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Grinder47
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Somerset, PA
Joined: 10.20.2013

Nov 25 @ 1:18 PM ET
I'm available. I'd just coach them the same way I do my peewee and mite teams, since they make all the same mistakes the kids do.
- MickV

The last year I coached I fixed the PP. we had good players but no PP type players. I told them to cycle the puck in the corner and there was either a play in the slot, back door or an open point. It worked.
MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Nov 25 @ 2:13 PM ET
You gotta fire the coaching staff. I get last season’s roster construction was a debacle but at this point the results are the results and there has to be a level of accountability. Bring in BBQ Bruce and try to salvage the season.
- Victoro311


BBQ Bruce's PPs with the Caps and Wild were smoke'n
10inchTerror
Joined: 10.13.2019

Nov 25 @ 3:49 PM ET
BBQ Bruce's PPs with the Caps and Wild were smoke'n
- MattStrat


Hire him as the pp coach only, or replace reirden as a whole. Idc either way.
madmike71
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined: 12.21.2006

Nov 25 @ 5:22 PM ET
You gotta fire the coaching staff. I get last season’s roster construction was a debacle but at this point the results are the results and there has to be a level of accountability. Bring in BBQ Bruce and try to salvage the season.
- Victoro311


I think all coaching staffs get stale. The sport doesn't matter. When championships are won, it's even harder to make changes. Should have happened two/three years ago.
Victoro311
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: San Diego, CA
Joined: 06.17.2014

Nov 25 @ 6:00 PM ET
I think all coaching staffs get stale. The sport doesn't matter. When championships are won, it's even harder to make changes. Should have happened two/three years ago.
- madmike71

Yeah I think it’s impressive that Sullivan was able to bounce back twice after seemingly losing the room on two separate occasions but I think the run is done. Shelf life’s been hit.
MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Nov 25 @ 6:31 PM ET
Hire him as the pp coach only, or replace reirden as a whole. Idc either way.
- 10inchTerror


I mean, Dubas is a guy who really pays attention to all the stats. There's no way he's not seeing how dominant this team has been at even strength and piss poor they've been at PPing and not thinking changes need to be made.
MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Nov 25 @ 6:33 PM ET
Still not so sure about this Karlson situation. Hes such an unnecessary luxury. I would take another Petterson any day. Or Trouba.
- Grinder47


Pens were in the basement for production from defenseman and in bottom 3rd of league on PP last season. He was brought in to help rectify both things... So far he's done one of those things...and I still think this PP can get cooking. There really is time to figure sh!t out...
10inchTerror
Joined: 10.13.2019

Nov 25 @ 6:56 PM ET
I think today is the day boys. Today is the game that is the catalyst for change. An absolute curb stomping by doob’s old leaf squad and something changes tomorrow.
10inchTerror
Joined: 10.13.2019

Nov 25 @ 6:59 PM ET
Also appears Harkins in vinnie out. Boy better bring his pre season feistiness.
Thorny87
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Calgary, AB
Joined: 10.17.2014

Nov 25 @ 7:23 PM ET
Nice answer. Good play doc
MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Nov 25 @ 7:27 PM ET
Trying to be too pretty just take the f'n shot...goes the other way right after and in Pens net.
acdc1206
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Get the Cup back, PA
Joined: 06.13.2007

Nov 25 @ 7:30 PM ET
Perfect place to shoot and EK decides to pass and it leads to a Leafs goal. Come on.
10inchTerror
Joined: 10.13.2019

Nov 25 @ 7:47 PM ET
What a pp boys
madmike71
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined: 12.21.2006

Nov 25 @ 7:56 PM ET
What a pp boys
- 10inchTerror


Changing up the players lasted 1 game. Sullivan.... If he's anything, he's predictable. I don't want to smear him by calling him Dan Bylsma, but he kind of is. Won those two cups and has coasted ever since.
abasin
Pittsburgh Penguins
Joined: 06.27.2018

Nov 25 @ 7:59 PM ET
Changing up the players lasted 1 game. Sullivan.... If he's anything, he's predictable. I don't want to smear him by calling him Dan Bylsma, but he kind of is. Won those two cups and has coasted ever since.
- madmike71


It feels like the players are trying to get their coach fired.
madmike71
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined: 12.21.2006

Nov 25 @ 8:12 PM ET
It feels like the players are trying to get their coach fired.
- abasin


I think it's the opposite, I honestly believe the coach is barely coaching and the players are allowed to freely play the way they want. It's good when it works. It's awful when it doesn't. With the stature of some of these players, I imagine it's not easy to be a pr!ck and ruffle some feathers, but this team could use some of that.
10inchTerror
Joined: 10.13.2019

Nov 25 @ 8:46 PM ET
At least harkens goes straight to the paint.
10inchTerror
Joined: 10.13.2019

Nov 25 @ 8:48 PM ET
Beast shifts against some top lines
Grinder47
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Somerset, PA
Joined: 10.20.2013

Nov 25 @ 8:50 PM ET
What a (frank)ing faceoff win.
10inchTerror
Joined: 10.13.2019

Nov 25 @ 8:50 PM ET
Tanger to ek. Love it.
10inchTerror
Joined: 10.13.2019

Nov 25 @ 9:19 PM ET
Ref takes out Carter haha almost worked out though. 4th has been good.
j.boyd919
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: Tampa, FL
Joined: 06.14.2011

Nov 25 @ 9:35 PM ET
At the game tonight, pens are definitely hanging with the Leafs at 5v5 but man their PP IS UGLY.
10inchTerror
Joined: 10.13.2019

Nov 25 @ 9:41 PM ET
At the game tonight, pens are definitely hanging with the Leafs at 5v5 but man their PP IS UGLY.
- j.boyd919


I’m pretty appaulled you didn’t yell shoot the (frank)ing pick as loud as you could during their pp
MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Nov 25 @ 9:45 PM ET
At the game tonight, pens are definitely hanging with the Leafs at 5v5 but man their PP IS UGLY.
- j.boyd919


Awesome that you're there, been a pretty good paced game... What you just said is pretty much the theme of this season so far haha
MattStrat
Pittsburgh Penguins
Location: ...serial abuser...and misuser...of the ellipsis , NF
Joined: 12.12.2014

Nov 25 @ 9:47 PM ET
Despite being heavily outshot in 3rd I thought Pens did great job keeping it mostly to the outside..they had some good looks when they pulled goalie.
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