(WPXI) – The Penguins have announced that head coach Mike Sullivan has signed a three-year contract extension with the team. “Mike is one of the top coaches in the National Hockey League and it was important for us to have him signed long term,” said Penguins General Manager Ron Hextall. “He is a great leader that finds success through communication, honesty and accountability. We know that Sully is committed to continuing a winning culture here in Pittsburgh.” The contract extension officially begins at the end of the 2023-24 season and runs through 2026-27.