Jaromir Jagr is in Pittsburgh for a visit and spent some time at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday.
The Penguins' pro scouting meetings are underway, and I was told that Jagr spent time with Kyle Dubas and the staff as part of his visit.
Jagr also spent time with Kevin Acklin, who is stepping down as president of business operations in the near future. Acklin was able to present Jagr with the Emmy they won for the "Celebrate 68" jersey retirement ceremony.
"Perhaps my last official act as team president of business operations, it’s very important to me and to our fans that he forever remains connected to Pittsburgh and our Penguins," Acklin told me.
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Taylor Haase
7:32 pm - 06.11.2025UptownExclusive: Jagr met with Dubas, scouts
Jaromir Jagr is in Pittsburgh for a visit and spent some time at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday.
The Penguins' pro scouting meetings are underway, and I was told that Jagr spent time with Kyle Dubas and the staff as part of his visit.
Jagr also spent time with Kevin Acklin, who is stepping down as president of business operations in the near future. Acklin was able to present Jagr with the Emmy they won for the "Celebrate 68" jersey retirement ceremony.
"Perhaps my last official act as team president of business operations, it’s very important to me and to our fans that he forever remains connected to Pittsburgh and our Penguins," Acklin told me.
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