It's become a pretty common theme across the league that former Pittsburgh Penguins frequently end up in front offices, scouting, player development, and behind the bench. 

And another such case has emerged. 

On Tuesday, the New York Islanders named former Penguins' forward and two-time Stanley Cup champion Pascal Dupuis to their front office staff as the Director of Player Development. He was previously part of the Shawnigan Cataractes of the QMJHL for the last six seasons, working as an assistant coach, Assistant General Manager, and - for the last three years - as the Hockey Operations Assistant Director and Director of Player Development.

"Pascal's perspective will be invaluable for our developing players who are trying to find their way to the Islanders," General Manager and Executive Vice President Mathieu Darche said in a statement released by the team. "We couldn't be more excited to welcome him to the organization."

Dupuis - known as "Duper" to his teammates and to fans - spent parts of his final nine NHL seasons with the Penguins, winning Cups in 2009 and 2016 with the team. He was a staple in their top-nine, with many of those minutes being played alongside Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz. Unfortunately, injuries ended his 15-year NHL career prematurely, but in 452 career games with the Penguins, he registered 109 goals and 247 points.

With a large chunk of his production coming with Pittsburgh, Dupuis recorded 190 goals and 409 points in 871 career NHL games. 

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