The Penguins have announced that they’ve hired Vukie Mpofu as the team’s Director of Hockey Operations and Legal Affairs.
The Penguins have named Vukie Mpofu as Director of Hockey Operations and Legal Affairs.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) June 26, 2023
The 27-year-old Saskatoon native’s primary roles with the team will consist of ‘advising and assisting Pittsburgh’s Hockey Operations Department with player contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and salary cap, and taking an active role leading the Penguins Hockey Research and Development Department.’
The team says he will report to President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas.