NHL: Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins - Source: Imagn — NHL fans react as former owners Ron Burkle, Mario Lemieux considering buying back Penguins from Fenway Sports (Credits: IMAGN)

"Kyle Dubas unemployed in 3.2.1": NHL fans react as Mario Lemieux-led group eyes Penguins buyback from FSG

Modified Jun 11, 2025 19:40 GMT

The Pittsburgh Penguins could be undergoing another ownership change, but this time, it would be back to their previous owners. The group of Ron Burkle, Mario Lemieux and David Morehouse sold the team in 2021, but they may be back in.

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TSN insider Pierre LeBrun reported:

"Hearing from sources that the group of Ron Burkle, Mario Lemieux and David Morehouse are investigating the possibility of buying back the Penguins from Fenway Sports. Burkle and Lemieux sold the Penguins to Fenway in 2021. Fenway has been looking to sell a partial share. Will be interesting to see where this goes..."

Fenway Sports, which owns the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool, and Boston Common Golf Club, are the current owners of the Penguins; however, as they have been looking to sell at least a partial share, this could open the door for the individuals from whom Fenway bought the team.

This has NHL fans buzzing, and they took to the comments section to share their reaction to this stunning news.

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"Maybe it's just me but Pens have a low-rent feel to them after the Lemieux group exited in the first place," one said.

"Kyle Dubas unemployed in 3…2….1…," another added.

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"Maybe Sid can be part owner once he hangs up those skates for good!" another said.

"Fenway doesn’t know anything about hockey," one noted.

"How many times does Mario have to save this franchise," another chimed in.

Fans seem to believe this spells the end for Kyle Dubas as GM. The team has just changed head coaches, and a new ownership group could be next, with the possibility of an entire organizational overhaul on the horizon.

Fenway has sought to sell a share of Penguins for months

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been majority owned by Fenway Sports Group since 2021, which is the last year they qualified for the playoffs. The ownership group has long wanted to add at least a partial owner to the franchise since January.

The Penguins might sell to their old owners. (Credits: IMAGN)

Reports from The Athletic and other outlets surfaced at the very beginning of 2025 that Fenway wanted to expand ownership, and now a potential buyer is waiting.

It just so happens to be the same buyers who sold the team in the first place, which is a bit of an ironic twist for the storied NHL franchise.

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