Matt Cullen will stay with Penguins in a player development role

Don Wright-USA TODAY SportsWith his official retirement announcement coming this past offseason after a decorated, 21-year career in the NHL, questions rose around Matt Cullen as to what his plans would be going forward. Would he move back home to Minnesota again? Would he continue to have a role in hockey in some capacity? Would he step away from hockey completely?

Those questions have been answered and plans have been solidified, as per a Penguins’ press release today, the team has decided to bring him on the hockey operations staff as a player development coach.

“Matt’s knowledge of the game and understanding of our organization will make him a valuable asset moving forward,” said GM Jim…