Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald makes major admission on roster changes - "Won't be coming back the same"
- During the end-of-season press event held at the Devils' home arena in Newark, New Jersey, GM Tom Fitzgerald revealed plans for major roster changes moving forward.
- The Devils are set to make roster changes following their first-round playoff exit in a six-game series against the Carolina Hurricanes, compounded by ongoing injury concerns such as Jack Hughes' recent shoulder surgery.
- Fitzgerald identified several pending unrestricted free agents such as Tomas Tatar, Nathan Bastian, and Brian Dumoulin, and noted tough decisions on re-signings, trades, and moving on from certain players.
- Fitzgerald made it clear that the team will undergo changes for the 2025-26 season, as the current roster did not meet expectations and needs to be improved.
- These changes suggest a reshaped roster aiming to improve the Devils’ competitiveness and sustainability, with Fitzgerald expecting a notably different lineup by October 2025.
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