The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was announced on Monday afternoon, and it featured a former Pittsburgh Penguins executive. 

Brian Burke, who served as the Penguins' President of Hockey Operations from 2021-23, was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder.

He was with the Penguins while Ron Hextall served as the general manager.

Burke also spent time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Hartford Whalers, and Calgary Flames. 

He helped the Ducks win the Stanley Cup in 2007 as their general manager and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. 

Burke even had a stint in the NHL office as the Director of Hockey Operations.

Patrice Bergeron, Cindy Curley, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, and Keith Tkachuk were also elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday. 

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