Mario Lemieux may become more involved with the Pittsburgh Penguins under their new ownership group.
The Hoffmann Family of Companies agreed to buy the team from Fenway Sports Group. Lemieux remains a limited partner in the franchise and has a history with the Penguins as both a player and owner.
Reports indicate that Lemieux and the Hoffmann family are expected to meet soon. Sources say the new owners value his connection to the team and want to include him in some capacity, though the exact role is not yet clear.
Lemieux attended a Penguins game earlier this year and has stayed connected to the organization through events like his fantasy hockey camp, which supports cancer research. The Penguins have long been tied to his legacy in the NHL.