The Pittsburgh Penguins are beginning the search for a new front office staff.

Many were waiting to hear this, so here it is: The Pittsburgh Penguins have relieved general manager Ron Hextall, president of hockey operations Brian Burke, and assistant general manager Chris Pryor of their duties.

After missing the playoffs for the first time in 16 seasons, the Penguins are beginning to search for a new front office staff.

Fenway Sports Group (FSG) made the official announcement just over 12 hours after the official end of the season.

“We are grateful to Brian, Ron, and Chris for their contributions to the organization over the past two seasons, but we feel that the team will benefit from new hockey operations leadership,” FSG’s John Henry and Tom Werner said in a statement. “While this season has been disappointing, we believe in our core group of players and the goal of contending for the Stanley Cup has not changed.”

According to FSG, the search for a new hockey operations staff will begin right away.

During the transitional period, managerial duties will be temporarily fulfilled by Director of Hockey Operations, Alec Schall, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton General Manager/Manager of Hockey Operations, Erik Heasley and Hockey Operations Analyst, Andy Saucier.

FSG also states that head coach Mike Sullivan will assist during the transition.

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