GDT: Game 20: LA Kings @ Anaheim Ducks 5 PM

[Trolfoli]

You missed the point. Carter will be fine for the rest of his current contract. He will actually be younger than Joe Thornton is now. Does Joe look like he's ready to pack it in? How about Hossa? Jeez people. Your career is not over at 30.

The problem with Carter is at 35 he's making 3M, at 36-37 he's making 2M/year. Does he keep playing? At what cost physically? Was he able to save money and is set for the rest of his life? Is 2-3M worth putting yourself through an NHL season for someone that's already won 2 cups?

I wouldn't be shocked if Carter retired before the contract is up. Don't see what 2M each of the last 2 years does for Carter unless he really just wants to play.

I'm not convinced they can't make a run this year.

I'm not saying I think they will, I just don't think it's too far fetched either.

If they get healthy, and build some momentum at the right time, they'll be a tough team to out in a series considering most of the Western Conference is pretty weak. The emergence of Dowd/Forbort, and the play of Seto/Brown makes this team deeper than previously thought.

It's possible. With Dowd/Brown playing well the team just needs to get Kopitar/Gaborik back to really fix the forward group. Maybe one more wing to fill in.

Quick will need to get back and up to speed. He's come back from injuries before.

The D is the only hold up right now. Muzzin/Martinez seem to have been struggling. Wish there was a way to improve things, but there may only be a couple names league wide that would be an upgrade AND available... That doesn't take into account the cost.

That and it concerns me seeing Sutter struggle with the Sharks. He knows what needs to be done from the reverse sweep, but much like the 70's line, we don't always get that from Sutter.

 

[johnjm22]

It's possible. With Dowd/Brown playing well the team just needs to get Kopitar/Gaborik back to really fix the forward group. Maybe one more wing to fill in.

Quick will need to get back and up to speed. He's come back from injuries before.

The D is the only hold up right now. Muzzin/Martinez seem to have been struggling. Wish there was a way to improve things, but there may only be a couple names league wide that would be an upgrade AND available... That doesn't take into account the cost.

That and it concerns me seeing Sutter struggle with the Sharks. He knows what needs to be done from the reverse sweep, but much like the 70's line, we don't always get that from Sutter.

I'm not worried about Muzz/Amart. These are experienced guys still in their primes. If Seto/Dowd/Brown/Forbort continue to play like they are, and we get healthy, we look pretty good. If Gravel emerges, even better.

No disrespect to the Sharks, because they have a nice roster, but last year was "The DeBoer Effect". I highly doubt SJ will seriously contend this year. He gets his teams to over achieve in their first year, then they fall flat after that. It happened in Florida, it happened in NJ, I think it will happen in SJ.

 

[HookKing]

The problem with Carter is at 35 he's making 3M, at 36-37 he's making 2M/year. Does he keep playing? At what cost physically? Was he able to save money and is set for the rest of his life? Is 2-3M worth putting yourself through an NHL season for someone that's already won 2 cups?

I wouldn't be shocked if Carter retired before the contract is up. Don't see what 2M each of the last 2 years does for Carter unless he really just wants to play.



It's possible. With Dowd/Brown playing well the team just needs to get Kopitar/Gaborik back to really fix the forward group. Maybe one more wing to fill in.

Quick will need to get back and up to speed. He's come back from injuries before.

The D is the only hold up right now. Muzzin/Martinez seem to have been struggling. Wish there was a way to improve things, but there may only be a couple names league wide that would be an upgrade AND available... That doesn't take into account the cost.

That and it concerns me seeing Sutter struggle with the Sharks. He knows what needs to be done from the reverse sweep, but much like the 70's line, we don't always get that from Sutter.

It will likely get worse when McNabb gets back. The team can carry just 1 pylon on the backend and that's currently Greene. Gravel's superior footspeed will be missed when he gets sent back down.

 

[Fishhead]

Numbers aren't everything. Show me a guy who destroys juniors, and I'll show you Corey Locke.

I'm higher on Amadio than most but it's not because of his numbers. It's because of his smarts, ability to be a nuisance, and unstoppable work ethic. I know he's only going to get better. But I'm not sure whether he becomes Nic Dowd or Nick Shore. I'm not sure he has the creativity or shot to be a top-sixer, but I've always felt good about him being a responsible 3C.

Now what he DID do in juniors was get better and better every year, and that's what was amazing. He has yet to do that at the pro level.

I think Amadio's ceiling is similar to Stoll's. Stoll had that outlier year, but otherwise hung out right around 40 points. I don't see the skill for much more than that. I think it's more likely he ends up a Belanger type, usually good for 35-40 points, character, PK, etc.

 

[kings11]

I think Amadio's ceiling is similar to Stoll's. Stoll had that outlier year, but otherwise hung out right around 40 points. I don't see the skill for much more than that. I think it's more likely he ends up a Belanger type, usually good for 35-40 points, character, PK, etc.

I would agree, but I can't help but think his offensive explosion was the result of getting naturally stronger?
the kid did start off his career at 5'9", 165lbs and now stands 6'1"-6'2", 190-195lbs..and as he's gotten bigger, his point totals have increased... just saying, maybe his ceiling is yet to be determined??