PITTSBURGH — I'm pretty lucky to be working in an amazing sports town. I have covered some incredible coaches and managers, including six Hall of Famers. Chuck Tanner might be the nicest man I ever met in sports. Herb Brooks was a fascinating character, as are Eddie Johnston, Michel Therrien and Jim Leyland. Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher and Mike Tomlin won championships with the Steelers, Noll four of 'em. Tanner won a World Series with the Pirates in 1979, a lifetime ago. Badger Bob Johnson, Scotty Bowman, Dan Byslma and Mike Sullivan won the Stanley Cup with the Penguins, Sullivan twice.
I would put Sullivan right at the top of the list with Noll and Leyland as the best at what they do.
That's why I loved the midafternoon news Tuesday that Sullivan has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season.
