From the big year end write up on Athletic: Inside the Penguins’ collapse and the big changes still to come Many around the hockey world — including current and former members of the Penguins’ organization — were stunned by Gonchar’s dismissal. Said one former member of the organization: “Wow. I didn’t see that coming at all. I think they’re all good coaches, and the best of the three is Gonchar. Ask any of the defensemen. They’ll tell you.” Though Gonchar is particularly close to Malkin, his dismissal is not a signal of renewed strain between Malkin and Sullivan. Management believes Malkin respects Sullivan, that any disputes are mostly the result of differing personalities occasionally clashing — “healthy tension,” as described by one team employee. Crosby made it clear to Rutherford last season that he does not want Malkin to be moved for any reason, unless Malkin requests a trade. Malkin has no desire to be traded and at a season-ending meeting reiterated his desire to finish his NHL career with the Penguins.
LOL. announcer saying that Krug was destroyed when he backed right into the skater and fell over his skate... terrible.