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Former Flyers exec Peter Luukko joining Florida Panthers
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Former Flyers high-ranking executive Peter Luukko (left), pictured with team chairman Ed Snider, reportedly is joining the Florida Panthers as executive chairman. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Peter Luukko claimed that he wanted to "do something else" in December 2013 when he shocked the Flyers by resigning as president and chief operating officer of Comcast-Spectacor.
Fourteen months later, Luukko is returning to the NHL as executive chairman for the Florida Panthers, the Miami Herald reported.
"He's looking for a challenge," a source told the Herald hockey writer George Richards. "The Panthers are a challenge.''
Luukko, 55, reportedly will work closely with Panthers president Rory Babich, who took over six months after the franchise was sold in September 2013.
"Rory needs some help,'' the Herald source said. "He's done a lot in a short time, but there's a lot more to be done."
The Panthers missed the playoffs the last three seasons and 13 of the last 14, but are contending this season. They're currently seven points out of a playoff spot with a 22-17-10 record.
The Panthers will announce the hiring at a news conference
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Peter Luukko has been hired as executive chairman of Sunrise Sports and Entertainment, the parent company of the Florida Panthers.
The organization announced Friday that Luukko will work closely with Panthers president, CEO Rory Babich and general manager Dale Tallon.
Luukko oversaw the Philadelphia Flyers for more than 25 years as president and chief operating officer of Comcast-Spectacor before he resigned more than a year ago. He was a member of the NHL Board of Governors and oversaw Comcast-Spectacor's facility-management business, which runs more than 125 sports arenas, stadiums and convention centers.
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