Speculation: 2022-23 Sharks Roster Discussion Part II

[Lebanezer]

Eklund - Hertl - Duclair
Zadina - Couture - Barabanov

Or some version of that (swap around as you see fit) is actually a fun top 6. Zadina and Duclair have a lot of leeway to find their game and if they can, there’s actually a fair amount of skill there. At least more than we had last year!

Kaut should come back so we can have a Czeching line.

Yes, I said it, and no, I don't care.

 

[Barrie22]

is eklund really ready for top 6 min? would it not be better to have eklund on 3rd line then let petersson play in top 6

There is not enough talent on this team to allow Eklund to utilize his skills to best way possible.

 

[Jargon]

is eklund really ready for top 6 min? would it not be better to have eklund on 3rd line then let petersson play in top 6

I think Eklund is easily one of our top 6 forwards. I think unless he’s struggling that’s where he starts.

 

[hohosaregood]

is eklund really ready for top 6 min? would it not be better to have eklund on 3rd line then let petersson play in top 6

His IQ, skill, and general finesse is top 6 ready. Idk if he's totally ready for the physicality on the boards but we'll see if he can get by with his edgework.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[Eye of Ra]

His IQ, skill, and general finesse is top 6 ready. Idk if he's totally ready for the physicality on the boards but we'll see if he can get by with his edgework.

he has the grit in his genes. his dad was a grinding pest

Christian Eklund - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Christian Eklund, 1977-07-24 Stockholm, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the Division 3 with Brödernas Hockey. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

 

[PettersonHughes]

Fan of a divisional opponent here in peace, just wanted to say I think you guys have done a good job in making value adds that could pay off big time. Case in point, taking Blackwood from NJ and Duclair from Florida, signing Zadina for the upside and adding solid foot soldiers like Burroughs (he was a favorite for his toughness here, treat him well). Of course the depth likely isn't quite there beyond Couture/ Hertl/ Barabanov/ Karlsson/ Eklund/ Kunin/ Labanc/ Sturm, but you've got some interesting pieces that are worth the gamble and who could be foundation pieces moving forward.

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Kaut should come back so we can have a Czeching line.

Yes, I said it, and no, I don't care.

That Czech bounced, he aint coming back

 

[TheBeard]

Fan of a divisional opponent here in peace, just wanted to say I think you guys have done a good job in making value adds that could pay off big time. Case in point, taking Blackwood from NJ and Duclair from Florida, signing Zadina for the upside and adding solid foot soldiers like Burroughs (he was a favorite for his toughness here, treat him well). Of course the depth likely isn't quite there beyond Couture/ Hertl/ Barabanov/ Karlsson/ Eklund/ Kunin/ Labanc/ Sturm, but you've got some interesting pieces that are worth the gamble and who could be foundation pieces moving forward.

What's your angle?

 

[PettersonHughes]

What's your angle?

Uhh...preciation? haha

 

[Jargon]

Uhh...preciation? haha

Excuse us, we’re a broken people

 

[TheBeard]

Uhh...preciation? haha

 

[Chairman Mallard]

Excuse us, we’re a broken people

The best part of being a Sharks fan is that I can’t be hurt anymore.

 

[Alaskanice]

Excuse us, we’re a broken people

Huh??

 

[Sharkz4Fun]

he has the grit in his genes. his dad was a grinding pest

Christian Eklund - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Christian Eklund, 1977-07-24 Stockholm, SWE Sweden. Most recently in the Division 3 with Brödernas Hockey. Complete player biography and stats.

www.eliteprospects.com

I think Eklund will need to become Marchessault-esque to make it longterm. He's actually very tough and doesn't shy away, but he needs to start going that route because I don't think he has the style or skill level to turn into a Gaudreau or even Barabanov. Usually you see smaller skill guys (Like Barb) try and control the ice when they have the puck, which Eklund's style doesn't really let him do.

 

[PettersonHughes]

The best part of being a Sharks fan is that I can’t be hurt anymore.

Have you seen the terrible contracts and terrible decisions our former GM saddled us with (OEL trade, Myers signing)? We know what being numb to these is all about. Bring it in.

 

[timorous me]

Have you seen the terrible contracts and terrible decisions our former GM saddled us with (OEL trade, Myers signing)? We know what being numb to these is all about. Bring it in.

Yeah, there should be a kinship here, though I think the tough part is Sharks fans still getting over not liking the Canucks' good teams that overlapped with ours.

But there is the similarity of having a good team for an extended period, making the Cup final, not winning one, but having lots of enjoyable star players along the way. And Vancouver is one of the eight teams with longer Stanley Cup droughts, so hey, at least we have that!

 

[Alaskanice]

Elliott’s Friedman was just on NHL Network. He says he thinks this is a poker game between San Jose and Pittsburgh and Carolina. He thinks they all have the offers on the table. He thinks no one is 100 percent happy and that’s why nothing has happened.
Just putting it out there.

 

[one2gamble]

If anyone thinks they are going to be 100% happy about a Karl trade they should just stop now.

 

[spintops]

Elliott’s Friedman was just on NHL Network. He says he thinks this is a poker game between San Jose and Pittsburgh and Carolina. He thinks they all have the offers on the table. He thinks no one is 100 percent happy and that’s why nothing has happened.
Just putting it out there.

MG has ice in his veins - I would have accepted something by now lol

 

[Friday]

If MG gets a 1st for EK and then signs Tarasenko and flips him at the deadline for a 1st. Just massive dubs WWWW. Seems like this could really happen

 

[Lebanezer]

Elliott’s Friedman was just on NHL Network. He says he thinks this is a poker game between San Jose and Pittsburgh and Carolina. He thinks they all have the offers on the table. He thinks no one is 100 percent happy and that’s why nothing has happened.
Just putting it out there.

 

[Alaskanice]

Thanks for posting this.

 

[Jargon]

MG has ice in his veins - I would have accepted something by now lol

Seriously. For a first time GM, he really seems to have a shrewd confidence to him. I mean, a week into his career, the dude traded down a top 15 pick. I dig it. We’ll see ultimately what he can do, but I give him nothing but high marks this summer, from the draft to the trades to the signings. Now, if he can nail the Karlsson trade…

 

[Internazionale]

Just please, for the love of god, don't acquire no more goalies.