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Post-Game Talk: Game VII Pens win vs Avs: I dreamed a dream
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KrisLetAngry
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Short sample size but this is exactly what we were talking about 2 years ago.
He might not do everything a coach loves but the eye test and numbers don't lie that he is a positive impact with 12 to 15 minutes of ES time.
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I'm not saying he's as bad as Johnston. I'm saying even Johnston teams could look good for a game here and there, so a nice win doesn't buy Sullivan any more rope from me. And he's been out of rope for quite some time if you ask me.
If they keep this up for a couple of weeks, then maybe I'll give him a little more rope.
Sidney the Kidney
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This right here is the issue. It seems like actual results matter less than "sticking to the process" as outlined by the coach.
Too often Sullivan will try to "correct" players who are producing positive results just because they yield those results in a manner that isn't how he wants them to play. Goes back to my biggest issue with Sullivan in that he seems to want everyone to play the same way instead of playing players to their individual strengths.
KrisLetAngry
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Yes Sully has this issue but I think it's more than just Sully.
He didn't stick in Calgary or Toronto either.
Again I am pro big Z.
I also agree Sully didn't let a guy like McCann do his thing. I definitely don't see him scoring 40 goals here but he was an asset and player we should have kept
he might not of filled a need on those teams. it doesn't mean he's a bad player.
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He was a filler in Toronto during injuries and for Marlies depth. Dubas is the ex-GM of the Marlies and was always helping them out.
He played 2 games there. Scored in one of them and had solid analytics. Got waived when someone came back earlier than expected. I believe it was Knies.
It's not an indication of anything. If it was, the same damn GM would not have brought him here this summer.
We should be looking at performance over who someone's employer is and what a coach did. That was done a lot this summer on this board, and a lot of people's takes on the matter are already looking super bad.
It's just refreshing to me that we're only 7 games into the season and instead of throwing his hands up about the bottom six Dubas actually took swift action to try and rectify their poor play by waiving Harkins and calling up big Z. And Dubas has been rewarded for that.
If Hextall were still here that bottom six would be unchanged for like 30 more games of this.
If Hextall were still here that bottom six would be unchanged for like 30 more games of this.
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Now is Hinostroza going to sub in for anyone on L4? Based on TOI and play, you’d think Carter, and I still do because Nieto PKs lol…but Vensel had this to say from his From The Point article today: “You can’t help but think that recent call-up Vinnie Hinostroza will get a sweater soon, replacing Jeff Carter or, more likely, Matt Nieto.” So idk now..
Son Goku
henlo u stinky egg
If you f*ck with me I f*ck with you. Let's get it boiz big Z coming for all the moms
cygnus47
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Who put you up to this? Wait I know, that damn rookie. I don't care if he's dominated every shift, I'm not going to take this. He's getting scratched.
Kind of an indictment of the quality of Pens reporters that no-one noticed the glaring system adjustment given the result and no-one had questions about it. Do any of the reporters watch the games?
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Zohorna-Eller-Hinostranza
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And we MIGHT actually see something.
He's making me think that Sullivan's system needs an effective individual forechecker to be effective. Usually it's a very fast guy like Hagelin or Tanev, but Zohorna has done a good job with his longer reach to hook guys just enough. This is also why Crosby's line struggles unless he puts in a lot of effort himself.
K Fleur
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It’s really awesome getting a winger that instantly has chemistry with Malkin.
A lot better than waiting 3 years for one to start scoring like last time.
A lot better than waiting 3 years for one to start scoring like last time.
We’re back to being last in the East, tied with Ottawa and Sabres, since the Caps won tonight…I tell you, Im going to be infuriated if the team goes back to playing fast and loose and perimeter, and not finishing shots tomorrow night against Ottawa’s skilled, young legs…their forward depth is tremendous…we have to keep up playing with structure and taking advantage of TOs…
Yep. They need to do this for like a month straight to even be considered in recovery mode. What do you expect next game? Likely an L with lackluster effort.
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He's gonna need to keep this up for at least a ECF finish at worst to not be seen as a tool for some and the rest of us don't give a f*** what he does, he's not fooling us.
He's done this each season. Has a game or two where he gets the team playing well and then it goes back to a shit show.
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Gurgs need to get on that GDT for tonight lol
Jarry first goalie off…I guess Hino is still sitting for Carter lol…
Jarry first goalie off…I guess Hino is still sitting for Carter lol…
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