Hockey fans are eagerly awaiting the new season with one burning question: can Mike Sullivan lead his team to a turnaround after a disastrous 2025-26 campaign? The Pittsburgh Penguins' head coach, a two-time Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medallist, has a reputation for magic on the ice, but even he couldn't prevent his team's freefall in the standings last year. With a revamped roster and a renewed sense of determination, Sullivan will be under intense scrutiny to get the Penguins back on track in 2026-27. Can he overcome the challenges and bring another championship to the City of Champions?

A two-time Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medallist couldn't help his new squad bounce back from a freefall in the standings. Can Mike Sullivan do it in 2026-27?