Vegas adds Conte as special advisor
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Another day, another hire.
The NHL's newest franchise has added David Conte to its hockey operations department, the team announced on Wednesday.
Conte will serve as the special advisor to hockey operations with Las Vegas.
The 68-year-old previously served as the director of amateur scouting for the New Jersey Devils until 2015. His scouting history with the Devils dates back 31 years.
Conte was a part of three Stanley Cup wins in New Jersey, in 1995, 2000, and 2003.
Under Conte, the Devils drafted a handful of star players, including Brendan Shanahan, Martin Brodeur, Scott Niedermayer, Patrik Elias, and Zach Parise.
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