Penguins Hire Dan Muse as New Head Coach

The Pittsburgh Penguins have named Dan Muse as their new head coach, replacing Mike Sullivan after missing the playoffs, with Muse bringing 20 years of coaching experience and a strong background in player development and special teams. This is Muse's first NHL head coaching role and comes as the team begins a rebuilding phase in the later years of Sidney Crosby's career. Additionally, the Penguins' AHL affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, have hired former NHL player Brad Malone as an assistant coach following his interim head coaching success with the Oshawa Generals. These changes signal the Penguins' commitment to revitalizing both their NHL and AHL operations. Muse's move is seen as a loss for the Rangers, where he was credited with leading a top penalty kill unit. The Boston Bruins are now the only NHL team with a head coaching vacancy this offseason.