GDT: Preseason game 2: Sharks vs. Ducks 7pm stream on sharks.nhl.com

[weastern bias]

My only problem with Mayers is that they refer to him as a former Shark when all I can see is him as a Blue.

I'll never forget Randy's call when he had a breakaway against St Louis while he was playing for the Sharks

"Jamal Mayers, THE FORMER BLUE!"

He proceeded to miss the net

Still makes me laugh

 

[Crewouse]

I feel like franchise two-way talent like Celebrini is not as interesting to the media like franchise goalscorer like Bedard. That is why I think the complete game of Celebrini has more of a chance to bring us a cup one day than Bedard would have. Celebrini will work every detail of the game to win. You basically have a Crosby, and we Sharks fans know what it means playing against him in the playoffs.

Also nobody cares about the sharks, celebrini who

 

[landshark]

Jesus Christ, a crunchy taco is $2.29?

Where my country gone. . .

It's on us, buddy. 2.29 is worth what we all believe it's worth and are willing to spend on that crunchy taco...

 

[Juxtaposer]

This is why I wish there was accurate TOI data for juniors and college players. So much of scoring is opportunity. If Smith really did play 5 minutes less per night than Celebrini or when Eichel played then his season is a lot more impressive. TOI matters so much when comparing players. I’m sure the NHL teams track this for the players they scout.

I will personally say that I don't feel like Smith got all that much ice time. BC really rolled four lines, to their detriment at times. I'll go so far as to say that I almost felt like the freshmen line's ice time was being deliberately restricted. Whether that was related to physical abilities or some "keep them humble" nonsense, I couldn't say, but it felt egregious at times. It wouldn't surprise me at all if Celebrini had 5+ more minutes per night.

 

[hohosaregood]

I will personally say that I don't feel like Smith got all that much ice time. BC really rolled four lines, to their detriment at times. I'll go so far as to say that I almost felt like the freshmen line's ice time was being deliberately restricted. Whether that was related to physical abilities or some "keep them humble" nonsense, I couldn't say, but it felt egregious at times. It wouldn't surprise me at all if Celebrini had 5+ more minutes per night.

It made it really easy to skim through BC games though. Knew to skip ahead 4-6 minutes to get to the next Smith shift. I did not enjoy watching Colby Ambrosio and the rest of their bottom 6 for sure. Not that either team was very deep but it did seem like BC had 2x lines worth playing while BU was basically Celebrini+Hutson and co.