NEWARK, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils have hired former Minnesota Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher as a senior adviser for management and hockey operations.
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The 51-year-old Fletcher spent the previous nine seasons (2009-2018) as general manager of the Wild. The team went the playoffs the past six seasons, but it has not reached the second round since 2015. His contract was not renewed after this past season.
"Chuck brings a vast array of experience working for teams at different stages of their growth," Shero said.
"He has seen teams start from the beginning, teams that were building toward the Stanley Cup playoffs and teams striving to be consistent contenders," he said.
"I personally know that Chuck's knowledge, work ethic and
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