Has Mike Sullivan Been Fired yet

[GilbertSeinfeld]

Now they will "play for Ray" and win out.

Or, they'll draft a defenseman in the first round.

 

[BusinessGoose]

I mean, what, 3 players are here from back then?

 

[DesertedPenguin]

I don't normally share rumors, largely because I'm usually not in position to know anything. And I'll preface this by saying I can't verify it and that I don't think it's that huge of potential news.

But I had a conversation over the weekend with someone who I hadn't seen in quite some time who previously had some connections to the Penguins, and this person said that the team is bracing for some additional changes this offseason to the coaching staff/pro scouting side of things. I don't think it's anything seismic, though this person believes Sullivan is willing to listen to outside offers from a select few teams if they approach and could exit if the offer is right.

The person I spoke to said that he's heard that Dubas wants to bring in a younger assistant coach who is a rising head coach prospect and who can be a sounding board/resource for the younger players coming up from the AHL. Kind of like how Tocchet was the bridge between some players and Sullivan in 2016/17.

I don't know if that would mean Ty Hennes is out or Mike Vellucci is out or both.

I don't 100% trust this person, because I haven't seen them in a while. But they've had information in the past that's proven correct - and they've also misfired a couple times. But this felt logical and it's also not something outlandish like, "Malkin is retiring! Crosby wants traded!" that I felt I could share. If it doesn't happen, life goes on.

 

[Andy99]

I don't normally share rumors, largely because I'm usually not in position to know anything. And I'll preface this by saying I can't verify it and that I don't think it's that huge of potential news.

But I had a conversation over the weekend with someone who I hadn't seen in quite some time who previously had some connections to the Penguins, and this person said that the team is bracing for some additional changes this offseason to the coaching staff/pro scouting side of things. I don't think it's anything seismic, though this person believes Sullivan is willing to listen to outside offers from a select few teams if they approach and could exit if the offer is right.

The person I spoke to said that he's heard that Dubas wants to bring in a younger assistant coach who is a rising head coach prospect and who can be a sounding board/resource for the younger players coming up from the AHL. Kind of like how Tocchet was the bridge between some players and Sullivan in 2016/17.

I don't know if that would mean Ty Hennes is out or Mike Vellucci is out or both.

I don't 100% trust this person, because I haven't seen them in a while. But they've had information in the past that's proven correct - and they've also misfired a couple times. But this felt logical and it's also not something outlandish like, "Malkin is retiring! Crosby wants traded!" that I felt I could share. If it doesn't happen, life goes on.

Here’s a thought: why don’t they just fire Sullivan if the plan is to let him “exit” via the back door if the offers are right? Sounds like maybe the rumors are correct that FSG agreed to sign a contract with Sullivan whereby they couldn’t actually fire him lol…morons

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Here’s a thought: why don’t they just fire Sullivan if the plan is to let him “exit” via the back door if the offers are right? Sounds like maybe the rumors are correct that FSG agreed to sign a contract with Sullivan whereby they couldn’t actually fire him lol…morons

My guess is that FSG likes Sullivan and wants him around, but won't stand in his way if he decides he wants a new challenge, change of secenery, or a more immediate chance of winning.

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

My guess is that FSG likes Sullivan and wants him around, but won't stand in his way if he decides he wants a new challenge, change of secenery, or a more immediate chance of winning.

Might I suggest Boston?

Go home, Mike, go home.

 

[Ulf5]

Might I suggest Boston?

Go home, Mike, go home.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Might I suggest Boston?

Go home, Mike, go home.

If you're Sullivan, why would you?

You've already been fired there once after just a year and a half, and after Bruins management bungled the roster post-lockout and traded your captain just months after signing him to a new contract.

There is greater scrutiny because of the Boston media.

You have an aging owner in Jeremy Jacobs who is a notorious jerk.

And there is no guarantee that the Bruins will be in better position to win than the Penguins.

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

If you're Sullivan, why would you?

You've already been fired there once after just a year and a half, and after Bruins management bungled the roster post-lockout and traded your captain just months after signing him to a new contract.

There is greater scrutiny because of the Boston media.

You have an aging owner in Jeremy Jacobs who is a notorious jerk.

And there is no guarantee that the Bruins will be in better position to win than the Penguins.

I just want him gone, I don't care where.

 

[Andy99]

I really wish Pens players would come out like this against Sullivan…same shit by him lol

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

Maybe it's an American thing; Laviolette, Tortorella, Sullivan.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

Maybe it's an American thing; Laviolette, Tortorella, Sullivan.

Not entirely; Ruff and Hitchcock were of that same cut of cloth too.

Truth be told it's a league wide issue. Coaches just hate younger guys that they have to actively coach and are prone to risks and growing pains.

 

[GilbertSeinfeld]

I have nothing nice to say about Hitchcock, unless we're talking about the director.