Confirmed with Link: Rutherford signs 3 year extension

[Empoleon8771]

I guess this means goodbye, Botterill.

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[Gunnar Staal]

Figured he would retire when he won his second cup. Guess i was wrong.

 

[Malkinstheman]

Wow thats surprising. Poor boterill. This was supposed to be his team like 3 years ago.

 

[orby]

Hm. Kinda figured he'd be leaning toward retiring after this coming season. But i'm cool with it, he's had a good tenure overall so far and if he totally screws up they can always fire him.

 

[SirBrad]

that should take him to 100 years old, right?

 

[66-30-33]

Best re-signing so far for the Pens.

 

[chethejet]

I am a little surprised as he mentioned coming back was something he needed to think about. My fear is he used up all his magic this year.

 

[farscape1]

I guess this means goodbye, Botterill.

**** **** **** why?

 

[Stad]

Best deal of the day.

 

[CaptainMalkin]

Jimmy!

 

[Beauner]

So much for being here 2 years to mentor Botteril. I guarantee he goes to Vegas now.

 

[TNT87]

Warm cookies for everyone!

 

[Mischa]

My fear is he used up all his magic this year.

yeah i'm kinda worried that the shine will wear off and he'll be back to his carolina self.

after what he's done so far though i can understand why they'd do this. He's done a great job overall

 

[Sotty]

Stupid. He did his magic. No need to tempt fate. Botterill should have taken the GM spott this or next year. I will not be surprised if he ruins this team similar to Carolina.

 

[xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Three more years until Guerin takes over. Botterill might end up going to Vegas anyway.

Whatever. I'll take it.

 

[Ziggyjoe21]

1 awful season. 1 incredible season. Considering his track record in Carolina I can't say I am truly excited to have him back, however, he did bring us a cup so I certainly won't complain.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Retirement payment for the Cup. Can always fire him down the road.

 

[Call me betty*]

that should take him to 100 years old, right?

 

[vikingGoalie]

I'll be surprised if he's GM all 3 of those years. Most likely he GM's a portion of that and moves to another position in the organization for the last year. (or more).

 

[BHD]

Hard to complain when the guy oversaw a turnaround like the one the Pens went through.

 

[Giskard]

They give him a full NMC so now we have to expose Botterill to Las Vegas in the expansion draft.

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Not long enough. FOR LIFE.

 

[wej20]

I'll be surprised if he's GM all 3 of those years. Most likely he GM's a portion of that and moves to another position in the organization for the last year. (or more).

Yes, hope so.

 

[Fordy]

just long enough for him to really ruin all the good will towards him if things go that way

 

[M0NTY26]

**** **** **** why?

You're upset about a GM that's completely turned this team around, winning GM of the year and a Stanely Cup team, resigning?


Makes sense...