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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[AngelDuck]

Just so f***ing agitating. Good lord

If they win this game then finishing better than SJ becomes very very realistic again. Good job guys

 

[Gliff]

Henrique getting hurt and not traded at this deadline may be one the most infamous moments in franchise history. He is killing the tank.

 

[goonsaredumb]

Henrique getting hurt and not traded at this deadline may be one the most infamous moments in franchise history. He is killing the tank.

he would've been scoring that goal on us as an Av if he didn't get hurt

 

[Ducks DVM]

But he can still be a UFA at 27, right?

7 years in the NHL or 27 years of age.

If you spend 3 years off your ELC and play less than 80 NHL games I think it’s 25 but don’t quote me on that.

 

[LiveLaughDucks]

Really sucks being bummed by Henrique scoring. Love the guy so much. Wish he could still be here when our games are meaningful.

 

[Mr Rogers]

Funny thing is Eakins is probably loving this haha. He’s also a huge fan of Rico

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

7 years in the NHL or 27 years of age.

If you spend 3 years off your ELC and play less than 80 NHL games I think it’s 25 but don’t quote me on that.

Yeah, it can be less. I was just clarifying that he could leave as soon as anybody while putting in less time with the team due to coming over late.

 

[goonsaredumb]

I love that our guys never give up no matter how bad things get and I think it's proof that all that losing culture bullshit is just a bunch of nonsense but at the same time, it's painful to see us continuously play our way out of a brighter future.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Yeah, it can be less. I was just clarifying that he could leave as soon as anybody while putting in less time with the team due to coming over late.

Technically it’s 9 years after the draft, so assuming he comes over after his KHL contract is up, and is NHL ready, it’s no different.

 

[dracom]

I love that our guys never give up no matter how bad things get and I think it's proof that all that losing culture bullshit is just a bunch of nonsense but at the same time, it's painful to see us continuously play our way out of a brighter future.

yeah. i can't wait for this season to be over so I can stop being upset when they actually score goals.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

letting Henrique play and potentially cost you the best chance at a franchise player is some decision

 

[HunterDuck]

I wish we saw this kind of effort in any of the Game 6s from 2013 to 2015

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

letting Henrique play and potentially cost you the best chance at a franchise player is some decision

Honestly don’t think there’s a way to not let him if he wants to play. Would be a terrible look for the team

 

[Leonardo87]

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I love that our guys never give up no matter how bad things get and I think it's proof that all that losing culture bullshit is just a bunch of nonsense but at the same time, it's painful to see us continuously play our way out of a brighter future.

This is how I feel, Z made a great little dish, picked up an apple, to top his season from last year, how can you get mad at that? But at the end of the day, it’s going to hurt the draft position, which sucks.

We can still afford a loser point here, Still have the tie breakers. Columbus and Chicago both play the Flyers, can see potential wins there. Flyers are on the downward spiral as well.

Just gotta hope For the best outcome here.

 

[tomd]

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This is how I feel, Z made a great little dish, picked up an apple, to top his season from last year, how can you get mad at that? But at the end of the day, it’s going to hurt the draft position, which sucks.

We can still afford a loser point here, Still have the tie breakers. Columbus and Chicago both play the Flyers, can see potential wins there. Flyers are on the downward spiral as well.

Just gotta hope For the best outcome here.

The best outcome is that the Ducks don't score another goal for the next 7 periods.

 

[dracom]

Honestly don’t think there’s a way to not let him if he wants to play. Would be a terrible look for the team

and unfortunately, the league may have an issue with it as well

 

[robbieboy3686]

Hockey Gods are real, lots of ducks have done so much for hockey in SoCal. Ducks being the only rank team to actually try hard, means we get rewarded #1 no matter what we finish! This I invoke !

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Honestly don’t think there’s a way to not let him if he wants to play. Would be a terrible look for the team

Sure there is, he was in trade discussions at the deadline, he probably will be during the summer. You're preserving the asset to not risk injury and evaluate other players. The team already looks terrible because they have the worst goal differential in the league, nobody will remember it in 3 months

 

[HunterDuck]

god

Damnit

 

[dracom]

so frustrating

 

[tomd]

Another almost 30 year-old contributes...

 

[HunterDuck]

The announcers just noted how stupid we are

 

[AngelDuck]

And that’s it. Picking 4-6 barring a miracle. Such a waste

 

[pbgoalie]

Our goalies deserve a lot of credit for killing our draft position. They’ve been impressive

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Is what it is. Hopefully we get lucky, but I’m not holding my breath