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Team hires former player as pro scout after 17-year career
A National Hockey League team announced the hiring of a former player as a pro scout on Tuesday. The move is part of a series of front-office changes that also included several internal promotions.
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The 38-year-old player retired weeks earlier after a 17-year career that included eight seasons with one Atlantic Division club. The player drew attention during his time with that club for a November 2011 hit on an opposing goaltender that resulted in a neck injury. He faced an assault charge in fall 2023 that was later dropped after his wife invoked marital privilege.
Additional personnel moves The team also promoted its pro scout to director of player personnel and general manager of its minor-league affiliate. Its development coach was elevated to director of player development, and a new forward development coach was added.
A former player was named European development coach, and an assistant director of pro scouting was hired after 16 seasons in a similar role with another club.
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