The one trade by Hextall that made other GM's question the return
Ron Hextall and Brian Burke were both relieved of their duties as Penguins General Manager and President of Hockey Operations yesterday, as announced on the Penguins' official Twitter account.
News has emerged today, reported by Josh Yohe from The Athletic, that several other NHL General Managers were questioning Hextall's acquisition of Granlund for a second-round pick.
Multiple sources have revealed that it was not even Hextall's plan to acquire Granlund, but rather a decision made by former Assistant General Manager Chris Pryor, which Hextall blindly followed.
This revelation reflects poorly on the former Penguins management team, and may have contributed to their dismissal. The Penguins had a disappointing season, missing the playoffs for the first time in 16 years.
The team will now be searching for a new General Manager and President of Hockey Operations to lead them in the upcoming year, which will be a crucial hire considering the talent of players like Crosby and Malkin still on the team
There is no time for a rebuild with these superstars in the lineup.
Stay tuned for more details on this developing story.
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AVRIL 15 | 108 ANSWERS The one trade by Hextall that made other GM's question the return Is this the biggest disappointment in Crosby and Malkin's tenure in Pittsburgh? | ||
| Yes | 81 | 75 % |
| No | 27 | 25 % |
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