In a stunning move, the Pittsburgh Penguins have wasted no time in cleaning house after failing to make the playoffs for the first time in 16 years. Just two days after the disappointing news, the Penguins have announced that they have fired their entire management group, including GM Ron Hextall, President of Hockey Ops Brian Burke, and Assistant General Manager Chris Pryor.
This decision comes as a shock to many in the hockey world, as Hextall and Burke were only hired in February 2021, with the expectation that they would help guide the Penguins to continued success. However, with the team struggling to find their footing this season and missing the playoffs, it appears that ownership felt a change was necessary.
It remains to be seen who will take over in these crucial roles for the Penguins, but one thing is for certain: the franchise is not content to sit idly by and watch their playoff streak come to an end without taking bold action.