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Introducing Your New GM...

Assuming the rumbling on twitter hold true, it appears that the Penguins have indeed settled on their new General Manager, former Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford.

By TK-Noodle
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The Pittsburgh Penguins appear to have concluded their search for a new General Manager, and have decided on former Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford.

The Announcement

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jim Rutherford is going to be announced as the new GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TSN&amp;src=hash">#TSN</a></p>&mdash; Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNBobMcKenzie/statuses/474916047267848192">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Now confirmed: Jim Rutherford will be Pens&#39; new GM.</p>&mdash; Chip Alexander (@ice_chip) <a href="https://twitter.com/ice_chip/statuses/474927386891255810">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Pens&amp;src=hash">#Pens</a> will hold a news conference today at 1pm -SK</p>&mdash; Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) <a href="https://twitter.com/PensInsideScoop/statuses/474929089015345152">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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The Reactions

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>There were better options than Shero. But this is exactly why I worried about firing him. Rutherford is worse and now we&#39;re fucked.</p>&mdash; Lyle Kossis (@LyleKossis) <a href="https://twitter.com/LyleKossis/statuses/474917073156440064">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/trunkzilla">@trunkzilla</a> Same thought. I cannot believe this is actually happening.</p>&mdash; Lyle Kossis (@LyleKossis) <a href="https://twitter.com/LyleKossis/statuses/474917166811082753">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/LyleKossis">@LyleKossis</a> No clue. I make hiring decisions all the time and I can&#39;t see how this is a good idea.</p>&mdash; Natasha Andjelkovic (@trunkzilla) <a href="https://twitter.com/trunkzilla/statuses/474918264485986304">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://t.co/bEplMUfr2z">https://t.co/bEplMUfr2z</a></p>&mdash; Meesh (@HockeyMeesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyMeesh/statuses/474918363219492864">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hey, remember the guy Ray Shero fleeced in the Jussi Jokinen deal? He&#39;s going to be the Pens new GM. &#10;&#10;This should go well.</p>&mdash; Chris Mack (@THEChrisMack) <a href="https://twitter.com/THEChrisMack/statuses/474917185396432896">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pens ownership complained about lack of postseason success......&#10;&#10;Since the 2002-2003 season, the Hurricanes have made the playoffs TWICE.</p>&mdash; Lyle Kossis (@LyleKossis) <a href="https://twitter.com/LyleKossis/statuses/474921271516344320">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>He paid Jussi Jokinen to score goals for another team....</p>&mdash; Jaime Dillen-Seibel (@DhyphenS) <a href="https://twitter.com/DhyphenS/statuses/474920580341198848">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ray Shero: 8 seasons as GM, 8 playoff trips. Jim Rutherford: 20 seasons as GM, 5 playoff trips.</p>&mdash; Adam Kimelman (@NHLAdamK) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLAdamK/statuses/474919545262841856">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I&#39;m grasping at straws b/c on the surface, this doesn&#39;t make a ton of sense.</p>&mdash; Eric Majeski (@LGP_netwolf) <a href="https://twitter.com/LGP_netwolf/statuses/474926368728563712">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bylsma won&#39;t be coach MT <a href="https://twitter.com/LouisJean_TVA">@LouisJean_TVA</a> J&#39;ai demandé à une source si Bylsma allait demeurer l&#39;entraîneur des Sa réponse: &quot;Non&quot;. À suivre.</p>&mdash; Lyle Kossis (@LyleKossis) <a href="https://twitter.com/LyleKossis/statuses/474927915109343233">June 6, 2014</a></blockquote>
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