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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[HanSolo]

Rico and Terry back in for the hunt for much not needed wins.

 

[Mr Rogers]

one thing's for sure, there's no incentive for Eakins not to put the best possible group on the ice.

 

[dracom]

great, can't wait for Rico and Terry to "help" us win absolutely meaningless games

 

[Terry Yake]

terry fine, but there is zero reason to put henrique back in there for these last handful of games. just flat out dumb

 

[ADHB]

I can understand it from Henrique's perspective. He probably wants to be able to tell himself he can play without his leg falling off and not have to worry about it all offseason.

Hopefully it's that simple, and he really isn't in full attack mode, and is just gonna take a few spins around the ice and not play like his life depends on it.

 

[Rasp]

We're going to win 1-2 games aren't we?

 

[AngelDuck]

We're going to win 1-2 games aren't we?

I think I’d be okay with winning 1, as long as the other 4 losses are in regulation.

I definitely don’t expect us to lose out unfortunately

 

[Ducks DVM]

I can understand it from Henrique's perspective. He probably wants to be able to tell himself he can play without his leg falling off and not have to worry about it all offseason.

Hopefully it's that simple, and he really isn't in full attack mode, and is just gonna take a few spins around the ice and not play like his life depends on it.

I’d suspect he’s trying to set an example for the youth, showing them how important it is to tough through things for the team.

 

[Ducks DVM]

If Eakins starts to pull the goalie every time the team is down by two goals, you know Verbeek cut him a deal to return.

 

[Terry Yake]

We're going to win 1-2 games aren't we?

they're 100% going to f*** this up. just remains to be seen how

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

terry fine, but there is zero reason to put henrique back in there for these last handful of games. just flat out dumb

contract incentives.

Henrique probably gets paid a bit for 20 goals

 

[Gliff]

contract incentives.

Henrique probably gets paid a bit for 20 goals

Incentives can only be in ELCs or 35+ contracts, neither of which he has. He is playing for literally no reason.

 

[Static]

Henrique may like playing hockey? Like, enjoy it?

 

[Gliff]

Henrique may like playing hockey? Like, enjoy it?

Buy a PlayStation

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

Incentives can only be in ELCs or 35+ contracts, neither of which he has. He is playing for literally no reason.

tell em to go home then

 

[bumperkisser]

dostal is looking a bit tooooo good tonight so far...

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Obviously all winnable but Edmonton is still fighting for a higher playoff seed with LA nipping at their ass and vis versa. Colorado is looking to clinch the division while currently tied with Minnesota. Unless these teams decide they don't give a shit about seeding, they'll be looking to us for easy points. Vancouver and Arizona are the only teams that give me pause. Vancouver looks like they're still playing for pride so they should be able to win. Arizona is just a massive toss up.

I'm starting to feel confident that San Jose won't pass us again but 31st and 32nd are still up in the air.

My point was only that they can win any of the 5. Too many people keep saying that they can only win game x or game y or whatever. They are all winnable even though I don’t expect them to win them all. They can get hot, they can stay cold. Who knows what the hell this team will do.

 

[HanSolo]

My point was only that they can win any of the 5. Too many people keep saying that they can only win game x or game y or whatever. They are all winnable even though I don’t expect them to win them all. They can get hot, they can stay cold. Who knows what the hell this team will do.

Dostal's play would inspire a lot of confidence in a competitive season. Wrong kind of confidence right now.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Dostal's play would inspire a lot of confidence in a competitive season. Wrong kind of confidence right now.

He’s been pretty good this year even though I wouldn’t read a whole lot into that just yet.

 

[HanSolo]

He’s been pretty good this year even though I wouldn’t read a whole lot into that just yet.

Definitely has a good future ahead of him. But hoping he's a little below average against AZ and VAN

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Definitely has a good future ahead of him. But hoping he's a little below average against AZ and VAN

Hell, I’m hoping these guys are out every game day morning walking 18. LoL

 

[Ducks DVM]

20% of the way there.

 

[robbieboy3686]

4 more games ducks, plz put your butt hurt egos aside, and think about the greater good.

 

[HanSolo]

Kay. Still not out of the woods and Anaheim definitely seems to be playing to try to go out on a positive note.

 

[George Binks]

Franchise record 9th consecutive loss. That’s some elite tanking boys