Speculation: 2023-24-25 Sharks Roster Discussion

[Jargon]

I did notice Smith taking a bunch of draws lately so, I’m wondering if he gets a whack at center again. Upon further thinking, I’d actually want to try something like:

Eklund - Celebrini - Zetterlund
Kovalenko (when he’s healthy) - Smith - Toffoli

 

[Juxtaposer]

Of all the reasons you’d keep a guy… Plus, Couture is keeping the C until he’s officially done per Grier. So that means it’s a direct to Celebrini for 2027-28.

I suspect Couture officially retires this summer.

 

[TheBeard]

I did notice Smith taking a bunch of draws lately so, I’m wondering if he gets a whack at center again. Upon further thinking, I’d actually want to try something like:

Eklund - Celebrini - Zetterlund
Kovalenko (when he’s healthy) - Smith - Toffoli

I wouldn't be surprised if Grier gives Goose one last chance to make an impression. He's been more or less a PPG player over the last couple of weeks and his been more noticeable than in the past.

 

[JoeThorntonsRooster]

I suspect Couture officially retires this summer.

He would be giving up a ton of money if he did that. They will probably do the Shea Weber thing instead where they keep it informal.

 

[Juxtaposer]

He would be giving up a ton of money if he did that. They will probably do the Shea Weber thing instead where they keep it informal.

Right, I guess I mean that it'll be officially announced that he's done. But I think that would trigger a captaincy change or an acknowledgement of no captain.

Grier seems like he'd have some use for Couture in the front office/player development/that sort of thing to keep him around.

 

[DG93]

Right, I guess I mean that it'll be officially announced that he's done. But I think that would trigger a captaincy change or an acknowledgement of no captain.

Grier seems like he'd have some use for Couture in the front office/player development/that sort of thing to keep him around.

Agreed. I don't think they give it to Macklin right away in this case. Maybe Toffoli for a couple years before Macklin gets it?