Penguins undergo major shakeup with firing of top executives.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired general manager Ron Hextall, President of Hockey Operations Brian Burke, and assistant general manager Chris Pryor less than 24 hours after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in 17 years. Fenway Sports Group, the Pens' owners, said that the team will benefit from new hockey operations leadership and that the search for new leadership will begin immediately. The managerial duties of hockey operations will be shared among the current director of hockey operations, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton general manager/manager of hockey operations, and hockey operations analyst during the transition. Head coach Mike Sullivan will also assist during the transition.