CRANBERRY, Pa. -- The Penguins have made a few promotions and hirings within their hockey operations department, Jim Rutherford announced on Tuesday.
- Derek Clancey, formerly the director of professional scouting, has been promoted to director of player personnel.
- Ryan Bowness, formerly a professional scout, has been promoted to director of professional scouting.
- Erik Heasley will continue as manager of hockey operations, and has been promoted to assistant general manager of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
- Kevin Stevens will continue as a special assignment scout, and has been promoted to pro scouting.