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.

 

[Ulf5]

PTO with the Charlotte Checkers. That's surprising.

 

[Khelandros]

When one door closes, another better one opens. I hope he finds success in his future endeavors, and comes back to score a shit load of goals against Sullivans teams.

Mods, you can probably turn the lights off on this one.

 

[Ulf5]

Guess he's not ready to give up the dream. Seems he's hoping to catch someone's eye with regular playing time.
Hopefully he does well and the Panthers find a spot.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Supposedly Puljujarvi's agent and Florida GM Bill Zito are tight. This is probably essentially a professional favor.

 

[Kaptah]

All I want for christmas is Jesse making Sullivan look more like an idiot. Show must go on.

 

[Factorial]

All I want for christmas is Jesse making Sullivan look more like an idiot. Show must go on.

Good luck with that.

@Zirakzigil, he's gone from the Pens, please close this thread.

 

[BusinessGoose]

Sullivan doesn't need Jesse's help to look like an idiot

He does that all on his own