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Hextall, Burke, Pryor fired after Penguins fail to make playoffs

Fenway Sports Group didn't wait very long after the Penguins' season ended to make their move.

The Penguins on Friday announced that they had parted ways with general manager Ron Hextall, president of hockey operations Brian Burke and assistant general manager Chris Pryor.

Fenway Sports Group principal owner John Henry and chairman Tom Werner released a joint statement on the firings.

"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.