The Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday named Paul Krepelka as its new vice president of hockey operations.
Krepelka’s responsibilities will include player contract negotiations and other hockey operations matters.
“Paul has been involved in professional hockey for nearly 30 years, developing experience and relationships that will be of great value to the Hurricanes,” Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon said in a statement.
Krepelka has experience in hockey as a player, attorney, agent and manager, most recently serving as director of player development for the Norfolk Admirals.