Newark, NJ—The New Jersey Devils today named Dan MacKinnon to the position of Senior Director of Player Personnel. MacKinnon will oversee all aspects of the club’s pro scouting operations. In addition, he will work with the organization’s hockey operations and pro/amateur scouting staffs regarding player evaluation, acquisition and draft preparation. MacKinnon will be based out of the Detroit area. The announcement was made by Devils’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Ray Shero.
“I would like to thank Jim Rutherford and the Pittsburgh Penguins organization in allowing Dan to join the New Jersey Devils,” said Shero. “I have had the pleasure to work with Dan early on in our careers, and I look forward to him helping shape the organization moving forward.