Just In: Penguins clean out entire front office!

It was a major disappointment for the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, having finished on the outside looking in on the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 16 years. It was thought that there would be serious consequences for the failure, and now those consequences have come home to roost.

Minutes ago, it was announced that the Penguins have cleaned house when it comes to their front office staff. General manager Ron Hextall, president of hockey operations Brian Burke, and assistant general manager Chris Pryor have all been shown the door with the following announcement: 

"The Penguins have relieved President of Hockey Operations Brian Burke, General Manager Ron Hextall, and Assistant General Manager, Chris Pryor of their duties, it was announced today by Fenway Sports Group."

The Penguins have also released the following update: 

"During this transition, managerial duties of hockey operations will be shared among Director of Hockey Ops, Alec Schall, WBS General Manager/Manager of Hockey Operations, Erik Heasley and Hockey Ops Analyst, Andy Saucier. Coach Sullivan will also assist during the transition. The search for new hockey operations leadership will begin immediately."

John Henry and Tom Werner of The Fenway Sports Group released the following statement: 

"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. 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."

Get ready for a rollercoaster offseason of changes, Penguins fans!