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]

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

Yes sir. I want Bedard like anyone else, but a Top 3 pick will put us ahead significantly. Carlsson and Fantilli may not be generational but they have franchise potential.

 

[HanSolo]

Blackhawks out shooting em 10-4. Means nothing but it's a good sign.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Blackhawks out shooting em 10-4. Means nothing but it's a good sign.

Well timed.

 

[HanSolo]

Well timed.

Lmao right as I clicked out of the game too.

 

[ADHB]

Hawks actually dominated that period outside of one shift. So at least they’re not laying down. Hope they can get something to show for their hard work.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Hawks actually dominated that period outside of one shift. So at least they’re not laying down. Hope they can get something to show for their hard work.

The Hawks are horrendous in transition and defending without the puck in their D zone. They're pretty good with the pucks on their sticks in the offensive zone and in maintaining pressure.

 

[ADHB]

The Hawks are horrendous in transition and defending without the puck in their D zone. They're pretty good with the pucks on their sticks in the offensive zone and in maintaining pressure.

Yeah, their one huge flaw that period was inevitably flubbing the puck at their own blue line. Also, they love to chase the puck in the D zone. Canucks had guys wide open in the slot a few times, but Hawks did a good job (or maybe they were just lucky) the puck didn’t come off the wall.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Yes sir. I want Bedard like anyone else, but a Top 3 pick will put us ahead significantly. Carlsson and Fantilli may not be generational but they have franchise potential.

All three will significantly make us deeper in talent, spoiled. I think Michkov and Smith have that franchise potential as well. Smith really is getting overshadowed, though.

What will put us ahead is how quickly our defense becomes NHL acclimated.

But I won't complain if Duck fans screamed aloud during the draft,

 

[Leonardo87]

All three will significantly make us deeper in talent, spoiled. I think Michkov and Smith have that franchise potential as well. Smith really is getting overshadowed, though.

What will put us ahead is how quickly our defense becomes NHL acclimated.

But I won't complain if Duck fans screamed aloud during the draft,

I gotta watch that movie again, lol.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Hawks down two now, second goal went in off of Seth Jones skate

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

Destiny is in our hands lol. I already know the tank commander is going to get a few pride wins in his potential last games.

 

[HanSolo]

Pretty good time in the Vegas game.

 

[Leonardo87]

Pretty good time in the Vegas game.

Yeah, screw the Kings, lol.

 

[HanSolo]

Wow man. This whole ass night is sucking for the tank.

 

[HanSolo]

Still close in Colorado but they're not pulling a loser point on the Avs.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Cannot overstate how ass Hertl and Couture have been. Counting stats look good, but their seasons have been terrible

 

[Leonardo87]

Wow man. This whole ass night is sucking for the tank.

I think the 8-1 Devils blowout against Columbus set up a chain of disappointment for the rest of the night, lol.

 

[HanSolo]

I think the 8-1 Devils blowout against Columbus set up a chain of disappointment for the rest of the night, lol.

The Blue Jackets saw all their fans complaining about their last win.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Yeah neither of these teams are getting a point tonight.

 

[ReptilianQuack]

Not a tank night.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Not gonna be our night.

 

[HanSolo]

Faint glimmer of hope in the Hawks game but that's about it.

But the Sharks were never gonna beat the Avs and the Jackets were never gonna beat the Devils. This was expected.

Edit: Jesus the Hawks have no idea what to do with the puck right now. Ordinarily I'd rejoice to see them this bad but we need them to get wins.

 

[DavidBL]

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

There was an athletic article that use Z as a comparable for Smith the other day.

 

[LiveLaughDucks]

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 what? Are you being genuine? You know the 25 in 25% means out of a hundred, yeah?

 

[HanSolo]

Saturday looks even more miserable

Blue Jackets vs. Rangers
Chicago vs. Seattle
Ducks vs. Yotes.