Fansided · Dec 8, 2025
New Jersey Devils legend turned down a role on The Sopranos for a hilarious reason
New Jersey Devils Press Conference | Bruce Bennett/GettyImagesThe New Jersey Devils are in a place of frustration right now, losers of five straight. It has many wondering about the future of GM and President Tom Fitzgerald, but it also has them thinking about the past, specifically the one former President and GM Lou Lamoriello produced in the Garden State.
Lamoriello was a legend in New Jersey, building a team from basically scratch. He took over the franchise in 1987, and the roster made its first playoff appearance in 1988. He built the foundation for three Stanley Cup champions despite having three different coaching staffs.