GDT: Game 24: Sharks vs. Kings 7:30pm NBCSCA

[tiburon12]

Well that was a rewarding game. A real preview of things to come with Eklund, Smith, Askarov, Zetterlund, and Macklin putting a stamp on this game.

I was happy for Kunin for finally burying a breakaway, so he can at least face himself in the mirror.

Hopefully Askarov can, like, find a bit of chill on those adventures into the trapezoid when the entire opposition is setup in the zone

Even with all the points, I thought Macklin’s best play was late in the third when he curled to the halfboards, attacked the slot, and then chipped an insane pass through two defenders to a wide open Zetterlund all alone in front of Rittich. Zetterlund didn’t score, but Jesus, I watched the pass like 6 times; the hands and touch on the pass where truly amazing.

Askarov seems like the kinda of young man who, in about 3-4 years, will calm down and do fewer risky things haha

 

[karltonian]

So when Kunin came to the Sharks he was advertised as a shooter that scores goals but does little else good. For his tenure till now he's just been not scoring and not being good at anything else. Finally we're seeing the scoring he was touted as having.

 

[Jargon]

I really love this kid. He’s taking Hertl’s mantle as best interviewee.

 

[StrawHatEklund]

Was a last minute decision to attend the game and boy was it worth it. Sneak peak at the future of this team. Might have been one of the best times I’ve had as a Sharks fan in some time. Eklund, Smith, Celebrini and even Kunin lighting up LA. Liljegren, Walman and Ferraro all putting in work. Askarov getting his 1st win. What a night. This one was for Jumbo.

 

[Pavelski2112]

Eklund's on pace for 67 points right now

He's taken that next step for sure

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[LadyStanley]

Scoring in bunches?

 

[Jargon]

Eklund's on pace for 67 points right now

He's taken that next step for sure

He’s been overshadowed by Celebrini and Smith (or us watching Smith and hoping he’ll get better soon) but Eklund has been really fun to watch this year. He’s stronger, faster, and kind of a dick. He’s great.

 

[Star Platinum]

So all this preaching about shooting more and they end up with… 21 shots.

If you can't shoot more, shoot better.

But honestly, it was probably due to not being able to possess the puck enough as much as it was about shooting the puck when you have it. Plus they had a well above average number of breakaways for this team.

 

[OrrNumber4]

When's the last time the Sharks scored five in a period? For playoffs it has to be the 5 against Nashville in G1/2016...in 2013 they had 6 against Edmonton in the first period. 2018 they beat Philly 8-2; maybe they did it there.

 

[Shark Finn]

Scoring in bunches?

Still amazed that NHL is posting something Sharks-related.

 

[tiburon12]

When's the last time the Sharks scored five in a period? For playoffs it has to be the 5 against Nashville in G1/2016...in 2013 they had 6 against Edmonton in the first period. 2018 they beat Philly 8-2; maybe they did it there.

This was close to being so perfect

Sharks 6-2 Kings (Jan 17, 2022) Final Score - ESPN

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[Anomie2029]

though he might be forgiven after watching mario go nuts tonight lol

Ferraro was definitely better than usual tonight, but let’s not get it twisted. He wasn’t good, nor did he “go nuts”.

 

[OrrNumber4]

This was close to being so perfect

Sharks 6-2 Kings (Jan 17, 2022) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings NHL game, final score 6-2, from January 17, 2022 on ESPN.

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Yes, first five-goal-game from a single player. Can anyone guess who has the first four-goal game? Hint: player was not born in North America.

On top of that, who has the record for most goals in a period? Hint: he was an assistant captain for the Sharks at one point.

The caveat being that my memory could be wrong. 90% sure...

 

[tiburon12]

Yes, first five-goal-game from a single player. Can anyone guess who has the first four-goal game? Hint: player was not born in North America.

On top of that, who has the record for most goals in a period? Hint: he was an assistant captain for the Sharks at one point.

The caveat being that my memory could be wrong. 90% sure...

record for one period: Was it that out-of-nowhere Marleau 4-goal 3rd period against COL?

 

[Tkachuk4MVP]

record for one period: Was it that out-of-nowhere Marleau 4-goal 3rd period against COL?

Hertl’s was before that, in his rookie year. There has to be someone who did it in the early/mid 90s though, with how much goal scoring there was pre-trap.

Edit: nvm, he said one period. My money is still on a 90s player.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Ferraro was really good for once.

 

[OrrNumber4]

record for one period: Was it that out-of-nowhere Marleau 4-goal 3rd period against COL?

Bingo bango bongo

Hertl’s was before that, in his rookie year. There has to be someone who did it in the early/mid 90s though, with how much goal scoring there was pre-trap.

Edit: nvm, he said one period. My money is still on a 90s player.

There was high scoring because good teams feasted on weak ones. Unfortunately, the Sharks were the latter. Though it was a 90s guy who was first to 4 goals in a game (post-trap as well!).

 

[mogambomoroo]

Very good game! Happy for the team and the Sharks fans!
It was the perfect game to play without our clear number 1 veteran forward in Granlund, it was a message to the fans that the young guns are getting behind the wheel.

Celebrini is HIM. Can't say enough about him, he is just going single-handedly help this team to success.
Smith with 2 points, love it. Slowly but surely Will Smith is starting to feel it.
Eklund is consistent, I love that he put the work and is getting rewarded for it.
All but Ceci from our defence got a point tonight, so that's a real positive.
Ferraro you get a positive mention, very good job. He was probably reading the boards and took it to his heart to show what he got.
Askarov, oh Askarov. Very nice to get his first SJ win with his 2nd SJ start, many more to come.
Probably forgot to talk about someone, but it was team effort. Impressive to do it without Granlund.

I hope to see more consistency through the next 3-5 games, don't need to win em all necessary but if they do get wins I'm all for it.

 

[karltonian]

Ferraro was definitely better than usual tonight, but let’s not get it twisted. He wasn’t good, nor did he “go nuts”.

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nah, dude passed the eye test and was good down the stretch in this one. credit where it's due.

 

[Stewie Griffin]

Just read the Kings GDT...they're in shambles. Love to see it.

(With all due respect to any Kings fan who reads this...they're actually not bad to talk to compared to some other teams)

 

[STL Shark]

I would too but the only way to do that is trade Blackwood or waive Vanecek. I’d prefer the trade even if it’s less than we could get but I’m impatient lol

Colorado giving up an 8 spot probably helps drive up the price. However, it's a fine line to walk with the team playing well to just mail it in too early, even if we know that's where the eventual outcome lies. Probably better for Macklin to ride the good vibes of competitive hockey for another few weeks until the New Year and then start making moves (unless someone overwhelms you with an offer).

 

[Hodge]

Mack has twice as many goals as Connor Busthard in half the games.

 

[Jargon]

Just read the Kings GDT...they're in shambles. Love to see it.

(With all due respect to any Kings fan who reads this...they're actually not bad to talk to compared to some other teams)

Speak for yourself, I live in LA and play beer league roller hockey with a bunch of Kings fans and they’re great people but terrible fans (who love reminding me that the Sharks haven’t won a cup).

So I say shamble away (I absolutely sent a photo of the final score to our team text chain…)

Mack has twice as many goals as Connor Busthard in half the games.

Connor Busthard and Ryan Barfsofsky sound like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle villains.

 

[JoeThorntonsRooster]

Colorado giving up an 8 spot probably helps drive up the price. However, it's a fine line to walk with the team playing well to just mail it in too early, even if we know that's where the eventual outcome lies. Probably better for Macklin to ride the good vibes of competitive hockey for another few weeks until the New Year and then start making moves (unless someone overwhelms you with an offer).

I agree that it's a fine line to walk, and trading Blackwood, who arguably has been our MVP this year, sets a bad precedent.

If possible, I'd try to ditch Vanecek now, run Askarov/Blackwood, and then trade Blackwood at the TDL. But the offers for Blackwood might be substantially better right now. I do think I agree with PF that Askarov needs to be in the NHL at this point.

Mack has twice as many goals as Connor Busthard in half the games.

So far, the only knock on Celebrini is his macro-level (on-ice) stats don't look very good (tiny sample size though so who cares). But even on that front, Bedard's are even worse and everything else looks way better on Celebrini's end. He has 24% of Bedard's career goals in 13% of his career games lol.