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Change Behind the Bench: Penguins Coaching Staff Member Leaves Organization
The Pittsburgh Penguins have already made a major coaching change with the removal of Mike Sullivan, and now another staffer has left the organization.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have already undergone a major change in leadership behind the bench, as GM Kyle Dubas announced late last month that Mike Sullivan would not return as head coach.
He had spent nearly 10 full years on the job and coached the team to consecutive Stanley Cup wins, but hasn't been able to get the Penguins to the playoffs in each of the last 3 years.
While Dubas continues the search for Pittsburgh's next head coach, another staffer has left the organization.
CJ D'Alimonte, who was the team's assistant video coach, is leaving. He's also worked with the AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the same role.
Kyle Dubas is overseeing the search for Pittsburgh's next head coach
While also overseeing the Canadian squad at the 2025 IIHF World Championships, Dubas is also working diligently to identify the proper candidate to take over behind Pittsburgh's bench.
One thing I'm doing in these interviews is I'm asking people for their feelings on our roster. Asking about specific players. I want a new coach to feel comfortable with the roster and confident in voicing opinions on the roster. I want our scouts to give their views, a new coach to give views. I have my views. I want everyone to get their views out there and I want a new coach in place to take part in that. I think it's very important, very beneficial.
Dubas also said that he hopes to have a final decision no later than June 1.
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MAI 20 | 210 ANSWERS Change Behind the Bench: Penguins Coaching Staff Member Leaves Organization Do you trust Kyle Dubas to identify the right coach for the Penguins? | ||
| Yes | 76 | 36.2 % |
| No | 134 | 63.8 % |
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