The Pittsburgh Penguins have named Mark Recchi player development coach, the team announced today.
According to the Penguins, Recchi will be responsible for working with and assisting in the development of young prospects and players throughout the Penguins’ organization in the minor leagues as well as in junior and college hockey.
Recchi, 46, collected 577 goals and 956 assists for 1,533 points in 22 NHL seasons. Recchi had 385 points in 389 games over three stints with the Penguins. He won three Stanley Cups in his career, one each with Pittsburgh, Carolina and Boston.