The Three Longest Serving Coaches In The NHL In 2022
By Jim Lynch
2. Mike Sullivan – Pittsburgh Penguins
Mike Sullivan was brought in to coach the Pittsburgh Penguins after the team let go Mike Johnston, who coached the team to a 15-10-3 record. Sullivan instantly picked up the franchise as they finished the year with a record of 33-16-5 with Sullivan behind the bench. They then would go on to win the Stanley Cup in his first season as coach and again the next year.
Sullivan has spent 507 games as coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins having been with the team since being brought in as interim head coach on December 12, 2015. Sullivan has coached the Penguins to a 297-156-54 record, and his team has never missed out on the playoffs to date.
Out of the three coaches, one might expect Sullivan to be the one on the hottest seat right now, but considering the moves the Penguins made this offseason to keep the band together, I guess Sullivan could be safe for the time being.