Nashville Predators hire former Rebels forward as assistant general manager

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The 30-year-old from Saskatoon, Sask., previously served as the director of hockey operations and legal affairs for the Pittsburgh Penguins over the last three seasons.

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While there, he worked alongside Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager, Kyle Dubas. He held various responsibilities, such as overseeing player contract negotiations, CBA and salary cap compliance, and more.

“We would also like to thank Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins organization for working with us in our pursuit of Vukie for this important role within our organization,” MacFarland added.

Before he was with Pittsburgh, he served as manager of hockey operations and legal affairs for the Los Angeles Kings from 2021-23 and spent the 2020-21 season as a hockey legal affairs intern for the Vegas Golden Knights.

“My wife and I are thrilled to join the Predators organization, and I want to thank Chris MacFarland for his trust and belief in me,” Mpofu said. “The Predators are a world-class franchise with a promising future, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to help shape the next chapter here in Nashville. I look forward to working alongside two of the game’s best leaders in Chris and Rob Blake, and thank Mr. Haslam for entrusting me to be part of the management team they are assembling.”

Mpofu suited up in 69 Western Hockey League games for the Rebels from 2012-14, scoring nine goals and six assists for 15 points. He also added 46 penalty minutes.

After his playing days, he went on to graduate from the University of Saskatchewan with a bachelor of arts in political science degree. He also earned his juris doctor degree from the UCLA School of Law with a specialization in media, entertainment, technology and sports law.