New Penguins owners will welcome Lemieux ‘with open arms’
The Hoffmann family, owners of Mackinac Island ferries, has acquired the Pittsburgh Penguins with NHL Board of Governors approval. New governor Geoff Hoffmann expressed a desire for Mario Lemieux to be a more regular presence with the team. The family intends to invest in the city and maintain ownership for generations.
What changed
The NHL Board of Governors officially approved the sale of the Penguins to the Hoffmann family.
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NHL Approves Sale of Pittsburgh Penguins to Hoffmann Family
confidence 100%The Hoffmann family, owners of Mackinac Island ferries, has acquired the Pittsburgh Penguins with NHL Board of Governors approval. New governor Geoff Hoffmann expressed a desire for Mario Lemieux to be a more regular presence with the team. The family intends to invest in the city and maintain ownership for generations.
What's confirmed:
- The NHL Board of Governors approved the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann family.
- The new ownership group consists of father David Hoffmann and sons Geoff and Greg.
- Governor Geoff Hoffmann stated the team would welcome Mario Lemieux back "with open arms".
- The Hoffmann family owns Mackinac Island ferries.
- Mario Lemieux sold the team to Fenway Sports Group in 2021 while keeping a minority stake.
- The Hoffmanns plan to be part of the franchise for generations to come.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Hoffmann family hopes to make the Florida Everblades the ECHL affiliate for the Penguins.