New Penguins owners will welcome Lemieux ‘with open arms’
The Pittsburgh Penguins prepare for a change in ownership as the Hoffmann family acquires the NHL franchise with a focus on long-term stability.
Coverage (8)
- Mackinac Island ferries owner buying Pittsburgh Penguins Crain's Detroit · 46d ago
- The Hoffmann family hopes to make the Florida Everblades the Penguins' ECHL affiliate Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 46d ago
- New Penguins owners proclaim ‘You will win in Pittsburgh’ TribLIVE.com · 46d ago
- 'The Hoffmanns plan to be a part of this for generations to come' WTAE · 46d ago
- The Hoffmann family wants Mario Lemieux involved with the Penguins TribLIVE.com · 46d ago
- New Pens owners outline vision for Penguins Axios · 46d ago
- As new Penguins owners, the Hoffmann family promises a commitment to winning Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 46d ago
- New Penguins owners will welcome Lemieux ‘with open arms’ NHL.com · 46d ago
The brief
The Hoffmann family, owners of Mackinac Island ferries, are finalizing their purchase of the Pittsburgh Penguins. New ownership has stated an intent to maintain a presence in the organization for future generations.
Coverage from outlets including NHL.com, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and TribLIVE.com highlights the new owners' commitment to winning. The Hoffmanns have publicly expressed a desire to keep Mario Lemieux involved with the team and are exploring the Florida Everblades as a potential ECHL affiliate.
Observers are looking toward the integration of the new ownership group into day-to-day operations. Details regarding the official transition timeline and specific roles for Lemieux or the Florida Everblades remain to be defined in subsequent reports.
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Quick answers
Who is purchasing the Pittsburgh Penguins?
The Hoffmann family, who also own Mackinac Island ferries, is the group acquiring the team.
What is the new ownership's stance on Mario Lemieux?
The Hoffmann family has stated they want Lemieux involved and would welcome him to the organization with open arms.
Are there changes planned for the team's affiliation?
The Hoffmann family has expressed a hope to make the Florida Everblades the Penguins' ECHL affiliate.
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