Pittsburgh Penguins' head coach Mike Sullivan has been given a vote of confidence by general manager Kyle Dubas, who expressed strong belief in Sullivan's coaching abilities. Dubas emphasized the need for patience and support for the coaching staff and players, highlighting the goal of improving the team's performance on the ice. He also mentioned providing opportunities for players like Jesse Puljujarvi to secure a roster spot. Dubas stressed his commitment to the team's long-term success and the importance of delivering wins for the fans in Pittsburgh.
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Kyle Dubas had a lot to say at today’s press conference, starting with an emphatic public vote of confidence for his coach. The full story from @AndrewDestin1 ⬇️ https://t.co/LKknNYZfhU
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Kyle Dubas: "I think for me, being new in the role, I have my expectations of the group now and I have my responsibility in the long run. When it comes to how we're going to dictate our course, I'm going to give the players and the coaching staff as much time as possible."
Kyle Dubas: "I think no one really wants to hear about the underlying stuff about the even-strength play or even the power play and things of that nature. They want to see execution on the ice and see us convert on the ice and deliver wins for the fans in Pittsburgh."
Kyle Dubas: "Being with Mike Sullivan every day and not only seeing his attention to detail on the systems and with the players, I think we're very fortunate to have Mike. Do I think he's the right person for this job, right now and far into the future? I absolutely do."
Kyle Dubas says Mike Sullivan is the right coach for the Penguins now and moving well into the future. “I’m confident Sully is the guy for us.”
Kyle Dubas tells reporters in Pittsburgh that he still has strong belief in head coach Mike Sullivan: "I'm certain that Sully's the best person to help us."
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Mike Sullivan said he told Jesse Puljujarvi this morning that there's an opportunity for him to possibly establish himself with a roster spot here. "It's our responsibility as a coaching staff, and for Kyle (Dubas) and his group, to do our best to work to improve our team.…