NHL · Metropolitan · Est. 1967 · PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins
Current Leadership
Owner
Fenway Sports Group, led by John Henry and Tom Werner, acquired a controlling stake in the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2021. FSG's portfolio also includes the MLB's Boston Red Sox, Liverpool F.C. in the English Premier League, and the NASCAR RFK Racing team. The acquisition brought significant institutional resources to the Penguins and ensured the franchise's long-term financial stability.
Co-Owner & Chairman Emeritus
Mario Lemieux, one of the greatest players in hockey history, famously saved the Penguins from bankruptcy in 1999 by converting $26 million in deferred salary into an ownership stake. As owner-player, he came out of retirement and returned to the ice while guiding the franchise back to prominence. Under his ownership the Penguins won Stanley Cups in 2009, 2016, and 2017. He remains a co-owner alongside FSG.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Sullivan | Head Coach | 2015 |
Assistant Coaches
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Reirden | Associate Coach | 2021 |
| Mike Vellucci | Assistant Coach | 2023 |
| Ty Hennes | Assistant Coach | 2023 |
| Andy Chiodo | Goaltending Coach | 2020 |
Historical Figures
Former Owner
Howard Baldwin, a longtime hockey executive, purchased the Penguins during their dynasty years of the early 1990s. Financial mismanagement and a decline in the team's fortunes led to bankruptcy in 1998, which ultimately paved the way for Mario Lemieux's ownership rescue.