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Penguins Hire Brian Burke As President, Name Ron Hextall GM

Feb 14, 2021 12:34 AM

The Pittsburgh Penguins dramatically reshaped their front office Tuesday, hiring Brian Burke as president of hockey operations and Ron Hextall as the team's new general manager.

"We feel incredibly lucky to bring in two highly respected executives with a combined 50-plus years of NHL management experience," said Penguins president and CEO David Morehouse, to whom Burke will report.

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Hurricanes Hire Justin Williams As Special Adviser To GM

Feb 9, 2021 3:19 PM

The Carolina Hurricanes have hired retired captain and three-time Stanley Cup winner Justin Williams as special adviser to the general manager.

"The knowledge that he brings just getting off the ice a short time ago is going to be very valuable for us," team president and general manager Don Waddell said Friday in a virtual news conference.

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