Post-Game Talk: Pens out loser the Sens

[Zbynek]

I don't care anymore

 

[DesertedPenguin]

I’m kind of curious who they even attempt to bring in, but I know it’ll be Keefe.

I really want Jeff Halpern to be the coach. I think he'd be a perfect fit for how Dubas thinks as well as maximizing the remaining star talent while still developing youthful potential. He's an excellent blend of analytics, on-ice coaching, and creative ideas.

 

[deakka]

Big minus to get a point. Will propably get the 11th pick, as high as possible without protection

 

[Giskard]

I don't care anymore

welcome to the club

 

[Pens1566]

As a self identified moron, what even is Sullivan's system?

What the hell is so complicated about it?

What is the system?

I don't get what's hard about randomized flinging of pucks up walls and drop passes in the neutral zone.

Skate fast. Stick to it. Repeat.

 

[Offtheboard412]

The lack of engagement in this post game thread is a perfect representation of where this organization is as a whole right now.

 

[IcedCapp]

They can’t even lose properly.

I wonder if they win another game this year

 

[Gold Diamond]

This team has no pride anymore. Sell off the passengers and get a new staff to motivate them.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Sid is now at exactly PPG. Seems like the streak will end at this rate.

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

These are the kinds of moments of levity we'll be getting from now on.

I can't even pick on one player for the most bonerific play. It was like they were trying to do a bit or something. Perhaps an impression of the Washington Generals.

Can someone play yakety sax over the entire overtime?

 

[AuroraBorealis]

The lack of engagement in this post game thread is a perfect representation of where this organization is as a whole right now.

It's very difficult to support a directionless team. Would be easier if they were doing what San Jose is.
At least that would make sense.

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

I was insinuating to people in 2019 that Sully used to adapt and change up in-game. Look back at the 2016 and 2017 runs. He would toss Crosby out mid shift to catch the other teams' worst D pairing. He was insulating Schultz to the tune of 9 mins per night and got great production of out him even in those limited minutes.

2019 rolls around and Sully stopped doing it. That's when I knew he reached full Bylsma

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

This team stinks at stinking. Sucks they got the point.

DK's video this morning about how they can still totally make the POs it the most absurd thing I've heard in a while. He's a f***ing losers.

 

[Lomez]

Someone left the light on...

 

[Icarium]

The Penguins have scored 11 goals in their past eight games.
In those games:
• Sidney Crosby, 0-2-2, minus-12
• Evgeni Malkin, 2-2-4, minus-5
• Erik Karlsson, 0-1-1, minus-4
• Kris Letang, 1-0-1, minus-10

I just wonder how many such tweets and articles Yohe will post before saying anything negative about Sullivan.

Also, Sid's dedication to tanking is pretty damn impressive.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

It's wild that this team is in the state its in, and I still have no *real* faith that they'll fire Sullivan. I mean, logic tells me they have to, but logic's been telling me that since 2020. He kept failing and has gotten an extension since then, that's only now about to kick in. That's psychotic.

 

[ncm7772]

Man, next year is gonna be so weird. Like 20 wins?

 

[Gold Diamond]

What did it for me this season was the Ducks loss earlier this year.

They gave up a game-winning SHG in the dying seconds of the 3rd period during a ****ing 2-man advantage.

Men have committed Seppuku for less than that.

 

[Pancakes]

It's wild that this team is in the state its in, and I still have no *real* faith that they'll fire Sullivan. I mean, logic tells me they have to, but logic's been telling me that since 2020. He kept failing and has gotten an extension since then, that's only now about to kick in. That's psychotic.

I don't think he's getting fired. I refuse to get my hopes up about it because it will just make me angry if he's still behind the bench next year.

Hell if the team starts off really bad next year I'm *still* not convinced they won't just blame it on age and say it's not his fault lol.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Whoever is running those analyses sites needs to re-evaluate the high danger chances that come from the side of the net. If a goalie is square to you, nothing is high danger at the side of the net. To argue differently is asinine. But I imagine a guy like Mike Sullivan uses those numbers to his advantage.

Remember how ZAR would shoot from anywhere and it would visibly piss his linemates off? Well this is the same thing but for coaches. He games the system to his advantage so he comes out looking better. None of it is effective in the box scores, but it likely helps him keep his job by arguing bad luck.

This is where the eye test is so important. Advanced stats may one day cover everything but until then the Eye is important.

 

[Pancakes]

Also I'll say this. It doesn't matter at all any more but I still want to point it out.

Sid is f-ing garbage in OT with his line changes. He routinely goes off on line changes while the other team has possession that end up leaving the Pens in a 3 on 2. They've given up plenty of goals this year because of it in OT.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

I don't think he's getting fired. I refuse to get my hopes up about it because it will just make me angry if he's still behind the bench next year.

Hell if the team starts off really bad next year I'm *still* not convinced they won't just blame it on age and say it's not his fault lol.

Yeah, I dunno. This team extended him, before his current deal was even up, after his fourth consecutive 1st round exit. Logic left the building many years ago with this dysfunctional org.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Also I'll say this. It doesn't matter at all any more but I still want to point it out.

Sid is f-ing garbage in OT with his line changes. He routinely goes off on line changes while the other team has possession that end up leaving the Pens in a 3 on 2. They've given up plenty of goals this year because of it in OT.

So many guys on this team take leisurely changes in OT, particularly when the other team has possession. It drives me insane. Sid's as guilty of it as anyone. Just awful trios being thrown out by Sully all year and terrible changes made by the guys on the ice.

 

[Andy99]

As a self identified moron, what even is Sullivan's system?

What the hell is so complicated about it?

What is the system?

I don't get what's hard about randomized flinging of pucks up walls and drop passes in the neutral zone.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

f*** the Mike Sullivan.