New Jersey Devils Coaching & Personnel: The future of New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe is uncertain, with his remaining contract status dependent on the decision of the new General Manager. Keefe has two years left on his deal. Additionally, the role of Chuck Fletcher, brought in as a special advisor to the former GM, is also yet to be determined. It remains to be seen whether the Devils will separate the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager roles or combine them under one individual.