There are lots of folks who think the Penguins’ Mike Sullivan rates among the top coaches in hockey. There’s plenty of evidence to support those claims. Two Stanley Cups for starters (Tampa Bay’s Jon Cooper and Calgary’s Darryl Sutter are the only active coaches with as many). Seven straight postseason appearances. The winningest bench boss in black-and-gold history.
It’s safe to say Sullivan revolutionized the game when he took over as our skipper in 2015. At a time when much of the NHL employed a heavier approach, Sullivan championed speed, an aggressive forecheck and puck possession.