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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[Anaheim4ever]

Just saw Todd Marchant and Joe Thornton talking in the management suite in San Jose. Weird deal.

Marchant probably rubbing in about the 2009 playoff series lol.

 

[ADHB]

Let's see if this is acceptable, or what effect it has:

Someone is winning.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Let's see if this is acceptable, or what effect it has:

Someone is winning.

I swear, I don’t know WHAT he’s talking about

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Philly earned a point. They let the Rangers complete the comeback in OT.

 

[ReptilianQuack]

I think we all know whats going to happen in the 3rd period of the game that shall not be mentioned.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

I think we all know whats going to happen in the 3rd period of the game that shall not be mentioned.

We're gonna find a horcrux and escape with an advantageous outcome?

 

[Terry Yake]

almost time to start worrying

 

[dracom]

These damn OT points are gonna ruin everything

 

[The Duck Knight]

We need to scratch Terry and Z for BRR (Bedard Related Reasons).

 

[Terry Yake]

now 2 pts ahead of columbus, 1 ahead of chicago, tied with SJ, and 3 behind AZ

schedule isn't helping either. they play montreal next, then you have vancouver (twice) nashville and columbus in the next 10 games. i get the sense columbus and chicago will start pulling away real soon and SJ will probably join them

 

[Hockey Duckie]

now 2 pts ahead of columbus, 1 ahead of chicago, tied with SJ, and 3 behind AZ

schedule isn't helping either. they play montreal next, then you have vancouver (twice) nashville and columbus in the next 10 games. i get the sense columbus and chicago will start pulling away real soon and SJ will probably join them

Damn. Didn't realize we caught up to SJ so fast.

 

[Dryish]

Damn. Didn't realize we caught up to SJ so fast.

The wins against Carolina and Washington really didn't help our tank. The Blackhawks and the Sharks have both gotten much worse too with their trades, so this'll turn into a nail-biter yet.

The fortunate news is that CBJ seems to be finding their stride. Gutsy games with some big wins against stronger opponents recently, and they still have a game in hand too.

 

[AngelDuck]

I still think it’s going to come down to the last 2 games of the season between us, Chicago, Columbus, and possibly SJ now

Arizona is a wild card at this point. They’re terrible but a bit ahead still. And have a good amount of winnable games on the schedule.

 

[ff8]

Calling it now they’re drafting at 5-7. What a waste. Hope the handful of “exciting games” was worth it.

 

[Kalv]

Now, as predicted, it's really the bottom 4 of Columbus, Chicago, Anaheim and San Jose.

In the remaining 20 games, we also will pass / if

Arizona if we get 2 more wins than them
Canucks if we get 3 more wins than them

The next bunch is prob not that realistic anymore, with Habs, Philly, St, Louis being 4-5 wins away. Unlikely but not impossible given some really cold or hot streaks.
The race to the bottom is far from over, you can argue it's just the beginning.

 

[AngelDuck]

Calling it now they’re drafting at 5-7. What a waste. Hope the handful of “exciting games” was worth it.

People have been doing this act all season and we’re still one game from being dead last with 20 to play. Relax. They’re horrible. Gibson has been outstanding the past month but you can’t sustain this

 

[Mortal Wombat]

Looking at the teams and schedules, Chicago is for sure going to finish below us. Their roster is downright embarrassing, even for a tanking team. They'll probably cap out at around 56-57 points. Columbus is now tanking with goaltending, and their schedule is tough enough to make sure they finish below us, as well. Absolutely no way their tanking moves could possibly backfire. Ahem.

San Jose is our main rival. After them losing Meier, I think the "race" for draft position will go down to the wire. Arizona is in a similar boat, but I'm hoping their 3 point lead will be enough to keep them ahead of us by a bit. Vancouver has a 5 point lead, but unfortunately we have three games against them and must crush them. Let's hope they win a lot against other teams.

Anyway, we will most likely be picking 3rd or 4th before the lottery. Should be enough to at least get one of the top 6 guys, even if the lottery doesn't go our way.

Chicago
Columbus
Anaheim/San Jose
Arizona
Vancouver

Time to cheer for San Jose and Arizona. On a completely unrelated note, I could have sworn that there used to be a vomit/barf smiley in here...

 

[Hockey Duckie]

The wins against Carolina and Washington really didn't help our tank. The Blackhawks and the Sharks have both gotten much worse too with their trades, so this'll turn into a nail-biter yet.

The fortunate news is that CBJ seems to be finding their stride. Gutsy games with some big wins against stronger opponents recently, and they still have a game in hand too.

Yeah. Reading the many comments on here of how abysmal we are kinda painted the picture we were beyond reproach that a few wins couldn't hurt. I've just been focusing on development tracking this season and concretely identified we're an overachieving bunch. Guess we've been overachieving too well. Actually, the bottom three (Ana, Clb, and Chi) have recently been overachieving that this group is now catching up to the next tier of bad teams.

We won "earned a point" last night's game while benching our top-2 centers for at least 12 minutes each. Talk about still overachieving.

Edit: Thanks, @The Midnight Burrito for catching my faux pas! Change from won to earned a point.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

We won last night's game while benching our top-2 centers for at least 12 minutes each. Talk about still overachieving.

Hooray!

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

I could have sworn that there used to be a vomit/barf smiley in here...

I got you.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Four games of interest tonight:

Dallas at Chicago, currently in the 2nd period.
Minny at Vancouver, late game
Montreal at LA, late game (the first of a back-to-back for Mtl, who plays us tomorrow)
St.L at Sharks, late game

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Chicago on their way to another loss.

 

[Duck Off]

The Blackhawks are so f***ing awful

 

[Terry Yake]

chicago might not win another game this season

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

The Blackhawks are so f***ing awful

I posted a reply to this but HFBoards is so f***ed up on mobile that it’s not taking. The Sharks are also horrendous was the gist of it