PITTSBURGH — At a time when NHL coaches are discarded and recycled at an alarming rate, Mike Sullivan established himself in Pittsburgh.

The city welcomes him back at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday night, when Sullivan returns for the first time as head coach of the Rangers to take on the team he led for the previous 10 years, the Penguins.

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It is sure to be a meaningful night for all involved.

What Sullivan was able to accomplish with the Penguins — building a culture and fostering relationships that induced his longevity — is exactly what the Rangers had in mind when the organization h

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