Penguins lock up coach Mike Sullivan to a new contract

This just in, the Pittsburgh Penguins have inked head coach Mike Sullivan to a three year contract extension, beginning in the 2023-24 season.

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"Mike is one of the top coaches in the National Hockey League and it was important for us to have him signed long term," said GM Ron Hextall in a prepared statement. "He is a great leader that finds success through communication, honesty and accountability. We know that Sully is committed to continuing a winning culture here in Pittsburgh."

"This is a wonderful day for the entire organization with Mike committing to remain as head coach for the long term with the Penguins," said Fenway Sports Group Principal Owner John Henry. "He has clearly demonstrated what an effective leader he is and it's evident how well players respond to his philosophy and work ethic night after night, month after month."

"We value the relationship we are developing with Mike and felt it was important to ensure that relationship would continue long term," said Fenway Sports Group Chairman Tom Werner. "He's one of the best coaches in the National Hockey League and we look forward to our continued collaboration with him and the entire Penguins organization to bring another Stanley Cup to Pittsburgh."

Sullivan, of course, coached the Penguins to back to back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017 and was the first American born coach in NHL history to win multiple Stanley Cup championships. Since taking over the Penguins' bench on December 12, 2015, Pittsburgh's 297 regular-season wins rank fourth in the league, while its 44 playoff wins rank second. Sullivan's 297 wins with Pittsburgh are the most in team history.