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Sidney Crosby Gets Honest About Mike Sullivan Ahead of Anticipated Opening Night Showdown vs Rangers
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is getting honest about facing former coach Mike Sullivan, who was let go, and the New York Rangers in their 1st game of the year.
The Pittsburgh Penguins missed the postseason for the 3rd straight year, marking the longest drought in the NHL careers of both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas decided to make a major change in leadership, dismissing coach Mike Sullivan, who had spent nearly 10 years on the job and coached the team to back to back Stanley Cups.
Replacing Sullivan behind the Penguins bench is former New York Rangers assistant coach Dan Muse, while Sullivan himself took over behind the Rangers bench in place of the fired Peter Laviolette.
As it happens, the Penguins and Rangers will meet one another in the 1st game of the new season.
Crosby had nothing but good things to say about Sullivan when asked about the upcoming matchup that will take place on October 7 at Madison Square Garden.
He did an amazing job over the last 10 years here with his preparation and commitment to winning. Personally, he pushed me to be better every day, and I learned a lot from him.
We shared some great memories together, and I am grateful for his time here and everything he did for us.
We shared some great memories together, and I am grateful for his time here and everything he did for us.
The puck is scheduled to drop October 7 at 8:00 PM, and will begin a new era for both franchises.
The Penguins hired Dan Muse as Mike Sullivan's replacement
After Sullivan was dismissed, the Penguins conducted a coaching search and eventually hired Muse, who had been an assistant with the Rangers.
"Knowing that you are part of something special, an amazing organization, and an amazing city - legendary is the best way to describe it."
Dan Muse is excited to get to work
Dan Muse is excited to get to work
The Penguins then added a familiar face to his staff, hiring former Pittsburgh forward Nick Bonino as an assistant coach.
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