James Earl Rutherford (born February 17, 1949) is a Canadian former professional ice hockeygoaltender and executive. He is the president of hockey operations of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Prior to his position with the Canucks, Rutherford held the same position with the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes for almost two decades, assuming the position in June 1994 and stepping down from that position in April 2014.[2] He then joined the Pittsburgh Penguins as general manager, having been named to that position on June 6, 2014, and resigning on January 27, 2021,[3] citing "personal reasons".[4] Rutherford has won the Stanley Cup three times as a general manager, with the Hurricanes in 2006 and with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017.
Rutherford played in the NHL from 1969 to 1983; the majority of his career was spent with the Detroit Red Wings, but he also spent time with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Los Angeles Kings. As a goaltender Rutherford won 151, lost 227 and tied 59 games.[5] Rutherford retired as a player in 1983 at the age of 33.
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Prior to serving with the Penguins as general manager, Rutherford 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.[6][7][8]
Rutherford was one of the pioneers of the popular trend of ice hockey goaltenders decorating his mask in 1976. Initially, a friend painted a pair of red wings at the temples of Rutherford's mask without his permission. Because he did not have time to get another fitted mask before game time, he reluctantly wore the decorated mask on the ice. On June 23, 2016, he won the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. In 2019, Jim Rutherford was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Rutherford resigned from his post as general manager of the Penguins on January 27, 2021, due to personal reasons.[9] On December 9, 2021, Rutherford was named president of hockey operations and interim general manager of the Vancouver Canucks.[10]
^Bob McKenzie [@TSNBobMcKenzie] (June 6, 2014). "Jim Rutherford is going to be announced as the new GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins. #TSN" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^"Rutherford resigns as Penguins general manager". TSN.ca. January 27, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
^"Jim Rutherford Named President, Hockey Operations". NHL.com. December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
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For other people named Jim Rutherford see James Rutherford James Earl Rutherford born February 17 1949 is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and executive He is the president of hockey operations of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League NHL Prior to his position with the Canucks Rutherford held the same position with the Hartford Whalers Carolina Hurricanes for almost two decades assuming the position in June 1994 and stepping down from that position in April 2014 2 He then joined the Pittsburgh Penguins as general manager having been named to that position on June 6 2014 and resigning on January 27 2021 3 citing personal reasons 4 Rutherford has won the Stanley Cup three times as a general manager with the Hurricanes in 2006 and with the Penguins in 2016 and 2017 Jim RutherfordHockey Hall of Fame 2019 Builder Born 1949 02 17 February 17 1949 age 75 Beeton Ontario CanadaHeight5 ft 8 in 173 cm Weight168 lb 76 kg 12 st 0 lb PositionGoaltenderCaughtLeft 1 Played forDetroit Red WingsPittsburgh PenguinsToronto Maple LeafsLos Angeles KingsNational team CanadaNHL Draft10th overall 1969Detroit Red WingsPlaying career1969 1983 Contents 1 Playing career 2 Post playing career 3 Career statistics 3 1 Regular season and playoffs 3 2 International 4 References 5 External linksPlaying career editRutherford played in the NHL from 1969 to 1983 the majority of his career was spent with the Detroit Red Wings but he also spent time with the Pittsburgh Penguins Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings As a goaltender Rutherford won 151 lost 227 and tied 59 games 5 Rutherford retired as a player in 1983 at the age of 33 Post playing career editPrior to serving with the Penguins as general manager Rutherford 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 6 7 8 nbsp Rutherford in 1976 while a member of the Detroit Red Wings Rutherford was one of the pioneers of the popular trend of ice hockey goaltenders decorating his mask in 1976 Initially a friend painted a pair of red wings at the temples of Rutherford s mask without his permission Because he did not have time to get another fitted mask before game time he reluctantly wore the decorated mask on the ice On June 23 2016 he won the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award In 2019 Jim Rutherford was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame Rutherford resigned from his post as general manager of the Penguins on January 27 2021 due to personal reasons 9 On December 9 2021 Rutherford was named president of hockey operations and interim general manager of the Vancouver Canucks 10 Career statistics editRegular season and playoffs edit Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV 1966 67 Aurora Tigers SJHL 30 1800 63 2 2 10 1967 68 Hamilton Red Wings OHA Jr 9 510 19 0 2 24 1 0 0 20 0 0 0 00 1 000 1968 69 Hamilton Red Wings OHA Jr 45 2730 163 3 3 36 5 300 27 0 5 40 1968 69 Montreal Jr Canadiens M Cup 6 6 0 366 20 3 28 1969 70 Fort Worth Wings CHL 35 12 14 8 2 060 92 1 2 68 4 3 1 244 12 0 2 95 1970 71 Detroit Red Wings NHL 29 7 15 3 1 498 94 1 3 77 877 1970 71 Fort Worth Wings CHL 3 180 11 0 3 66 1971 72 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 40 17 15 5 2 160 116 1 3 22 894 4 0 4 240 14 0 3 50 903 1971 72 Hershey Bears AHL 3 3 0 0 180 7 0 2 33 1972 73 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 49 20 22 5 2 660 129 3 2 91 912 1973 74 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 26 7 12 4 1 428 82 0 3 45 883 1973 74 Detroit Red Wings NHL 25 9 11 4 1 418 86 0 3 64 888 1974 75 Detroit Red Wings NHL 59 20 29 10 3 475 217 2 3 75 877 1975 76 Detroit Red Wings NHL 44 13 25 6 2 633 158 4 3 60 885 1976 77 Detroit Red Wings NHL 48 7 34 6 2 736 180 0 3 95 867 1977 78 Detroit Red Wings NHL 43 20 17 4 2 466 134 1 3 26 880 3 2 1 180 12 0 4 01 862 1978 79 Detroit Red Wings NHL 32 13 14 5 1 890 103 1 3 27 884 1979 80 Detroit Red Wings NHL 23 6 13 3 1 321 92 1 4 18 854 1980 81 Detroit Red Wings NHL 10 2 6 2 600 43 0 4 30 850 1980 81 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 18 4 10 2 959 81 0 5 07 853 1980 81 Los Angeles Kings NHL 3 3 0 0 180 10 0 3 33 896 1 0 0 20 2 0 6 00 750 1981 82 Los Angeles Kings NHL 7 3 3 0 380 43 0 6 79 792 1981 82 New Haven Nighthawks AHL 29 12 11 4 1 614 89 0 3 31 877 1982 83 Detroit Red Wings NHL 1 0 1 0 60 7 0 7 00 821 1982 83 Adirondack Red Wings AHL 12 3 7 1 591 44 0 4 47 853 NHL totals 457 151 227 59 25 852 1575 14 3 66 879 8 2 5 440 28 0 3 82 883 International edit Year Team Event GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA 1977 Canada WC 2 1 0 0 89 7 0 4 72 1979 Canada WC 6 1 5 0 320 24 0 4 50 Senior totals 8 2 5 0 409 31 0 4 55References edit Jim Rutherford NHL Statistics Retrieved January 17 2013 Ron Francis is promoted to Hurricanes general manager USA Today April 28 2014 Rutherford named GM of Penguins Bylsma fired Reasons behind Rutherford s departure remain a mystery Pensburgh January 28 2021 Jim Rutherford Stats Canes Rutherford expected to give up GM duties at end of the season News Observer Francis replaces Rutherford as Hurricanes GM Bob McKenzie TSNBobMcKenzie June 6 2014 Jim Rutherford is going to be announced as the new GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins TSN Tweet via Twitter Rutherford resigns as Penguins general manager TSN ca January 27 2021 Retrieved February 2 2021 Jim Rutherford Named President Hockey Operations NHL com December 9 2021 Retrieved December 12 2021 External links editBiographical information and career statistics from NHL com or Eliteprospects com or Hockey Reference com or The Internet Hockey Database Jim Rutherford s Day with the Stanley Cup Sporting positions Preceded bySteve Andrascik Detroit Red Wings first round draft pick1969 Succeeded bySerge Lajeunesse Preceded byPaul Holmgren General manager of the Hartford Whalers Carolina Hurricanes1994 2014 Succeeded byRon Francis Preceded byJason Botterill interim General manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins2014 2021 Succeeded byPatrik Allvin interim Preceded byStan Smyl interim General manager of the Vancouver Canucks interim 2021 2022 Succeeded byPatrik Allvin Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jim Rutherford amp oldid 1220171281, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
