GDT: Game 28. At Capitals 4pm

[The Nemesis]

I think people are overblowing the Wilson high stick. He missed a stick-lift. It wasn’t a normal Wilson taking a run at someone or a complete cheapshot, dangerous play.

But, on the other hand, it's Tom Wilson so f*** him.

 

[Jargon]

Just watched the game.

I don’t remember the last time the Sharks played this well defensively. Offense supporting, defense skating and making smart passes, good sticks, good gap control and FAST breakouts. Like, who the f*** is this team?!

Some of the plays in the offensive zone were beautiful. It felt like both teams had moments of sort of awkward fumbling and shot misses/heels but, in general, it was a perfect road game and they played the Capitals exceedingly well.

Eklund ending it in overtime was a great finish. Celebrini is f***ing amazing. Walman and a 2nd for future considerations, I mean, Jesus Christ, those considerations would look STEEP if that’s how it worked — he’s great. Ferraro and Liljegren look like a good 2nd pairing. I’ve really enjoyed Liljegren’s smooth skating and mobility.

Smith has been hustling and skating way better. His passes into sticks and people were a little brutal a few times, but then other times they were elite, so I’m fine with him testing and learning, that’s part of the experience. He’s a totally different player than the first 10 games though. I really like the Kostin (he’s been quite good), Granny, Smith line.

actually, in general, these lines are really potent.

I can’t believe this team is this fun again.

 

[karltonian]

If Vlasic is coming back soon as Randy said earlier, you'd have to think Rutta would be the odd man out.

he's gonna push thrun out lol

 

[Patty Ice]

Hey so I'm the wording on this is very misleading.

I said Ferraro might be the worst defenseman in the league earlier this season

A Sharks fan with a hyperbole??? Get out of town!

 

[OrrNumber4]

actually, in general, these lines are really potent.

I can’t believe this team is this fun again.

I can't explain Ferraro's resurgence, and I am sure that Kostin falls off...but this could be evidence how useful adding another top-6 winger and #2-3 defenseman would be

 

[Stewie Griffin]

Just went through Washington's GDT, and just like OTT, DET, LAK, and a few other teams...they are all surprised at how much better the Sharks are than they thought...and praise Celebrini for how good he looks.

 

[Jargon]

Warsofsky might be a very good coach.

 

[Jargon]

I can't explain Ferraro's resurgence, and I am sure that Kostin falls off...but this could be evidence how useful adding another top-6 winger and #2-3 defenseman would be

You know, I’m a little hopeful that Kostin can keep this play up. I’m not sure he’s been on a team that’s this tight knit and the guys seemed to have really stepped up and helped him through his struggles earlier. He really, really seems like he’s trying and I think he knows very well that this could be his last chance. I think he’s really trying and working hard and I really hope for his sake and the team’s sake he finally breaks through. I genuinely believe if he hits his ceiling or anywhere close, he could be a big part of this team in the future. Who doesn’t want a giant with his hands?

 

[The Nemesis]

Hey so I'm the wording on this is very misleading.

I said this in teh Eklund thread but he had to know damn well what he was doing when he wrote that.

the natural assumption (and the wrong one) that Eklund is now the leading scorer among his draft class for their respective careers is a very specific (and way too early) but still meaningful accomplishment.

the actual statement that Eklund is leading members of his draft class in scoring for just the 24-25 season-to-date is so narrow and shallow that it's basically meaningless and is something that no sane hockey analyst has ever brought up before to the best of my recollection.

It's the equivalent of all those baseball broadcasts where they say "well, team X has a record of Y and Z in Tuesday day games on the west coast after a Monday night game and before a Wednesday game in the mountain time zone and the temperature at first pitch is below 80 degrees."