Acklin’s contract was expiring. He’s 48 and in his seventh year with the Penguins. He wanted a lighter schedule for an improved work-life balance. His departure clears the way for FSG to find a business executive without ties to previous ownership.

Kevin Acklin, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ president of business operations, is stepping down at the end of the season.

Kevin Acklin will be stepping away as president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Via a text message with TribLive, Acklin indicated he would remain with the team through the end of the ongoing season.

Kevin Acklin has resigned as the president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times. The announcement was made by Teddy Werner, Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations at Fenway Sports Management,