Confirmed with Link: Penguins and Mike Sullivan part ways

[DesertPenguin]

Nobody likes to hear this for some reason and obviously it's a bit reductive but Mike Sullivan has had a pretty shit career outside of two seasons.

It's just that... those two season were QUITE the doozy lol

2018 was a really good team too. They took the Caps to the limit, again, and had it not been for some injuries I think they win that series. And that was the year the Caps won it all.

Likewise 2022, they had the Rangers number save for being on our 3rd string goalie. Still took it to game 7. And the Rags lost in the ECFs that year.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

You really think his "advise" doesn't carry the maximum amount of weight?

Really?

You don't think most of these rosters... across multiple GMs... don't have his fingerprints all over them?

I think Sullivan largely had GMs who agreed with what they wanted the roster to look like.

Why do you think guys like Noel Acciari continue to get contracts? GMs like them. The Caps reacquired Lars Eller - who is better than Acciari but still a bottom sixer. Ryan Reaves continues to get opportunities.

The NHL loves pluggers. It's not unique to Sullivan.

 

[SEALBound]

If that is how it works out, I'm 100% on board. I certainly don't see a path to a playoff spot next year.

At least no one that doesn't undo the groundwork laid out since the last TDL.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Yeah I think the team is going to be dreadful next year. They're going to be giving multiple players a chance to rebound and see if they can be better under a new coach, I think Graves and Jarry both fall under that (since they'll have a new goalie coach too).

With Sullivan gone, I'm more inclined to believe that they'll be giving more young players a chance as well. The odds of Brunicke making the team are higher now, and I can really see the defense shaping up into something like:

EK Trade-Letang
Pickering-Timmins
Graves-Brunicke
Shea

 

[IcedCapp]

IT'S BEEN OVER 4 HOURS I NEED A DOCTOR

you didn't even give me a call

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

I think Sullivan largely had GMs who agreed with what they wanted the roster to look like.

Why do you think guys like Noel Acciari continue to get contracts? GMs like them. The Caps reacquired Lars Eller - who is better than Acciari but still a bottom sixer. Ryan Reaves continues to get opportunities.

The NHL loves pluggers. It's not unique to Sullivan.

I never said he was uniquely moronic compared to his peers... they're mostly idiots, too. Toss most GMs into that same pile while were at it... especially when they have cap space burnin' a hold in their pocket. I'm just saying that Sullivan and the GM had at least equal input in creating these rosters and the blame doesn't just stop with the GM re: what is iced on day one of the season.

 

[DesertPenguin]

It’s going to be funny when they suddenly make the playoffs despite trying to tank.

If they inject a couple up and comers into the left side of the defense, and dont go scorched earth on the likes of Rakell, Rust, Karlsson, I think they make the playoffs.

 

[IcedCapp]

this team is definitely finishing top-8th in the eastern conference next year, and they ain't finishing 8th. Or 7th. Or 6th. Or 5th. Or 4th. Or 3rd. Or 2nd. Or 1st.

 

[Ryder71]

It’s about f***ing TIIIIIME!!!!

Let’s gooooooooooooooo

EVERYBODY IS CATCHING FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Holy f***.

Are we all crying tears of joy?

Eat a bag of shit Josh Yohe you stupid wankbucket.

 

[Ryder71]

Was fun listening to Dubas stuff Madden in the proverbial locker with that Q&A question.

LETS f***IN GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[Pancakes]

At least no one that doesn't undo the groundwork laid out since the last TDL.

I mean if we hire a new coach and they pump out a playoff appearance then fine I guess, but it would probably be better for the organization if we badly suck next year lol.

 

[Gurglesons]

Chiodo getting the axe is good too.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

About 4/5 years too late.

I swear I'm going to track you down and end you if this is a joke thread.

 

[Ugene Magic]

 

[Zirakzigil]

If they inject a couple up and comers into the left side of the defense, and dont go scorched earth on the likes of Rakell, Rust, Karlsson, I think they make the playoffs.

This. More likely that they make the playoffs over tank for McKenna.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Chiodo getting the axe is good too.

For real. Need to get serious about player development, now.

These spots shouldn't just be legacy hires anymore. Start flexing some of that supposed infinite money to get serious support staff. No cap on that as the old cliche goes.

 

[Ryder71]

Lets get Marner!

 

[Ryder71]

Now that the wicked witch is dead the munchkins can rejoice! Here we GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Apparently that stupid Bostonian twat had a list of non negotiable demands and Kindergarten Kyle finally had his balls drop and said piss off.

 

[Ginormousthumbs]

If I were Dubas that question would be enough to yank his credentials.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

For real. Need to get serious about player development, now.

These spots shouldn't just be legacy hires anymore. Start flexing some of that supposed infinite money to get serious support staff. No cap on that as the old cliche goes.

More like - we can actually f***ing see player development now that the f***ing moron is gone for good.

 

[Empoleon8771]

There are definitely worse coach options but I flat out do not want Rich Tocchet as this coach.

This team needs a young up and coming coach that has an extensive experience working with young players. Tocchet isn't that. Tocchet is Mike Sullivan 2.0, one that has been a worse head coach.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

I don't think he will do it, but if Dubas hires any of Quinn, Tortorella, Quennville, Laviolette, etc., then he should be tied to the Mario statute outside of PPG, covered in popcorn, and left to the fate of the pigeons and seagulls.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

If I were Dubas that question would be enough to yank his credentials.

Yank his and Yohe's credentials.