The first mid-season coaching change in Pittsburgh Penguins team history took place under the watchful eye of Jim Rutherford. He was not General Manager at the time, but rather was serving as the starting goaltender during the 1972-73 season. The Early Years Red Kelly was the second Head Coach in franchise history and in his fourth year having led the team to playoff appearances in two of the previous three seasons, but the team was struggling and he was replaced after posting a 17-19-6 ... Read More