Feature Lamoriello Steps Down From GM Role With New Jersey Devils Lou Lamoriello was the Devils General Manager since April 30, 1987. by Chip Gianni May 5, 2015 (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images) Lou Lamoriello announced, on Monday May 4, that he is stepping down as General Manager of the New Jersey Devils and naming Ray Shero to replace him in that role. Lamoriello, who has held the title of General Manager since April 30, 1987, will continue to remain with the organization as Team President. During his 28 years he has served as GM, the Devils have won three Stanley Cups, five Eastern Conference Championships, and nine division titles in 21 playoff appearances. Lamoriello said, “Ray is well-respected throughout the hockey industry and knows what it takes to win, his 22 seasons of NHL front office experience will be beneficial to the New Jersey Devils organization. I look forward to working alongside Ray.” Shero, 52, is currently involved with USA Hockey as a member of its National Team Advisory Board, most recently serving as the Assistant General Manager at the 2014 Winter Olympics. He becomes the fourth General Manager in the history of the Devils. From 2006 to 2014, Shero served as Executive Vice President and General Manager for the Pittsburgh Penguins, winning a Stanley Cup, Back to Back Eastern Conference Championships and three division titles. Following the 2012-2013 season he was voted GM of the Year by a panel of his fellow General Managers. Shero and his father, late Hall of Fame Coach Fred Shero, are one of the few father-son tandems to have their names engraved on the Stanley Cup. Fred Shero also previously served as a radio commentator for the Devils in the late 1980s. Post Views: 1,174 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Chip Gianni Chip is a Staff Writer at DoubleGSports.com Latest posts by Chip Gianni (see all) NWHL Picks up Fourth NHL Partnership Agreement with Boston Pride and Boston Bruins - January 10, 2019 Metropolitan Riveters Acquire Goaltender Maria Sorokina from Connecticut Whale - January 3, 2019 Former New Jersey Devils Defenseman Named Head Coach of Metropolitan Riveters - September 21, 2018 Metropolitan Riveters Re-Sign MVP Alexa Gruschow - September 12, 2018 Related TopicsLou LamorielloNew Jersey DevilsRay Shero Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 106: Newsday’s Neil Best (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 12, 2021 More in Feature You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Cheap Goal Sinks Blueshirts 1-0 in Washington Big Change in the Devils Front Office