There was no shortage of friction in Pittsburgh, where as we reported, coach Mike Sullivan was vehemently opposed to making changes to his staff.

Now that GM Kyle Dubas has fired assistant coach Todd Reirden, is that the tipping point on Sullivan's tenure?

We shall see.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) May 3, 2024

Per my tweet the other day, @penguins have relieved Associate Coach Reirden , curious to see what other potential changes happen with their staff. Tho they haven’t granted permission for teams re H.C Sullivan, if they mutually agree for his departure it could be via trade.

— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) May 3, 2024

Look, results are results. Power Play was disastrous.

But Todd Reirden didn’t forget how to coach.

People needed a scalp.

Kyle Dubas, Mike Sullivan and every player from Penguins’ PP — all of whom were allowed to speak to media this season (Reirden wasn’t) — own this one. https://t.co/YD29o7BYoP

— Rob Rossi (@Real_RobRossi) May 3, 2024

. @frank_seravalli & @tyleryaremchuk discuss the future ahead for Penguins Head Coach Mike Sullivan.

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