Mike Sullivan led the Penguins to a 40-23-6 record during the regular season, despite never having his lineup intact for an entire game because of injuries.
That apparently wasn't enough to impress NHL broadcasters, however, because Sullivan is not one of three finalists for the Jack Adams Award, which goes to the NHL coach of the year.
The finalists are Alain Vigneault (Philadelphia), John Tortorella (Columbus) and Bruce Cassidy (Boston).
Broadcasters voted on that award.
Penguins defenseman John Marino, who had an exceptionally strong first season as a pro, also missed the cut in voting for the Calder Trophy, which goes to the league's top rookie.