Alaskanice
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If Daniel goes down, it’s a numbers game. He can go down without fear of being claimed. Will the Sharks take that chance with others? I’m not sure if this is about the fans holding Wars to account.
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I think it isn’t a big deal for bigger players and former first rounders. They get chances upon chances until they burn out at 26. Small guys and later rounders like Gushchin, this may be the only shot to stick in an NHL lineup his entire career.Every team preaches this at every training camp and fans take it at face value. The truth is contract status and waiver eligibility determine 99% of roster decisions.
I'm sure Gushchin (+ Graf, Cardwell and Cagnoni) has improved his standing within the org for future call-ups so I'm not saying camp is completely meaningless but it's also insane that anyone acts like 2 weeks of September hockey should overrule years and years of past performance.
If it were up to me I would dump Kostin and put Gushchin on the opening night roster but I can also understand why the front office would value KK's size and experience. At the end of the day, whether or not someone makes the opening night roster is just not that serious. There will certainly be injuries, likely early on, that will open up a spot for Gushchin.
If Daniel goes down, it’s a numbers game. He can go down without fear of being claimed. Will the Sharks take that chance with others? I’m not sure if this is about the fans holding Wars to account.
Yeah but guys like Kunin, Goodrow and Dellandrea who people seem willing to throw overboard to accommodate Gushchin have extensive NHL track records. That carries a lot more weight than anything Gush has done in the AHL.I think it isn’t a big deal for bigger players and former first rounders. They get chances upon chances until they burn out at 26. Small guys and later rounders like Gushchin, this may be the only shot to stick in an NHL lineup his entire career.
It also isn’t just two weeks of performance. He’s been improving every year since he was drafted and was one of the best AHL players in the league last year. This isn’t just a one time event. He’s been consistently good for years
Just one of G. Smith who is essentially an AHL/NHL tweener or Kostin who we got for free last deadline.Yeah but guys like Kunin, Goodrow and Dellandrea who people seem willing to throw overboard to accommodate Gushchin have extensive NHL track records. That carries a lot more weight than anything Gush has done in the AHL.
Those guys are probably the 13th and 14th forwards right now though. If Gush makes the team he's likely bumping one of Grundstrom, Dellandrea, Sturm, Goodrow or Kunin (unlikely it would be one of the last two) out of the actual lineup and those players have all proven to be useful bottom six forwards over several NHL seasons. It's not unreasonable to weigh that more heavily than Gushchin's AHL track record and preseason performance.Just one of G. Smith who is essentially an AHL/NHL tweener or Kostin who we got for free last deadline.
I maintain, it has to be Kostin. As much as they need to make an example of Gushchin being rewarded, they need to make an example of Kostin's inconsistent effort being punished.Just one of G. Smith who is essentially an AHL/NHL tweener or Kostin who we got for free last deadline.
I wouldn't have the slightest hesitation dumping any of Givani Smith, Kostin, Kunin, Grundstrom, Goodrow, or Sturm - they're a collection of 12th-14th forwards or worse (Smith probably would be AHL fodder on even a mediocre team) who will not be part of the next good Sharks team. Some of them wouldn't even be claimed anyway.If Daniel goes down, it’s a numbers game. He can go down without fear of being claimed. Will the Sharks take that chance with others? I’m not sure if this is about the fans holding Wars to account.
He's been playing better hockey than all of themThose guys are probably the 13th and 14th forwards right now though. If Gush makes the team he's likely bumping one of Grundstrom, Dellandrea, Sturm, Goodrow or Kunin (unlikely it would be one of the last two) out of the actual lineup
I'm still utterly jiggered as to what Warsofsky sees in Smith.Frankly, who going down instead of Goose is worth crying over? Am I supposed to be disappointed if Grundstom or Givani Smith get claimed?
I read this without reading the quoted post and thought you were talking about Will, which still works. Gushchin is a better player by far today, yet the other is guaranteed a top 9 spot.I'm still utterly jiggered as to what Warsofsky sees in Smith.
I’m rooting for him to make the squad but that’s not true.Guy will get guaranteed top 6 minutes on at least 20 other teams opening night.