The Penguins have dismissed head coach Mike Johnston. The move was announced today by general manager Jim Rutherford at a press conference at Consol Energy Center. Assistant coach Gary Agnew was relieved of his duties as well.
“I felt with where we are right now (fifth place in the Metropolitan Division), and how we’ve played over the first part of this season, that this team has more to give,” Rutherford explained.
Mike Sullivan, 47, was promoted from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to replace Johnston. Rick Tocchet remains in place as an assistant coach.