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

[fasterthanlight]

Gonna be hard to draft Schaefer, when Askarov backstops us to a cup this year

Don't worry, we also get Vegas's first overall pick this year

 

[Chinaski89]

Sharks spend too much time in their own zone. It leads to turnovers and it just is dumb. If you're going to pass, it needs to go forward.

I’ve noticed when the Sharks retrieve the puck in the neutral zone and then retreat to the top of their d-zone the d play patty-cake with each other and the forwards just stand in place at the opposing blue line with only one creating a passing lane. Only option then is to either hit the moving forward creating a lane - which our d can’t do that - or throw a hard pass to the stagnant forwards for a tip-in and then forecheck… more often than not the d just make an unforced turnover though lol

 

[coupe89]

I was thinking Jimmy Waite but wasn’t be part of the Terreri trade with the devils

If I remember correctly he was traded for while Kelly hrudey was here and then traded for belfour. It seemed he always made his way back to the devils.

 

[Lebanezer]

I don’t think Eklund likes Ferraro.

 

[Star Platinum]

I know everyone wants to tank, but that is the best win of the Sharks season. I expected a blow out, and got probably the best game of the year. Well done San Jose.

Naw, they needed this win badly for their sanity and their self-esteem.

 

[coooldude]

I’ve noticed when the Sharks retrieve the puck in the neutral zone and then retreat to the top of their d-zone the d play patty-cake with each other and the forwards just stand in place at the opposing blue line with only one creating a passing lane. Only option then is to either hit the moving forward creating a lane - which our d can’t do that - or throw a hard pass to the stagnant forwards for a tip-in and then forecheck… more often than not the d just make an unforced turnover though lol

Yeah, the breakout system, I think, is to fly the zone looking for a stretch pass up the strong side boards, or a stretch up center ice to the weak side winger - also the center is going vertical often for a closer option. The idea i guess is to get the puck out of the zone quickly and try to get a chip off the stretch so it's deep, or if there's space, maybe someone can carry in cleanly.

However if the immediate go-vertical isn't there, then the D are getting better at being patient and going D to D until a cleaner pass or pass-to-chip is open. Generally good since it means we possess the puck a bit more instead of just grenading it out of the zone... The downside is that the wingers have already flown the zone, and either by design or by , they stay on the boards looking to be an option for a board tip/chip. We have about two forwards with enough skill, speed, strength to carry the puck through the NZ (Celebrini, Granlund when he's the good version) so it's less often that the team is trying to possess the puck all the way through to zone entry unless it's one of those two. That's what I see anyways. There are obviously variations. It's definitely a system thing though, what you're describing.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[Star Platinum]

It's insanity that not only was Askarov not the #1 star of the game, he wasn't any of the stars

 

[vilpertti]

Askarov is to Nabby as Georgiev is to Myllys

Askarov is to Irbe as Georgiev is to Sarjeant.

 

[karltonian]

First time I've seen beanie dead last, but I thought he had an OK game so I guess we just played real good as a team?

 

[Hangemhigh]

And that goalie was Wade Flaherty ...

I wore his pads one time. Guy had huge legs.

 

[The Nemesis]

And that goalie was Wade Flaherty ...

Back in some of the oldest NHL video games with create-a-team in the early 2000s I used to try and make teams out of players born in various provinces and states. There was an extended period in which Flathery was basically the only option I had for starting goalies from British Columbia. Him or Jason LaBarbera.

Thank god for Carey Price for a while.

 

[Jargon]

First time I've seen beanie dead last, but I thought he had an OK game so I guess we just played real good as a team?

Of course I knew that Vlasic would have the second best score here and Celebrini the worst, that’s obviously how we thought this game would go.

 

[Anomie2029]

Could be that the Sharks defence are awful, but Vlasic looked - not bad… especially for being out for so long.

 

[TheBeard]

I’ve noticed when the Sharks retrieve the puck in the neutral zone and then retreat to the top of their d-zone the d play patty-cake with each other and the forwards just stand in place at the opposing blue line with only one creating a passing lane. Only option then is to either hit the moving forward creating a lane - which our d can’t do that - or throw a hard pass to the stagnant forwards for a tip-in and then forecheck… more often than not the d just make an unforced turnover though lol

I’ve been critical of this all season. The forwards have been atrocious at coming back and helping the D.

 

[The Nemesis]

Of course I knew that Vlasic would have the second best score here and Celebrini the worst, that’s obviously how we thought this game would go.

Vlasic is the superstar that Celebrini wishes he could be.

 

[TheBeard]

First time I've seen beanie dead last, but I thought he had an OK game so I guess we just played real good as a team?

If you’re gonna play three rookies together against a veteran team like Tampa it probably happens more often than not.

 

[ReptilianQuack]

Ducks fan here..
Loving Askarov for you guys. I hope they keep him up but I guess Load Management....

 

[Shark Finn]

What, no love for Jarmo Myllys?

Eternal love for Myllys from Finns for backstopping the Finnish national team to its first gold in 1995 World Championships.

BEANIE!

... That's Askarov's nickname, isn't it?

No. That's no one's nickname around these parts.

 

[slocal]

First time I've seen beanie dead last, but I thought he had an OK game so I guess we just played real good as a team?

Thank you for using bsky!

I thought Mack played decently as well, but maybe his attempts to get Smith on the board instead of taking the shot hurt him more than I thought.

 

[timorous me]

First time I've seen beanie dead last, but I thought he had an OK game so I guess we just played real good as a team?

I thought Thrun was playing quite well (at least defensively) so it's good to see confirmation of that. More than anything, he just seemed to be making confident play after confident play, which is especially impressive against a team with as much talent as Tampa.

I don't think anyone is expecting a world-beater out of Thrun, but some of these games lately have been at a level that could (eventually) make him an NHL regular, even for a team not as bad as this one.

 

[weastern bias]

First time I've seen beanie dead last, but I thought he had an OK game so I guess we just played real good as a team?

Does bluesky not have a dark mode?

What the f***?

 

[mogambomoroo]

Didn't watch the game and this was the result, I'll come back when they lose again haha. Superstition is strong right now.

Good for Vlasic to come back and have a win right away. Also Askarov is truly the goalie we need for the future domination.

 

[MackAttack71]

It's insanity that not only was Askarov not the #1 star of the game, he wasn't any of the stars

Came here to say the same, really insane.

And a little sidenote: Vlasic a PPG Player! Just right after the first half of the season!

 

[hockeyball]

Ok, be honest... bigger shock? That we won, or that Vlasic wasn't totally terrible?

lol