Jim Rutherford
| Jim Rutherford | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Rutherford in 1976 | |||
| Born |
February 17, 1949 Beeton, ON, CAN | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) | ||
| Weight | 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left[1] | ||
| Played for |
Detroit Red Wings Pittsburgh Penguins Toronto Maple Leafs Los Angeles Kings | ||
| NHL Draft |
10th overall, 1969 Detroit Red Wings | ||
| Playing career | 1969–1983 | ||
James E. Rutherford (born February 17, 1949) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and current front office executive. He is the general manager (GM) of the Pittsburgh Penguins, having been named to that position on June 6, 2014.[2] Prior to that, he was the president and general manager, as well as a part owner, of the Carolina Hurricanes - known as the Hartford Whalers until 1997 - having joined the franchise in 1994 and helping build the Hurricanes team that won the Stanley Cup in 2006. Later he helped build the Penguins team that won the Stanley Cup in 2016 and again in 2017.[3][4][5]
Jim Rutherford was one of the pioneers of the popular trend of hockey goalies decorating his mask in 1976. Initially, a friend painted a pair of red wings at the temples of Rutherford's without his permission. Because he didn't have time to get another fitted mask before game time, he reluctantly wore the decorated mask on the ice.
Rutherford has won the Stanley Cup three times as a general manager; in 2006 with the Carolina Hurricanes, and in 2016 and 2017 with the Pittsburgh Penguins. On June 23, 2016, he won the NHL General Manager of the Year Award.
References
- ↑ "Jim Rutherford NHL Statistics". Retrieved 17 January 2013.
- ↑ Rutherford named GM of Penguins, Bylsma fired
- ↑ Canes' Rutherford expected to give up GM duties at end of the season, News Observer
- ↑ Francis replaces Rutherford as Hurricanes' GM
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/status/474916047267848192
External links
- Jim Rutherford career statistics at EliteProspects.com
- Jim Rutherford career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database
- Jim Rutherford biography at Legends of Hockey
- Jim Rutherford's Day with the Stanley Cup
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Steve Andrascik |
Detroit Red Wings first round draft pick 1969 |
Succeeded by Serge Lajeunesse |
| Preceded by Paul Holmgren |
General Manager of the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes 1994-2014 |
Succeeded by Ron Francis |
| Preceded by Jason Botterill (interim) |
General Manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins 2014–present |
Incumbent |