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Reports: Rangers zero in on Mike Sullivan as next head coach

Mike Sullivan, who led the Pittsburgh Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons, is deep into contract negotiations to become the next head coach of the New York Rangers, according to multiple media reports on Thursday.

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Player development has to be focus of Penguins next head coach

That should be the biggest priority for the Penguins as they enter this next phase. The Pittsburgh Penguins are trending through some relatively uncharted waters right now.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / May 1

NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Coaching Search

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re deep into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the teams that didn’t make the post-season are still being talked about.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / May 1

Head Coach Firing First of Many Changes Coming to Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a splash in the coaching world when they announced they would part ways with long-time head coach Mike Sullivan. For 10 seasons, Sullivan had been behind the Penguins bench and worked his way to being the most successful coach in franchise history.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / May 1

Pittsburgh Penguins Data: Fun with NHL Edge

Looking into some details of how the Penguins played, skated and shot the puck this season Tooling around on NHL Edge, the league’s player and puck tracking information and came across some interesting data points for the Penguins.

NHL News / Yardbarker

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

Forgotten NHL players from the 1980s

20 NHL players from the 1990s you probably forgot about

NHL News / Blade of Steel / April 30

Jim Rutherford accidentally reveals where Mike Sullivan could be coaching next year

Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford let it slip where now-former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan could land for next year.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

Penguins Will Have a Strong Top Six in 2025-26

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a disappointing season and missed the playoffs for the third year in a row. The team has a lot to fix this summer, and there will be changes to the lineup ahead of 2025-26.

Mike Sullivan News / Breakaway on SI / April 30

Insider Links Rangers to Mike Sullivan

It wasn’t long ago that the Pittsburgh Penguins fired Mike Sullivan as their head coach, and it won’t be too much longer before he lands a new job in the NHL.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Canucks president drops hint on where Sullivan might coach next

Canucks president drops hint on where Mike Sullivan might coach next

The great thing about Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford is that he is more than happy to say whatever is on his mind. The filter between his brain and his mouth does not exist, and you always get the pure honesty when he speaks to the media.

Penguins make major move regarding Sullivan

Penguins, Sullivan split makes sense for both sides

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Mike Sullivan News / House of Hockey / April 29

Eastern Conference Team Reportedly Willing to Do Whatever it Takes to Hire Mike Sullivan as Head Coach

The New York Rangers need a new Head Coach, and reportedly, they're willing to outbid any team to land the services of the recently fired Mike Sullivan.

Mike Sullivan News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

Five Teams Already Called Former Penguins Coach Mike Sullivan

According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, several teams have already contacted former Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan about potential coaching opportunities.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / April 29

How Does Crosby Feel About the Penguins Firing Mike Sullivan?

In a move that has surprised many in the NHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins have officially parted ways with head coach Mike Sullivan after ten seasons behind the bench.

Filip Hallander News / Daily Faceoff / April 29

Penguins sign Filip Hallander to two-year contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Tuesday that the club has signed center Filip Hallander to a two-year contract. The deal is set to begin in the coming campaign and will carry a $775,000 cap hit.

Mike Sullivan News / Breakaway on SI / April 29

Bruins Targeting Former Penguins HC

It didn’t take long for connections to grow between the Boston Bruins and former Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan. Not even 24 hours after the Penguins fired Sullivan, the Bruins are already targeting him for their head coaching job.

Filip Hallander News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29

Penguins re-sign Filip Hallander to two-year deal

After spurning his qualifying offer in 2023 to return home to Sweden, Filip Hallander has signed a two-year deal with the Penguins beginning next season, according to PuckPedia.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

5 Good Options for the Penguins’ Next Head Coach

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas announced on April 28 that the organization will move forward without long-time head coach Mike Sullivan.

Sidney Crosby News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Sidney Crosby's First Words After Major Penguins Decision

The Pittsburgh Penguins and head coach Mike Sullivan officially parted ways Monday, ending a 10-year relationship that featured back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2016 and 2017.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Kyle Dubas Breaks Silence on Penguins’ Sidney Crosby Talks After Coaching Change

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third straight season, and on Monday, general manager Kyle Dubas announced that the team is parting ways with head coach Mike Sullivan.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 28

Bruins goaltender Joonas Korpisalo looking for more starts with Boston or elsewhere

Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves finished the second year of his six-year contract with a $4.5 million cap hit.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / April 28

Penguins, Mike Sullivan split makes sense for both sides

The Pittsburgh Penguins started off the week by announcing the decision to part ways with longtime coach Mike Sullivan.

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'NHL all-time assist leaders' quiz

Erik Karlsson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25

Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh will trade Erik Karlsson this summer

The Pittsburgh Penguins have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season. They have not supplemented their aging veterans with young talent to keep their window open.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / April 24

ECHL: Sergei Murashov Called Up To Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have announced that they’ve called up goaltender Sergei Murashov from the Wheeling Nailers. This comes after Joel Blomqvist left Wednesday Night’s vs the Lehigh Valley Phantoms after the second period with an injury.

Tanner Howe News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24

Penguins prospect Tanner Howe undergoes ACL reconstruction surgery

2024 second-rounder Tanner Howe’s development will be on hold for quite a while.

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / April 24

NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Could Use Draft Capital

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re into the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the teams that didn’t make the post-season are still being talked about.

Kris Letang News / Yardbarker / April 16