Ben Lovejoy talks 2016 Penguins Stanley Cup Run, Mike Sullivan, Handling Criticism and Kris Letang
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Sean, Rob and Josh regroup after a tough weekend in Pittsburgh and discuss recent events around PPG Paints Arena and a nice moment from Penguins president and CEO David Morehouse. To lighten the mood, former Penguins defenseman and current analyst for the NHL on NBC, Ben Lovejoy joins the show to reminisce about his time with the Penguins, including the 2016 Stanley Cup run featuring a beaten up defence corps, coming up as a prospect with Kris Letang, playing for Mike Sullivan and how he was different from Mike Johnston, as well as his time with Dan Bylsma and the impact he had on Ben's career. Plus, Ben talks about dealing with criticism from the GM and in the media during his second stint in Pittsburgh, and how the Penguins championship run changed the perception of the best way to construct a roster.
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