New Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Muse has a mountainous task ahead of him. Muse, who was most recently an assistant with the New York Rangers, has to balance the needs of the here and now with the long-term needs of the Penguins. We’re not sure that a veteran coach, let alone a first-timer like Muse, will be up to that challenge.

The Pittsburgh Penguins named Dan Muse as the 23rd head coach in franchise history on Wednesday. He replaces Mike Sullivan, who had been head coach for nine-plus seasons before he and the team agreed to part ways.