Detroit Red Wings
Devellano was hired as general manager for the Detroit Red Wings by new owner Mike Ilitch in the summer of 1982.
Devellano served as the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings from 1982–1990, and again from 1994-1997. He remained in the Red Wings front office as a vice president during Bryan Murray's tenure as GM from 1990-1994. During his second stint as GM, Devellano served alongside Red Wings head coach Scotty Bowman, who also held the title of Director of Player Personnel. Both Devellano and Bowman were replaced by Assistant General Manager Ken Holland after the Stanley Cup Championship 1997 season. Devellano was named Senior Vice President and Alternate Governor, Bowman remained as head coach, and Holland was named General Manager.
Devellano has four Stanley Cups rings from his time in Detroit (1997, 1998, 2002, and 2008).
Devellano was hired by and has worked for one owner, Mike Ilitch, during his entire 30 year tenure with the Red Wings.
On September 22, 2012, Devellano and the Red Wings were fined $250,000 by the NHL for "inappropriate, unauthorized" comments made about the 2012 NHL lockout.
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