Olympic gold medalist Meghan Duggan leaves NHL’s Devils for PWHL GM job
Meghan Duggan, a three-time U.S. Olympian, has left her position with the NHL's New Jersey Devils to become the general manager of the PWHL's new franchise in Hamilton, Ontario. Her hiring is part of the league's expansion, which will see the number of teams double to 12. Duggan's responsibilities will include hiring a coaching staff and preparing for the upcoming expansion draft.
- ▪Meghan Duggan has been appointed as the general manager of the PWHL's expansion franchise in Hamilton, Ontario.
- ▪She previously worked for the NHL's New Jersey Devils for five years, including four as the director of player development.
- ▪The PWHL is expanding to 12 teams, with new franchises also in Detroit and Las Vegas.
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PWHL Olympic gold medalist Meghan Duggan leaves NHL’s Devils for PWHL GM job By Michael Blinn Published May 22, 2026, 10:58 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Three-time U.S. Olympian Meghan Duggan is leaving her player developmental job with the NHL New Jersey Devils to become general manager of the PWHL’s expansion franchise in Hamilton, Ontario. Duggan’s hiring, announced on Friday, fills three of the league’s four expansion team GM positions. The PWHL was anticipated to round out its hiring process later in the day by also announcing the general manager for its new team in San Jose, California. The 38-year-old Duggan brings high-profile name recognition and experience to the PWHL’s fifth Canadian-based franchise.
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