“I also wonder if Mike Sullivan wants to move on to a different challenge like Boston or New York,” sportscaster John Buccigross posted on X on April 16. Yet the NHL insider’s thoughts turned out to be prophetic. The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped the news that they’d parted ways with Mike Sullivan, who got them back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 17. And while Buccigross may have had an inkling, the casual fan likely didn’t.
That’s because Sullivan, who breathed new life into the Penguins after joining as head coach, signed a contract extension in 2022. “Sullivan had two years remaining on his contract,” revealed NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. Yet, despite the Penguins’ gradual decline, missing their third straight playoff this season, Buccigross and Friedman believe the veteran coach will have plenty of options. Yet, the first call may come from the Big Apple.
Yet, why did both analysts mention New York? Well, Elliotte Friedman had the answer. “Obviously, he will have options. In 2021, Rangers GM Chris Drury waited on Sullivan’s availability before hiring Gerard Gallant. But there will be plenty of interest,” the NHL Network insider explained about Mike Sullivan’s prospects.
Sullivan had two years remaining on his contract.
Obviously, he will have options. In 2021, Rangers GM Chris Drury waited on Sullivan’s availability before hiring Gerard Gallant.
But there will be plenty of interest. https://t.co/0HmHoiptzP
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) April 28, 2025
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