Chicago-Based Hoffmann Family Joins Race to Acquire Pittsburgh Penguins in Staggering $1.75B Deal: Report

Chicago-based Hoffmann family joins race to acquire Pittsburgh Penguins in staggering $1.75B deal: Report

The Pittsburgh Penguins may soon have new owners.

Chicago-based Hoffman family reportedly 'serious contender' to buy Penguins

The group headlined by Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle apparently is not the only one interested in attempting to pry the Penguins away from Fenway Sports...

Fenway Sports Weighs Penguins Options Amid ‘Serious’ Suitor

FSG's new statement comes after multiple apparent suitors with an interest in buying the Penguins have been reported on over the summer.

Chicago-based Hoffman family emerges as contender to buy Penguins - Daily Faceoff

The Pittsburgh Penguins could be changing ownership in the near future, and a Chicago family looks to be among the interested parties.  On Monday, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Hoffman family was interested in purchasing the Penguins, and adding an NHL team to its ownership stable, which already includes the ECHL’s Florida Everblades.  A sale would see the Penguins split from Fenway Sports Group, an ownership conglomerate which…