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]

So. All that effort to not end the losing streak and we still get a full win's worth of a lead over the draft competition.

Beautiful stuff this playing for pride thing.

 

[HanSolo]

Thank god, now it's just like we won the Arizona game like everyone expected we would, just got to hope and pray for a Chicago and Jackets win

Yeah but now I'm expecting a win against Vancouver. It's very clear the players want to get at least one more win before the season ends. Which I understand but...well I don't need to repeat the same points.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

Yeah but now I'm expecting a win against Vancouver. It's very clear the players want to get at least one more win before the season ends. Which I understand but...well I don't need to repeat the same points.

Morale is probably pretty bad in Vancouver too… they might want to try to end the season on a high note

 

[HanSolo]

Morale is probably pretty bad in Vancouver too… they might want to try to end the season on a high note

Fair. Just as likely that everyone mentally checks out against an "easy" opponent.

 

[HunterDuck]

Will Smith

 

[Leonardo87]

Still got the tie breaker. Need Chicago and Columbus to win one of their final 3 games. We lose the next two, and we are back to Last place.

 

[cheesymc]

If there is a god he would show mercy to our idiotic organization and bless us with the first pick. But he’s probably going to ream us mercilessly and give him to the Blackhawks or Canadiens.

 

[Leonardo87]

Will Smith

He is projected to be even better than Zegras, and right behind Jack Hughes.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Still got the tie breaker. Need Chicago and Columbus to win one of their final 3 games. We lose the next two, and we are back to Last place.

And they have a common opponent. There must be something ironic at play for you that the fate of Bedard may very well come down to John Tortorella

 

[Leonardo87]

And they have a common opponent. There must be something ironic at play for you that the fate of Bedard may very well come down to John Tortorella

Torts my old friend. Help me out dude. Lol.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

Still got the tie breaker. Need Chicago and Columbus to win one of their final 3 games. We lose the next two, and we are back to Last place.

Let's hope Soo.

 

[tomd]

Does anyone really think the Ducks aren't going to get 3 points in the next two games?

 

[HunterDuck]

And they have a common opponent. There must be something ironic at play for you that the fate of Bedard may very well come down to John Tortorella

The Flyers always seek the worst possible outcome for everything so they are going to drop 7 goals in those games

 

[dracom]

Does anyone really think the Ducks aren't going to get 3 points in the next two games?

i predict all OT losses

 

[HunterDuck]

If there is a god he would show mercy to our idiotic organization and bless us with the first pick. But he’s probably going to ream us mercilessly and give him to the Blackhawks or Canadiens.

I’m a nutso but I would even prefer San Jose or Arizona gets him over the Hawks.

 

[Terry Yake]

f*** vatrano and f*** henrique

we were always going to end up picking 6th

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

Edmonton won mcdavid when they finished third overall

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

Edmonton won mcdavid when they finished third overall

They did?

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

They did?

Ya behind Buffalo and Arizona in 2015

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Thank god, now it's just like we won the Arizona game like everyone expected we would, just got to hope and pray for a Chicago and Jackets win

Losing in OT really keeps our chances alive for the first overall. We didn't lose any ground, sort to speak, if we reframe it as winning in Arizona and losing in reg against the Avs, like you shared. And because we own all the tie breakers, Chicago and Columbus winning puts us back into the driver's seat.

Philly plays both Columbus and Chicago. Philly, you're our only hope!

 

[The Duck Knight]

f*** vatrano and f*** henrique

we were always going to end up picking 6th

We would need 3 points in the final 2 games to pass San Jose.

I don't think we'll do that so 5th is probably worst case scenario. Just really need to finish weak and get 2 clutch wins from Philly.

 

[Terry Yake]

the goalposts are really f***ing up the tank

lost count of how many posts the avs hit

 

[405Entrance]

I just don’t see any scenario where we don’t drop in the lottery. It’s why I want to finish last. Chances are we won’t get CB but we can get at least one of the other 3 golden boys

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Still got the tie breaker. Need Chicago and Columbus to win one of their final 3 games. We lose the next two, and we are back to Last place.

I can see Hawks being blown out in the last 3 games, that roster is incredibly weak.

 

[mighty Stanley Duck]

f*** vatrano and f*** henrique

we were always going to end up picking 6th

Vatrano is earning his paycheck, professionalism par excellence.