Canadian hockey executive; president of hockey operations and GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Alexander Kuzmenko has died after a bear attack while on a fishing trip in Siberia. His son, NHL winger Andrei Kuzmenko, has left the Penguins to be with family in Moscow. Penguins officials have expressed condolences and asked for privacy as the family grieves.
Alexander Kuzmenko has died after a bear attack while fishing in Siberia. The incident affects his son, NHL forward Andrei Kuzmenko, who has left Pittsburgh to be with his family in Moscow. Penguins president Kyle Dubas has expressed condolences and asked for privacy as the team processes the loss. The death comes just before the NHL season begins.
The Penguins have announced that forward Kindel has recovered from a vasovagal episode during a flight and is back at practice. He is progressing with conditioning and could return soon, with team officials taking it one day at a time as he recovers from the incident.