Sullivan skated this morning on the top line, a good indicator he will play tonight. He produced a goal and seven points through his first 17 games in a Pens sweater. Sullivan remains a game-time decision for tonight.
Sullivan did not practice today instead allowing Sidney Crosby to skate in his place. The Timmins, Ontario native will need days off as the season progresses. He produced a goal and seven points through his first 17 games in a Pens sweater.
Expect to start both forwards with confidence tomorrow night against the Isles.
Sullivan should be a valuable commodity while playing on the top line with Evgeni Malkin and James Neal. Last season, the diminutive winger scored 10 goals and 22 points over 44 games with the team. Expect around 20 goals if Sullivan can stay healthy all season.
Sullivan will start the season on the left side of Malkin and Kennedy. The 37-year-old posted 10 goals and 22 points in 44 games for the Nashville Predators last season.
Sullivan will start the season on the left side of Malkin and Kennedy. The 37-year-old posted 10 goals and 22 points in 44 games for the Nashville Predators last season.
The Pens clearly see Sullivan as a LW, not a RW or C as he played on the Nashville Predators. Interesting to see whether fantasy hockey leagues give him the left wing position should he play there all season.
Lines updated.