Shockwaves in Pittsburgh: Why the Penguins Parted Ways with Two-Time Stanley Cup Coach Mike Sullivan

Mike Sullivan’s era behind the bench in Pittsburgh has come to an abrupt pause — a surprise, yet somehow inevitable, capstone to a decade marked by both glory and struggle. After steering the Penguins to a barely over- .500 34-36 finish this past NHL season, the organization pulled the plug, ending a tenure filled with two Stanley Cup triumphs and a legacy that runs deep in the Penguins’ lore. GM Kyle Dubas didn’t mince words, praising Sullivan’s fierce dedication and impact not just on the ice but within the heart of Pittsburgh itself, calling him “an enormous part of Penguins history.” It’s a bittersweet moment, really: Sullivan leaves as the franchise’s winningest coach, yet his final chapter was painted with postseason frustrations and unmet expectations. Now, as the Penguins embark on yet another transitional journey, all eyes will be on who steps up to fill the sizeable void left behind by this coaching titan. <ahref="https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/penguins-and-head-coach-mike-sullivan-agree-to-part-ways?utmsource=social&utmmedium=x”>LEARN MORE

Mike Sullivan’s run with the Pittsburgh Penguins ended Monday. Sullivan was fired by the team after going 34-36 during the 2024-25 NHL season, the Penguins announced.

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