Peter Karmanos and Jim Rutherford used to be really tight and had a professional relationship lasting decades. After some bitter comments made by Karmanos yesterday, that doesn't seem to be the case any longer.
Our SB Nation blog Canes Country was actually at the event and took notes first hand. The whole thing is worth a click, here's the best part:
"Yes, ultimately, I'm responsible for everything," replied the owner. "I do not have to take responsibility for Pittsburgh signing Kessel, however". (And so it begins.)
We'll cut to the next juicy part about the Pens.