Defenseman Trevor Daley announced on Monday that he is ending his NHL career after playing 16 seasons in the league. But this doesn’t mean he’s walking away from hockey completely.
Shortly after retiring, Daley took on a role with Pittsburgh Penguins’ front office, where he will serve in multiple roles. The 37-year-old player is expected to have a role in player evaluations on all levels while also making contributions to the coaching staff.
Penguins confirmed the hire on their social media.
Trevor Daley is well familiar with the Penguins’ organization, having played two seasons with the franchise in 2015/16 and 2016/17. In both of these seasons, the Penguins won the Stanley Cup while Daley played an important role in anchoring their dominant defense.
“In addition to being a Stanley Cup champion with us, he left us with a great impression due to his professional demeanor and quiet leadership qualities,” said Pittsburgh’s general manager Jim Rutherford in a statement while adding that these traits and willingness to learn make Daley the perfect addition to their front office.
Daley also suited up for Dallas Stars, Chicago Blackhawks, and Detroit Red Wings. He has 1,058 NHL career games in which he contributed with 89 goals and 220 assists for a total of 309 points.
