Ron Francis returns to Penguins as special advisor for hockey operations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Ron Francis is rejoining the Pittsburgh Penguins as Special Advisor, Hockey Operations, as announced on June 19, 2026. In this role, he will aid the team with strategic planning, roster construction, and operations management under President of Hockey Operations Kyle Dubas. Francis has a successful history with the Penguins, having won two Stanley Cups as a player. He most recently served as President of Hockey Operations with the Seattle Kraken from 2019 to 2025, where he oversaw significant developments in the franchise.
- •Francis appointed Special Advisor for hockey operations on June 19, 2026.
- •He will support strategic planning and roster optimization.
- •Previously served seven seasons with the Seattle Kraken.
- •Won two Stanley Cups with the Penguins as a player.
- •Focus on enhancing team operations and player development.
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins add Hockey Hall of Fame member Ron Francis to front office
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins bring back Ron Francis for front office role
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Ron Francis joins Penguins in advisory role
"PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins named Ron Francis as special advisor of hockey operations. In his new role, Francis will assist the Penguins’ hockey operations leadership group with strategic planning, roster construction and optimization of all internal systems and processes to help further implement best practices within the organization. Francis will provide expertise and counsel ...
"The Penguins announced that Ron Francis is back with the organization as special advisor for hockey operations. From the team: The Penguins have named Ron Francis as Special Advisor, Hockey Operations, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. In his new role, Francis will assist the Penguins’ hockey […]
"Recently departed Seattle Kraken president of hockey operations Ron Francis is coming back to the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 10:31 PMPenguins add Hockey Hall of Fame member Ron Francis to front office
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins named Ron Francis as special advisor of hockey operations. In his new role, Francis will assist the Penguins’ hockey operations leadership group with strategic planning, roster construction and optimization of all internal systems and processes to help further implement best practices within the organization. Francis will provide expertise and counsel ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 4:51 PMPenguins bring back Ron Francis for front office role
Recently departed Seattle Kraken president of hockey operations Ron Francis is coming back to the Pittsburgh Penguins organization.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:13 PMRon Francis joins Penguins in advisory role
The Penguins announced that Ron Francis is back with the organization as special advisor for hockey operations. From the team: The Penguins have named Ron Francis as Special Advisor, Hockey Operations, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. In his new role, Francis will assist the Penguins’ hockey […]
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