Todd Reirden is one step closer to becoming the next head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Late last week, the Pens’ announced that they signed the former Capitals bench boss to a two-year extension and promoted him from assistant coach to associate coach.
Reirden has been with the Pens since getting fired by the Caps after the 2019-20 season.
By Chris Cerullo 1 month ago
The Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights four games to one to win the Stanley Cup four years ago this week.
Since then, the Capitals have not won a playoff series since, getting first-rounded four consecutive times. While the Caps’ core and identity have largely stayed the same, the 2018 team’s supporting cast has moved on. Only nine of those 27 players are still on the team while two others, Shane Gersich and Pheonix Copley, remain in the organization.
Some key members of the 2018 championship team have flourished elsewhere. Others have wound down their careers or retired in different organizations or leagues.
By Ian Oland 4 months ago
Todd Reirden is back as an NHL bench boss (sorta) and it only took 444 days for him to claw his way back.
The former Capitals head coach will lead the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers with Mike Sullivan in COVID-19 protocol.
Todd Rierden won’t be coaching when the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday night.
Reirden was placed on the league’s COVID-19 Unavailability List shortly after warmups. Per the team, skating and skills development coach Ty Hennes will take Todd’s place behind the bench, joining head coach Mike Sullivan and assistant coach Mike Vellucci.
Reirden coaches the Penguins’ defense and runs their power play.
Lots of familiarity in today’s Caps-Pens game. Sprong and Schultz used to play for the Penguins. Crosby and Ovi know each other very well. And behind the Penguins bench is ex-Caps coach Tod, seen above breaking mask protocol.
By Peter Hassett 2 years ago
The season reviews are all over, but maybe could we spare a moment to discuss Todd Reirden?
By Peter Hassett 2 years ago
The Washington Capitals will be on the hook to pay part of Todd Reirden’s salary next season to be an assistant coach with the Penguins (unless he’s being paid more by Pittsburgh). The Penguins, of course, are the Caps’ biggest rival.
While speaking to Penguins media on Wednesday, a beaming Reirden told reporters that, “I’ve learned a lot (in Washington) and I’m excited to share it here with the players.”
By Ian Oland 2 years ago
Todd Reirden is staying in the Metropolitan Division and returning to the Washington Capitals’ biggest rival.
Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they hired Reirden back to be an assistant coach again – this time under Mike Sullivan. Reirden will be in charge of the team’s defensive group and power-play unit.
By Ian Oland 2 years ago
Eight days after being fired by the Washington Capitals, former head coach Todd Reirden has put his home on the market.
Reirden listed his six-bed, eight-bath, 4,060 square foot mansion on Monday through Jordan Stuart of Keller Williams Capital Properties. Stuart also served as Wayne Rooney’s real-estate agent.
The news was first reported by the Washingtonian’s Marisa M. Kashino.
With Todd Reirden out, it’s time for us to recklessly speculate about who could take over.
By Peter Hassett 2 years ago
