TSN: Penguins ousted in the First Round in 2022

[Gurglesons]

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[Turin]

Well it’s not Sullivan’s fault they lost even if he was uninspiring in his line decisions

 

[Rakell67]

Well it’s not Sullivan’s fault they lost even if he was uninspiring in his line decisions

Just take away Sully’s toys (Jankowski, Rodrigues). ZAR and Blueger may price themselves off the team.

 

[Mr Jiggyfly]

 

[T1K]

Following the Steelers moves, what a joke

 

[Tom Hanks]

I didn’t think he would be fired.

 

[Allie Kitsune]

Can they at least fire Mike Buckley?

Throw us a scrap, at least?

 

[TNT87]

Pittsburgh loves coaches named Mike.

 

[EightyOne]

There it is. Ownership just wants to make playoffs. Makes sense, that is where the money really comes from.

They dont care about competing for Championships anymore, though.

 

[Pittsburgh1776]

I'm not surprised, and I'm not that concerned. He has developed a strong unchecked stubborn streak which this management team should be able to fix with clear left and right limits. Sullivan isn't why we lost this year.

I would prefer Tocchet but it is what it is. He might be better as an assistant.

 

[bambamcam4ever]

Can they at least fire Mike Buckley?

Throw us a scrap, at least?

I would be very surprised if they didn't

 

[Lustaf]

Well it was fun while it lasted.

I'll assume this means Jarry is staying then too cause why bother fixing the obvious issues.

 

[Darren McCord]

Just take away Sully’s toys (Jankowski, Rodrigues). ZAR and Blueger may price themselves off the team.

unfortunately that's Rust and/or Jake too.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

Well it’s not Sullivan’s fault they lost even if he was uninspiring in his line decisions

Stubborn with lines all year so he didn't have any alternatives when they sputtered, stubborn with a goalie who couldn't stop a sponge puck shot by Paul Martin, stubborn all the way to a 3rd straight 1st round loss against a lesser opponent.

The loss this year was in good part due to Sullivan and his pigheadedness.

Not only that, but this team was built to play "Sullivan hockey", which means we can look forward to more speedy straight line wingers with little to nothing in the way of size, physical play, or creativity.

 

[ZorkEnchanter]

Can they at least fire Mike Buckley?

Throw us a scrap, at least?

I'd bet money they do not. Sullivan won't even switch out a winger, it's going to be the same team minus some of the UFA leaving/ED and a moderate priced/seemingly past his prime Vet goalie.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Jarry gave him plausible deniability with that goaltending performance.

 

[Ryder71]

Jarry gave him plausible deniability with that goaltending performance.

I think Jarry's performance pretty much guaranteed no one else could be blamed. I'm not enamored with Sully but I certainly cannot blame him for the reason we lost.

 

[66-30-33]

Jarry gave him plausible deniability with that goaltending performance.

I think they would have kept him regardless. Need better assistants though, if nobody goes after Tocchet we should hire him to be an assistant coach.

 

[Coastal Kev]

Sinking ship

He should have been let go last year...... his weak kneed lineup...lol....anyone watch how the Bruins matched and EXCEEDED the isles nasty?? More soff....maybe the plan is to miss the playoffs next year and have tons of picks.....if so, that would make sense,,,,the only sense.

fire Sully

 

[metalan2]

Good. Just means he can be fired in December and the Pens can go onto win the cup.

 

[Pittsburgh1776]

Stubborn with lines all year so he didn't have any alternatives when they sputtered, stubborn with a goalie who couldn't stop a sponge puck shot by Paul Martin, stubborn all the way to a 3rd straight 1st round loss against a lesser opponent.

The loss this year was in good part due to Sullivan and his pigheadedness.

Not only that, but this team was built to play "Sullivan hockey", which means we can look forward to more speedy straight line wingers with little to nothing in the way of size, physical play, or creativity.

Because Hextall and Burke are just going to abandon their plan because of Sullivan's preference.

 

[SomeDude]

What is Friedman doing with that hair?

 

[GregR]

There it is. Ownership just wants to make playoffs. Makes sense, that is where the money really comes from.

Two or three playoff home games can't be worth that much to the bottom line.

 

[Pancakes]

I'll probably get lit up for saying this but I'm fine with it. He's a good coach. We'll live.

If the roster is tweaked in the correct way I think it can work.

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

Two or three playoff home games can't be worth that much to the bottom line.

You're right, but 12 or so, in a "normal" season, makes a hell of a difference to a team like the Penguins. I know, the owner is a multi-billionaire who probably couldn't care less, but in term of the P&L and cashflow statements, post-season is big time important for franchises in smaller metro areas.