Kyle Dubas made his first significant hiring Wednesday as president for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and perhaps it was no surprise that it was to name Jason Spezza as assistant general manager.
Spezza had been Dubas’s “special assistant” and was being groomed for a management job, going on scouting assignments, evaluating players and accompanying the team on road trips.
“After a decorated playing career, Jason fully immersed himself on the management side of the game learning all facets of hockey operations this past season while with Toronto,” Dubas said in a news release. “He showed tremendous work ethic, curiosity and ability to build relationships throughout all departments at the team facility. His move from the roster to the front office staff also helped make the hockey operations department, coaching staff and playing roster a more cohesive and collaborative unit. We are thrilled to have Jason join the Pittsburgh Penguins today as he will add a great perspective to our club, and we are excited to watch him reach his potential in management.
Spezza retired from a 19-year NHL career in 2022. The 40-year old played in the NHL starting in 2002 with the Ottawa Senators , Dallas Stars and Maple Leafs . He had 363 goals, 632 assists and 995 points in 1,248 games.
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