Mike Sullivan, a man constantly lauded for his ability to create line combinations and pairings that instill magic on the ice, has recently made decisions regarding his defensive corps that’s causied a handful of us to scratch our heads.
Currently, with everyone back from injuries, the Penguins defense is made up of Kris Letang, Brian Dumoulin, Justin Schultz, Olli Maatta, Ian Cole, Matt Hunwick, Chad Ruhwedel, and Jamie Oleksiak. That’s eight guys, leaving two healthy scratches to appoint each night.