Dubas spoke pretty glowingly about Sullivan in the press conference.
They're both communicators. I think that bodes well for them being on the same page. Where that leads, we'll see.
Maybe he means no expiration as in if he gets fired teams will always want him?
That is incredible, over 15k posts and 270 likes!?
I agree. Dubas talked about hiring someone who is progressive which sounds like Tulsky could fit the bill but Dubas and Tulsky are both analytics guys and Dubas also said he may want someone who brings an element different from him. I don't think Spezza is ready to be GM but he does bring something different as far as being a former NHL player and having that prospective while perhaps sharing Dubas progressive hockey views in many ways. I guess we'll see.
No idea if Dubas works out here but it was refreshing to hear a younger, more articulate guy. Hextall wasn't a good speaker and came off to me like such a boring Pittsburgh dad type.
I do wonder how the GM hiring is going to work. I would have to think Dubas will handle the initial wave of UFA as interim GM since I'm not sure how a new GM could possibly have enough time to decide to sign or re-sign players on such short notice.
I know. The overwhelming majority of my posts were before the like option was added to the site.
Burke worked very hard, just not for the Pens. Very few people whored themselves out with as many media interviews as Burke.
I feel your pain, haha.
let's see what happens... hopefully Dubas and Sully see eye to eye. assuming that occurs and it doesn't work, I'll be finally and fully on the burn Sully at the stake train. Having said that, part of me is holding out hope... let it click, let Sully be reborn, and let it be magic. As a fan, I couldn't imagine hoping for anything less, despite my PTSD from the past.
For the record or for those who care or doubt... Been a fan since the late 80's, have watched most games since then.
Mostly agree but the forward group could use 1 more stud to bump Rusty down.
He was talking about Sid and Mike. I think the context was, Sid as a player, only has a short amount of playing career left, while a coach, the age of Sullivan has potentially many, many more years he could coach.
I agree he chooses his victims with intent. No doubt about it. His lambs are spared. Bylsma clone is a bit harsh, but kind of funny.
Not exactly what he said. He suggested the successful candidate would likely have a different skill set than his. I liked that. I thought his presser was impressive. The difference between him and Hextall is vast. Yes, he pays deference to Sully, so there's that, but this was as good as we could have done.
He will probably bring Pridham over to be GM in July some were guessing. He's the Leafs cap god like Botterill was to the Pens.
