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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Penguins' Tom Kostopoulos: Set to retire
Tom Kostopoulos will hang up his skates following the conclusion of the 2017-18 campaign.Kostopoulos' value to the Pittsburgh Penguins organization extends behind his contributions on the ice -- 17 points in 26 games this season -- as he serves as the veteran leader in a locker room full of fresh-faced kids who probably have never shaved. While he hasn't played in the NHL since 2012-13 when he was with the Devils, the 39-year-old racked up 61 goals, 96 assists and 723 PIM in 630 NHL contests. Don't be surprised to see Kostopoulos switch roles and rejoin the team as a coach in the near future.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Penguins' Tom Kostopoulos: Providing veteran leadership
Tom Kostopoulos has notched one goal and two helpers through the first seven games of the 2017-18 AHL season.Kostopoulos has become a mainstay of the Baby Pens as an on-ice extension of the coaching staff. The 38-year-old -- who was drafted by Pittsburgh in the seventh round of the 1999 NHL Draft -- spent parts of eight NHL seasons with other clubs, before returning to the Pens in 2013. Despite earning 50-plus points in each of the last two years, the winger remains on a minor-league only contract, which means he is not eligible to be called up by the team. Given the loyalty shown by owner Mario Lemieux, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Kostopoulos join the organization's coaching ranks or front office once he decides to hang up his skates.
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