GDT: Game 82: Sharks vs. Oilers 7:30pm NBCSCA

[BaileyMacTavish]

That game was a dud lol. Logan Couture did just as much as the team on the ice and he was in the press box. Fitting way to end this horrific season. But here's ro next year ya'll! It has been an honor.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I'm sorry, it's hard to talk about optimism for next year when they just got shut out in the last game of the season. I know they have to put on a happy face, and there were positives this year, but this time and place just feels depressing.

What does getting shut out to end this season really matter for next season though? It doesn't. It'll be its own thing. Rebuilds don't happen all that quickly and they're a long way to go. They will probably get better next season. How much? We need to see what Grier does to make a real estimate on that. A 45 goal improvement on goal differential over the season is a pretty substantial improvement.

 

[knu]

Celebrinis 2nd year is guna be just like bedard. No progress, depressed, waiting to leave and go to Vancouver. I'm so excited....

 

[SJSharksfan39]

What does getting shut out to end this season really matter for next season though? It doesn't. It'll be its own thing. Rebuilds don't happen all that quickly and they're a long way to go. They will probably get better next season. How much? We need to see what Grier does to make a real estimate on that. A 45 goal improvement on goal differential over the season is a pretty substantial improvement.

Vibes mostly. It was a depressing end to the season. I'm sure those vibes will change as we go through the offseason and the draft, but it's hard to get excited right now.

 

[karltonian]

What is the consensus on Hoshida this year. I thought he got better over time, but the way NBC Sports handled the Brodie Brazil situation really did leave a bad taste in my mouth. At least Hoshida didn't have to leave the Sharks for the A's in the last 2 months though, which is a plus.

he did get better as the season went on but he has a long way to go. it's not an easy job so I give grace.

 

[bluefunnel]

I expect Grier's gonna trade him for a 2029 3rd rounder in the offseason.

They’re going to package him with a 5th to Philly to bring back Kurz and a 2nd.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Vibes mostly. It was a depressing end to the season. I'm sure those vibes will change as we go through the offseason and the draft, but it's hard to get excited right now.

Of course it's hard in this moment. Losing sucks and dealing with Couture's untimely end of his playing career in a shutout loss at home was certainly a sad way to end a season that did have a lot of good to it. You just can't put too much emotional stock into the tail end of a developing season when they're playing an AHL lineup for the most part.

 

[SharksFan1992]

Getting shutout in the last game of the season would be pretty on brand for the worst team in the league I guess. Improving only 5 points from last season was quite a bit less than what I had expected too. But top 3 picks don't come without cost, sacrifices must be made!

In December, when they were like 10-16, they were on pace to shatter last season's point total. Then they shipped out Blackwood and several forwards to maintain the tank. You can't take this season's point total seriously. Had they preserved the team, they would have won much more.

 

[TheBeard]

In December, when they were like 10-16, they were on pace to shatter last season's point total. Then they shipped out Blackwood and several forwards to maintain the tank. You can't take this season's point total seriously. Had they preserved the team, they would have won much more.

They would have hit a wall eventually. I don't think it was as much Blackwood going so much as Georgiev playing as much as he did. I think once Blackwood was traded Grier had little choice but to just tank the season.

Really nothing matters until we know where the team is ultimately drafting. I don't think I could say it was worth it if they end up picking 3rd. Even with the extra couple late firsts that may amount to nothing.

 

[TheBeard]

looooooooool

 

[The Nemesis]

They’re going to package him with a 5th to Philly to bring back Kurz and a 2nd.

Don't even joke about that.

 

[The Nemesis]

looooooooool

I mean we all knew it was coming, but damn that's quick.

 

[OrrNumber4]

They would have hit a wall eventually. I don't think it was as much Blackwood going so much as Georgiev playing as much as he did. I think once Blackwood was traded Grier had little choice but to just tank the season.

Yes. Consider this:

1) Blackwood had to be gone by the TDL, at the very least
2) Under the barrage he would have faced while in SJS, no doubt he would have buckled a little

I used to think that with a full season of Blackwood, this team probably finished no worse than 30th, likely around 26-28. But after seeing how this team just collapsed during parts of the season, and especially after the TDL (no Walman or Zetterlund), I must reevaluate...maybe Blackwood gets them 10 extra points putting them at 31...perhaps even 20 and they'd still be 3rd worst.

Couture just talked about how Grier will bring in a lot of help during the offseason. Something is brewing...

 

[TheBeard]

I mean we all knew it was coming, but damn that's quick.

The players didn't want him at the post-season rager, and Mike was voted as the one to break the news.

 

[TheBeard]

Yes. Consider this:

1) Blackwood had to be gone by the TDL, at the very least
2) Under the barrage he would have faced while in SJS, no doubt he would have buckled a little

I used to think that with a full season of Blackwood, this team probably finished no worse than 30th, likely around 26-28. But after seeing how this team just collapsed during parts of the season, and especially after the TDL (no Walman or Zetterlund), I must reevaluate...maybe Blackwood gets them 10 extra points putting them at 31...perhaps even 20 and they'd still be 3rd worst.

Couture just talked about how Grier will bring in a lot of help during the offseason. Something is brewing...

Well, the goaltending wasn't as horrific down the stretch as much as the offense just dried up, which shouldn't be all that surprising. Outside of that weird Minnesota game and Toronto game they didn't put up much. In fact they only scored more than 3 four times in the last 31 games.

 

[Star Platinum]

looooooooool

 

[Grinner]

Welp, the end to another season

 

[drunksage]

SNOG announcement​

No SNOG.

This means that we have another season ending with SNOG co-champs, which has happened several times before (I may edit in right number after the drink wears off if I care enough by then). Congrats @weastern bias and @PattyLafontaine on the title!

Spoiler: 2024-25 First-half SNOG Results

#	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 Oilers	PattyLafontaine	Oilers 3-2 OT
37	Dec. 23 at Canucks	Timo Time	Canucks 4-3
38	Dec. 27 vs VGK	SJSharksfan39	VGK 6-3
39	Dec. 28 vs Flames	none	Flames 3-1
40	Dec. 31 vs Flyers	none	Flyers 4-0
41	Jan. 2 vs Lightning	none	Sharks 2-1

#	Date / Opponent​	SNOG Winner(s)​	Result​
42	Jan. 4 vs Devils	LadyStanley	Sharks 3-2
43	Jan. 7 vs VGK	weastern bias	VGK 4-2
44	Jan. 10 at Utah	none	Hockey Club 2-1
45	Jan. 11 vs Wild	weastern bias	Wild 3-1
46	Jan. 14 at Red Wings	none	Sharks 6-3
47	Jan. 16 at Blue Jackets	weastern bias	Blue Jackets 4-1
48	Jan. 18 at Islanders	TheBeard	Islanders 4-1
49	Jan. 20 at Bruins	none	Bruins 6-3
50	Jan. 21 at Predators	none	Predators 7-5
51	Jan. 23 vs Predators	Great Makohead Shork	Predators 6-5
52	Jan. 25 vs Panthers	SJSharksfan39	Panthers 7-2
53	Jan. 27 vs Penguins	none	Sharks 2-1
54	Jan. 30 at Kraken	none	Kraken 6-2
55	Feb. 4 vs Canadiens	none	Canadiens 4-3
56	Feb. 6 vs Canucks	none	Canucks 2-1
57	Feb. 8 vs Stars	none	Stars 8-3
58	Feb. 23 at Flames	Star Platinum	Flames 3-2
59	Feb. 24 at Jets	none	Jets 2-1 OT
60	Feb. 27 at Canadiens	bullslugg	Canadiens 4-3 OT
61	Mar. 1 at Senators	SJSharksfan39	Senators 5-3
62	Mar. 3 at Maple Leafs	none	Sharks 3-2 SO
63	Mar. 4 at Sabres	none	Sharks 6-2
64	Mar. 6 at Avalanche	none	Avalanche 7-3
65	Mar. 8 vs Islanders	PattyLafontaine	Islanders 4-2
66	Mar. 11 vs Predators	PattyLafontaine	Predators 3-2
67	Mar. 13 vs Blackhawks	none - dead forum	Sharks 4-2
68	Mar. 15 vs Capitals	none	Capitals 5-1
69	Mar. 20 vs Hurricanes	none	Hurricanes 3-1
70	Mar. 22 vs Bruins	none	Sharks 3-1
71	Mar. 27 vs Maple Leafs	none	Sharks 6-5 SO
72	Mar. 29 vs Rangers	none	Rangers 6-1
73	Mar. 30 at Kings	Tw1ster	Kings 8-1
74	Apr. 1 at Ducks	none	Ducks 4-3 SO
75	Apr. 3 vs Oilers	none	Oilers 3-2
76	Apr. 5 vs Kraken	none	Kraken 5-1
77	Apr. 7 vs Flames	Original22	Flames 3-2
78	Apr. 9 at Wild	none	Wild 8-7 OT
79	Apr. 11 at Oilers	PattyLafontaine	Oilers 4-2
80	Apr. 13 at Flames	MackAttack71	Flames 5-2
81	Apr. 14 at Canucks	none	Canucks 2-1 OT
82	Apr. 16 vs Oilers	none	Oilers 3-0

Rank	2024-25 SNOG standings​	# of SNOGs
T-1.	PattyLafontaine, weastern bias	6
3.	SJSharksfan39	4
T-4.	bullslugg, MackAttack71, Timo Time	3
T-7.	bluefunnel, coooldude	2
T-9.	anthonyyy, Friday, Great Makohead Shork, LadyStanley, Original22, sharks_dynasty, Star Platinum, TheBeard, TheBigDrunkPanda, timorous me, Tw1ster	1

 

[Lebanezer]

Grier couldn’t even wait until after the last game to tell Georgiev to gtfo.

 

[TheBeard]

Grier couldn’t even wait until after the last game to tell Georgiev to gtfo.

I can't believe some people actually thought there was a chance we could recoup some of his value and get something for him at the TDL.

 

[hohosaregood]

Somehow the team with Blackwood earned more points than they did with Georgiev.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[Lebanezer]

I can't believe some people actually thought there was a chance we could recoup some of his value and get something for him at the TDL.

That dream died after watching him play one period.

 

[The Nemesis]

Grier couldn’t even wait until after the last game to tell Georgiev to gtfo.

"Alex, don't take your pads off. Just get in the car and drive away. You can mail the equipment back when you get home."

 

[Lebanezer]

"Alex, don't take your pads off. Just get in the car and drive away. You can mail the equipment back when you get home."

HR was waiting for him as he walked off the ice.