Updated: April 22, 2003, 2:14 PM ET

Pens search for 'better teacher'

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By Jim Wilkie
By firing head coach Rick Kehoe, the Pittsburgh Penguins showed they weren't lying about totally revamping the organization.

While pointing out he wasn't blaming Kehoe for the Penguins' second-worst record in the NHL, general manager Craig Patrick continued Pittsburgh's front office shakeup that has included the firing of a team president and ticket managers. Twenty-nine years with the franchise as a player, scout and coach couldn't save Kehoe, although he will remain with the club in some capacity.

"I think we need someone who's a stronger communicator and maybe a better teacher," Patrick said.

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