Is Rutherford the worst GM in the NHL?

[cassius]

His high water mark was obviously winning a cup with Carolina, but since then - it's been all bad news.

Carolina hasn't qualified for the playoffs since 2008-2009 and they probably won't be qualifying anytime soon.

The Penguins have mortgaged their future, only to achieve a 15-13-3 record to start the season.. and firing their coach.

I think you could make a case that this guy is the worst GM in the league. The teams he assembled tend to underperform very badly.

It blows my mind why NHL owners continue to employ this guy given his track record.

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[Ace]

Wake me when he trades Tyler Seguin for a handful of magic beans

 

[Claypool]

What's worse is JR wasn't even brought in as a long-term plan. I don't think you can hire a general manager on a short term basis and expect success.

 

[GarrettC]

I think Rutherford's done a decent job in Pittsburgh. It would take any competent GM a hell of a lot longer than a season to fix the mess left behind by Shero.

 

[Yzlamic Preacher*]

I think Rutherford's done a decent job in Pittsburgh. It would take any competent GM a hell of a lot longer than a season to fix the mess left behind by Shero.

But Rutherford has made a bigger mess than the mess that was there already.

 

[Brent Burns Beard]

Jim Benning is such a limp noodle, I can't imagine Rutherford is worse.

 

[Roo Mad Bro]

He sucks and has sucked for years.

 

[Striiker]

I think he's doing a great job. I'd be extremely disappointed if he were fired.

Keep up the good work JR! Flyers fans really like what you're doing over there in Pitt.

 

[Addison Rae]

Jim Benning ainec

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

im just happy torontos not in the discussion for once
but yeah Rutherford is poop

 

[BHD]

He hasn't been that bad, relatively speaking of course. The real culprit, however, is currently overseeing a hockey team in Newark.

 

[Canucks LB]

He badly undervalued Sutter who before his injury was excellent for van

 

[Pi]

No idea why he was hired but I just found it funny how people declared Pittsburgh the team coming out of the East in the offseason because of Kessel addition.

 

[Beauner]

The only terrible trade he made was the Despres trade, which most likely was pushed on him from his AGMs. He hasn't been bad.

He badly undervalued Sutter who before his injury was excellent for van

He's not a guy you win a cup with so I didn't have a problem with him moving.

 

[BHD]

No idea why he was hired but I just found it funny how people declared Pittsburgh the team coming out of the East in the offseason because of Kessel addition.

Name these 'people.' Otherwise, we can add this post to the Another Toronto Fan Who Can't Get Over Kessel pile.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDo]

He badly undervalued Sutter who before his injury was excellent for van

lol, no he didn't. He improved the bottom 6, including jettisoning Flat Stanley.

 

[Bending and Tending]

No idea why he was hired but I just found it funny how people declared Pittsburgh the team coming out of the East in the offseason because of Kessel addition.

Sure some people may have, but a lot more acknowledged that Kessel wasn't the final piece of the puzzle.

 

[Dirk316]

He has assembled the softest lineup in nhl history and its not even close. Even the current maple leafs roster is slightly tougher

 

[Voight]

Not his fault Shero traded a ton of picks/prospects & couldn't draft if his life depended on it.

Perron & Kessel moves were pretty good, even if Kessel hasn't found his niche yet.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Jarmo

 

[Josepho]

Either Kek or Jimbo is worse.

 

[Addison Rae]

He badly undervalued Sutter who before his injury was excellent for van

what. excellent? haha, what.

he was okay, had a big night with the sedins in the season opener, was okay after that.

 

[clunk]

Jim Benning ainec

It's not even a question anymore.

 

[Terry Yake]

rutherford's been a bad GM since hartford

 

[Your Boy Troy]

His high water mark was obviously winning a cup with Carolina, but since then - it's been all bad news.

Carolina hasn't qualified for the playoffs since 2008-2009 and they probably won't be qualifying anytime soon.

The Penguins have mortgaged their future, only to achieve a 15-13-3 record to start the season.. and firing their coach.

I think you could make a case that this guy is the worst GM in the league. The teams he assembled tend to underperform very badly.

It blows my mind why NHL owners continue to employ this guy given his track record.

Mario Lemieux.

He sucks and has sucked for years.

Correct.

He has assembled the softest lineup in nhl history and its not even close. Even the current maple leafs roster is slightly tougher

Affirmative. He has managed to make a team with Crosby and Malkin as boring as his teams with Carolina. Malkin leads the team in PIM and fights. Frequent low scoring games. Shame on him and the organization.

rutherford's been a bad GM since hartford

Absolutely. Hard to find a GM who is as arrogant as he is.