CRANBERRY, Pa. -- After waiting several months months to hear from Ron Hextall on hockey matters, then watching the Penguins skate through their first practice after the NHL's All-Star break, then spending more time with all concerned, I can safely stack five predominant impressions from this Sunday afternoon at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex:
1. This GM (rightly) loves Mike Sullivan.
2. This GM (rightly) sees a disappointing team.
3. This GM (rightly) is open to changing players.
4. This GM (rightly) is open to doing so via trade.