Game 41: Sharks vs. Lightning 7:30pm NBCSCA

[Hobocop]

Yep, you can definitely see what Graf has been doing so well in the AHL (apart from scoring). He is relentless in trying to create turnovers.

 

[The Nemesis]

graf > smith

Vlasic > Graf

 

[karltonian]

*slow clap*

 

[dmcccdmn]

Nice to see our goalie is outplaying TB's goalie so far.

 

[SJSharksfan39]

Other than the last 10 seconds, that was one of the better periods the Sharks have played in a while.

As for those 10 seconds, was Kovalenko just sitting on the puck?

 

[Juxtaposer]

Maybe it's just me being the anti-Drew, but I don't care about a couple of mild turnovers. Smith has been extremely creative and involved this period. Loved that line.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Toffoli haters in shambles

I meant to respond in the other thread but dude, idk why you got called out for making the Pavelski lite comparison. I’ve thought the same thing when watching and the comparison is totally supported by data too.

 

[bluefunnel]

Nice to see our goalie is outplaying TB's goalie so far.

I tried so hard not to post this:

...and he's also out playing!

 

[TheBeard]

I meant to respond in the other thread but dude, idk why you got called out for making the Pavelski lite comparison. I’ve thought the same thing when watching and the comparison is totally supported by data too.

Between Pavs and Toffoli?

Woo boy.

 

[tahoesharksfan]

Apparently all we needed was to get Vlasic back on the ice…

 

[OrrNumber4]

Remenda's criticism seems misguided. Yes, if you can't make a play, dumping it in is the right call. But, if you can make a play, carrying the puck in is the better option. The youngsters need to be given space to figure out the balance, while at the same time learning how to make better plays.

 

[Pavelski2112]

Maybe it's just me being the anti-Drew, but I don't care about a couple of mild turnovers. Smith has been extremely creative and involved this period. Loved that line.

Drew's always been kind of a fundamentals-matter-most guy, which I understand being that he used to be a coach, but I agree he focuses on it a bit much

 

[Dicdonya]

Maybe it's just me being the anti-Drew, but I don't care about a couple of mild turnovers. Smith has been extremely creative and involved this period. Loved that line.

You’re both right, a few turnovers from smith is not a big deal, but at the same time Smith could have made a smarter choice on that sequence.

 

[Hodge]

I meant to respond in the other thread but dude, idk why you got called out for making the Pavelski lite comparison. I’ve thought the same thing when watching and the comparison is totally supported by data too.

I don't think people realize just how productive Toffoli has been over the past 5 or so seasons. All while remaining a good defensive player. I wonder what his early-to-mid 20s could have looked like under a different coach than Sutter.

Remenda's criticism seems misguided. Yes, if you can't make a play, dumping it in is the right call. But, if you can make a play, carrying the puck in is the better option. The youngsters need to be given space to figure out the balance, while at the same time learning how to make better plays.

If Macklin dumps it in on that play it's an easy retrieval and exit for Tampa. Might as well try the entry pass, at least there's a chance you get a good bounce and Graf gains the zone.

 

[Shut Yer Five Hole]

Giddy Pickles> Salty Pickles. Even schmoozing Drew

 

[NWSharkie]

Drew's always been kind of a fundamentals-matter-most guy, which I understand being that he used to be a coach, but I agree he focuses on it a bit much

My bigger question is why bring it up at all? The Sharks already have a video coach, Will isn't going to see that clip, and it didn't lead to anything, so why bother?

I liked Bakes' takes (tm) better because it was more about breaking down a sequence and why it led to a big game event, this just seems more like a reminder that Drew used to be a coach.

 

[dmcccdmn]

Say what you want but this team with Askarov as goalie isn't going to pick Schaefer, Martone or Hagens. He elevates this team to a different, more competitive team.

 

[karltonian]

First draft:

 

[Hodge]

Say what you want but this team with Askarov as goalie isn't going to pick Schaefer, Martone or Hagens. He elevates this team to a different, more competitive team.

That's why he's going back down as soon as Vanecek gets healthy.

 

[bluefunnel]

Giddy Pickles> Salty Pickles. Even schmoozing Drew

Much improvement in his personality over his "I signed a contract and I'm going to follow it!" interview.

 

[karltonian]

watch vlasic-walman become a stud pairing

 

[The Nemesis]

watch vlasic-walman become a stud pairing

But there's only one puck. How are they going to share?

 

[Shut Yer Five Hole]

Riding the Sturm Out back on the bench

 

[TheBeard]

My bigger question is why bring it up at all? The Sharks already have a video coach, Will isn't going to see that clip, and it didn't lead to anything, so why bother?

I liked Bakes' takes (tm) better because it was more about breaking down a sequence and why it led to a big game event, this just seems more like a reminder that Drew used to be a coach.

I do think not drilling in the importance of fundamentals leads to bad habits down the road.

 

[TheBigDrunkPanda]

Maybe it's just me being the anti-Drew, but I don't care about a couple of mild turnovers. Smith has been extremely creative and involved this period. Loved that line.

I think it’s where he did it and when he did it that he has a problem with and unfortunately he’s not wrong, turnover at center ice during a line change is not ideal