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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[ohcomeonref]

Why in the world would you want this? We want both teams to get points, so a tie with Columbus winning in overtime is the very best result.

I'm assuming for tie breaker purposes.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Perfect…. Almost rock bottom

 

[PaddyMcStackin]

C'mon three point game from CBJ @ ARI!!

 

[PaddyMcStackin]

JtdC! How can a home team with a cactus on their pants playing in a 5000 seat arena be winning against an NHL team?

 

[ADHB]

I'm assuming for tie breaker purposes.

We're not beating anyone in tiebreakers. We have 7 regulation wins. SEVEN.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

JtdC! How can a home team with a cactus on their pants playing in a 5000 seat arena be winning against an NHL team?

Because Columbus is starting Elvis Merzlikins, who might be the worst goaltender in hockey that gets regular run. If I see him in net, I almost certainly chalk it up as a L for the Blue Jackets.

Also Gaudreau is out with a LBI, continuing Columbus’ ridiculous man games lost to key players

 

[ohcomeonref]

We're not beating anyone in tiebreakers. We have 7 regulation wins. SEVEN.

I would agree, just trying to mind-read the other poster

 

[ADHB]

CBJ tie it late in the 3rd… Laine, who’s actually looked pretty damn good every time I watch Columbus.

Come on OT!

 

[ADHB]

Jackets almost win it with about 30 seconds left, but Coyotes goalie with a big stop. Headed to OT. If CBJ can get the extra point, today will have gone as well as it possibly could have.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Columbus somehow got 2 breakaways in the final minute but didn’t score on either of them. OT awaits

 

[duckaroosky]

 

[Static]

Amazing night for the pick, that's cool

Arizona wins.

Nine points up feels pretty insurmountable

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Columbus only get one point (still last on our own), but the Coyotes are now 9 points clear of the Ducks with the OT win and may be veering towards uncatchable territory even before they sell off at the deadline.

 

[ADHB]

Columbus win in OT would have been better, because I feel more confident in the Coyotes getting points regularly with so many home games left. But considering CBJ was down with 5 minutes to go, a 3-point game is a great result.

And agreed, Coyotes probably uncatchable now especially with the way they’re playing.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Do not underestimate the Yotes ability to slide right back into contention. This Bedard Bowl is more nerve wracking than trying to make the wildcard.

 

[tomd]

Do not underestimate the Yotes ability to slide right back into contention. This Bedard Bowl is more nerve wracking than trying to make the wildcard.

More worried about San Jose surging into the bottom 3 than Arizona at this point.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

More worried about San Jose surging into the bottom 3 than Arizona at this point.

I fear the sharks too, even though I seriously doubt EK65 moves. Just not ruling out the Yotes.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

More worried about San Jose surging into the bottom 3 than Arizona at this point.

Yeah, if Sharks move EK it's going to be tough to out-suck them rest of the way.

 

[Kalv]

Feels good to be on top

 

[Dryish]

Feels good to be on top

What's the opposite of king of the hill? King of the trash heap? Scum of the pond? Whatever it is, we're it.

 

[GermanRocket7]

What's the opposite of king of the hill? King of the trash heap? Scum of the pond? Whatever it is, we're it.

Fire of the dumpster

 

[Kalv]

What's the opposite of king of the hill? King of the trash heap? Scum of the pond? Whatever it is, we're it.

(from left): Blackhawks, Ducks, Blue Jackets

 

[AngelDuck]

Our goal differential is twice as bad as San Jose's. It is honestly amazing we're only 5 points worse than them. There has definitely been some luck involved in us having the amount of points we do.

Luckily, we don't play them again head to head and hold the tie breaker on them

 

[Kalv]

 

[Terry Yake]

vatrano has been playing great as well. perfect timing. the sooner he's gone the better