Jason Spezza lands new role as General Manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins affiliate
This evening former Toronto Maple Leafs player and front office member Jason Spezza has officially landed his first General Manager role in the Penguins organization.
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced several changes to their front office staff this afternoon ahead of the upcoming season. The most notable move was the promotion of Jason Spezza to the General Manager of the Wilkes/Barre-Scranton Penguins.
The move comes just a year after Jason Spezza left the Toronto Maple Leafs along with Kyle Dubas to head to the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will now be in charge of managing the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins. His success in this role could provide major hope to the future of a Penguins roster that is in desperate need of youth.
In addition to the Jason Spezza announcement, Amanda Kessel the sister of former Toronto Maple Leaf Phil Kessel is also joining the Pittsburgh Penguins in a full-time role. Amanda Kessel will end her illustrious playing career in the PWHL for the 2024-25 season in favor of this position with the Penguins.
The two will work closely with one another in building the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins for years to come.
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Do you think the Pittsburgh Penguins are making the right decision putting Jason Spezza in charge of the Wilkes/Barre-Scranton Penguins? | ||
| Yes | 262 | 73.8 % |
| No | 93 | 26.2 % |
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