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USA Today
7 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
Pittsburgh Penguins hire Dan Muse as franchise's 23rd head coach
Pittsburgh Penguins hire Dan Muse as franchise's 23rd head coach Show Caption Hide Caption Are Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup bound? Former NHLer weighs in Former NHL winger Riley Cote explains what he loves about this Edmonton Oilers team ahead of the Western Conference Finals. Sports Seriously The Pittsburgh Penguins named Dan Muse as the 23rd head coach in franchise history on Wednesday. He replaces Mike Sullivan, who had been head coach for nine-plus seasons before he and the team agreed to part ways. Muse had been an assistant coach with the New York Rangers, where Sullivan had been hired. "During this process, we met with many candidates who we felt would have been a fit as the next head coach of the Penguins, but ultimately, Dan Muse stood out as the best choice," general manager Kyle Dubas said. "What separated Dan was his ability to develop players, win at all levels where he has been a head coach and his consistent success coaching special teams in the NHL. "From his success in developing college and junior players, to his impactful work with veteran players during his time in the NHL, Dan has shown a proven ability to connect with players at all stages of their careers and help them to reach their potential." Who is Dan Muse? Muse, 42, has 20 years of coaching experience, including five seasons in the NHL as an assistant coach with the Rangers (2023-25) and Nashville Predators (2017-20). Those teams won the Presidents' Trophy twice and won three division titles. He oversaw those teams' penalty-killing units. He was head coach at USA Hockey's National Team Development Program from 2020-23, winning a gold medal at the 2023 world under-18 championship. Muse was the Chicago Steel's head coach from 2015-17, winning the United States Hockey League title in his second season. Before Chicago, he had been an assistant or associate coach with several college teams, notably spending five years with Yale University. What awaits Dan Muse in Pittsburgh? The Penguins have missed the playoffs the past three seasons, finishing 11 points out in 2024-25. Of the core group, Sidney Crosby has two years left on his contract, Kris Letang has three and Evgeni Malkin is in his final year. Defenseman Erik Karlsson has two years left. Muse coached current Penguins prospect Rutger McGroarty with USA Hockey. Pittsburgh ranked 18th in penalty killing last season and had the league's fourth-worst team goals-against average. NHL coaching hires NHL coach openings Boston Bruins
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2024-2025 Models: Small SUVs Are Turning Heads (Take A Look) FrequentSearches | Search Ads Learn More Undo Dubas said, 'Dan helps players grow. He connects with young and veteran players. He wins wherever he goes.' Also Read: 'Thank You, Pittsburgh": Mike Sullivan Leaves Pittsburgh Penguins With Emotional Billboard Message 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.
New York Post
16 hours ago
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- New York Post
One Sabres downfall should be a cautionary tale for the Rangers
Access the Rangers beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mollie Walker about the inside buzz on the Rangers. tRY IT NOW Second in a three-part series. The 2024-25 Rangers were etched onto a very, very short list of NHL teams who have gone from winning the Presidents' Trophy one season to missing the playoffs the next. They were just the fourth group of skaters to do so since the league started handing out the trophy in 1986, as well as the second in franchise history. Joining the 2006-07/2007-08 Buffalo Sabres, this current Rangers team will be under a microscope when the 2025-26 campaign begins in four and a half months. Advertisement Where will the Blueshirts go from here? Well, how did the other three teams do?
New York Post
2 days ago
- General
- New York Post
The lesson Rangers can take from their historic 1992-93 post-Presidents' Trophy flop
Access the Rangers beat like never before Get Mollie Walker's text messages with the latest Rangers buzz and get your questions answered — exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. SIGN UP NOW First in a three-part series. The 2024-25 Rangers were etched onto a very, very short list of NHL teams that have gone from winning the Presidents' Trophy one season to missing the playoffs the next. Advertisement They were just the fourth group of skaters to do so since the league started handing out the trophy in 1986, as well as the second in franchise history. Joining the 1991-92/1992-93 Rangers, this current Rangers team will be under a microscope when the 2025-26 campaign begins in four and a half months. Where will the Blueshirts go from here? Well, how did the other three teams do? The Post dives into the history and aftermath of the previous three teams to experience such a drastic drop-off from one season to the next.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Six free agents who would fit on the Rangers' offseason radar
Access the Rangers beat like never before Get Mollie Walker's text messages with the latest Rangers buzz and get your questions answered — exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. SIGN UP NOW The Rangers looked a heck of a lot different from Game 1 to Game 82 last season, and the expectation is they will undergo even more changes before Game 1 of next season. Whether it's subtracting by way of a trade or adding by way of free agency, the 2025-26 Blueshirts are looking for a fresh start that will put some serious distance between the club and the travesty that befell the organization last season, when they became just the fourth team in NHL history to nosedive from Presidents' Trophy winners to missing the playoffs. Advertisement The 2025 free-agency class has nothing on the one that's coming in 2026, but that doesn't mean it's an avenue the Rangers won't explore. Here are six unrestricted free agents the Rangers realistically could consider: C Mikael Granlund
