Fansided · Jul 20, 2025
What If: Ron Hextall was still with the Penguins?
Ron Hextall brought the stench of Philadelphia with him to Pittsburgh, and in two years, he sent the Penguins into a spiral. What would life be like if he was still general manager?
Ron Hextall - ruining everything he touches. | Bruce Bennett/GettyImagesWhy I'm even uttering the name "Ron Hextall" is beyond me, seeing as how he has the reverse Midas Touch - everything he touches gets ruined. He's like Charlie Brown - a disgruntled bum who can't seem to figure things out.
The difference between Hextall and Charlie Brown, though? Charlie Brown was at least lovable.
Surprisingly, Hextall did a few things right