Before we dive in, I want to make one thing crystal clear: I’m not here to throw shade at anyone personally. This is all about the topic. Jeff Carter has had a great career, no question. But the idea that his past success should give him special treatment now? That’s where I’ve got to put my foot down.
For those wondering why Carter was playing against the Kings, it’s simple: the Penguins needed to make the numbers work under the salary cap, which Taylor Haase from DK Pittsburgh Sports has laid out. Did Sullivan want him on the ice?