Mitch Love, currently an assistant coach for the Washington Capitals, is reportedly a frontrunner for the Pittsburgh Penguins' vacant head coach position following Mike Sullivan's departure. As the Penguins finalize their list of candidates this week, sources indicate strong support for Love's potential hiring. With his background in coaching defensemen and previous accolades in the AHL, including two Coach of the Year awards, Love appears ready for an NHL head coaching role. The Penguins have struggled recently and are looking for fresh leadership to return to playoff contention.
For what it's worth, every team-side source I've spoken to this week believes Mitch Love will be the next head coach of the Penguins.
The Penguins are expected to go through their final rounds of HC interviews this week.
Love has been in charge of the Capitals' defensemen for two years after the Caps hired him away from the Calgary Flames' AHL affiliate.
The Penguins parted ways with long-time bench boss Mike Sullivan in late April after missing the playoffs for a third straight season.
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