Mario Lemieux-led group eyeing Penguins purchase, reports say they are ‘very interested’

Mario Lemieux is reportedly exploring a return to the Pittsburgh Penguins, potentially buying back the team with former partners Ron Burkle and Dave Morehouse. This move comes after Fenway Sports Group’s acquisition in 2021, amidst the Penguins’ recent struggles with playoff absences and declining ticket sales. Lemieux’s history of rescuing the franchise adds weight to this potential ownership change.