Amid the sea of uncertainty the Penguins now face in what might wind up the most tumultuous offseason in franchise history, there's at least this much: The new ownership loves the head coach.
I'm told by multiple sources -- and I've seen some of this myself via interactions -- that Tom Werner, the Fenway Sports Group's point man in Pittsburgh since the sale, has a genuine and outward respect for Mike Sullivan, his achievements, the way he carries himself, the way he brings a vision to the ice and, above all, with the way he manages a roster that's still built on star talent.