⚽ New Jersey Devils — Key Facts
| Owners | Josh Harris & David Blitzer (co-owners since 2013) |
| Acquisition | Purchased from Jeff Vanderbeek for ~$320M in 2013 |
| Josh Harris Background | Co-founder of Apollo Global Management; also owns Washington Commanders (NFL) |
| David Blitzer Background | Senior executive, Blackstone Group; sports investor |
| Stanley Cup Wins | 3 (1995, 2000, 2003) |
| Home Arena | Prudential Center (“The Rock”), Newark, New Jersey |
The New Jersey Devils are co-owned by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, two prominent American private equity and investment executives who purchased the franchise in 2013 for approximately $320 million from previous owner Jeff Vanderbeek. Harris co-founded Apollo Global Management and also owns the NFL’s Washington Commanders. Blitzer is a senior executive at Blackstone Group. The Devils are one of the NHL’s most decorated franchises, having won three Stanley Cups (1995, 2000, 2003).
Who Is the Owner of the New Jersey Devils?
The New Jersey Devils are co-owned by Josh Harris and David Blitzer. Josh Harris is the co-founder and former CEO of Apollo Global Management, one of the world’s largest alternative investment firms. He is a prolific sports investor — before the Devils, Harris and Blitzer co-owned the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers (purchased 2011, sold majority stake 2022 for ~$4.6 billion). In 2023, Harris led a record-breaking $6.05 billion group purchase of the NFL’s Washington Commanders. David Blitzer is a Senior Managing Director at Blackstone Group and has extensive sports investment interests including Crystal Palace F.C. in England and various other clubs. Together, Harris and Blitzer have built one of the most diversified sports ownership portfolios in professional sports.
The Devils’ Dynasty: Three Stanley Cups
The New Jersey Devils’ 1995–2003 era represents one of the NHL’s great dynasties, built around coach Jacques Lemaire‘s defensive system (the “neutral zone trap”) and the cornerstone of Martin Brodeur in goal — widely considered the greatest goaltender in NHL history. The Devils won the Stanley Cup in 1995 (swept the Detroit Red Wings), 2000 (defeated Dallas Stars), and 2003 (defeated Anaheim Ducks). Key players included Brodeur, Scott Stevens (defensive anchor), and forwards like Brian Gionta and Patrik Eliáš. The team’s low-scoring, defensive-first style was often criticized as boring but was extraordinarily effective.
Recent Era and Nico Hischier
Under Harris and Blitzer’s ownership, the Devils have been rebuilding after a post-dynasty decline. The 2017 #1 overall draft pick Nico Hischier was named captain and is the cornerstone of the team’s rebuild alongside Jack Hughes (2019 #1 overall pick). The Devils had a surprising 112-point season in 2022–23, reaching the playoffs before losing to the Rangers. They play at Prudential Center (“The Rock”) in Newark, New Jersey — one of the NHL’s best modern arenas — and are positioned as a team capable of competing for the Stanley Cup in the mid-2020s.
