Mike Vellucci getting on radar for NHL head coaching job

Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesOver the years, between the Pittsburgh Penguins have seemed like the cradle of civilization for spawning future NHL head coaches out of their organization between working in Wilkes-Barre or as a Pens’ assistant. In recent-ish year, mames like Mike Yeo, John Hynes, Todd Richards, Todd Reirden and Rick Tocchet have all gone on to promotions.

Could Mike Vellucci be the next?

Vellucci, 55, has done almost everything there is to do in coaching, besides take that final step to be an NHL head coach. He was a super-successful coach in juniors in the OHL with the Plymouth Whalers, including winning a championship in 2007 and building one of the top…