The New Jersey Devils are making significant additions to their hockey operations staff, with the organization set to hire former Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell as manager of player development and longtime Panthers executive Bryan McCabe as vice president of prospect personnel, sources told ESPN.
The hirings, reported by ESPN's Emily Kaplan, represent a notable shift in how the Devils will approach the development of their young players. Campbell arrives in New Jersey after serving as an assistant coach with the Seattle Kraken, while McCabe brings extensive front-office experience from his tenure with the Florida Panthers.
Campbell's move to the Devils marks another chapter in her trailblazing career. She became the first woman to coach full time in the NHL, a distinction that carries significance both for the league and for the Devils organization as it entrusts her with overseeing player development.
For local readers in the New Jersey area, the hirings signal a renewed emphasis on cultivating talent within the organization. Player development and prospect personnel are critical areas for any NHL club, and the Devils are betting that Campbell and McCabe can help build a pipeline of homegrown contributors.
McCabe's background with the Panthers gives him a deep understanding of how to evaluate and nurture prospects, skills that will be essential as the Devils look to remain competitive in the Metropolitan Division. His new role as vice president of prospect personnel will place him at the center of the team's scouting and development strategy.
The Devils have not yet officially announced the hires, which were first reported by ESPN. Further details about the roles and the timing of the announcements are expected in the coming days.
