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Speculation: 2023-24-25 Sharks Roster Discussion

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Jargon said:
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
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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.
 
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JoeThorntonsRooster said:
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.
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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.
 
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Juxtaposer said:
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.
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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?
 
DG93 said:
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?
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I wouldn't mind that, I love Toffoli.


Now that Granlund and Ceci are gone, I'm curious who if anyone will get moved at the deadline. Sturm seems like the most obvious candidate, for a 4th or 5th. Rutta may as well stay put, since he probably doesn't get anything more than a 7th and we need RHD. I would keep Kunin unless someone is giving up a 2nd for him. Doubt anyone wants Vanecek or Georgiev.

So my official prediction is Sturm for a mid-late round pick and everyone else stays put.
 
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Juxtaposer said:
I wouldn't mind that, I love Toffoli.


Now that Granlund and Ceci are gone, I'm curious who if anyone will get moved at the deadline. Sturm seems like the most obvious candidate, for a 4th or 5th. Rutta may as well stay put, since he probably doesn't get anything more than a 7th and we need RHD. I would keep Kunin unless someone is giving up a 2nd for him. Doubt anyone wants Vanecek or Georgiev.

So my official prediction is Sturm for a mid-late round pick and everyone else stays put.
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dont underestimate a teams desire for Mario. I think he could get a decent return 2nd or 2 3rds.
 
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Celly4Celebrini said:
dont underestimate a teams desire for Mario. I think he could get a decent return 2nd or 2 3rds.
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I'll believe teams want Mario when I see it, and not a second sooner. :laugh:

Someone mentioned Walman as well, who is definitely falling back to earth somewhat. If someone offers a 1st at this deadline for him, I'd seriously consider it even though he's still a solid player and obviously our best D.
 
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Juxtaposer said:
I'll believe teams want Mario when I see it, and not a second sooner. :laugh:

Someone mentioned Walman as well, who is definitely falling back to earth somewhat. If someone offers a 1st at this deadline for him, I'd seriously consider it even though he's still a solid player and obviously our best D.
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If somebody offered a 1st for Walman, I would drive him to the airport myself.
 
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My prediction is we will still see Sturm traded for a 4th or 5th and I think Kunin is a piece that will garner the most interest at the moment and we get a 2nd or 3rd for him. I still doubt Ferraro gets moved this season as Grier's seems to have him priced very highly.
 
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DG93 said:
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?
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Issue in giving it to someone else is that you then have to take it away as well from that person.

Better to just run all A’s for a year and give it to Macklin in 2026-27 if Couture announces he’s done. No reason to have a fake captain just for the sake of someone wearing a C. We’ve gone this long without anyone wearing a C anyway. What’s another year?
 
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STL Shark said:
Issue in giving it to someone else is that you then have to take it away as well from that person.

Better to just run all A’s for a year and give it to Macklin in 2026-27 if Couture announces he’s done. No reason to have a fake captain just for the sake of someone wearing a C. We’ve gone this long without anyone wearing a C anyway. What’s another year?
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I think that's fair if you want to give it to Macklin in 2026-2027. I was thinking about giving it to him once Toffoli's contract runs out in a couple of years.
 
Preliminary offseason plan: trade Ferraro and futures for Byram, back up the Brinks truck for Kovacevic or Ekblad, try to sign Ehlers or Bennett but realistically settle for taking on someone like Andrew Copp as a cap dump, invest in a decent 1B to support Askarov.

Eklund-Celebrini-Toffoli
Zetterlund-Wennberg-Smith
Kovalenko-Copp-Graf/Chernyshov
Goodrow-Dellandrea-enforcer

Byram-Kovacevic
Walman-Thrun
Mukhamadullin-Liljegren

Askarov
1B
 
Hodge said:
Preliminary offseason plan: trade Ferraro and futures for Byram, back up the Brinks truck for Kovacevic or Ekblad, try to sign Ehlers or Bennett but realistically settle for taking on someone like Andrew Copp as a cap dump, invest in a decent 1B to support Askarov.

Eklund-Celebrini-Toffoli
Zetterlund-Wennberg-Smith
Kovalenko-Copp-Graf/Chernyshov
Goodrow-Dellandrea-enforcer

Byram-Kovacevic
Walman-Thrun
Mukhamadullin-Liljegren

Askarov
1B
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I think penciling in Chernyshov is aggressive, Graf maybe. Getting Ehlers would be much more important than a 3C like Copp since we have Wennberg. I think that top line + Ehlers-Smith-Zetterlund + Kovalenko-Wennberg-Graf would be decent. Love the idea of going after a big RD and Byram. Jack Thompson could get some run on that 3rd pair with Mukh too.
 
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DG93 said:
I think penciling in Chernyshov is aggressive, Graf maybe. Getting Ehlers would be much more important than a 3C like Copp since we have Wennberg. I think that top line + Ehlers-Smith-Zetterlund + Kovalenko-Wennberg-Graf would be decent. Love the idea of going after a big RD and Byram. Jack Thompson could get some run on that 3rd pair with Mukh too.
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That 3RW spot could also go to Martone depending on how the lottery goes.
 
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DG93 said:
I think penciling in Chernyshov is aggressive, Graf maybe. Getting Ehlers would be much more important than a 3C like Copp since we have Wennberg. I think that top line + Ehlers-Smith-Zetterlund + Kovalenko-Wennberg-Graf would be decent. Love the idea of going after a big RD and Byram. Jack Thompson could get some run on that 3rd pair with Mukh too.
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Chernyshov most likely starts next year in the AHL and then we see.
 
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