Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford, a Hall of Famer who helped lead to a pair of Stanley Cup titles, resigned abruptly on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ...

Chad Ruhwedel announced his retirement yesterday, sunsetting another career from the Stanley Cup era for the Penguins.

The Penguins have scheduled a news conference for 1 p.m. Friday. Rutherford, 65, would replace Ray Shero, who was fired after the Penguins lost to the Rangers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Penguins have scheduled a news conference for 1 p.m. Friday. Rutherford, 65, would replace Ray Shero, who was fired after the Penguins lost to the Rangers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby will sit out the next two games as a precaution, though general manager Jim Rutherford says it does not appear the star is dealing with the mumps.

Email us at phtblog@nbcsports. • Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford on his team’s future: “This group of players worked hard to get back in the race.

"After seeking additional medical advice, doctors have decided not to perform surgery on Sidney Crosby's wrist," general manager Jim Rutherford said in a statement. "Sid will continue treatments ...

- Jim Rutherford It is a challenging situation for the fans to accept, but the Canucks strong pool of goalies means Silovs is the odd one out, and the Canucks would much rather acquire something ...