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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[tomd]

If we do end up dead last, is there still a real chance of having us lose the lottery?

75% chance

 

[ADHB]

If we do end up dead last, is there still a real chance of having us lose the lottery?

Of course. The team that finishes last is twice as likely to get the third pick than the first.

 

[Terry Yake]

If we do end up dead last, is there still a real chance of having us lose the lottery?

finishing dead last would for sure guarantee a top 3 pick which is a win for me, even if they don't end up with bedard

 

[Leonardo87]

If we do end up dead last, is there still a real chance of having us lose the lottery?

75% chance

Dead last guarantees us a Top 3 pick at least.

 

[tomd]

Dead last guarantees us a Top 3 pick at least.

I think it is safe to say that most Ducks fans will lose their minds (at least temporarily) if they finish dead last and still lose out on Bedard. Picking 2nd or 3rd will feel like a big L.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

That should count for a penalty on a empty net breakaway. Columbus is up 4-1 and are ready to officially pass us on tiebreaker (both teams with 40 points)

 

[Rasp]

The lottery is out of our hands. We need to assume we drop 2 places and any better than that is a win.

 

[gilfaizon]

finishing dead last would for sure guarantee a top 3 pick which is a win for me, even if they don't end up with bedard

My thinking too. 2nd last give you the option of Michkov, but last place gives you the chance to avoid the situation entirely.

 

[la patineuse]

I think it is safe to say that most Ducks fans will lose their minds (at least temporarily) if they finish dead last and still lose out on Bedard. Picking 2nd or 3rd will feel like a big L.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Ducks lose out of #1 OA, so I'm prepared to lose my mind. The Ducks have lousy lottery luck.

Anyway, at least for now, we're #1, we're #1!

 

[Terry Yake]

jackets win!

 

[Leonardo87]

I think it is safe to say that most Ducks fans will lose their minds (at least temporarily) if they finish dead last and still lose out on Bedard. Picking 2nd or 3rd will feel like a big L.

Top 3 in this draft is stacked though. I’m preparing myself for losing out on the 1stOA.

 

[Terry Yake]

i'm not even getting my hopes up about bedard. any one of fantilli, carlsson, or michkov would be fine with me

 

[tomd]

Top 3 in this draft is stacked though. I’m preparing myself for losing out on the 1stOA.

this draft is:
Bedard




Fantelli/Carlson
Michkov



Everyone else

 

[Leonardo87]

i'm not even getting my hopes up about bedard. any one of fantilli, carlsson, or michkov would be fine with me

Any one of these guys is projected to be a better player than McTavish, Zegras, and Terry. So a Top 3 pick is really critical.

 

[Gliff]

I'm totally fine with 3rd overall.

Even with bad luck last place means I'm going to be very happy (and probably drunk) at Bridgestone for the draft.

 

[Terry Yake]

this draft is:
Bedard




Fantelli/Carlson
Michkov



Everyone else

i'd put michkov under bedard. he's the second best player in the draft in my opinion but his problem is obviously the whole russia thing

 

[McDonald19]

Yaaah! Go BJs!

 

[Leonardo87]

i'd put michkov under bedard. he's the second best player in the draft in my opinion but his problem is obviously the whole russia thing

I think Bedard and Carlsson will play in the NHL next season. Fantilli may play one more year in college, and Michkov like you said becomes a dicey situation.

 

[tomd]

i'd put michkov under bedard. he's the second best player in the draft in my opinion but his problem is obviously the whole russia thing

which is why I have him below Fantelli/Carlson

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Having best odds just limits how far you fall, if team 7 wins the top pick so be it I'd still rather be as low as possible

 

[Anaheim4ever]

They really need to move henrique and kulikov to protect dead last. Their both good defensively so the team will lose more without them.
Don't think they'll get much for shatner and klingon.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Lots of late games tonight with tank implications. The notables:

Arizona-Kings game is already over (you would think). Kings have a 5-1 lead with 4 minutes still to play in the first period. Arizona's big tank bowl is tomorrow night when they host the Blue Jackets.

Vancouver is up 2-1 over Philadelphia in the second period.

Sharks tie it up late in the first period, level 1-1 with Buffalo at the end of 20 minutes.

 

[ADHB]

Lots of late games tonight with tank implications. The notables:

Arizona-Kings game is already over (you would think). Kings have a 5-1 lead with 4 minutes still to play in the first period. Arizona's big tank bowl is tomorrow night when they host the Blue Jackets.

Vancouver is up 2-1 over Philadelphia in the second period.

Sharks tie it up late in the first period, level 1-1 with Buffalo at the end of 20 minutes.

Quick said hold my beer.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Lots of late games tonight with tank implications. The notables:

Arizona-Kings game is already over (you would think). Kings have a 5-1 lead with 4 minutes still to play in the first period. Arizona's big tank bowl is tomorrow night when they host the Blue Jackets.

Vancouver is up 2-1 over Philadelphia in the second period.

Sharks tie it up late in the first period, level 1-1 with Buffalo at the end of 20 minutes.

My my, how the turns have tabled. The Coyotes have come all the way back to tie it at 5 halfway through the third period.

Vancouver beats Philadelphia 6-2 to open up an 8 point lead on the Ducks. Sharks are tied 2-2 in the third period.

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

Sabres killing the vibe