Grier does some very questionable things. Whether the luck of the lottery, or players falling into his lap during a draft, ends up saving his GM career, we’ll see, but he seems to lack any real grasp of the market sometimes.
They already have too many dmen who think they’re playing roller hockey, but hey, let’s add another one.
When you take these dumps, it’s supposed to make your team a little bit better, plus you gain some futures. An Edmonton 3rd, is closer to a 4th, and they are probably a worse D-Core tonight, than they were this morning.
Emberson plays a pretty basic game with a decent first pass. He actually retrieves rather well, and wins his share of battles on the walls. Something SJ lacks to begin with. While Ceci is better in transition and offensively, it’s not by any crazy amount 5 on 5, to be even worse in their own end.
They’re actually worse (in their own end) with this trade, and that wasn’t easy to do.
It’s gonna be an adventure watching San Jose’s D-Core. They’ve acquired two dmen this summer now, who actually have imaginary friends on the ice.
Between Ceci and Walman, they may set records for the most unforced turnovers in their own zone. The blind passes to those invisible friends will be beyond frustrating. If they play together??? Minor coaches will be able to make videos of how NOT to play the game.
It’s hard to imagine what Grier is thinking here. For what amounts to a late 3rd round pick? It’s not worth the AAV and the year of Ceci playing with no protection.
God help the Sharks if they’re thinking of having any kids playing on that D-Core this year. It may set their development back 2 years. You’re supposed to protect young dmen with solid veterans, not bring them up to protect the veterans. It’s hard enough transitioning to the NHL as a young Dmen. Poor kids aren’t going to know what direction they’re going with the vets SJ has added.
It’s just not worth a late 3rd rounder, and maybe the 5th or 6th you will get for Ceci at the deadline.
