GDT: Game 26: Sharks vs. Kraken 12:30pm NBCSCA

[Jargon]

Tank looked fuller than usual today too. Wonder if it’s the holiday or if fans are just realizing the team is extremely exciting now.

I think Celebrini has really shown himself to be must-see TV the last few weeks.. That along with the the recent goal scoring and Smith starting to come on, I have to imagine fans are much more interested in watching this team live.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[Jargon]

Crazy what happens when you aren't playing with Barclay Goodrow.

Seriously, I really dig these lines. Might as well take advantage of Kostin's skill when he's motivated.

100% they’re probably the best possible lines we can put together with this current lineup. Honestly, if we had a legit even #2 defenseman, this team could actually do some damage…. Especially if the offense keeps playing like they are.

 

[sampler]

Idk, Smith is NOT an NHL caliber player right now... NEEDS to be sent down to the AHL

/s

No doubt about it )

It’s so great to see him finding his stride. A bit lucky on the the goal, like Cardwells, in that grubauer couldn’t stop a beach ball.

Still, he continues to noticeably improve and produce. 3 straight two pound games is impressive! His defensive play was head and shoulders better today too. That’s been the biggest improvement of late. Hats off to him and Warsofsky…

 

[Juxtaposer]

But how many of those points are secondary assists? I'm willing to bet it's all of them. Can you really call those points?

I know you're joking but it's 2. One in the LA game on the PP with Eklund and Celebrini, and the other tonight on the nice flip pass to Kostin.

 

[DG93]

Fun game, nice to pocket a win with so many tough games coming up in December and early January.

Glad that Warso has finally said f*** it and isn't doing the conservative coaching thing by adding low-skill defensive players with young guys to "protect them." Smith looked so much better with Granlund, and I'm glad Warso didn't force the Lund line again since Celebrini looks great up there too. Shocker that Kostin looks a lot better and more engaged playing with Smith/Granlund than he did with Sturm, Grundstrom, etc. Assuming everyone stays healthy, would really like to see those 2 lines stay the same with X-Wennberg-Toffoli and X-Sturm-X as the other two lines (fill out open spots with Kunin, Dellandrea, Goodrow, Cardwell). Thrun-Rutta is a bit of a mess...would be nice to see Thompson come in for one of them. Vanecek honestly kinda sucks, so I'm betting he stays at the TDL since Blackwood will have more value.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[Jargon]

Fun game, nice to pocket a win with so many tough games coming up in December and early January.

Glad that Warso has finally said f*** it and isn't doing the conservative coaching thing by adding low-skill defensive players with young guys to "protect them." Smith looked so much better with Granlund, and I'm glad Warso didn't force the Lund line again since Celebrini looks great up there too. Shocker that Kostin looks a lot better and more engaged playing with Smith/Granlund than he did with Sturm, Grundstrom, etc. Assuming everyone stays healthy, would really like to see those 2 lines stay the same with X-Wennberg-Toffoli and X-Sturm-X as the other two lines (fill out open spots with Kunin, Dellandrea, Goodrow, Cardwell). Thrun-Rutta is a bit of a mess...would be nice to see Thompson come in for one of them. Vanecek honestly kinda sucks, so I'm betting he stays at the TDL since Blackwood will have more value.

To be fair though, Smith looked good with Granlund after being sheltered with Kunin and Goodrow and allowed to work on his game. I think it helped.



Kostin seems to have really struggled emotionally the 8 games he sat and I really like everything he’s said in his interview. I really hope the dude figures it out because, again, there’s a real good middle six winger in there.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Curious as to how Liljegren is doing for you guys?

Was sad when the Leafs moved him as I was a believer in him but he didn’t have the freedom to fail and learn with the big spotlight in Toronto.

 

[Jargon]

Curious as to how Liljegren is doing for you guys?

Was sad when the Leafs moved him as I was a believer in him but he didn’t have the freedom to fail and learn with the big spotlight in Toronto.

Really good offensively. Passable defensively if only because he’s one of the few guys that can actually move the puck. I think he’s probably like a #5 on a really good team but he’s been hugely necessary for us.

 

[The Nemesis]

I know you're joking but it's 2. One in the LA game on the PP with Eklund and Celebrini, and the other tonight on the nice flip pass to Kostin.

I'm not saying you're lying. But I don't believe you. Smith wouldn't go off brand so dramatically.

 

[Tw1ster]

Sheng asking Kostin if he knows what a Gordie Howe Hattrick is, is wild

 

[weastern bias]

Curious as to how Liljegren is doing for you guys?

Was sad when the Leafs moved him as I was a believer in him but he didn’t have the freedom to fail and learn with the big spotlight in Toronto.

He's our 2nd best D, which is a sign of how bad this team is, but he's playing like a legit 2nd pair player most nights

 

[Juxtaposer]

To be fair though, Smith looked good with Granlund after being sheltered with Kunin and Goodrow and allowed to work on his game. I think it helped.



Kostin seems to have really struggled emotionally the 8 games he sat and I really like everything he’s said in his interview. I really hope the dude figures it out because, again, there’s a real good middle six winger in there.

I think he's someone whose effort and confidence levels are really affected by where his head's at. I remember towards the end of last year he was interviewed and asked something like "what's working for you here that wasn't in Detroit", and his response was basically that he was getting ice time and opportunities higher in the lineup and felt like he was valued.

I hope he gets sorted out a bit, because I truly believe there's a Valeri Nichushkin (f*** that guy) level ice hockey player in there.

Curious as to how Liljegren is doing for you guys?

Was sad when the Leafs moved him as I was a believer in him but he didn’t have the freedom to fail and learn with the big spotlight in Toronto.

He's exactly as expected. Solid #4. Has some offense to him. Not bad defensively, but some moments of ish. Handles the puck and is capable of making a breakout pass, which immediately makes him our second best defenseman after Walman.

His greatest accomplishment is making Mario Ferraro look like a legit NHL defenseman, which I didn't think was possible, so there's that.

 

[Tw1ster]

Missed the game but figured I’ll ask, when are they sending Will Smith to the AHL? He’s obviously not ready

 

[Munnyro]

Kostin seems to have really struggled emotionally the 8 games he sat and I really like everything he’s said in his interview. I really hope the dude figures it out because, again, there’s a real good middle six winger in there.

That reaction to his goal, albeit a nice rebound positioning goal, was pretty evident.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Missed the game but figured I’ll ask, when are they sending Will Smith to the AHL? He’s obviously not readyView attachment 937571

I haven't seen anyone suggest Will go to the AHL in a long while. Wonder why that is?

 

[mogambomoroo]

Wow! No words!
Great job by my favorite team forever!
... I was trying to write something but just can't. Just incredible feeling watching this game.
Also game aired in a pretty nice time for Finnish people.
LET'S ******* GO!

 

[Star Platinum]

But how many of those points are secondary assists? I'm willing to bet it's all of them. Can you really call those points?

The secondary goals are the ones that really give me the red ass

 

[Tw1ster]

I haven't seen anyone suggest Will go to the AHL in a long while. Wonder why that is?

It’s been two games since I last saw an essay on the matter, which i guess could be considered a long while with this forum

 

[DG93]

To be fair though, Smith looked good with Granlund after being sheltered with Kunin and Goodrow and allowed to work on his game. I think it helped.

Maybe, or it just held Smith back and he would've looked better with other linemates from the start. We'll never know, but I'm just glad he's putting it together.

 

[Anomie2029]

This team is just so much fun to watch.

Credit to Warsofsky for finally working out lines that actually allow the players to flourish and not handcuffing them.

Also seems like his messaging is really taking effect in the room as well. From players talking about grabbing and hanging onto that feeling when they win, to Kostin today talking about the playing group getting around him when he was being scratched. He really has pulled the group together.

 

[Star Platinum]

Kostin seems to have really struggled emotionally the 8 games he sat and I really like everything he’s said in his interview. I really hope the dude figures it out because, again, there’s a real good middle six winger in there.

 

[Star Platinum]

Curious as to how Liljegren is doing for you guys?

Was sad when the Leafs moved him as I was a believer in him but he didn’t have the freedom to fail and learn with the big spotlight in Toronto.

Moves the puck better than most of our defensemen, but sometimes struggles to win puck battles which is a common trait amongst our defensive corps. But on our team, he's allowed to play through mistakes because we have no one better. Had a real nice goal to open our game today, but is not so good offensively that you can excuse the issues in our own end.

I think in an ideal world where we get two better defensemen someday to be in our top pair, he probably slots somewhere between a 2nd and 3rd defensive pairing. Pairing him with someone that brings the physicality and ability to win puck battles would help him immensely.

 

[TheBigDrunkPanda]

SNOG announcement​

Matinee madness, sans SNOG success.

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#	Date / Opponent​	SNOG Winner(s)​	Result​
1	Oct. 10 vs Blues	none	Blues 5-4 OT
2	Oct. 12 vs Ducks	none	Ducks 2-0
3	Oct. 15 at Stars	weastern bias	Stars 3-2 SO
4	Oct. 17 at Blackhawks	weastern bias	Blackhawks 4-2
5	Oct. 18 at Jets	none	Jets 8-3
6	Oct. 20 vs Avalanche	none	Avalanche 4-1
7	Oct. 22 at Ducks	Timo Time	Ducks 3-1
8	Oct. 24 at Kings	Friday	Kings 3-2
9	Oct. 26 at VGK	none	VGK 7-3
10	Oct. 28 at Utah	none	Sharks 5-4 OT
11	Oct. 29 vs Kings	MackAttack71, bluefunnel, sharks_dynasty	Sharks 4-2
12	Oct. 31 vs Blackhawks	none	Sharks 3-2
13	Nov. 2 vs Canucks	none	Canucks 3-2
14	Nov. 5 vs Blue Jackets	none	Sharks 2-1 OT
15	Nov. 7 vs Wild	timorous me	Wild 5-2
16	Nov. 10 at Devils	none	Sharks 1-0
17	Nov. 11 at Flyers	TheBigDrunkPanda	Flyers 4-3 SO
18	Nov. 14 at Rangers	none	Rangers 3-2
19	Nov. 16 at Penguins	PattyLafontaine	Penguins 4-3 SO
20	Nov. 18 vs Red Wings	none	Sharks 5-4 OT
21	Nov. 20 at Stars	weastern bias	Stars 5-2
22	Nov. 21 at Blues	bullslugg, coooldude	Blues 3-2 SO
23	Nov. 23 vs Sabres	none	Sabres 4-2
24	Nov. 25 vs Kings	none	Sharks 7-2
25	Nov. 27 vs Senators	coooldude, PattyLafontaine	Senators 4-3
26	Nov. 29 vs Kraken	none

Rank	2024-25 SNOG standings​	# of SNOGs
1.	weastern bias	3
T-2.	coooldude, PattyLafontaine	2
T-4.	bluefunnel, bullslugg, Friday, MackAttack71, sharks_dynasty, TheBigDrunkPanda, Timo Time, timorous me

Why can’t I delete this lol

But how many of those points are secondary assists? I'm willing to bet it's all of them. Can you really call those points?

I mean they are practically AHL points if you’re being honest with yourself