2023 Tank Thread (Mod post Page 60)

[GunnarStahl]

Since it seems the Ducks will likely finish bottom 5 this year, I figured we should have a thread for discussing the implications of where the f***s will finish in the standings. As well as what factors could affect where they finish.

Tonight was interesting as all bottom 5 teams earned 2 points sans the Ducks and the Hawks.

Hey Folks,

Want to clear some of the air here, Tank talk is not an issue, please talk tank to your heart’s content here, totally understand how critical it is for that Future Potential Top pick. The issue is posting in the GDT, like you want the team to lose or make posts that you are angry they are winning or won the game, or bashing the team for not tanking.

The main reason is, to respect your fellow members. The GDT is about discussion of the game on a live basis and then post game discussion and opinions. A lot of fans are not rooting for the team to lose, and everyone has their views and opinions towards tanking, and may not want to discuss tanking in the GDT

If you guys have any concerns, feel free to PM me or another mod, and would be happy to explain more in detail.

Thanks!

Leo

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[Leonardo87]

Good night for the Tank. Ducks control their own destiny to a Top 3 pick.

 

[AngelDuck]

hopefully we can flinch a top 3 seed by this weekend. It’d be awesome if we didn’t even have to think about SJ anymore

 

[jiggsawpuzzle35]

I sold my tickets to tonight’s game. Go Oilers with a regulation win.

 

[jiggsawpuzzle35]

When your team is so bad, you no longer have to click on the sim lottery button to make yourself feel good.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

The bottom 3 all have 10 points on the table and can expect to get 3-4 of them. Another point or two from SJ should seal them into 4th.

 

[ohcomeonref]

Ducks GameDay Tank Thread - "Just Lose" Edition

 

[HanSolo]

Man. I just took a peek at Arizona's schedule. 8 game losing streak for those guys. We can either be their moral victory or their springboard to try to squeeze a few more percentage points into their lottery odds.

 

[jiggsawpuzzle35]

Man. I just took a peek at Arizona's schedule. 8 game losing streak for those guys. We can either be their moral victory or their springboard to try to squeeze a few more percentage points into their lottery odds.

They generally do well against non playoff teams so here’s hoping they continue that trend against us.

 

[Reveille1984]

Arizona also has one of the best records at home in the league, so hopefully that gives them an edge. They're still terrible though obviously, so anything can happen.

 

[robbieboy3686]

Perrault Tracey and or regenda 2 of them need to be called up and “ put in a position to succeed “ in the top lines while the top line playwrs they replace are healthy scratched. All the while “ player development was always the main goal of the season and a couple of kids get to come up and get a chance for success” etc

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

Watching this Toronto-Columbus game reminds me why I will never cheer for a Canadian team to win the cup. They may as well be screaming “GO Leafs!”

Still remember Friedman looking like his family just got murdered after the comeback in Katella.

Please tell me you have a link.

 

[HanSolo]

Perrault Tracey and or regenda 2 of them need to be called up and “ put in a position to succeed “ in the top lines while the top line playwrs they replace are healthy scratched. All the while “ player development was always the main goal of the season and a couple of kids get to come up and get a chance for success” etc

I was kind of thinking about these late stage wins from top lottery teams and contextualizing them to Anaheim almost pulling a win or loser point against Calgary. I'm wondering if there's a late season surge from players who are seeing that their fans are rooting for losses and the players and coaches want to show they'd never lose on purpose. I can see that muddying things up especially if these playoff teams start coasting. But then again Colorado, Minnesota, Edmonton, and LA are all within striking distance of the top spot in their respective divisions, so I would think they'd keep pushing for home ice advantage.

 

[Vinegar Strokes]

Maybe Montreal, but no way they let Conor go to a small market team.

I don’t know how people subscribe to this conspiracy drivel given the results of previous lotteries.

 

[Gliff]

I don’t know how people subscribe to this conspiracy drivel given the results of previous lotteries.

The lottery conspiracy is mind blowing to me. The mental gymnastics people need to jump through to arrive at that conclusion is crazy.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

The confusing/frustrating thing for me is why they don't do the picks live like they used to. I don't like that they come out with all the picks already made, it's weird.

 

[AngelDuck]

It’s a miserable stupid system that doesn’t accomplish what they thought it would accomplish.

But it’s certainly not rigged

Really, the NFL does it right. Worst team drafts 1st. End of story

 

[mighty Stanley Duck]

Is there any trade scenario which is good enough for trading 1st overall for two 1st rd picks?
Lets say, Hawks 3rd and 21st? Or Yotes 5th and 12th?

 

[Static]

Is there any trade scenario which is good enough for trading 1st overall for two 1st rd picks?
Lets say, Hawks 3rd and 21st? Or Yotes 5th and 12th?

No

 

[JonathnTaylorTavares]

Is there any trade scenario which is good enough for trading 1st overall for two 1st rd picks?
Lets say, Hawks 3rd and 21st? Or Yotes 5th and 12th?

Not in all the ballparks combined

 

[AngelDuck]

Is there any trade scenario which is good enough for trading 1st overall for two 1st rd picks?
Lets say, Hawks 3rd and 21st? Or Yotes 5th and 12th?

The Coyotes would have to give me the 5th+12th+Cooley+Guenther+2024 1st unprotected +2 2nds

And I still might say no. Bedard is that good

Chicago doesn’t even have the talent to get it close to done

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

can they just call up OEE to start the rest of the season? that'd be awesome

 

[Mr Rogers]

If we get Bedard, would definitely fly down for the prospect camp. I imagine the practice facility would be completely full for the scrimmage. would be so exciting. Probably could say the same for Fantilli.

 

[ADHB]

I mean, it's not like it would be unprecedented. Arizona called up some scrub with a 3+ GAA from the AHL who has started their last 2 games, even though they have two healthy NHL-level goalies on their roster. Guy has given up 7 goals and 8 goals in the last two games. And no one is questioning them.

 

[Terry Yake]

 

[Kalv]

I mean, it's not like it would be unprecedented. Arizona called up some scrub with a 3+ GAA from the AHL who has started their last 2 games, even though they have two healthy NHL-level goalies on their roster. Guy has given up 7 goals and 8 goals in the last two games. And no one is questioning them.

We have a game against them. They better get their lip readers ready