Devils hire Jessica Campbell and Bryan McCabe in key staff changes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The New Jersey Devils have announced the hiring of Jessica Campbell as manager of player development and Bryan McCabe as vice president of prospect personnel. Campbell, a former assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken, becomes the first woman to coach full time in the NHL. McCabe has a long tenure with the Florida Panthers and brings considerable experience to the role. These additions come as the Devils seek to enhance their development approach and scouting capabilities.
- •Jessica Campbell is the first woman to coach full time in the NHL.
- •She previously served as an assistant coach with the Seattle Kraken.
- •Bryan McCabe joins the Devils after a lengthy career with the Panthers.
- •The hires aim to strengthen player development and prospect scouting.
- 2:50 PMESPN — Sources: Campbell, 1st woman to coach full time in NHL, among Devils hires
"The Devils are hiring 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.
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