GDT: Game 37 Sharks @ Mack's home town team (aka Derranged Oreo Dolphins) 6pm

[karltonian]

Asky did his best georgiev impression today.

 

[SJSharksfan39]

Tough to say. I think Vancouver would have come out harder in the third if they didn’t have a three goal lead. Either way good response in the third.

Woulda Coulda Shoulda.

I'm just saying this was one of the better 3rd periods the Sharks played and it could have been a lot worse.

 

[Mrs Ski]

Happy Holidays to everyone.

 

[YUPPY 2 7 10 11]

 

[karltonian]

not news but i am not a fan of the penalty for failed challenges. it affects the game way too much.

 

[drunksage]

SNOG announcement​

7 SNOGs in a row.

SNOG
4-3 Canucks
Petterson, Hughes, Miller, Garland
Celebrini, Smith, Wennberg

Congrats @Timo Time on your 3rd SNOG of the season!

#	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	Sharks 8-5
27	Nov. 30 at Kraken	bluefunnel	Sharks 4-2
28	Dec. 3 at Capitals	none	Sharks 2-1 OT
29	Dec. 5 at Lightning	none	Lightning 8-1
30	Dec. 7 at Panthers	none	Panthers 3-1
31	Dec. 10 at Hurricanes	Timo Time	Hurricanes 3-2
32	Dec. 12 at Blues	MackAttack71	Sharks 4-3
33	Dec. 14 vs Utah	bullslugg	Hockey Club 4-3
34	Dec. 17 vs Jets	SJSharksfan39	Jets 4-3
35	Dec. 19 vs Avalanche	anthonyyy	Avalanche 4-2
36	Dec. 21 at Edmonton	PattyLafontaine	Oilers 3-2 OT
37	Dec. 23 at Vancouver	Timo Time	Canucks 4-3

Rank	2024-25 SNOG standings​	# of SNOGs
T-1.	PattyLafontaine, Timo Time, weastern bias	3
T-4.	bluefunnel, bullslugg, coooldude, MackAttack71	2
T-8.	anthonyyy, Friday, sharks_dynasty, SJSharksfan39, TheBigDrunkPanda, timorous me	1

 

[tiburon12]

Thanks Kunin, i have Demko in fantasy....

 

[Tw1ster]

Hughes has a permanent 1000 yard stare

 

[Mafoofoo]

Happy Holidays HFSharks

 

[fasterthanlight]

not news but i am not a fan of the penalty for failed challenges. it affects the game way too much.

Compromise: 1 minute penalty? Too crazy?

 

[Star Platinum]

Ass4kov=BUST confirmed

 

[OrrNumber4]

I wouldn't mind keeping Kunin in a bottom-6 role. He's young, experienced, and decently talented.

Everyone has talked about how he is only fully healthy this year. It makes sense, given how long it takes to fully recover from a severe knee injury. His shot is stronger, and he's getting to areas faster this year.

The Sharks can't run all rookies, and it's either going to be Kunin or some other veteran. It's a different story if Kunin regresses or his contract demands are too high, but otherwise, is losing a known quantity worth a 2nd-rounder?

 

[Fraser28]

I’d have to say 25 points in 25 games exceeds any expectations people had for Celebrini at the Christmas break.

 

[karltonian]

I’d have to say 25 points in 25 games exceeds any expectations people had for Celebrini at the Christmas break.

welllll it was hoped but man has he been great.

 

[Fraser28]

welllll it was hoped but man has he been great.

Hoped? Yes. Expected? No. Not this good.

 

[Barrie22]

I’d have to say 25 points in 25 games exceeds any expectations people had for Celebrini at the Christmas break.

If he keeps up this pace with he 12 games missed, he will have the best rookie season since mathews 69.

 

[sampler]

I cant believe they are 11-26 on the season. its not that different from last years 9-28, but it feels completely different, like this year, they could easily be .500 or better. They are in practically every game. In position to win the vast majority of the games...

This tank is completely different from last year. But hey, it sure is starting to look like I was wrong about the final record being more like 8-10th worst. All close games, but an L is an L in draft rankings...

I'd like to see Goodrow riding pine, and I'd love to see Graf get a chance. I wanna see more of the kids. Cardwell looked respectable but not quite ready. Gush looked OK. Wonder how graf would look now that hes had some development time.

Id also love to give cagnoni a little taste. I suppose they can wait until the TDL when lots of spots will open up in the last month of the year.

Asky gave up a few, but he was OK. This team just feels SOOOO close to me....

 

[dmcccdmn]

Celebrini got 2 points. Sharks are now in 2nd place. What more could you ask for. I am entertained.

 

[Barrie22]

I cant believe they are 11-26 on the season. its not that different from last years 9-28, but it feels completely different, like this year, they could easily be .500 or better. They are in practically every game. In position to win the vast majority of the games...

This tank is completely different from last year. But hey, it sure is starting to look like I was wrong about the final record being more like 8-10th worst. All close games, but an L is an L in draft rankings...

I'd like to see Goodrow riding pine, and I'd love to see Graf get a chance. I wanna see more of the kids. Cardwell looked respectable but not quite ready. Gush looked OK. Wonder how graf would look now that hes had some development time.

Id also love to give cagnoni a little taste. I suppose they can wait until the TDL when lots of spots will open up in the last month of the year.

Asky gave up a few, but he was OK. This team just feels SOOOO close to me....

Did it a few days ago, if the sharks won the games they lost in OT/shootout, they would be tied for a wild card spot with the flames and avs

 

[TheBigDrunkPanda]

I cant believe they are 11-26 on the season. its not that different from last years 9-28, but it feels completely different, like this year, they could easily be .500 or better. They are in practically every game. In position to win the vast majority of the games...

This tank is completely different from last year. But hey, it sure is starting to look like I was wrong about the final record being more like 8-10th worst. All close games, but an L is an L in draft rankings...

I'd like to see Goodrow riding pine, and I'd love to see Graf get a chance. I wanna see more of the kids. Cardwell looked respectable but not quite ready. Gush looked OK. Wonder how graf would look now that hes had some development time.

Id also love to give cagnoni a little taste. I suppose they can wait until the TDL when lots of spots will open up in the last month of the year.

Asky gave up a few, but he was OK. This team just feels SOOOO close to me....

No need to rush this year, draft position is more important than winning regularly. Griers done a pretty good of bringing kids up for a look.

 

[StrawHatEklund]

Love how hard Mack is on himself for the turnovers despite the solid game and 2 points.

 

[sampler]

Did it a few days ago, if the sharks won the games they lost in OT/shootout, they would be tied for a wild card spot with the flames and avs

Ummm... I dont think so. Theyd be 17-20. However, if they had also held all 5 third period leads over the last 7 games and won the OT/SO wins, then it would be 22-15. Its close...

BTW, I see this draft as having a clear top 4, right? Martone, Hagens, Misa, and Schaefer.

Would you guys be happy with walking away from any of those? We have a full 5 point equivalent lead on DET for 5th, so top 4 is looking solid right now.

Personally, while I would love another A+ defensive prospect, I am a little partial to another top end young forward. The forwards tend to be NHL ready a little faster, and I feel the sharks are in a position to be legitimately competitive for a PO spot (or higher) next year.

Love how hard Mack is on himself for the turnovers despite the solid game and 2 points.

yeah, he prides his two way game. He knows he blew OT vs. edmonton. Its good that he is owning his errors and upset about his defensive lapses. Would love to see Smith have that kind of two way mentality and killer instinct and work ethic. Mack looks like a future HOFer to me...

 

[Levie]

The Canucks seem like they are NYR West

 

[sampler]

No need to rush this year, draft position is more important than winning regularly. Griers done a pretty good of bringing kids up for a look.

Agreed. No need to rush anything at this point. N oneed to acquire any pieces that dont fit long term and you gotta figure the sharks will be big sellers at the TDL. However, if they keep playing very close, good games, they will have a lot of value there.

Love how Kunin is making himself valuable. Ceci is playing well too. And of course granny is crushing it. The biggest trade chips are doing very well (blackie already cashed in). This summer is gunna be SO interesting and next week's camp will also be intriguing. Bystedt, Musty, Lund, Graf and potentally hagens/Martone/Misa could be competiting for a spot, and of coruse Dick will have a do or die summer as he has make the NHL to avoid the O. Given his year so far, it seems almost guaranteed that he will get at least the 9 game tryout. I hope he has a strong World Jrs to really solidify his spot next year. And of course, lots of action coming during UFA and the draft.

All in all, the sharks have made huge strides this year, and still appear ready for another big prize. This is shaping up really well.

 

[Anomie2029]

Celebrini really likes to pull up inside the blue line and make a centering pass.

The problem is that none of his linemates seem to be onto it. It’s either the system not being implemented, Celebrini is a slow learner, or the rest of the team are ridiculously dumb and not picking up on it.