Penguins Assistant Coach Under Fire After Getting Caught Sabotaging His Team
Pittsburgh Penguins' assistant coach Todd Reirden recently became the subject of a humorous viral moment during a game's overtime preparation.
Reirden's Comical Strategy Moment Goes Viral
In a clip that quickly gained popularity, Todd Reirden was captured appearing to draw up a play for the Penguins' overtime. However, upon closer inspection, it was humorously revealed that no real strategy was being laid out.
This season, the Penguins have experienced some challenges in overtime, with a limited number of wins in such scenarios. The light-hearted clip of Reirden, though amusing, also sheds light on the team's overtime approach.
A Look at Todd Reirden's Coaching Tenure
Todd Reirden has a significant history with the Penguins, starting as a coach in their AHL affiliate team. He transitioned to the Washington Capitals as an assistant coach in the 2014-15 season and contributed to their Stanley Cup victory in 2018. He was elevated to the head coach position for the Capitals but later returned to the Penguins, where he continues his coaching career.
This moment, while humorous, is a reminder of the lighter side of sports and the unique aspects of coaching at the highest levels of professional hockey.
| POLL | ||
DÉCEMBRE 17 | 429 ANSWERS Penguins Assistant Coach Under Fire After Getting Caught Sabotaging His Team Do you think Reirden should be fired? | ||
| Yes | 220 | 51.3 % |
| No | 209 | 48.7 % |
| LIST OF POLLS | ||
| G | A | PTS | ||
| Zachary Werenski | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
| Sean Monahan | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Jesper Bratt | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Frederick Gaudreau | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Jack Hughes | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Nikita Kucherov | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Mackenzie Weegar | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Kent Johnson | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Alexander Wennberg | 2 | - | 2 | |
| Mitchell Chaffee | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Anthony Cirelli | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Matthew Coronato | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Marcus Foligno | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Nick Foligno | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Conor Geekie | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Brandon Hagel | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Stefan Noesen | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Corey Perry | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Igor Sharangovich | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Dmitry Voronkov | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
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| STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 19 | 16 | 3 | - | 32 | |
Wild | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | |
Hurricanes | 19 | 14 | 5 | - | 28 | |
Devils | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 27 | |
Golden Knights | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 25 | |
Panthers | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 25 | |
Flames | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 25 | |
| Conference | Cumulative | ||||||