Based on an announcement by our former Stanley Cup hero, it appears Nick Bonino will be joining the Penguins coaching staff in an undefined role.
“I just wanted to officially announce I will be retiring from professional hockey,” the 37-year-old said. “I had a really unique opportunity come up to coach the Pittsburgh Penguins, it’s something we thought was the best move for our family at this time.”
Bonino, who centered the HBK Line while serving as a linchpin on the Pens’ back-to-back Cup winners, will be reunited with four of his former teammates, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust and Kris Letang.