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[Big Friggin Dummy]

Still rooting for a puck to the tailbone

With his head shoved so far up his own ass, he's in position to leave the tailbone exposed too. Somebody's just gotta get one of those squirrely Orpik slappers going in practice.

 

[eXile3]

Sully and Torts are buddies. Maybe they bring in Torts to coach our OT and SO efforts. Or maybe utilize his skills as the team's psychologist/counselor.

The only capacity I want Torts in is selling me beer and popcorn. Guys been coasting on one SC from a stacked Lighting team his entire career.

 

[Malkinstheman]

Would be kind of funny (not) if they brought on Tortorella as an assistant. He hasnt been an assistant in 25 years but it would make Sullivan very comfortable

 

[Ugene Magic]

Still rooting for a puck to the tailbone

 

[cygnus47]

We’re gonna need a development focused coach in the next couple years. If I never see a plug whisperer in the nhl ever again I’d be so happy.

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

We’re gonna need a development focused coach in the next couple years. If I never see a plug whisperer in the nhl ever again I’d be so happy.

They're hard to find, heck even MSL was close to quitting this year on the Habs earlier on. He said it, losing sucks!!

 

[AuroraBorealis]

I would rather watch a team of enforcers than another year of Sullivan hockey.

Torts was just fired and is available. My ideal timeline has begun.

 

[MeinerEiner]

Torts was just fired and is available. My ideal timeline has begun.

Time to fire Velucci in the off season and bring in Torts as an assistant coach.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Would be kind of funny (not) if they brought on Tortorella as an assistant. He hasnt been an assistant in 25 years but it would make Sullivan very comfortable

If John Tortorella comes anywhere near the Penguins, I will become the loudest voice arguing for Kyle Dubas to be fired.

 

[cygnus47]

Time to fire Velucci in the off season and bring in Torts as an assistant coach.

That'd be very Penguins. Fire the one guy who improved a thing he was brought in to improve.

 

[Hockey4Lyfe]

Holy hell does no one want to win the last wildcard spot.

f***ing insane that the Pens are simultaneously 2-3 games from a top 5 pick and 3-4 games away from the playoffs.

 

[molon labe]

Holy hell does no one want to win the last wildcard spot.

f***ing insane that the Pens are simultaneously 2-3 games from a top 5 pick and 3-4 games away from the playoffs.

Could argue watered down league - could argue just a transitory timeline for the league.

We're right on the money for expected wins with the roster 'changes' we did (did not) make. Can't say much for the other teams (especially the Rangers).

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

I'd be real annoyed if I were a Preds fan tbh. That team threw a buncha money at old guys this past summer, wasted Saros' prime, has a complete dipshit at GM who seems to have no idea what the hell he's doing.

 

[SEALBound]

Holy hell does no one want to win the last wildcard spot.

f***ing insane that the Pens are simultaneously 2-3 games from a top 5 pick and 3-4 games away from the playoffs.

And we are going to conveniently miss out on both.

 

[Ryder71]

And we are going to conveniently miss out on both.

Very true, we just have to hope until the end of the season they lose all confidence and have no fight left. It took these imbeciles far too long to realize they're pathetic. Let's hope these other teams humiliate them further so they don't forget! Maybe we can get 7th OA if that happens. Should have been a bottom three team but noooooo, had to keep that useless piece of shit Rakell for Crosby which helps no one!!!!

 

[Hockey4Lyfe]

Out of the 8 left, we have two easy game.

And somehow by the schedule making gods we have the Blackhawks in back to back games.

But beyond that, Senators (playoffs), Blues (fighting for playoffs, currently in), Stars (playoffs), Devils (playoffs), Bruins (we can’t win that game and have them fall below us), Capitals (playoffs).

There aren’t many wins there and a bunch of teams we struggle to beat even when good.

 

[Malkinstheman]

The Pens next 3 games are against the Sens, Blues and Stars. 3 teams that are on heaters the last few weeks. You just know the Pens are going to win 2/3 of these lol

 

[Malkinstheman]

Out of the 8 left, we have two easy game.

And somehow by the schedule making gods we have the Blackhawks in back to back games.

But beyond that, Senators (playoffs), Blues (fighting for playoffs, currently in), Stars (playoffs), Devils (playoffs), Bruins (we can’t win that game and have them fall below us), Capitals (playoffs).

There aren’t many wins there and a bunch of teams we struggle to beat even when good.

For whatever reason this team hasn't done well against the Hawks in the Sid era. I think the Hawks are the team that Sid has the lowest points per game against. I remember the Hawks scored 10 goals against the Pens like 2-3 years ago and we all thought that would be Sullivan's final game

 

[Ryder71]

The Pens next 3 games are against the Sens, Blues and Stars. 3 teams that are on heaters the last few weeks. You just know the Pens are going to win 2/3 of these lol

They can beat anyone, they can lose to anyone. This is the most unlikable group the last 30 years! Hopefully their will to fight is gone! Winning does absolutely nothing but f*** us up further.

 

[AuroraBorealis]

The Pens next 3 games are against the Sens, Blues and Stars. 3 teams that are on heaters the last few weeks. You just know the Pens are going to win 2/3 of these lol

This guy Penguins'

 

[Gurglesons]

The Pens next 3 games are against the Sens, Blues and Stars. 3 teams that are on heaters the last few weeks. You just know the Pens are going to win 2/3 of these lol

Then get swept on the b2b by the Hawks.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Prime Geno was always more exciting than prime Sid imo. Dude was electric when he was at his absolute best. Not that Sid wasn't, but Geno was somethin' else.

Geno was incredible to start this season too until Sullivan decided to completely shit all over him with idiotic winger usage.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

The Pens next 3 games are against the Sens, Blues and Stars. 3 teams that are on heaters the last few weeks. You just know the Pens are going to win 2/3 of these lol

Mate I hope they get touchdowns against the Penguins like the Sabres did today. f*** Sully.

 

[OtherThingsILike]

For whatever reason this team hasn't done well against the Hawks in the Sid era. I think the Hawks are the team that Sid has the lowest points per game against. I remember the Hawks scored 10 goals against the Pens like 2-3 years ago and we all thought that would be Sullivan's final game

True, though this was largely the Jonathan Toews effect.

 

[chethejet]

Pens can be in top 5 but man win the lottery and take Misa or get high end draft capital to add a center and RW. Dubas has to accept the fact Sully is not the coach from here and grab the AV's coach or the WB guy to work with the younger guys. Pens may need to blow it up no matter how much Dubas wants to try to stay relevant. Pedal to the metal here on a rebuild. These are enough parts here to be much better in a couple. On the block Karlsson, Rust, maybe Rakell with the right deal. Draft a top 6 center. Maybe with the trades and potential rangers pick, Dubas can walk away with top 6 center, R winger, very good center prospect in tow.