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]

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

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Trying to not get overly excited bout the idea of drafting 1st overall

 

[Leonardo87]

Trying to not get overly excited bout the idea of drafting 1st overall

If we land Carlsson or Fantilli I’ll be content. Both are big dudes with a ton of skill and can play LW or C, ideal line-mates for Zegras.

Actually should say Zegras would be an ideal line-mate for them, lol.

We don’t need to be too greedy, lol.

 

[HanSolo]

Just dont watch the Slap tape

I can just see all the Fresh Prince jokes now.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

If we land Carlsson or Fantilli I’ll be content. Both are big dudes with a ton of skill and can play LW or C, ideal line-mates for Zegras.

Actually should say Zegras would be an ideal line-mate for them, lol.

We don’t need to be too greedy, lol.

oh I agree

But also having bedard would be cool too

 

[Leonardo87]

oh I agree

But also having bedard would be cool too

Of course that’s the ultimate prize, but you know how the lottery goes with Anaheim.

 

[HanSolo]

yeah, just brace yourself to end up with smith or benson. that's what i've done and while both seem to be great prospects, fantilli/carlsson/michkov are all just better

I actually forgot to tag you in my post. When I was thinking about my response I was thinking "I think it's better for me to take Terry Yake's approach."

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

You would think more people would be excited about a 25% chance for a generational prospect but there’s more people Debbie downing and expecting some weird thing to happen (being pessimistic?). You can’t make this shit up lol.

 

[JonathnTaylorTavares]

I thought Jimmy said that but I guess it was his brother Warren

 

[Terry Yake]

You would think more people would be excited about a 25% chance for a generational prospect but there’s more people Debbie downing and expecting some weird thing to happen (being pessimistic?). You can’t make this shit up lol.

because there's no guarantee they'll finish in last?

 

[HanSolo]

You would think more people would be excited about a 25% chance for a generational prospect but there’s more people Debbie downing and expecting some weird thing to happen (being pessimistic?). You can’t make this shit up lol.

Think what you just said through. A 25% chance is a 75% chance of it not happening. Which is overwhelmingly more likely. Like go run a draft Sim and see how many more times the Ducks drop two spots than the times they pick first.

Us dropping a spot or two, assuming we finish last wouldn't be weird, it's the most likely outcome.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

You would think more people would be excited about a 25% chance for a generational prospect but there’s more people Debbie downing and expecting some weird thing to happen (being pessimistic?). You can’t make this shit up lol.

It would be nice to have the best odds. It’s a waste of energy to get excited about a situation where the odds are stacked greatly against you.

The reason for excitement would be a guarantee of one of Bedard, Fantilli, or Carlsson.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

because there's no guarantee they'll finish in last?

You really think there is enough skill to winning the last five games?

It would be nice to have the best odds. It’s a waste of energy to get excited about a situation where the odds are stacked greatly against you.

The reason for excitement would be a guarantee of one of Bedard, Fantilli, or Carlsson.

We will be in the bottom 3, but more importantly - I don’t see a way how this team picks itself up and tries to win the last few games it has. The defense is atrocious

Think what you just said through. A 25% chance is a 75% chance of it not happening. Which is overwhelmingly more likely. Like go run a draft Sim and see how many more times the Ducks drop two spots than the times they pick first.

The five times I ran the sim, the Ducks won it 4 times, while the Canucks won it the fifth time. I say the odds are greatly in our favor. I would be shocked if we didn’t get first

 

[dracom]

You really think there is enough skill to winning the last five games?



We will be in the bottom 3, but more importantly - I don’t see a way how this team picks itself up and tries to win the last few games it has. The defense is atrocious



The five times I ran the sim, the Ducks won it 4 times, while the Canucks won it the fifth time. I say the odds are greatly in our favor. I would be shocked if we didn’t get first

any team can beat any team in the nhl. there's a good chance we don't but we still could, especially if Gibson plays incredibly well and steals a game.

The defense has been atrocious all season but we've still managed to win some games.

I ran it 10 times and we won it once. the lottery odds suck no matter what, it's just good to be cemented in a top 3 pick.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

The five times I ran the sim, the Ducks won it 4 times, while the Canucks won it the fifth time. I say the odds are greatly in our favor. I would be shocked if we didn’t get first

Good stuff.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

The five times I ran the sim, the Ducks won it 4 times, while the Canucks won it the fifth time. I say the odds are greatly in our favor. I would be shocked if we didn’t get first

You and the Duckie should plan a Vegas trip.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Reading a couple Smith scouting reports reminds of Zegras, honestly. Not bad for an also-also-ran prize.

 

[Gliff]

Reading a couple Smith scouting reports reminds of Zegras, honestly. Not bad for an also-also-ran prize.

Honestly seems better in every way to Z in his draft year.

Way better skater, better shot, just as creative.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Honestly seems better in every way to Z in his draft year.

Way better skater, better shot, just as creative.

Sold.

 

[ReptilianQuack]

Kings need to Beat Vegas tonight. We need them to stay close with Vegas an Edm.

 

[Terry Yake]

You really think there is enough skill to winning the last five games?

all it takes is for gibson/dostal to have a great game and for them to score a few goals, which we've seen happen numerous times this season in games that they should have lost

 

[Leonardo87]

Sold.

I think the Top 5 is all projected to be better than what we have already. Not knocking our guys, but this will only help more.

 

[HanSolo]

You really think there is enough skill to winning the last five games?



We will be in the bottom 3, but more importantly - I don’t see a way how this team picks itself up and tries to win the last few games it has. The defense is atrocious



The five times I ran the sim, the Ducks won it 4 times, while the Canucks won it the fifth time. I say the odds are greatly in our favor. I would be shocked if we didn’t get first

Lol I guess we just see probability differently.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Go Canucks Go! (never thought i'd say that)

 

[Hockey Duckie]

I think the Top 5 is all projected to be better than what we have already. Not knocking our guys, but this will only help more.

Been saying this since about halfway through the season and any of the top-10 forwards would be our best forward in our system.

Go Canucks Go! (never thought i'd say that)

Reverse psychology?