Penguins GM Jim Rutherford steps down, cites private causes
Jim Rutherford has resigned as common supervisor of the Pittsburgh Penguins, citing private causes.
The 71-year-old Rutherford has been GM of the Penguins because the 2014-15 season, making the playoffs yearly and main the crew to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017.
The native of Beeton, Ont., was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019.
The Penguins say the seek for a new GM will start instantly. Assistant common supervisor Patrik Allvin will act as interim GM.
Before coming to Pittsburgh, Rutherford spent 20 years as common supervisor of the Carolina Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers franchise, successful the Stanley Cup in Carolina in 2006.
He performed 13 seasons within the NHL as a goaltender, together with two stints with the Penguins.
