Speculation: 2023-24-25 Sharks Roster Discussion

[gaucholoco3]

I do not think that Walman-Ceci + Ferraro-Liljegren are a competent bottom 4 for a playoff team. I think they are a borderline bottom 4 for a borderline wildcard team, and a weak bot4 for a playoff team. We should be so lucky.

Yeah I do agree that bottom 4 would be fringe playoff and not cup contender but it would also be filled with 3 expiring contracts and Ceci so if they are out of contention they could also sell them off.

I also didn’t include any of the prospects except Graf. Assuming Dickinson and Schaefer the Sharks would just need some D to be just ok until those 2 are ready.

I've thought Granlund would be a good fit in Florida. Come to think of it, if MG could work some magic in his brothers city for a Granlund+ for Bennett deal with an extension, that would accelerate the rebuild 10 fold.

Why would Florida trade Bennett mid season when they are firmly in the playoff picture?

 

[Barrie22]

Yeah I do agree that bottom 4 would be fringe playoff and not cup contender but it would also be filled with 3 expiring contracts and Ceci so if they are out of contention they could also sell them off.

I also didn’t include any of the prospects except Graf. Assuming Dickinson and Schaefer the Sharks would just need some D to be just ok until those 2 are ready.


Why would Florida trade Bennett mid season when they are firmly in the playoff picture?

Bennett is a ufa this offseason, so if they think they can't get him signed it might be best for business

 

[Hodge]

Bennett is a ufa this offseason, so if they think they can't get him signed it might be best for business

It makes absolutely no sense for a team trying to win the Cup to trade Sam Bennett at the deadline.

 

[coooldude]

Anyway, some interesting stats from Sheng. Could cross post to the Smith discussion for some things the numbers say he's doing well.

- Celebrini is near the top of league at zone entries, near the top of team in puck battles won. But at the bottom of team in successful pass% - the ones that do make it are top of team effective but he gives it up a lot.
- Smith creates shots off of his passes well and he goes to the net well. He loses a lot of puck battles.
- Walman and Ferraro are the best passers by pass success% and Ferraro is near the top of the league in puck battles won. I have to say, he's looked a lot better last 10 games or so.

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