Sunny Mehta appears to be in the news as of mid-April 2026, with multiple outlets reporting he has been hired by the New Jersey Devils as general manager or in a top hockey-operations role. Key stories note his analytics leadership background and his prior work with the Devils and Florida Panthers, including building an analytics department and contributing to Cup-winning teams. He’s also been linked to potential interviews with the Toronto Maple Leafs, though the Devils position has moved forward in several reports. If you’d like, I can pull the latest confirmed details and provide a concise timeline with sources.
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The Maple Leafs were granted permission by the Panthers to interview assistant general manager Sunny Mehta for their open front office spot.
thehockeywriters.comThe New Jersey Devils bring back Sunny Mehta, who served as their director of hockey analytics between 2014 and 2018. The data-driven executive has also been a professional musician and poker player.
thehockeynews.comA couple of Eastern Conference teams reportedly have their sights set on a man who has played a role in building one of the decade’s most dominant teams.
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sportsnaut.comThe New Jersey Devils have hired Sunny Mehta as their general manager. Owner David Blitzer announced the hire Thursday night, less than 48 hours after the team’s regular season ended without a playoff appearance. Mehta was an assistant when the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup back to back each of the past two years.
www.ajc.comFrom the high-stakes poker tables to the architect of a Florida dynasty, the analytical mind the Maple Leafs missed out on is officially taking the reins in New Jersey.
thehockeynews.comPer Pierre Lebrun, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been granted permission to speak with Florida Panthers assistant General Manager Sunny Mehta. The New Jersey Devils have been granted the same permission.
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