SJHN Daily: Scott Fitzgerald Will Be Sharks’ Director of Player Personnel

We now know Scott Fitzgerald’s title with the San Jose Sharks.

San Jose Hockey Now contributor Erik Fowle spotted this change in Fitzgerald’s LinkedIn profile:

his linkedin now says

director of player personnel for the sharks https://t.co/p4JuyR2i8m

— rooster trick (@FowleBall15) July 19, 2022

Last week, San Jose Hockey Now broke that the Sharks would be hiring Fitzgerald from the Boston Bruins.

Most recently, he was the Bruins’ Chief College Scout. He has been with the Bruins since 2006-07, holding a variety of scouting titles, from College Scouting Coordinator to Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting to Amateur Scout. From 1999 to 2006, he was a Columbus Blue Jackets scout.

SOURCE: Sharks To Hire Scott Fitzgerald As Scouting Director?

While we’re not sure yet what Fitzgerald’s exact duties will be with the San Jose Sharks, based on his past, we’re assuming it will be Draft and prospects-related.

With his long past in Boston, Fitzgerald is leaving behind positive views of his performance:

Wishing longtime Boston Bruins Director of College Scouting Scott Fitzgerald all the best in his new role with the San Jose Sharks.

With his track record identifying players, there's no question he'll do an outstanding job with the Sharks

— Mark Divver (@MarkDivver) July 24, 2022

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tw sa

i dont think this is a very good look. it concerns me. pic.twitter.com/yeSxbNd7Tr

— maddie (@madsquerade) July 24, 2022

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— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) July 22, 2022

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