Randy Sexton

Randy Sexton (born July 24, 1959) is a Canadian ice hockey executive, businessman and former athlete. He is the Senior Advisor to the General Manager for the Minnesota Wild. He was the assistant general manager for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL) and general manager of the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, he was the director of amateur scouting for the Pittsburgh Penguins and general manager of the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers of the NHL. He was also one of the founders of the Ottawa Senators NHL club in Ottawa, Ontario.

Career Born in Brockville, Ontario, Randy Sexton attended St. Lawrence University from 1978 until 1982 on a hockey scholarship after playing for the Cornwall Royals. He served as team captain during his final two seasons, earning awards including All-American honors, Senior Male Athlete of the Year, Most Valuable Player and the Brian P. Doyle Leadership Award. From 1983 to 1985 he served as an assistant coach with St. Lawrence, while also handling scouting and recruiting responsibilities. He later earned a master's degree in business administration (MBA) from Clarkson University. When the Senators built the Bell Sensplex ice rink facility in 2004, he was named executive director.

On January 27, 2007, Sexton was hired as the assistant general manager of the Florida Panthers, serving under then-general manager Jacques Martin, the former head coach of the Ottawa Senators. His responsibilities included overseeing scouting operations, player development, hockey administration and contract negotiations. In 2017 he was named assistant general manager of the Buffalo Sabres and general manager of the Rochester Americans. On June 16, 2020, he was fired from the Buffalo Sabres. On January 1, 2021, Sexton was hired to the Minnesota Wild as the team's Senior Advisor to the General Manager.

Personal life Sexton's son, Ben, played for the Bruins, Penguins, and Senators organizations and is now an assistant coach with the Senators. Sexton's younger son, Patrick, played NCAA hockey for the University of Wisconsin from 2015 to 2017.

Awards 2012 - Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame