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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[The Midnight Burrito]

Hey so...not looking to start rumors and I'm probably not the first one to pose the question, but some friends of mine have said we actually don't want Bedard, that he might be a cancer in the locker room. Anyone else hear anything about that?

My thoughts right now, it's just a rumor and he's easily worth the potential risk. Another part of me is, if some don't like him, I imagine him + Zegras on the same team? People could absolutely HATE the Ducks and that gets me salivating, lol.

Another thing...these friends are on my beer-league team, and they're Kings fans. Can't trust em.

Is he annoying like Zegras?

 

[HanSolo]

Didn’t he just choose to ride it out with his team even though he could have had a better shot elsewhere? Doesn’t scream locker room cancer to me. And I think just recently posted the announcer of the Pats said something along the lines of him being one of the nicest players he’s met.

Yeah that smells like horseshit to me.

 

[Terry Yake]

Gibson is gonna be chilling, it’s Rico we need to fear.

idk. gibson has the ability to steal games as we've unfortunately seen him do on numerous occasions this season

but yeah, henrique and vatrano scare me quite a bit

 

[Leonardo87]

Hey so...not looking to start rumors and I'm probably not the first one to pose the question, but some friends of mine have said we actually don't want Bedard, that he might be a cancer in the locker room. Anyone else hear anything about that?

My thoughts right now, it's just a rumor and he's easily worth the potential risk. Another part of me is, if some don't like him, I imagine him + Zegras on the same team? People could absolutely HATE the Ducks and that gets me salivating, lol.

Another thing...these friends are on my beer-league team, and they're Kings fans. Can't trust em.

When you said your friends are Kings fans, I was like uh huh. Lol.

 

[Kalv]

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Even now if we finish 29th, which is the worst scenario, there is around 72% chance we can pick at least one of them. I am moist

 

[Leonardo87]

Even now if we finish 29th, which is the worst scenario, there is around 72% chance we can pick at least one of them. I am moist

I think a team will take a shot on Michkov, if we are picking 4th. So can still land Leo.

 

[branmuffin17]

When you said your friends are Kings fans, I was like uh huh. Lol.

You're right, I should have just told them to go F themselves.

 

[George Binks]

You're right, I should have just told them to go F themselves.

Next time

 

[Ducks DVM]

Hey so...not looking to start rumors and I'm probably not the first one to pose the question, but some friends of mine have said we actually don't want Bedard, that he might be a cancer in the locker room. Anyone else hear anything about that?

My thoughts right now, it's just a rumor and he's easily worth the potential risk. Another part of me is, if some don't like him, I imagine him + Zegras on the same team? People could absolutely HATE the Ducks and that gets me salivating, lol.

Another thing...these friends are on my beer-league team, and they're Kings fans. Can't trust em.

 

[ohcomeonref]

Bedards interview at the end of the gold medal game in the WJC's really screamed "team player, good guy" to me.

 

[tomd]

I don't understand why the anti-tankers are complaining...this is as exciting as a game 7 in the finals.

 

[HanSolo]

I think a team will take a shot on Michkov, if we are picking 4th. So can still land Leo.

I mean...if any team would do that it's Chicago since they still have a long rebuild ahead of them. San Jose too if they were to somehow end up second or third.

 

[HanSolo]

I've never been more anxious about a Columbus Blue Jackets game in my life.

 

[AngelDuck]

it’s going to be a stressful 6 hours

 

[Leonardo87]

I've never been more anxious about a Columbus Blue Jackets game in my life.

I think most of the teams in the bottom 5 are just entering their rebuild. We are more 2 or 3 years into a 5 year potential plan, imho.

Ducks may want to go to the more NHL ready prospect and not take the risk.

 

[ohcomeonref]

This is every bit as stressful as playoff game stress.

 

[HanSolo]

it’s going to be a stressful 6 hours

I'm gonna start drinking as soon as I get home. 30th 31st or 32nd I'm gonna be numb as I find out.

 

[ohcomeonref]

I'm gonna start drinking as soon as I get home. 30th 31st or 32nd I'm gonna be numb as I find out.

I have a big fat edible waiting for me.

 

[AngelDuck]

I'm gonna start drinking as soon as I get home. 30th 31st or 32nd I'm gonna be numb as I find out.

Good call. On my way to the liquor store

 

[HanSolo]

I think most of the teams in the bottom 5 are just entering their rebuild. We are more 2 or 3 years into a 5 year potential plan, imho.

Ducks may want to go to the more NHL ready prospect and not take the risk.

Columbus is in a weird spot with the acquisition of Gaudreau but I agree. I still think the uncertainty around Michkov is a heavy consideration. But I'm sure GMs will consider what I've been contemplating, that Michkov may well be the best 18 year old KHL player since Ovi/Malkin.

 

[Terry Yake]

if we end up drafting 4th i would hope they don't pass on michkov

you just don't pass up a talent like that

 

[ADHB]

Makes no sense that I’m sitting here stressing out every play of a f***ing Blue Jackets game. I’m here yelling “screw you Svozil!”

God please let this be the last year this ever happens.

 

[HanSolo]

Well piss. 1-0 Pens. They don't look overly thrilled but they still lead.

 

[Quack Shot]

Damn CBJ, play better

 

[AngelDuck]

Need the next goal