Vancouver Canucks hire Jim Rutherford as president, interim GM



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Jim Rutherford has been hired as the interim general manager of theVancouverCanucks.

The search for a permanent GM will be led by Rutherford.

"It is time for a new vision and a new leader who will set a path forward for this team," Aquilini said. I believe that Jim will help build the team into a team that can compete for titles again.

The team fired GM Jim Benning and coach Travis Green on Sunday. Bruce Boudreau took over as the head coach for two years.

The general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins resigned for personal reasons. He was the president and general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes from 1994 to 2006 and won the Stanley Cup in 2006 In the last two years, Rutherford won two more Cups.

"It is an honor to be a part of the NHL team in Canada," he said. I would like to thank the Aquilini family. I look forward to building a plan that will take the team to the next level and make fans excited about the team.

Stan Smyl was the interim general manager after the departure of Jim Benning. The club said on Sunday that the Sedin brothers, along with Doug and Chris, would be involved in the day-to-day hockey operations.

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