Pittsburgh Penguins name addition to hockey operations staff

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Josh Tupper
July 30, 2024 (10:15)

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Pittsburgh Penguins Poach Another Key Scout from Toronto Maple Leafs

Earlier this summer, Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins made headlines by bringing longtime Director of Scouting Wes Clark from the Toronto Maple Leafs into their organization. Now, it seems the Penguins have struck again, adding another former Maple Leafs scout, Chris Roque, to their team.

Roque's hockey career began in 2000 as the assistant coach for the NOJHL's Espanola Screaming Eagles. His journey continued with roles as an assistant general manager for the Sudbury Northern Wolves and a scout at the junior level for both the Kingston Frontenacs and the Soo Greyhounds. He eventually joined the Toronto Maple Leafs as an amateur scout.

"Per the Penguins site, Maple Leafs scout Chris Roque has joined Wes Clark in Pittsburgh"

It's common in the hockey world for staff to follow high-ranking members who leave an organization, especially when they have a long-standing history together. This appears to be the case with Roque joining Clark in Pittsburgh. With six years of amateur scouting experience, Roque's expertise could be crucial in helping the Penguins return to respectability after several years of decline.

The addition of Clark and Roque to the Penguins' staff under Dubas' leadership indicates a strategic move to enhance the team's scouting and player development capabilities. While it's yet to be seen how their impact will manifest, their combined experience and history of working together could provide the Penguins with the boost they need to reverse their recent downward trend.

Source: Blade of Steel
Pittsburgh Penguins name addition to hockey operations staff