Penguins Hire Dan Muse as Coach

There have been numerous occasions over the past few seasons when I’ve referred to our Penguins as a collection of Caspar Miquetoasts. Just this morning, in fact.

Forgive me for a rather crude and unkind comparison, but when I first saw a photo of our new coach, Dan Muse, I instantly thought…Caspar Miquetoast.

Especially when compared to the long-rumored front-runner, Mitch Love, whose ultra-intense stare could burn a hole through a steel I-beam.

As the old saying goes, looks can be deceiving. Let’s hope that’s the case here. Let’s also hope Muse, despite his appearance, can command the room, as Love most assuredly would’ve done.

I confess, I was stunned and not the least bit disappointed when…