Should Mike Sullivan Preside Over a Penguins Retool?
In the wake of recent technical difficulties at PenguinPoop that kept the site offline for a while, I’m still in the process of getting caught up with myself on matters pertaining to our Penguins.
I especially wanted to address comments made by president of hockey operations/GM Kyle Dubas last Wednesday. Specifically, what appeared to be a ringing endorsement of long-time Pens coach Mike Sullivan.
“I don’t think that there needs to be any discussion about Mike,” Dubas said. “As I will do with my own staff and any staff, I’ll sit down with Mike at the end of the year and go through his view of it, and we’ll be very thorough. But I know he has great belief in the work that they’re doing, and I see the work that they’re doing every day. Questions come because it hasn’t manifested itself consistently on the ice.”
Before I begin, I need to be clear. It isn’t my intent to make Sullivan a scapegoat for the Pens’ lukewarm showing this season. He can’t lace up the skates and lead the way on the ice, although sometimes I’m sure he wishes he could.