Hoffmann Family Receives Unanimous NHL Approval to Acquire Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have new owners, as the Hoffmann Family receives unanimous NHL approval.
📍 Where it landed
The NHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffmann Family of Companies. Commissioner Gary Bettman stated that the new owners have a great track record.
Epilogue added 22d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Hoffmann Family of Companies has been approved by the NHL to acquire the Pittsburgh Penguins. The sale was unanimously approved by the NHL's Board of Governors. Coverage emphasizes the unanimous approval from the NHL.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette features an interview with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. The sale was also reported by local outlets WTAE and TribLIVE.com, as well as NHL.com. The Hoffmann Family's plans for the Penguins are not yet specified.
The next steps in the transition of ownership are also not yet detailed.
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The reporting (5)
- 1 on 1 with Gary Bettman, who said the Penguins' new owners 'have a great track record' Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 35d ago
- Pittsburgh Penguins sale approved by NHL, release says WTAE · 35d ago
- Penguins sale to Hoffmann Family of Companies formally approved TribLIVE.com · 35d ago
- Penguins sale unanimously approved by Board of Governors, Commissioner says NHL.com · 35d ago
- Hoffmann Family Receives Unanimous NHL Approval to Acquire Pittsburgh Penguins NHL.com · 35d ago
Quick answers
Who are the new owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins?
The Hoffmann Family of Companies.
When was the sale approved?
The sale was approved on June 23, 2026.
What did Gary Bettman say about the new owners?
Gary Bettman said the Hoffmann Family 'have a great track record'.
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