The Pittsburgh Penguins name Ron Francis to a front-office role connected to hockey operations, bringing the former franchise forward back to the organization. Multiple reports say Francis is returning after serving in the Seattle Kraken organization as president of hockey operations until recently. During his playing career, Francis spent eight seasons with the Penguins from 1990 to 1998 and won two Stanley Cups with Pittsburgh. After retiring from the NHL, he moved into management, including roles as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes and later as a senior executive with the Kraken. In his new position, Francis is expected to support the Penguins’ hockey operations decision-making as a special advisor, according to reporting from The Athletic. The announcements place Francis back in the Penguins’ broader organizational structure, linking his executive experience across multiple NHL franchises with his history as a Penguins legend.
Penguins appoint Ron Francis to hockey operations front-office role
The Pittsburgh Penguins name Ron Francis to a front-office role connected to hockey operations, bringing the former franchise forward back to the organization. Multiple reports say Francis is returnin...
- Ron Francis is appointed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a hockey operations/front-office role as a special advisor, according to reports.
- Francis played for the Penguins from 1990 to 1998 and won two Stanley Cups with Pittsburgh.
- Francis previously served in NHL management as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes.
- Most recently, Francis is associated with the Seattle Kraken as president of hockey operations before returning to Pittsburgh.
- All reports describe Francis as a former Penguins star returning to the organization in a leadership capacity.
Ron Francis spent eight seasons as a player with the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1990-98, winning two Stanley Cups.
3 months agoAfter his playing career, Ron Francis has been general manager of both the Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken.
3 months agoRecently departed Seattle Kraken president of hockey operations Ron Francis is coming back to the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.
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