My issue is, people seem to look at small windows of time when it comes to this team. So that's whats taking place now, the team is going through a bad spell and Sullivan is trying to work them through it. Ahhhhh....NOPE! This has been the make up and mindset for quite some time now, long losing streaks before a few players take it on their backs. Look at last year and the power play, no major fixes and it cost them a playoffs. How about the year before where they had the easiest route into the playoffs and lost to bottom feeders. Sullivan's body of work outside the two cups has been dismal to say it the best. I also find when the team struggles he posts blame and crucifies CERTAIN guys, right now that guy is Bunting, the escape goat. But what about Letang, Karlsson, Rust, etc.....these guys are untouchable. Sully has done this over the years to many players, buried them down the line up, refused to swap his favorites out.......thinking Jared Mccaan and his 40 goals a season would be nice. Even the moderate success of line one right now....huh, finally Sid is surrounded with actual talent and they possess the puck. The decisions of this team from Dubas and Sullivan are definitely at the root of many of their issues, and at the moment Sullivan should be fired with Dubas's seat getting warm as well. This team hasn't beat any worthy team this season, they are simply the best of the worst.
Thank you DK. Yes DK, do something and break the cycle of blown leads. They need to defend those leading points. The offense is best when defended. Another good one DK
How would it be taken by someone who isn't there? LOL Yeah, it's a professional Getty photo from the game last night. We're partnered with them at DK Pittsburgh Sports. - Dejan
Well Pens fans helped move Matt Canada out for the Steelers by chanting Canada’s name during Pens games. It’s time Steelers fans start the fire Sullivan chant.
What's that definition of insanity?....Sully's answer to the post game questions boils down to "We just gotta do better". Does he really think that pat answer is enough? To find the real reason only requires him to look in the mirror.
I'll take the point. Patrick Roy as the coach of a team the Pens never win against. A point is better than none. The blowing leads got to stop though. Every freaking game
You really want defensemen like Karlsson, Gryelcyk, Graves and Letang packing it in on defense? LOL I'm just making light of things because I get the frustration that they keep blowing leads. But their defensive unit is just bad. Karlsson and Letang are only good when they have the puck on their sticks in the offensive zone, and Graves and Grzelcyk are just bad. So I just don't know what you're supposed to do with this group.
Latang ,bad pass he's lazy...an time for Patterson to go he can't stand on his feet...an sully can't keep putting that first line out thier for 2 mins..wth...graves was the best defenseman out thier last night
This is what bad teams do. They barely squeak out wins against bad teams, Anaheim and Montreal. Yeah, they were wins, but not exactly impressive wins. They then lose to teams who are equal to them. Make no mistake, this is not a playoff team and losing 1 point to a team they'll be battling for that WC spot is not great. Blowing a two goal lead against a team who struggles to score is a not great at all either. It is funny though. They give up a 2 goal lead and the D get blamed. I bet if Jarry were in net he'd have gotten the blame. The goalie needs to make a save.
@ he's moved out bad contracts and took on NHL'ers and draft picks. He's done a great job cleaning up and rebuilding. Dubas doesn't affect the attitude when we're up 3-1 and blow a lead... that's leadership from the bench AND the players
Yep, wouldn't be Penguin game without another blown lead.
My issue is, people seem to look at small windows of time when it comes to this team. So that's whats taking place now, the team is going through a bad spell and Sullivan is trying to work them through it. Ahhhhh....NOPE! This has been the make up and mindset for quite some time now, long losing streaks before a few players take it on their backs. Look at last year and the power play, no major fixes and it cost them a playoffs. How about the year before where they had the easiest route into the playoffs and lost to bottom feeders. Sullivan's body of work outside the two cups has been dismal to say it the best. I also find when the team struggles he posts blame and crucifies CERTAIN guys, right now that guy is Bunting, the escape goat. But what about Letang, Karlsson, Rust, etc.....these guys are untouchable. Sully has done this over the years to many players, buried them down the line up, refused to swap his favorites out.......thinking Jared Mccaan and his 40 goals a season would be nice. Even the moderate success of line one right now....huh, finally Sid is surrounded with actual talent and they possess the puck. The decisions of this team from Dubas and Sullivan are definitely at the root of many of their issues, and at the moment Sullivan should be fired with Dubas's seat getting warm as well. This team hasn't beat any worthy team this season, they are simply the best of the worst.
Thank you DK. Yes DK, do something and break the cycle of blown leads. They need to defend those leading points. The offense is best when defended. Another good one DK
The 2 cups took out the killer instinct I'm afraid
Little correction DK, not Samsonov in goal for the Islanders, it was Sorokin 👍
Lars IS Perfect!!
nice picture, is it taken from someone there? looks like an NHL game cover
How would it be taken by someone who isn't there? LOL Yeah, it's a professional Getty photo from the game last night. We're partnered with them at DK Pittsburgh Sports. - Dejan
Sullivan has been incredibly bad for at least 5 years now. But he is from Boston and that’s all that matters to FSG it seems
Well Pens fans helped move Matt Canada out for the Steelers by chanting Canada’s name during Pens games. It’s time Steelers fans start the fire Sullivan chant.
What's that definition of insanity?....Sully's answer to the post game questions boils down to "We just gotta do better". Does he really think that pat answer is enough? To find the real reason only requires him to look in the mirror.
Ive been saying this for a while now. They've changed GMs, assistant coaching, and players. Only one hasnt changed. Mike Sullivan
Pens about to fire Sully in December and ride this to another cup win 🏆
Karlsson can go...he can't shoot the puck till someone is standing in front of him,,b.s.,shoot the puck
I'll take the point. Patrick Roy as the coach of a team the Pens never win against.
A point is better than none. The blowing leads got to stop though. Every freaking game
Yeah, I'm with you on them blowing the two gold leads, but why would you have Kris Letang out there for the shootout.
I really don't know what you all are expecting from a team rebuilding. Hate to break it to you, when you rebuild, you lose, a lot.
You really want defensemen like Karlsson, Gryelcyk, Graves and Letang packing it in on defense? LOL I'm just making light of things because I get the frustration that they keep blowing leads. But their defensive unit is just bad. Karlsson and Letang are only good when they have the puck on their sticks in the offensive zone, and Graves and Grzelcyk are just bad. So I just don't know what you're supposed to do with this group.
Latang ,bad pass he's lazy...an time for Patterson to go he can't stand on his feet...an sully can't keep putting that first line out thier for 2 mins..wth...graves was the best defenseman out thier last night
This is what bad teams do. They barely squeak out wins against bad teams, Anaheim and Montreal. Yeah, they were wins, but not exactly impressive wins. They then lose to teams who are equal to them. Make no mistake, this is not a playoff team and losing 1 point to a team they'll be battling for that WC spot is not great. Blowing a two goal lead against a team who struggles to score is a not great at all either. It is funny though. They give up a 2 goal lead and the D get blamed. I bet if Jarry were in net he'd have gotten the blame. The goalie needs to make a save.
That phantom penalty call against O’Connor in the third period was also very fishy absolutely not a penalty in any way. Makes ya wonder…..
It was exactly the right call. - Dejan
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Dubas is comfortable. Bottom line.
The Pens haven't been good in years now... stop blaming the GM who just got here
@ 2 yrs ago. Get out from under his desk , he’s accountable too.
@ he's moved out bad contracts and took on NHL'ers and draft picks. He's done a great job cleaning up and rebuilding. Dubas doesn't affect the attitude when we're up 3-1 and blow a lead... that's leadership from the bench AND the players
Letang and EK are absolute trash out there.