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Multiple changes to Penguins front office announced

Several new looks for the Pittsburgh front office.

Michael W.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have recently undergone an overhaul in their front office, grooming out general manager Ron Hextall as well as president of hockey operations Brian Burke and assistant general manager Chris Pryor.

Arriving in town was former Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas along with Jason Spezza, serving as assistant GM. And following their first season on the job that saw Pittsburgh miss the postseason for the second consecutive year (the first time in Sidney Crosby's career that has happened), they've made more additions.

The full list of additions and promotions: 


  • Jonathan Erlichman
     - Vice President, Hockey Research, Development & Strategy
  • Kevin Elliott - Head Athletic Trainer
  • Lucas Malloy - Manager, Hockey Operations
  • Chris Roque - Amateur Scout
  • Brandon Dennis - Amateur Scout
  • Brian Ihnacak - Amateur Scout
  • Jason Pietrzykowski - Professional Scout
  • Chad Nehring - Professional Scout
  • Karel Popper - Goaltender Coach, Wheeling Nailers

Staff Promotions:

  • Jason Spezza - Assistant General Manager & General Manager, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
  • Amanda Kessel - Manager, Minor League Operations and Assistant General Manager, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
  • Kain Tisi - Goaltender Coach, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
  • Mark Osiecki - Professional & NCAA Scout

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Source: NHL.com