Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has been in the NHL in some capacity, either as a player or coach, since before many of his players were born. In every season, at least two things have happened: struggles and adversity.
“I’ve yet to be through a season where that doesn’t occur,” Sullivan said Thursday following a short, upbeat practice at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.
Sullivan’s current group is no different. They’re experiencing a few struggles and trying to overcome some adversity, and the good news is there’s a recent template on which to rely.
You know, the whole winning back-to-back Stanley Cups thing.