sentences:  Sexton was appointed the Panthers' general manager on October 2, 2009, after Jacques Martin resigned to become the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens.Sexton was replaced by former Chicago Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon after a disappointing 2009–10 season.On July 3, 2010, Sexton was hired by the Pittsburgh Penguins as an assistant director of amateur scouting.