Jessica Campbell
Manager of Player Development
Bryan McCabe
VP of Prospect Personnel
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Organizational Scope: NHL Front Office & Development Structure
Active Focus: Jessica Campbell
Personnel Dossier & Franchise Pedigree
Historical Pioneer
Jessica Campbell
Manager of Player Development
Campbell became the first full-time female coach behind an NHL bench with Dan Bylsma in Seattle. Moving to New Jersey as Manager of Player Development anchors the Devils' offensive transition model, working directly with Utica (AHL) prospects and young NHL mainstays.
Franchise Pedigree Comparison
| Franchise | Role Context | Recent Organizational Track Record |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Devils | Destination Roster | Dynamic core (Hughes, Hischier), expanding player dev infrastructure. |
| Seattle Kraken | Campbell Origin | Inaugural franchise builder, AHL Coachella Valley Calder Cup finals. |
| Florida Panthers | McCabe Origin | 2024 Stanley Cup Champions, heavy pro scouting and physical prospect base. |
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Analytical Notes & Verification Grounding
Sourced Verification: Confirmed via ESPN Senior NHL Reporter Emily Kaplan on September 16, 2026. The New Jersey Devils executed two high-level hockey operations hires: Jessica Campbell as Manager of Player Development and Bryan McCabe as Vice President of Prospect Personnel. Campbell notably served as the first woman to coach full-time in the NHL with the Seattle Kraken and Coachella Valley Firebirds, while Bryan McCabe transitions after a decade steering prospect personnel for the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers.