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Wake With Elias: Rutherford is In

After an apparently brief search, the Canucks have landed on Jim Rutherford as their President of Hockey Operations.

By Markus Meyer Dec 10, 2021, 6:00am PST

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Canucks News

In what has been a historic week for the franchise, Jim Rutherford — formerly of the Pittsburgh Penguins, with whom he won two Stanley Cups — has been brought in as President of Hockey Operations and interim General Manager:

Introducing our new President, Hockey Operations: Jim Rutherford.
Welcome to Vancouver, Jim.

DETAILS | https://t.co/iIXe4qJMow pic.twitter.com/TWw8gvcZIE
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) December 9, 2021

Under Rutherford, the search for a permanent GM is thought to continue:

Jim Rutherford will be President & Interim GM of the Canucks. The goal is to keep looking for a GM he can mentor, that process continues.
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) December 9, 2021

And with this news comes the end of the Stan Smyl era:

To the greatest GM the #Canucks ever had.
He united us all. pic.twitter.com/0BYp3lEZj1
— Pucks On Net (@Pucksonnetca) December 9, 2021

Iain MacIntyre on the hiring:

The Vancouver Canucks belong to the Aquilini family, but this is now Jim Rutherford’s team. He wouldn’t come without autonomy. And he’ll be aggressive. https://t.co/mjp41jcNjw
— Iain MacIntyre (@imacSportsnet) December 9, 2021

Daniel Wagner on the addition, including some important context about Rutherford’s role in a sexual assault coverup with the Penguins:

Thoughts on the hiring of Jim Rutherford and the #Canucks not-so-wide-ranging search for a president of hockey operations.

Also, TW: sexual assault https://t.co/CGZrqs27qg
— Daniel Wagner (@passittobulis) December 9, 2021

And a new VANCast on the unfolding Canucks situation:

New #VANcast with Drancer and Farhan (@FarhanLaljiTSN).

Jim Rutherford joins the #Canucks as President of Hockey Ops, and we critique the first two games in the Boudreau era.

Spotify: https://t.co/pkdRWZGDwP
Apple: https://t.co/PNKn5bbQtc pic.twitter.com/lU68Sz0JXC
— Thomas Drance (@ThomasDrance) December 10, 2021

Hockey News

Some updates from the NHL’s Board of Governors meeting:

The @NHL’s Board of Governors was updated on the League’s continuing efforts to ensure that our game is safe, inclusive and respectful, and that the NHL and its Clubs provide welcoming workplaces for all.

Full Release: https://t.co/CfOksloWa7 pic.twitter.com/0N0NenLWYu
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 9, 2021

Jarome Iginla’s son Tij Iginla has been drafted by the Seattle Thunderbirds:

The Seattle Thunderbirds have taken Tij Iginla - Jarome's son - with the ninth-overall pick. #DubNames2021
— Sunaya Sapurji (@sunayas) December 9, 2021

The Arizona Coyotes have paid their bills and avoided eviction [CBC]
And some changes for the PHF rules:

The Premier Hockey Federation today announced the full implementation of a new video goal judge system and coach’s challenge for the remainder of the 2021-22 PHF regular season and playoffs.

Details : https://t.co/Ot0BPjkQtc pic.twitter.com/R1PMB1Nvqy
— PHF (@PHF) December 9, 2021