Dan Bylsma Hot Seat Pt. III | Shero pushing for Bylsma extension

[66-30-33]

if shero is in fact pushing for a bylsma extension i will immediately go from one of his biggest fans to one of his biggest critics.

i just cant fathom shero being so biased by his friendship that he ignores the objective reality of the situation.

If this is true then Bylsmas coaching ability is so bad it's effected Mario/Burkle/Sheros judgement. It's so bad it's hypnotizing...

 

[Pancakes]

I cannot fathom that Rossi report, so I sincerely hope it's just Rossi being Rossi.

I can almoooooost see keeping Bylsma and giving him another chance this year to not **** up, but to give him an extension? Madness.

 

[gordie]

I said it before but just to reiterate:

In the last four years we have one 3 series. Two first rounds and one second.

Of the four series that we have lost:

In 2 we have blown a 3-1 lead.

In 2 we have gone down 3-0.


What the hell kind of organization rewards this failure with an extension?

Just milking the 2009 Cup win is all they're really doing.

 

[Hophog]

The organization is telling you we aren't serious about competing for the cup any longer and we are more concerned about a happy clique of employees who all can take home a very nice paycheck while selling just hope to the fans. I for one will no longer care what happens to them and I wonder does Sidney Crosby really want to be a part of this?

I'm sure Crosby's okay with it. It sounds as though he gets to choose his linemates and make all the stupid turnover passes he wants without any repercussions.

 

[Waffle Fries]

Well I guess there are two things we can hope for:

1.) Rossi is being Rossi

2.) Mario/Burkle said "Lol **** no" when Shero brought up an extension.

 

[Woodrow]

I said it before but just to reiterate:

In the last four years we have won 3 series. Two first rounds and one second.

Of the four series that we have lost:

In 2 we have blown a 3-1 lead.

In 2 we have gone down 3-0.


What the hell kind of organization rewards this failure with an extension?

Our opponent can also win playoffs series by playing run and gun against us exposing our weak defense and terrible goaltending or if they don't like that they can trap us and nullify our offense. Either way no adjustments will be made except maybe changing our goalie if we are absolutely forced to.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Yeah.

Shero: -and that's why I think it's crucial that we keep Danny as the head coach.
Burkle: What?
Shero: Danny is-
Mario: You're firing him and it's going to be face to face.
Burkle: Look him in the eye.
Shero: ...I really...
Burkle: Do you like your job Shero?
Shero: I'll call Da-Mr. Bylsma to set it up.
Mario: Excellent! Froyo?

 

[gordie]

Well I guess there are two things we can hope for:

1.) Rossi is being Rossi

2.) Mario/Burkle said "Lol **** no" when Shero brought up an extension.

Possibly? but to even to suggest giving Bylsma an extension after blowing 3 straight games to Tampa in 2011 to lose and the first three games to start the Philadelphia and Boston series, borders on the ludicrous. Shero is now someone to really worry about.

 

[Common Sense]

The organization is telling you we aren't serious about competing for the cup any longer and we are more concerned about a happy clique of employees who all can take home a very nice paycheck while selling just hope to the fans. I for one will no longer care what happens to them and I wonder does Sidney Crosby really want to be a part of this?

Oh Sid and Geno love this. In what other organization can two players make $17.4M to show up whenever they want and go without a single point in a whole playoff series without facing any consequences from their buddy-buddy coach?

Jesus I hope Mario comes to his senses and ends this.

 

[Waffle Fries]

Possibly? but to even to suggest giving Bylsma an extension after blowing 3 straight games to Tampa in 2011 to lose and the first three games to start the Philadelphia and Boston series, borders on the ludicrous. Shero is now someone to really worry about.

Obviously option 1 is preferable, but I'll also accept option 2.

 

[WayneSid9987]

Bylsma may actually get his extension but he'll have to work with handpicked assistants from Mario.

Maybe guys within the organization...Heinz, Guerin or people outside of it.

I can't see them going forward without making zero change at all behind the bench.

 

[Sivek]

Bylsma coming back would mean an immediate extension. There's no way a coach comes back with one year on his contract. He's either back and extended or not back at all.

Anyways, I don't put any stock into Rossi or his sources, better off just waiting until the presser tomorrow than speculate based off his speculation.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Hopefully this is a Rossi troll job. The Pens have trolled him in the past with bad information. Can't tell you how many times he says one thing and they do another.

 

[66-30-33]

Yeah.

Shero: -and that's why I think it's crucial that we keep Danny as the head coach.
Burkle: What?
Shero: Danny is-
Mario: You're firing him and it's going to be face to face.
Burkle: Look him in the eye.
Shero: ...I really...
Burkle: Do you like your job Shero?
Shero: I'll call Da-Mr. Bylsma to set it up.
Mario: Excellent! Froyo?

*later that night*

Shero: Hello mr Bylsma, how are you?
Bylsma: I wont lie, i'm a little nervous
Shero: You don't look it?
Bylsma Botox
Shero: Perfect! you wont be angry then!
Shero: Mario wanted me to tell you that...
Bylsma: Oh ****, don't say it!
Shero: You're GETTING AN EXTENSION!
Bylsma: Oh good, but my Botox has now been destroyed
Shero: Oh really? i don't notice anything different

*ringing in room, Bylsma picks up*

Mario: Hello?
Bylsma: Hello
Mario: So you got the news?
Bylsma: Yes i did, but it's not what i expected
Mario: That's alright, don't let it get to you too much, just go over it for a few days and let it sink in and go from there.
Bylsma: Will do.

*hangs up*



*several months later*

Shero: Ok sign right here and you're a Pen for the next 40 years.
Bylsma: *signs*

*a few minutes later*

Mario: WHAT.THE.****.!!!!.

 

[shureshot66]

Right or wrong, I'd be very surprised if ownership overrules the general manager. On this, or really any other hockey-related decision.

 

[Beauner]

Right or wrong, I'd be very surprised if ownership overrules the general manager. On this, or really any other hockey-related decision.

I don't think they'll overrule him. BUT, they can "strongly suggest" .

 

[billybudd]

I cannot fathom that Rossi report, so I sincerely hope it's just Rossi being Rossi.

I can almoooooost see keeping Bylsma and giving him another chance this year to not **** up, but to give him an extension? Madness.

About that...

Shero's got two choices. Fire Bylsma. Extend Bylsma. Can't let him coach out the last year of his contract without an extension because nobody will do what a lame-duck tells them to.

So, from Shero's perspective, even if he would be ready to pull the plug after a 6 and 9 start to next season, he needs to argue for an extension now (even a 1 year extension).

Of course, this isn't something ownership would like because it represents more dollars paid out. Well, assuming he wasn't fired then picked up immediately by somebody.

 

[Kovifan27]

Bah what **** news to wake up to! I just joked with my roomate if this happens. We are old men on canes talking like old men, i pretended i walked in on Pens losing playoffs again and said

Me: we lose again?
Him: yeahhhhh, but we won cup in '09
Me: bahhh! *swats air* wait, is Shero still GM?
Him: Yeah
Me: He will fire Bylsma next year!

Implying you'd be a fan once Crosby is gone

Bylsma may actually get his extension but he'll have to work with handpicked assistants from Mario.

Maybe guys within the organization...Heinz, Guerin or people outside of it.

I can't see them going forward without making zero change at all behind the bench.

If he spouts that BS he spouted at the presser do you think for one minute he won't say "I'm the coach and my decision is final."

For the sake of me keeping my hair/sanity I hope Rossi is full of crap and just trying to stir up garbage.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

*later that night*

Shero: Hello mr Shero, how are you?
Bylsma: I wont lie, i'm a little nervous
Shero: You don't look it?
Bylsma Botox
Shero: Perfect! you wont be angry then!
Shero: Mario wanted me to tell you that...
Bylsma: Oh ****, don't say it!
Shero: You're GETTING AN EXTENSION!
Bylsma: Oh good, but my Botox has now been destroyed
Shero: Oh really? i don't notice anything different

*ringing in room, Bylsma picks up*

Mario: Hello?
Bylsma: Hello
Mario: So you got the news?
Bylsma: Yes i did, but it's not what i expected
Mario: That's alright, don't let it get to you too much, just go over it for a few days and let it sink in and go from there.
Bylsma: Will do.

*hangs up*



*several months later*

Shero: Ok sign right here and you're a Pen for the next 40 years.
Bylsma: *signs*

*a few minutes later*

Mario: WHAT.THE.****.!!!!.

Mario: We have a situation.
Assistant: Did Crosby have an odd accident, trip and break his arm?
Mario: No, don't jinx him. Listen carefully. Call legal, HR, the police....and the psych ward.
Assistant: Got it. Why?
Mario: Don't ask questions. Shero is a traitor and the Bylsma still flies.

Mario: Burksie, buddy! There's a minor problem.
Burkle: Iceburgh?
Mario: No, he's safe and bubble wrapped. Shero extended Bylsma.
Burkle: ----- I know what to do. Have an alibi, and tell me where Glass and Adams are. Shero seemed unstable lately and Bylsma is not observant, remember this.
Mario: It's come to this. I'll send you what you need to know. Remember the plan.

May I have mercy on all our souls.

 

[MrBurghundy]

If this is true I'll just say bye to you all now. No seriously. I'm done.

 

[farscape1]

I'm not surprised that Bylsma will come back and get an extension. If you guys are putting faith in Mario then im sad for you. Mario is the same guy that ran Scotty Bowman out of town. Lets not forget the great coaches like Ivan Hlinka an Ed Olczyk that have wasted our time. Though doubt Mario had anything to do with picking them.


Its seems the Pens and Mario only care about getting seats filled during the season and hopeing for a good run in the playoffs. They are becoming so much like the Pirates that it makes me sick.

To me if Blysma is giving a extension, Fleury is still here, Letang getting a big ass contract then I hope Burkle sells the team, Mario gets kicked to the curb, Shero and Dan get FIRED!!!!!!


We will be so dead next season in our divison and get killed in the playoffs against Philly, Rangers, Devils etc.

So much wrong with this whole team from top to bottom. Shero cant draft wingers so we end up getting old pieces of what use to be in Morrow and Iggy and giving up draft picks that could of been used to get some wingers in the draft.
But sure Shero will draft another PMD but yet spend $7M or $8M on Letang whom cant play on powerplay and cant play defense.

Hell make him a winger for Sid

Buco's on Ice......

 

[jerome garcia]

the more i think about it, i can live with db as the coach. we're still going to win regular season games, watching a pretty exciting style of hockey to boot. only one team wins the cup every year, at least we can be sure it wont be the pens. getting past the first round is about where our expectations should be. oh, and i'd start fleury for all four playoff games next season.

 

[farscape1]

If this is true I'll just say bye to you all now. No seriously. I'm done.

I will join you. And the melt down tomorrow will be something to see.
Think I just pick another team to love and cheer for. Cause the Pens will be as dead to me as the Pirates are.

 

[sexyllama]

"A former NHL player I know says that part of the #Penguins problem is that the team is overrated and, "Crosby and Malkin play pond hockey."

Keep extending...

 

[TerraFeeshMD]

It makes sense that Shero would put all his eggs in the Bylsma basket considering he has drafted exclusively to play in Bylsma's system.... so if Bylsma is fired and they lose his system, a lot of Shero's past drafting becomes moot.