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S1: Jim Rutherford, Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager

S1: Jim Rutherford, Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager

FromNHL Executive Suite


S1: Jim Rutherford, Pittsburgh Penguins General Manager

FromNHL Executive Suite

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Apr 24, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Deb Placey’s guest is Jim Rutherford, General Manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Rutherford explains why he loves Pittsburgh (1:18) and why he takes a hands-off approach to working with his goalies (3:02). He tells the story about how he became the first goalie to play with a decorated helmet (6:30), describes his negotiating tactics (10:40) and discusses his relationship with Mike Sullivan (12:30), Mario Lemieux (14:00) and Sidney Crosby (28:40).
Released:
Apr 24, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Deb Placey provides a unique look at the people who own, build, cover and manage our favorite teams by engaging in candid interviews with National Hockey League executives, including general managers, owners and notable brass from League partners. How they got into the game, why they pursued their career, how they see the future of the sport evolving and much more.