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Penguins Prospectus: Jim Rutherford

Jim Rutherford, general manager

Age: 67

Date of Penguins debut: Oct. 9, 2014 (Hired June 6, 2014, after Ray Shero was fired)

Notable 2015-16 transactions: Acquired Phil Kessel and Nick Bonino in offseason trades, as well as signing Eric Fehr and Matt Cullen. Traded for Trevor Daley, Carl Hagelin and Justin Schultz midseason.

Contract situation: Signed a three-year extension in July that runs through the 2018-19 season.

HAT TRICK (THREE KEY NUMBERS)

38.4: Percent of Penguins’ playoff goals that came from players Rutherford acquired last offseason or during the season — which includes all three members of the HBK line.