BREAKING: Top Bruins Coaching Target Just Hit the Market After Parting Ways With Penguins — Fans Are Buzzing!
One of the biggest offseason questions facing Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney is who will take over as the team’s next head coach. Joe Sacco, who’s served as interim coach since Jim Montgomery’s dismissal in November, is still in the running — but the general sense is that Boston might benefit from bringing in a new face from outside the organization.
With the Bruins entering a retooling phase, a fresh voice behind the bench could be the spark they need. Although Sweeney recently said he’s in no rush to make a decision, a compelling option has suddenly become available: Mike Sullivan. On Monday morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sullivan officially agreed to part ways, opening the door for a potential reunion between the Massachusetts native and his home-state team.
While Sullivan’s connection to Boston makes him a natural fit on the surface, it’s not a straightforward decision. One potential wrinkle? Bruins star defenseman Charlie McAvoy is Sullivan’s son-in-law — a dynamic that may raise some eyebrows, even if it’s not a dealbreaker. Still, Sullivan brings undeniable experience and credibility, having led the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017.
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In recent years, Pittsburgh has faltered, and with the aging core of Sidney Crosby and company, a full rebuild is on the horizon — one Sullivan likely wasn’t interested in managing. Boston, on the other hand, is only undergoing a retool, which could make it an attractive destination for a coach looking to stay competitive.
- Of course, Boston won’t be the only team in the mix. The New York Rangers and even the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks may pursue Sullivan. But as of Monday morning, the Bruins suddenly have a high-profile, championship-winning coach on the radar — and the decision ahead just got a lot more intriguing.
