Penguins Promote Patrik Allvin To Assistant General Manager
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins say they have promoted Patrik Allvin to Assistant General Manager.
Allvin has been serving as the team's director of amateur scouting since 2017.
In a statement, General Manager Jim Rutherford said, "Patrik has made a lot of contributions during his 14 years with Pittsburgh, and has proven to be a valuable asset for us. We've been impressed with his hockey knowledge and work ethic, and I look forward to working more closely with him."
Allvin, 46, is a native of Sweden. He is entering his 15th season in the Penguins' organization this fall.
He originally joined the organization as a European scout during the 2006-07 season.
Allvin started in the NHL as a European scout for the Montreal Canadiens from 2002-2006.
GM Jim Rutherford on Patrik Allvin: "Patrik has made a lot of contributions during his 14 years with Pittsburgh, and has proven to be a valuable asset for us. We've been impressed with his hockey knowledge and work ethic, and I look forward to working more closely with him."
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 4, 2020
The team says Sam Ventura will assume the role of director of hockey operations and hockey research.
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