The Pittsburgh Penguins and their Head Coach Mike Sullivan have mutually decided to part ways. The announcement was made by Kyle Dubas, President of Hockey Operations and General Manager.
Dubas expressed gratitude towards Sullivan, stating, “On behalf of Fenway Sports Group and the Penguins organization, I would like to thank Mike Sullivan for his unwavering commitment and loyalty to the team and City of Pittsburgh over the past decade.” He further acknowledged Sullivan’s preparation and competitiveness, noting the contributions he made to the franchise during his tenure, especially his involvement with players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Bryan Rust. Dubas added, “This was not a decision that was taken lightly, but as we continue to navigate the Penguins through this transitional period, we felt it was the best course forward for all involved.”
Sullivan became the head coach in December 2015, moving up from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL. Under his leadership, the team secured back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships in 2016 and 2017. Sullivan achieved 409 wins, making him the all-time wins leader for the franchise and only the 14th coach in NHL history to accomplish 400 wins with a single team.
The search for a new head coach will commence immediately.
