Penguins Bringing Back Todd Reirden, Also Hire Mike Vellucci To Fill Assistant Coaching Spots

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Todd Reirden is coming back for his second stint as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Reirden, a Deerfield, Illinois, was just fired by the Washington Capitals. He spent six seasons with the Caps’ coaching staff, including when they wond the Stanley Cup in 2018. He served as head coach for the past two seasons.
Reirden was an assistant coach with the Penguins from 2010-2014. He will once again oversee the team’s defense.
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