The Penguins made an expected hire today, as the takeover of Kyle Dubas continues:
The Penguins have named Jason Spezza as Assistant General Manager.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) June 14, 2023
Spezza was a special assistant to Dubas last year in Toronto, as he transitioned out of a 20-year playing career and into the front office. Shortly after Dubas was relieved of duties with the Maple Leafs last month, Spezza resigned from his position and was seen as likely to land wherever Dubas popped up next. That happened to be Pittsburgh, so now here Spezza is.