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]

We're now 4 points clear of San Jose when you take into account the tiebreaker. Most winnable games left for Chicago and Columbus are 1 each against Philly. Our tank may rest squarely on Tort's shoulders.

He's letting his assistants run the bench so...

I’m a little worried about the Arizona game we have still

That will be the ultimate tank test

I also don’t see how Chicago can get 2 more points this season. They are absolutely awful. Columbus has a better chance than them IMO

Things are kind of balancing out for San Jose finally. Not a good roster don’t get me wrong, but no team with Karlsson, Couture, Hertl should finish dead last

Yeah if Arizona is trying to make up ground in the lottery race and one of our goalies plays for pride it could be a win. But then again Arizona has shown they're capable of beating good to great teams. So it might just depend on how motivated Keller and a few others are to take advantage of Anaheim.

If we lose a game now we are guaranteed a bottom 4 finish.

Well, no. We need to finish second to last to guarantee that. If all three of Anaheim, Chicago, and Columbus lose out in regulation, nothing will change and we risk picking 5th.

 

[Gliff]

He's letting his assistants run the bench so...

Yeah if Arizona is trying to make up ground in the lottery race and one of our goalies plays for pride it could be a win. But then again Arizona has shown they're capable of beating good to great teams. So it might just depend on how motivated Keller and a few others are to take advantage of Anaheim.

Well, no. We need to finish second to last to guarantee that. If all three of Anaheim, Chicago, and Columbus lose out in regulation, nothing will change and we risk picking 5th.

We would finish bottom 4 before the lottery.

The real sweet spot is to be top 2 so we get a top 4 pick after the lottery.

 

[Kalv]

He's letting his assistants run the bench so...

Yeah if Arizona is trying to make up ground in the lottery race and one of our goalies plays for pride it could be a win. But then again Arizona has shown they're capable of beating good to great teams. So it might just depend on how motivated Keller and a few others are to take advantage of Anaheim.

Well, no. We need to finish second to last to guarantee that. If all three of Anaheim, Chicago, and Columbus lose out in regulation, nothing will change and we risk picking 5th.

I'm talking about our position in the standings not about a pick

 

[HanSolo]

I'm talking about our position in the standings not about a pick

We would finish bottom 4 before the lottery.

The real sweet spot is to be top 2 so we get a top 4 pick after the lottery.

Got it. The way I read bottom 4 finish my head went straight to top 4 pick spot but the way Kalv put it was different. You're right. I do think at this point it's not impossible for San Jose to take their third spot back. Certainly all but impossible for them to finish last or dead to last. But I'd feel a lot more comfortable if San Jose got at least another point in the standings and cover for surprise stolen wins down the stretch.

 

[ohcomeonref]

If we could finish 2nd last pre-lottery I would rest easy and feel like this painful season was worthwhile.

 

[Static]

If we could finish 2nd last pre-lottery I would rest easy and feel like this painful season was worthwhile.

That would be the most interesting place to finish because we would be firmly in the michkov zone. I truly have no idea what verbeek's risk assessment philosophy is.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

This place will go crazy if we have the option to take Michkov at 2 or 3. And probably 4 as well. Grab the popcorn.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

This place will go crazy if we have the option to take Michkov at 2 or 3. And probably 4 as well. Grab the popcorn.

thats the thing; if we take Michkov at 2 or 3 I personally wouldn’t mind. I just know there are many in here that would piss and moan about it

 

[Terry Yake]

This place will go crazy if we have the option to take Michkov at 2 or 3. And probably 4 as well. Grab the popcorn.

if they draft at 2 or 3 i'd be shocked if they pass on fantilli or carlsson for michkov unless they know 100% that there won't be any issues getting him to anaheim. can't envision verbeek taking michkov and risking it without solid confirmation

 

[gunnergunther]

Bjs with the early lead…

and it’s gone

and it’s back

 

[ADHB]

If they continue to shoot at 100%, I like their chances.

 

[Gliff]

This place will go crazy if we have the option to take Michkov at 2 or 3. And probably 4 as well. Grab the popcorn.

I don’t care if we pass on him at 2 or 3, but if they pass on him at 4 there better be a damn good reason.

 

[ADHB]

Columbus will get at least one point after rallying in the third against the Sens.

 

[HanSolo]

Blue Jackets get the loser point. One point from tying us.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Marchenko wins it. Columbus has passed us on tiebreaker

 

[HanSolo]

And they won. Unreal.

 

[ADHB]

And they win in OT. Tied with the Ducks now, and ahead of them on the tie breaker.

 

[Gliff]

Oh shit.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Oh shit.

Is it immoral to pull dostal now

 

[HanSolo]

Is it immoral to pull dostal now

No.

God we really need to lose out. If the season ended right now the Ducks would be guaranteed a top 4 pick.

 

[Gliff]

Is it immoral to pull dostal now

Emergency backup time

 

[KelVarnsen]

Jackets win and the Ducks decide to get after it in Calgary.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Emergency backup time

Oh I just meant play the next 2 periods without a goalie, don’t even put out the 6th skater

 

[Gliff]

Oh I just meant play the next 2 periods without a goalie

Lolol that might look suspicious.

 

[rlstine]

It looks like Calgary’s basically already playing without a goalie.