Mike Sullivan and the Penguins have agreed to part ways, the team announced on Monday morning, ending his tenure as the Penguins' coach after nine seasons.

The team announced it was parting ways with the two-time Stanley Cup winning coach just over a week after the Penguins missed out on the playoffs for a third straight season.

There has been a flurry of speculation and rumors flying in the hours since the Pittsburgh Penguins fired head coach Mike Sullivan. One of the most significant