Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was named General Manager of the Year at the NHL Awards ceremony in Las Vegas Wednesday.
He edged out Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars and Brian MacLellan of the Washington Capitals.
Rutherford made a series of instrumental moves in guiding the Penguins to the Stanley Cup, starting by acquiring Phil Kessel last off-season.
The 67-year-old also orchestrated deals for Nick Bonino, Carl Hagelin, Matt Cullen, and Trevor Daley, who all played key roles in the championship.
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