Speculation: WHERE IN THE WORLD IS JESSE PULJUJARVI?

[DesertedPenguin]

I do remember a few Sullivan comments about Puljujarvi needing to get the little details of the system right or whatever but I always found those comments by Sullivan hilarious because 90% of the Pens roster routinely make system mistakes

I agree, and I think the rigidity of Sullivan's system is one of the strongest arguments for firing him.

That said, I also think that smart players find a way to adapt and see the bigger picture. Acciari is in the lineup because he throws himself in front of pucks and takes a beating. He's endeared himself to his teammates and the coaches. So when he makes a mistake, it's perceived to be out of misplaced effort, not a lack of understanding.

I just think Puljujarvi struggled to make that adjustment. What's interesting is I think Tomasino, despite being scratched a little while back, has made more strides than Puljujarvi did in a shorter amount of time. Bunting is another example of someone who figured it out after struggling earlier this year. Neither of them is perfect, but they've bought some goodwill. I don't know that Puljujarvi ever did.