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"level": 3 } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Like Ventura, Jason Botterill is a name that has previous ties with the Penguins." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Between Ray Shero and Jim Rutherford, Botterill served as interim general manager before being hired as associate GM with the Penguins." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "From there, Botterill went on to gain real experience as the general manager of the Sabres for a couple of seasons." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "After leaving Buffalo, Botterill joined the Seattle Kraken and is currently helping drive the train of their unexpected rise in 2022-23." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The expansion franchise in Seattle didn't have a great start, but have found real footing in their sophomore season." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Botterill currently holds the position of AGM with the Kraken, but depending on how good they perform in the playoffs, he might become a hot commodity." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "FSG says they want to find a new face in the GM chair quickly, but they don’t want to rush the process." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " It’ll be an interesting couple of weeks in Pittsburgh, and soon enough, the Penguins will have their next leader." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c9CInefS_U[/embed]" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark Inside the Penguins for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more!" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguins Fire Ron Hextall, Brian Bruke, Chris Pryor" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "What's Next for the Penguins After a Tumultuous Season?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Penguns' Tristan Jarry Says He Dealt With Injuries All Season" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "FSG Will 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