Gecklund
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I didn’t think Vrana would be this good. Trading for him to me was more about getting rid of Labanc than getting Vrana.
Speculation: 2022-23 Sharks Roster Discussion Part II
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STL Shark
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Said no such thing, but keep trying. I was actually an advocate for acquiring him as a cap dump if you got DET to throw in a 3rd round pick and putting him on his fellow countryman's wing.
To that end though, nobody has ever disputed Vrana when he's motivated and playing hard is good. Reason he got dumped by WSH in the Mantha deal is because he doesn't play that way often. Add in the substance abuse issues that had him in the NHLPA Player Assistance Program and the contract and the whole package is not overly enticing. STL made a smart gamble getting DET to retain 50% on a bad contract, but those are more likely the risks you take when you're doing that retool on the fly thing rather than building a culture.
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sharks_dynasty
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Looking at Fantilli’s stats as a freshman and he has been dominant. He is now nominated for the Hobey Baker. Looks like whoever doesn’t get Bedard will still get a great player in Fantilli.
Here’s an excerpt from NHL.com about his year:
“Fantilli (6-foot-2, 195 pounds), a freshman at the University of Michigan, leads Division I with 60 points (27 goals, 33 assists) in 32 games. The 18-year-old center also scored five points (two goals, three assists) in seven games to help Canada win a gold medal at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.”
Here’s an excerpt from NHL.com about his year:
“Fantilli (6-foot-2, 195 pounds), a freshman at the University of Michigan, leads Division I with 60 points (27 goals, 33 assists) in 32 games. The 18-year-old center also scored five points (two goals, three assists) in seven games to help Canada win a gold medal at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.”
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Alaskanice
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Welcome to the Sharks, Valtteri!!
Jargon
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We have two defensemen over 6’5. They’re like the trees in Lord of the Rings, and Eklund, Bordeleau and Bedard (teehee) will be the Hobbits they carry around in their hands.
Jargon
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So, in 2 months, we went from our best defensive prospect being Knyzhov, to having Thrun, Mukh, Pulli and Okhotiuk.
You gotta give Grier credit here, that’s really good work.
You gotta give Grier credit here, that’s really good work.
timorous me
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My thinking--make of it what you will from a psychological standpoint--is that I'll be very pleased if the Sharks end up with Fantilli, so getting Bedard--while unexpected on my part--would pretty much put me over the moon.
Jargon
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In a way, I kinda think Fantilli is a better fit for us. I still want Bedard more, but I think Fantilli is a high end C who will also be incredibly
reliable in all 3 zones. Having Fantilli - Hertl - Couture (or Bordeleau) down the middle is a great place to be.
Well Knyzhov is playing like a top-pair D right now, so the Sharks have FIVE top pairing D now?? Grier has an embarrassment of riches! (I think Thrun and Muk are the only NHLers out of those 4)
We are technically speaking the worst team in the league. Least amount of wins, regulation wins and most amount of losses.
sharks_dynasty
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Jargon
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I think Okhiutuk might be a good bottom pairing D. Pulli I have no idea yet. But it’s significantly better than what we had before.
OrrNumber4
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Insert joke about the book being about retirement, bad financial decisions, or the performance stipulation clauses in his contract.
Jargon
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It was a book on how to be a good defenseman past your 30s.
Vlasic don't read nothing but Clifford the Big, Red Dog.
Jargon
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This is a nice night for the tank. Either Anaheim pads their lead on us to 4 points -- which is very important -- or CBJ gets to within 1 point of us. Ideally it goes to OT, but even if it doesn't, both outcomes are positive.
Chinaski89
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I’ll keep repeating this, but stupid Winnipeg game! lol
tiburon12
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Sharks are 2nd to Last with a 19-36-14 record.
If they won all of those OT games, they'd be 33-36-0, good for 9th worst and still clear of the playoff race
If they won all of those OT games, they'd be 33-36-0, good for 9th worst and still clear of the playoff race
sharks_dynasty
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Glad we sucked in OT this year. Timing is everything in life.
timorous me
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We've thrown away so many points this year--from winning positions and in OT. It's quite bleak when you think about it, a remarkable amount of futility that has propelled this team to depths in the standings that I'd say are worse than they should be (when accounting for talent and lack of injuries to key players).
Of course, it's the perfect year to bomb so badly, so you have to say their timing is kind of perfect in that regard, too.
I wonder what contract zetterlund gets. good player, but IMO, not that impressive with the sharks so far.
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I'm kind of hoping for the Balcers deal ($1.5/2).
spintops
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Hopefully we get a good bargain bridge deal because of his slow start, then he turns it on next season.
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