Dan Muse has been hired by the Pittsburgh Penguins as head coach. Muse will replace Mike Sullivan after the Penguins missed the playoffs for a third straight season.
Muse was most recently an assistant coach with the New York Rangers.
\"During this process, we met with many candidates who we felt would have been a fit as the next head coach of the Penguins,\" general manager Kyle Dubas said. \"But ultimately, Dan Muse stood out as the best choice. What separated Dan was his ability to develop players, win at all levels where he has been a head coach and his consistent success coaching special teams in the NHL. From his success in developing college and junior players, to his impactful work with veteran players during his time in the NHL, Dan has shown a proven ability to connect with players at all stages of their careers and help them to reach their potential.\"