The Rise And Fall Of Mike Sullivan...

[BallardEra]

Yup, but it's a million times less depressing because they won 3 Cups instead of 0.

So true.

 

[Stickpucker]

Sullivan's a great coach. No one could magically transform this old, old roster into something past it's prime. The topic is akin to trolling.

Agreed the chef can still cook but the ingredients are not there.

 

[BallardEra]

I guess their season comes down to this 7 game road trip where they are 6-10-5 on the road so far:

 

[BallardEra]

Do the Pens bring him back for next season?

I can't see how they could with him missing the playoffs for 3 straight seasons.

 

[DitchMarner]

Do the Pens bring him back for next season?

I can't see how they could with him missing the playoffs for 3 straight seasons.

To reach 92 points, they'll have to go 22-9 in their final 31 games. A total of 92 points isn't guaranteed to get them into the playoffs, but they'll probably need at least that many to have a realistic shot.

There's no reason to believe that team can put together a record like that. They should sell off whatever pieces they can. But I'm not sure they're going to fully commit to a rebuild. Maybe they'll try a Washington type of retool. They really should hire a new coach if they do that.

 

[Bleedred]

Do the Pens bring him back for next season?

I can't see how they could with him missing the playoffs for 3 straight seasons.

I’ve been saying for a while that he’s going to the Rangers. But I’m also surprised the Pens brought him back this last offseason.

Even if the Rangers come all the way back to make the playoffs, I think Lavi is toast if they don’t at least make the cup finals. I was saying that before their death march started in November.

Enter Mike Sullivan.

 

[BallardEra]

There's no reason to believe that team can put together a record like that. They should sell off whatever pieces they can. But I'm not sure they're going to fully commit to a rebuild. Maybe they'll try a Washington type of retool. They really should hire a new coach if they do that.

They will not go full rebuild until Sid retires.

 

[wetcoast]

To reach 92 points, they'll have to go 22-9 in their final 31 games. A total of 92 points isn't guaranteed to get them into the playoffs, but they'll probably need at least that many to have a realistic shot.

There's no reason to believe that team can put together a record like that. They should sell off whatever pieces they can. But I'm not sure they're going to fully commit to a rebuild. Maybe they'll try a Washington type of retool. They really should hire a new coach if they do that.

They should have started doing things like firing Sullivan and doing a rebuild 3 years ago but most teams just can't stomach doing it.

 

[PaulD]

Sully still showing grit.

So does an old mangy dog