Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford announced his resignation Wednesday, citing personal reasons, the team announced.
As the team searches for a new executive, Assistant GM Patrik Allvin will take over GM responsibilities on an interim basis.
“It has been a great honor to serve as general manager of the Penguins, and to hang two more Stanley Cup banners at PPG Paints Arena,” Rutherford said. “I have so many people to thank, beginning with the owners, Ron Burkle and Mario Lemieux, and team president David Morehouse. There always has been so much support from everyone involved with the Penguins, both on the hockey and business staffs, and, of course, from a special group of players led by Sidney Crosby. The fans here have been tremendous to me and my family. I know it’s a little unusual to have this happen during a season, but just felt this was the right time to step away.”
Rutherford became Penguins GM in 2015, and led the club to back-to-back championships in 2016 and 2017.
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