Tag Archives: Steve Sullivan

Mike Comrie not a fair comparison for Steve Sullivan

Posted on September 5, 2011 by joel

Unless you paid zero attention to NHL news this off-season, you know that the Penguins signed winger Steve Sullivan from the Nashville Predators. Other moves which were not as publicized were the additions of under the radar guys like Alexandre … Continue reading →

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What a healthy Sullivan brings to the table

Posted on August 25, 2011 by joel

On vacation so I am re-posting this article from July 1, 2011.  The Penguins did not sign Jaromir Jagr. They didn’t retain Max Talbot or Mike Rupp. In fact, both left for Division rivals. But, what Ray Shero did sign … Continue reading →

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Atlantic Division off-season: Penguins subtle with Sullivan

Posted on August 2, 2011 by joel

Penguins fans learned two things this off-season: Ray Shero is never going to overpay a desirable player. Jaromir Jagr is still a weasel. Some may contest the first point, claiming that Shero overpaid Tyler Kennedy by giving him a $2 … Continue reading →

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Sullivan expecting a big year with Penguins

Posted on July 25, 2011 by joel

All signs indicate that new Penguin Steve Sullivan is excited to be in Pittsburgh. Maybe ecstatic fits better. Every interview or news clip involving the former Predator includes some sort of praise about the Penguins organization. The latest example is … Continue reading →

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Sullivan ready to join a winner

Posted on July 22, 2011 by joel

There is so much to like about the acquisition of Steve Sullivan, the least of which not being his attitude. Brian Metzer of From the Point has a great post up about what Steve Sullivan brings to the table for the … Continue reading →

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Penguins power play part II: Skill split

Posted on July 14, 2011 by joel

On Monday I wrote a piece on the Penguins power-play that explored options to enhance the unit. The article focused on placing every star together on one power-play. You can click here to read. Today’s article is part two of … Continue reading →

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Penguins power-play part I: overload

Posted on July 11, 2011 by joel

Complication, simplification, specialists, rovers and coaching changes haven’t helped the Penguins power-play. In-fact, anything short of a Mario Lemieux return might not be enough to shock the man-advantage back to life. Over the past three seasons the Penguins have averaged … Continue reading →

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Could Penguins actually trade Sidney Crosby?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by joel

Moving Malkin back to center and Staal to wing, relegating new acquisition Steve Sullivan to third-line duty, and possibly trading Crosby? Are any or all of these moves in the Penguins future for next year? According to Mark Madden, there … Continue reading →

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