Acklin’s contract was expiring. He’s 48 and in his seventh year with the Penguins. He wanted a lighter schedule for an improved work-life balance. His departure clears the way for FSG to find a business executive without ties to previous ownership.

Kevin Acklin has resigned as the president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times. The announcement was made by Teddy Werner, Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations at Fenway Sports Management,

Teddy Werner, a partner at Fenway Sports Group, the ownership group of the Penguins, as well as senior vice president, strategic operations for Fenway Sports Management, made the announcement that Kevin Acklin would be leaving the team. The announcement came at the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation’s 2025 Night of Assists Gala at Rivers Casino.

There will be an opening in the Pittsburgh Penguins front office, as long-time employee Kevin Acklin will step down as President of Business Operations at the end of the season. The Harvard University graduate joined the organization as Senior Vice President and General Counsel in November 2018.

Kevin Acklin will be stepping away as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Via a text message with TribLive, Acklin indicated he would remain with the team through the end of the ongoing season.