Speculation: Penguins off day talk thread: Yes, Sully is still the coach

[Jaded-Fan]

100% agree with all of this! And yes, This deadline is crucial.

More crucial to judge Dubas rather than what he brings in return lessening the rebuild duration all that much.

We need to know if he is the guy to handle the rebuild.

 

[Turin]

I think you might have misread it. That’s exactly what he’s saying. He said the coach who put Horny there (because it was needed) has been missing for a long time, meaning he’s not making the kinds of decisions that are needed anymore.

He also used to put different linemates with Sid and Geno depending on the opponent. Now the only thing ever done in two years is swap Rust and Rakell.

 

[WickedWrister]

Yeah, we're gonna be sellers.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

"Gotta figure out a way to get younger while keeping these veteran guys." "We're received a lotta calls on a lotta guys, but we're trying to be patient. We're confident and I think we're capable but we're running outta time here." yadda yadda

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

He also used to put different linemates with Sid and Geno depending on the opponent. Now the only thing ever done in two years is swap Rust and Rakell.

Hey that's not true!

He's f***ed with Malkin plenty this year!

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Rob Rossi asking questions while not actually asking questions. Dubas asking for what the questions are.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

"It's the easy, low-hanging fruit to question the coaching staff."

Alright, I've had enough of this shit. Take it easy.

 

[Andy99]

Lol…there’s your “deep respect” for the coaching staff and how he meets with Sullivan…he’s going nowhere folks…

sullivan can help us win and develop players…yep, blind…no discussion about Mike

 

[HandshakeLine]

I seriously can't believe a coach said that or that one single person buys it.

I can totally believe a coach said that, lol.

 

[Big Friggin Dummy]

"There doesn't need to be any discussion about Mike. We're gonna sit down together after the year, as I will with other guys, and we'll go over everything."

Yawn

 

[Andy99]

Dubas has his marching orders to keep Sullivan..we won’t win again while he’s here

 

[HandshakeLine]

lol what an absolute group of cowards

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

I seriously can't believe a coach said that or that one single person buys it.

Well the media does. There are a handful of people on this site who deep throat it like Jenna Jameson
PT Barnum was correct and well before his time...

 

[Mario_is_BACK!!]

The team isn’t needing to rebuild. It needs a retool. Sid is still producing at a high level. Geno still creates at a good pace, he just has no one finishing for him. He’s not who he was but he’s still a good player. He just needs more help than before. And then the bottom six is a void.

1/2 of the defense is very good. 31 other teams would love to have a Karlsson, Letang or Pettersson.

Jarry has been very good this year and Ned has been a pleasant surprise.

They aren’t far from being a legitimate contender again. They need some retooling and a new coaching staff.

 

[Icarium]

Lol…there’s your “deep respect” for the coaching staff and how he meets with Sullivan…he’s going nowhere folks…

sullivan can help us win and develop players…yep, blind…no discussion about Mike

Isn't that what GMs always say when ask about the current coach? No one is actually going to say out loud "Yeah, he is on thin ice and we are already for a replacement because we don't believe in miracles. Next question?".

 

[pistolpete11]

This is somehow worse than I was expecting.

 

[Allie Kitsune]

Even Morehouse would have given Sullivan the boot by now.

 

[wgknestrick]

If you are going to rebuild, you need to first suck.

What part of locking up your future in Sully don't you guys understand?

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

And here I thought this was a serious team wanting to continue a proud legacy.

Ah well.

 

[deakka]

At least he doesnt sound like he will move futures for rentals, even if we go on a roll

 

[Pens1566]

Sully going nowhere.

 

[Invalid cuz QoC]

I like how he said it so tough for mike to have to come out to answer questions on a daily basis Vs other sports. Mad respect to Mike.

 

[HandshakeLine]

give us the hopeful spin DP, how the duke boys gonna get out of this?

This is somehow worse than I was expecting.

Dubas is such a little twerp, it’s surprising he’s not related to Yohe.

 

[Buddy Bizarre]

I think you might have misread it. That’s exactly what he’s saying. He said the coach who put Horny there (because it was needed) has been missing for a long time, meaning he’s not making the kinds of decisions that are needed anymore.

Sorry then, I totally misread it!

give us the hopeful spin DP, how the duke boys gonna get out of this?

Mike Sullivan = Roscoe P Coltrane

 

[Andy99]

His decision to build the bottom six that way , which Dubas says he now regrets, was because of Sullivan…and yet Sullivan is completely safe…what else do you need to know folks? I now believe his hands are tied and he can’t fire Sullivan