Ex-Penguins Coach Mike Sullivan Reportedly Drawing Big Interest

Mike Sullivan won’t be looking for work very long.

Pittsburgh mutually agreed to part ways with its former head coach Monday. Penguins president of hockey operations and general manager Kyle Dubas issued a statement regarding the move, calling it a decision that was not “taken lightly.”

“On behalf of Fenway Sports Group and the Penguins organization, I would like to thank Mike Sullivan for his unwavering commitment and loyalty to the team and City of Pittsburgh over the past decade,” Dubas said. “Mike is known for his preparation, focus and fierce competitiveness. I was fortunate to have a front-row seat to his dedication to this franchise for the past two seasons. He will forever be an enormous part of Penguins history, not only for the impressive back-to-back Cups, his impact on the core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Bryan Rust, but more importantly, for his love and loyalty to the organization. This was not a decision that was taken lightly, but as we continue to navigate the Penguins through this transitional period, we felt it was the best course forward for all involved.”

Sullivan is in decent shape after the decision, however, as multiple teams have already inquired about his services.

TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported on Tuesday that five teams have already inquired about the free-agent coach, with his sense that some called just to kick the tires while others had serious interest. LeBrun did not mention which teams called.

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