Dan Muse takes over as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach after impressive NHL rise
Dan Muse takes over as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach after impressive NHL rise (Image Source: Getty Images)
The Pittsburgh Penguins have a new head coach. On June 3, 2025, they named Dan Muse as the 23rd head coach in team history. The announcement came from Kyle Dubas. He is the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager.
The team shared the news online and through their official platforms.
Dan Muse joins as new head coach in Pittsburgh
Dan Muse is 42 years old. Two decades are covered by his coaching history. He has played in college hockey, junior leagues, international hockey, and the NHL. Most recently, he assisted the New York Rangers' coach. He worked for that company from 2023 to 2025. He instructed the Nashville Predators from 2017 until 2020.
Dan Muse takes over as Pittsburgh Penguins head coach after impressive NHL rise
In both towns, Muse oversaw the penalty-killing units.
From 2017 to 2019, the Nashville team placed fourth in penalty kill. With the Rangers, he contributed to the penalty kill staying powerful and among the best in the league. His teams also won important awards. He helped Nashville win two division titles. The Rangers also won one under his coaching. Both teams won the Presidents' Trophy while he was there.
Kyle Dubas said Muse was chosen because of his success. He praised his work with players at all levels.
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Dubas said, 'Dan helps players grow. He connects with young and veteran players. He wins wherever he goes.'
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Experience and praise from Pittsburgh Penguins management
Muse coached in the USHL before joining the NHL. From 2015 to 2017, he directed the Chicago Steel. They took home their first Clark Cup Championship in 2017. He also dabbled in college hockey. He gave Williams College, Sacred Heart, and Yale University coaching. He assisted the team in winning the national title in 2013 while at Yale.
Muse also worked with Team USA. He coached the Under-18 team and won gold in 2023 at the World Championship. He also coached young players who are now NHL stars.
Dan Muse is from Canton, Massachusetts. He played college hockey at Stonehill College. He graduated in 2005. He is married to Maureen. They have four children together.
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