DK, if the environment Dubas is trying to create is about giving struggling prospects a chance, isnt the opposite also true? You can embrace your “golden opportunity” kid but the kid also knows, you can also be shipped out just as quickly. A guy like Tomassino is just as mentally fragile from his experience in Nashville as the rest of the penguins. He might be excited for his chance but put him in a room of guys who are as demoralized and unable to sustain any kind of momentum themselves, how likely is this kid to turn his career around - especially given Sullivan's impatience with kids. if this is the strategy, don't you need a coach who is a truly interested in developing young players? Has Sullivan really shown he can nurture and develop these kinds of players?
Dk - i hope you and your family have an amazing holiday and time together. Thank you for always talking us pens fans off the ledge (well..maybe not so much this year)... but still..Great to feel we aren't alone in this world.
The fact that Rackell figured that out on his own instead of the coaches tells me everything i need to hear. Put him in charge instead of "Team Try Harder".
For a long time now, the problem with this team has been defense. Mostly the D men being lousy at playing D, but also forwards being lousy at playing D. That and only being able to play one way (which isnt working). When you have Jarry in the league for years and are still trying to figure out if he is good, that sends a very strong message. The Pens dont have a forwards problem..or a goalie problem. They have a massive problem with the D-men. So what do the Pens do? bring in more forwards
Those of us who told people that the Karlsson trade was terrible took a lot of heat. The plate of crow is here, and we are the only ones who don't have to eat.
I was on the side of I didn't think it was necessary because we already had a player like him in Letang but I didn't think the whole defense was going to just crumble around him.
For example. On the PP Karlsson usually defers to someone else instead of himself blasting a shot. Even when Jagr was in town last Feb he said that he noticed on the PP, "They're too nice to each other each passing up good shots with their shot passes".
Yea ill take my plate lol. When the trade happened and people were saying it's a bad trade, my mind just went to he's way too good of a player to hurt us. Guess I was wrong. Still hoping he somehow, someway turns it around.
I don’t necessarily think Sullivan is THE problem or that he should be fired, but DK you give another reason to do so nearly every episode. He does bury players in favor of retreads
Systems don't hide skill, unless you're the 2015 Mike Johnston Pittsburgh Penguins which clearly hid everyone's skill. I'd venture to bet the house this system is also hiding a tremendous amount of skill. Example - Erik Karlsson. Sullivan system killed.
Why is it always Pulijujarvi getting scratched for these "tryouts" though? He's better all around, and shows way more effort than any of these new guys.
DK, if the environment Dubas is trying to create is about giving struggling prospects a chance, isnt the opposite also true? You can embrace your “golden opportunity” kid but the kid also knows, you can also be shipped out just as quickly. A guy like Tomassino is just as mentally fragile from his experience in Nashville as the rest of the penguins. He might be excited for his chance but put him in a room of guys who are as demoralized and unable to sustain any kind of momentum themselves, how likely is this kid to turn his career around - especially given Sullivan's impatience with kids. if this is the strategy, don't you need a coach who is a truly interested in developing young players? Has Sullivan really shown he can nurture and develop these kinds of players?
Great stuff there, Derrick. I mean that. - DK
Morning, everyone! As I lay out in this episode, the next Daily Shots won't come until Monday! Happy Thanksgiving! - DK
Happy Thanksgiving, DK!
Happy Thanksgiving DK
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Happy thanksgiving dk
Happy Thanksgiving!
All pens fans and DK have a great thanksgiving
I've been a fan since the early 70's I've seen it before they will get better Go Pens 😀
That’s refreshing I just was hoping Sid and the gang would get a 4th cup but it’s looking pretty dim
Me too. In fact I had season tickets back then 1970-73 when they were worse than this.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Dk and everyone else.
Dk - i hope you and your family have an amazing holiday and time together. Thank you for always talking us pens fans off the ledge (well..maybe not so much this year)... but still..Great to feel we aren't alone in this world.
Happy thanksgiving
I don't know how it can be a tryout when Sully won't give these guys more than 10 minutes, and on their 1st mistake, shorten their min.
Let's go Phil....we need you man!!
Happy Thanksgiving, Penguins Family! Here's to better days to come.🍷☺
Have a great holiday Dk!
When all your defense falls apart, time to look at the coach.
The fact that Rackell figured that out on his own instead of the coaches tells me everything i need to hear. Put him in charge instead of "Team Try Harder".
Better than standing pat, hoping things will just get better.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Great Show DK, Enjoy your Thanksgiving with your Family!! Yell at U Later 😂
For a long time now, the problem with this team has been defense. Mostly the D men being lousy at playing D, but also forwards being lousy at playing D. That and only being able to play one way (which isnt working). When you have Jarry in the league for years and are still trying to figure out if he is good, that sends a very strong message. The Pens dont have a forwards problem..or a goalie problem. They have a massive problem with the D-men. So what do the Pens do? bring in more forwards
Those of us who told people that the Karlsson trade was terrible took a lot of heat. The plate of crow is here, and we are the only ones who don't have to eat.
I was on the side of I didn't think it was necessary because we already had a player like him in Letang but I didn't think the whole defense was going to just crumble around him.
For example. On the PP Karlsson usually defers to someone else instead of himself blasting a shot. Even when Jagr was in town last Feb he said that he noticed on the PP, "They're too nice to each other each passing up good shots with their shot passes".
Yea ill take my plate lol. When the trade happened and people were saying it's a bad trade, my mind just went to he's way too good of a player to hurt us. Guess I was wrong. Still hoping he somehow, someway turns it around.
Do people not remember DOC being on a line with Sid for 8-10 games this year and he never did a damn thing, or am I crazy?
This team is screwed until they get rid of Sullivan. If nothing else someone to reform the lines will help this team
DOC is not a first line winger. He’s just not.
I don’t necessarily think Sullivan is THE problem or that he should be fired, but DK you give another reason to do so nearly every episode. He does bury players in favor of retreads
Sully is the problem, he sits people instead of coaching them young players,sully just benches them..
Time to try out a new GM and ownership.
Systems don't hide skill, unless you're the 2015 Mike Johnston Pittsburgh Penguins which clearly hid everyone's skill.
I'd venture to bet the house this system is also hiding a tremendous amount of skill.
Example - Erik Karlsson. Sullivan system killed.
Why is it always Pulijujarvi getting scratched for these "tryouts" though? He's better all around, and shows way more effort than any of these new guys.
I wonder if he will play with Jesse Puljujärvi?
Pulju will be scratched today, barring an unforeseen injury.
@JohnSmith-jb2jf I was wondering if they will ever play together.
“Frankenstein’s monster want puck.”
Because this is what they need. Forget D-men, just totally commit and run 5 Forwards. Good grief.
Totally agree, worst defense in the league and they get another forward???
Pretty much what they are doing when Letang and Karlson get on the ice together
Barry Trots. Gross
I say go full tank. Get this Shaeffer kid from Erie in the draft.
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Your right DK it is a tryout. Why does dubas continue to get bums. This is why this team is horrible. Just like hextall. Not much difference.