Rutherford began his career in 1971 when he was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings. He played for the Red Wings for two seasons before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1973. With the Penguins, Rutherford was part of the team that won the Stanley Cup in 1991 and 1992. He was also named the NHL's Goaltender of the Year in 1994.
After his time with the Penguins, Rutherford moved on to the Hartford Whalers, where he served as the team's general manager from 1994 to 1997. He then returned to the Penguins as the team's general manager from 1997 to 2014. During his time with the Penguins, Rutherford was responsible for the team's success, including the Stanley Cup wins in 2009 and 2016.
Rutherford then moved on to the Carolina Hurricanes, where he served as the team's general manager from 2014 to 2019. During his time with the Hurricanes, Rutherford was responsible for the team's success, including the Stanley Cup win in 2006.
Rutherford's career in hockey has been nothing short of remarkable. He has been a part of three Stanley Cup winning teams, and has been named the NHL's Goaltender of the Year. He has also served as a general manager for three teams, and has been responsible for the success of each of them. His legacy in hockey will live on for many years to come.
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