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Penguins, Mike Sullivan agree to part ways

The Pittsburgh Penguins and head coach Mike Sullivan have agreed to part ways.

Sullivan coached the Penguins for nearly a decade and won the Stanley Cup with the team in 2016 and 2017. He was under contract through the end of the 2026-27 season.

“On behalf of Fenway Sports Group and the Penguins organization, I would like to thank Mike Sullivan for his unwavering commitment and loyalty to the team and City of Pittsburgh over the past decade,” said general manager Kyle Dubas in a release from the team. “Mike is known for his preparation, focus and fierce competitiveness.