CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Mike Sullivan used an analogy after Monday's practice at the Lemieux Complex that was probably one of the better quotes of his coaching career.
The Penguins have had several very optional morning skates lately, with just the scratches and goaltenders and sometimes a few other players partaking in the skate.
Sullivan was asked on Monday about the scaled-down skates, and he first gave a serious answer.
"You know, part of me, as I've said, we're trying to manage workloads," Sullivan began. "I've always been a believer that it's the most overrated practice in hockey.