Whoever coaches the Penguins gets to coach Sidney Crosby. The owner, Fenway Sports Group, has deep pockets. Pittsburgh is one of America’s great hockey markets and boasts state-of-the-art practice facilities and a loyal fan base.

In the wake of the Pittsburgh Penguins parting ways with their coach, Mike Sullivan, on Monday, the team’s general manager, Kyle Dubas, made his expectations clear about filling the vacancy.