It is a person who is said to work close to the potential new owner group who has informed The Athletic about the Canadian's plans. Mario Lemieux saved Pittsburgh from bankruptcy in 1999 and was, together with the American businessman Ron Burkle, the majority owner of the club for over 20 years.
In 2021, the Canadian sold the club to the sports conglomerate Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the football club Liverpool and the baseball team Boston Red Sox. But Lemieux is now said to already want to buy back a part of the club. Also this time together with the former companion Ron Burkle.
Fenway Sports Group has previously announced that the entire club is not for sale, but that one is looking for a potential minority owner. According to the source, however, Lemieux's plan is to once again become the majority owner of the club in the future. The club is currently valued at 1.75 billion dollars according to Forbes.
Between 1999 and 2021, Pittsburgh won the Stanley Cup three times under the leadership of the club legend.
