What Did Mike Sullivan Do at Pittsburgh Penguins for 10 Seasons? 2X Stanley Cup Winner and Sidney Crosby

“My main focus is trying to do what I do every day, applying a certain process I’m comfortable with to win games. I’ll bring everything I can to the table every day to help this team win until such time when someone tells me otherwise,” Mike Sullivan said a few months back. The head coach, however, seems to be reaching the end of his run with the Pittsburgh Penguins after a tumultuous decade.

Mike Sullivan has been the head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins since December 12, 2015, and it’s really been a game-changer for the team. Sullivan stepped in midseason and quickly turned things around, leading the team to win consecutive Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017. He became the first American-born head coach to win multiple Stanley Cups and the first in Penguins history to clinch back-to-back titles. Pretty impressive, right?

With him at the helm, the Penguins have always been in the mix, and Sullivan made a name for himself as the winningest coach in the team’s history, racking up more than 400 wins. Sullivan built a solid partnership with team captain Sidney Crosby during his time here. They’ve really built a culture that’s all about excellence and resilience. Crosby, with Sullivan’s support, cemented his legacy. He also signed a two-year extension to stay with the Penguins until the 2026-27 season.

Their teamwork has really helped keep the Penguins as a constant force in the NHL. So, making  this decision wasn’t easy for General Manager Kyle Dubas. He recognized Sullivan’s impact on the franchise, saying, “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.” For sure, the Penguins will need some time to process this monumental shift.

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