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Pittsburgh Penguins: Top 5 Coaches in Team History

By Matthew Rodrigopulle

Jan 20, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan looks on from behind the players bench against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 7-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan looks on from behind the players bench against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 7-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; General view of snow on the Mario Lemieux statue outside before the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Vancouver Canucks at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; General view of snow on the Mario Lemieux statue outside before the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Vancouver Canucks at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

2: Bob Johnson

Record: 41-33-6

Achievements: 1991 Stanley Cup Winner with the Penguins

“It’s a great day for hockey!”

The catch phrase that stuck with us. Bob Johnson is remembered for a number of things that he did for this organization. But the most significant thing he has done was win Pittsburgh it’s first Stanley Cup.

Joining the team for the 1990-91 season, he led the the Penguins to a fantastic record which took the Patrick Division title.

In the playoffs the team really shined. The Penguins handled New Jersey, Washington, Boston and finally Minnesota to win the franchise’s first Stanley Cup.

Bob Johnson’s career was at an all-time high, and Pittsburgh was eager for the next season with him. Unfortunately, in August 1991, Johnson suffered a brain aneurysm and was diagnosed with brain cancer. Scotty Bowman replaced him as head coach, and Johnson died on November 26, 1991.

We might not know how Johnson’s career could have panned out, but based on his one season as coach, he was spectacular and will never be forgotten.

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