Post-Game Talk: Pens vs Isles: Its over

[centipede2233]

You guys have sullivan for 3 more years and dubas 6 more, very exciting times!

 

[66-30-33]

You guys have sullivan for 3 more years and dubas 6 more, very exciting times!

Yeah well, we have 3 cups and 4 finals appearances. Nobody has better.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

You guys have sullivan for 3 more years and dubas 6 more, very exciting times!

and 6 more cups then the Leafs since 1967. Choke on that Slapnuts.

Have you ever seen Toronto win the cup? #57Years

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

Taylor Haase​

9:56 PM - APRIL 17, 2024
Fenway’s Tom Werner is here.


He was probably there to extend Sullivan.

 

[66-30-33]

Taylor Haase​

9:56 PM - APRIL 17, 2024
Fenway’s Tom Werner is here.


He was probably there to extend Sullivan.

Oh god, could you imagine? would have to be a first time ever that happening. His first contract is still running and has 2 more to go through.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Even if you're Dubas and you decide to lay the PP at Reirden's feet you've still got the issues of poor defensive structure, inability to hold leads, and pisspoor finishing.

Maybe replacing Todd Reirden fixes the PP to a degree but does that even matter if the other issues still persist (and they will as long as Sully is here)?

For me it's all or nothing. Either you replace this entire coaching staff or the absolute ceiling for this team next year is a first round exit.

For the record, I'm on board with changing the entire staff. New ideas, new voices.

But, there are theories that providing a respected leader/manager/coach with a new team, one that challenges them to expand their way of thinking, can be just as effective. You see it in business sometimes, when you have someone who is an effective manager of people but struggles with other aspects of managing a department.

I think stronger voices with personalities where they aren't afraid to push their own ideas - a Tocchet type, for example - would benefit Sullivan. Even if that's not in Pittsburgh, I think he would need those kinds of assistants at wherever his next stop is as a coach.

If Dubas is determined to keep Sullivan, hopefully it's with some new voices around him. If they run it back with the same staff, it'll be a huge miss.

 

[Rudy Russo]

Taylor Haase​

9:56 PM - APRIL 17, 2024
Fenway’s Tom Werner is here.


He was probably there to extend Sullivan.

Red Sox vs Pirates this weekend in Pittsburgh.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Taylor Haase​

9:56 PM - APRIL 17, 2024
Fenway’s Tom Werner is here.


He was probably there to extend Sullivan.

y u do dis 2 me fren? I cry Errey tyme

 

[Rudy Russo]

You guys have sullivan for 3 more years and dubas 6 more, very exciting times!

Can you even afford to see a live hockey game Toronto?

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Dubas, Spezza, Werner, Kevin Acklin (CEO of business side), and Dave Beeston from FSG were all there, according to Dejan and Taylor.

Of note, Beeston and Acklin were in Columbus for the final game last year. Hextall and Burke were fired the next day, and Beeston and Acklin were the ones to do the press conference afterwards.

Tomorrow might be moving day for a few people. Not sure if it'll be Sullivan, but something to monitor.

 

[Rudy Russo]

That's not how you spell "Neito, Accari and Harkins." Bro, do you even Sullivan?

Dubas traded Ruh to bring up St. Ivany. I'm sure Nieto and Harkins will be waived for Poulin and Ponomarev, and if Accari is moved to wing, I'd be OK with it. Maybe see if the Leafs would like him back?

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

Dubas, Spezza, Werner, Kevin Acklin (CEO of business side), and Dave Beeston from FSG were all there, according to Dejan and Taylor.

Of note, Beeston and Acklin were in Columbus for the final game last year. Hextall and Burke were fired the next day, and Beeston and Acklin were the ones to do the press conference afterwards.

Tomorrow might be moving day for a few people. Not sure if it'll be Sullivan, but something to monitor.

 

[DearDiary]

Dubas, Spezza, Werner, Kevin Acklin (CEO of business side), and Dave Beeston from FSG were all there, according to Dejan and Taylor.

Of note, Beeston and Acklin were in Columbus for the final game last year. Hextall and Burke were fired the next day, and Beeston and Acklin were the ones to do the press conference afterwards.

Tomorrow might be moving day for a few people. Not sure if it'll be Sullivan, but something to monitor.

I think Dubas stays on in his president role, but gets relieved of his GM self appointment

 

[DesertedPenguin]

I think Dubas stays on in his president role, but gets relieved of his GM self appointment

Uh, no.

 

[Ryder71]

That's not how you spell "Neito, Accari and Harkins." Bro, do you even Sullivan?

Pono makes the team next season.

 

[3074326]

You guys have sullivan for 3 more years and dubas 6 more, very exciting times!

And you will be a Leafs fan forever

 

[WickedWrister]

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[bambamcam4ever]

It says that Sully played his favorite. TJ is the better goalie and always will be. It'll be fun to see him have a great season on a new team next year and Ned f***ing blow for the Pens.

Christ, the love this fanbase will give to any mediocre guy who isn't the starter is f***ing amazing.

TJ has never been good. He has 2 playoff wins in his career. His backups have put up similar numbers to him consistently.

 

[Turin]

As far as I can tell Sullivan saw the exact same thing with Jarry that I did - he gave up. Dude had no will to battle, no dog in him, nothin. So he went with Ned until the end of the year because even when Ned sucks (and he's not really anything special) he battles and shows emotion. I really hope there's a team out there who thinks he's their solution.

 

[Turin]

Also the fact that I can't remember a single instance of Jarry getting mad at himself yet I distinctly remember him staring down Malkin on a goal says it all. Guy can't handle the gig without pretending that everything is fine no matter what. If we're choosing between headcases give me the guy like Fleury who has to calm himself down after every goal than a guy who you aren't sure actually cares if he wins or not even when he gives up the most back-breaking goals.

 

[Rudy Russo]

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Dear god. All penguins fans waiting for Yager to get a three year deal, and instead Sullivan love child gets it instead.

 

[vodeni]

Also the fact that I can't remember a single instance of Jarry getting mad at himself yet I distinctly remember him staring down Malkin on a goal says it all. Guy can't handle the gig without pretending that everything is fine no matter what. If we're choosing between headcases give me the guy like Fleury who has to calm himself down after every goal than a guy who you aren't sure actually cares if he wins or not even when he gives up the most back-breaking goals.

He was pulled off right after the stare and has not been in the goal since...Coincidence? maybe

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

I never have to watch Jeff Carter play hockey for the Penguins again. I'm thrilled.

 

[Ryder71]

Dear god. All penguins fans waiting for Yager to get a three year deal, and instead Sullivan love child gets it instead.

Ones top six the other not so much. No correlation whatsoever.

 

[Kasperi kapanen]

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“Let’s take a group picture boys, I’ll stand behind Harks”. It’s funnier if you read it with the Sully voice lol.