Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Sullivan and Flyers head coach Tortorella are close friends, and Sullivan has served in the past as an assistant coach to Tortorella. Sullivan is also close with Quinn, going back to when they were teammates at Boston University as young players.
His extensive experience, including his 742 career wins and 22 years of coaching in the NHL, positions him as a formidable candidate for the job. Tortorella is known for his fiery personality and demanding coaching style, which could give Team USA a competitive edge ahead of the 4 Nations tournament.