Brandon DeFazio

Vukie Mpofu was named assistant general manager of the Predators after spending the last three seasons as the Penguins’ director of hockey operations and legal affairs. He handled a lot of the salary cap and CBA nuances. “Over the last three-plus seasons, Vukie Mpofu made a tremendous impact on the Penguins and our operation,” Kyle Dubas said. “He both executed his duties at an elite level and he carried himself with a consistent positivity and character that made him someone who every member of the organization wanted to be around. That quality made him a sought after person for clubs that had increased opportunity and responsibility this offseason. It is not surprising at all he has earned an increased role and responsibility in Nashville. It is a great opportunity for him to expand his impact alongside great people.” — From Taylor Haase in Pittsburgh