GDT: Game 67: Tank Bowl 3:00pm NBCSCA

[knu]

Pens are soooo close to #11 too. OH MAN.

 

[DG93]

Now we should get blasted by Nashville and TB

While Chicago has LA (probably get blasted too) and Anaheim (potential for points)

 

[Juxtaposer]

I stopped watching after the first period. So, you’re all welcome.

 

[cheechoo]

15 more games of this suffering my people. Stars above it leads us to salvation.

 

[DG93]

I stopped watching after the first period. So, you’re all welcome.

 

[mogambomoroo]

Pens are soooo close to #11 too. OH MAN.

I was just about to say this, they need to stay around that area and we'll be just fine.
To be honest even if lottery doesn't work, just to have two draft picks in top 12 is very good for this franchise. Hopefully #1 and #11

 

[Barrie22]

Does the pens pick count winning the lottery?

 

[Anomie2029]

Man, I dream of the day that Eklund has an elite sniper on his line. His passes are insane sometimes, if he had his Cheechoo, he’d have twice as many points.

Wash your mouth out! How dare you even suggest that Kunin is not an elite sniper?!

 

[coooldude]

Does the pens pick count winning the lottery?

The pens get to choose what to do with their pick after the lottery. If they are 11 and win 1 or 2, they get to choose. If they are 16 and win the lottery, then the worst team gets 1OA and they get 6OA and get to choose whether to keep it or not.

The best case scenario is that they finish 12, win the lottery, get 2OA, we get 1OA, and they inexplicably give us the pick.

The more likely best case scenario is that we somehow win the lottery and they finish 11 after the lottery and we get both picks.

If they finish in the top 10 after the lottery, I'm guessing Dubas keeps the pick and drafts a prospect that he can either move with one of his players to make them better next year, or a prospect he thinks can play next year and help the team try to win.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[Jargon]

Hahah I mean you gotta give them credit for leaning into it

 

[Sendhelplease]

I am so proud of the team's performance. We went into hostile territory facing the biggest challenge we've faced this year and we did exactly what we needed to. I admit I had moments of concern especially after the first period but it was a team effort to reach our goal.

 

[Broomout]

0 and 4 now when I see them play on the road. Dreaming of better times…

 

[cheechoo]

0 and 4 now when I see them play on the road. Dreaming of better times…

Always makes me happy to see that teal pop out in opposing crowds.

One day we'll be on top again.

 

[The Nemesis]

I am so proud of the team's performance. We went into hostile territory facing the biggest challenge we've faced this year and we did exactly what we needed to. I admit I had moments of concern especially after the first period but it was a team effort to reach our goal.

Great moments are born from great opportunity. And that's what you have here tonight, boys. That's what you've earned here, tonight. One game. and then another one later in the week.

If we played 'em ten times they might lose nine. But not this game. not tonight. Tonight we skate behind them. Tonight we fail to keep up with them. And we break down against them. Because we can!

Tonight we are the most tanktastic hockey team in the world. You were born to be a failing team, every one of ya. And you were meant to be here tonight. This is their time. Our time is done. It was over before the season started.

Because I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a lousy hockey team the Blackhawks have. Screw 'em! This is their time! No go out there and blow it!

 

[jMoneyBrah]

 

[Kcoyote3]

Great moments are born from great opportunity. And that's what you have here tonight, boys. That's what you've earned here, tonight. One game. and then another one later in the week.

If we played 'em ten times they might lose nine. But not this game. not tonight. Tonight we skate behind them. Tonight we fail to keep up with them. And we break down against them. Because we can!

Tonight we are the most tanktastic hockey team in the world. You were born to be a failing team, every one of ya. And you were meant to be here tonight. This is their time. Our time is done. It was over before the season started.

Because I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a lousy hockey team the Blackhawks have. Screw 'em! This is their time! No go out there and blow it!

I love this so much

 

[dmcccdmn]

F yeah!!! I am so excited. I haven't been this pumped since the Stanley Cup. If Grier can somehow land Macklin, he would have earned his job. I'm still upset we failed the tanking last year and got freaking Smith because of 2 extra points. But he made the trades this year to ensure not making the same mistake.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[dmcccdmn]

Pens are soooo close to #11 too. OH MAN.

I actually don't want the Pens' pick this year because their pick next year is unprotected. Their players will also be older. Can you imagine the possibilities?

 

[drunksage]

SNOG announcement​

Saved before the bell. We have a second consecutive game with a SNOG!

SNOG:

Shorks 2: Zetts x2

Bedards 5

Sorry boys, it's for the best

Congrats @Great Makohead Shork on your 2nd SNOG of the season!

Spoiler: First half SNOG results

#	Date / Opponent​	SNOG Winner(s)​	Result​
1	Oct. 12 vs Golden Knights	NewMuzu24, weastern bias	VGK 4-1
2	Oct. 14 vs Avalanche	none	Avs 2-1 SO
3	Oct. 17 vs Hurricanes	TheBeard	Canes 6-3
4	Oct. 19 vs Bruins	none	Bruins 3-1
5	Oct. 21 at Predators	none	Predators 5-1
6	Oct. 24 at Panthers	weastern bias	Panthers 3-1
7	Oct. 26 at Lightning	Red Light Lover	Lightning 6-0
8	Oct. 27 at Hurricanes	PattyLafontaine	Canes 3-0
9	Oct. 29 at Capitals	none	Capitals 3-1
10	Nov. 2 vs Canucks	none	Canucks 10-1
11	Nov. 4 vs Penguins	none	Penguins 10-2
12	Nov. 7 vs Flyers	Red Light Lover	Sharks 2-1
13	Nov. 9 vs Oilers	none	Sharks 3-2
14	Nov. 10 at Golden Knights	none	VGK 5-0
15	Nov. 12 at Ducks	Skeksis25	Ducks 4-1
16	Nov. 14 vs Panthers	none	Panthers 5-3
17	Nov. 16 vs Blues	none	Sharks 5-1
18	Nov. 20 at Canucks	none	Canucks 3-1
19	Nov. 22 at Kraken	none	Kraken 7-1
20	Nov. 24 vs Canadiens	hockeyCEO, timorous me	Canadiens 3-2 SO
21	Nov. 25 vs Canucks	none	Sharks 4-3
22	Nov. 27 vs Capitals	none	Sharks 2-1
23	Nov. 30 at Bruins	none	Bruins 3-0
24	Dec. 1 at Devils	none	Sharks 6-3
25	Dec. 3 at Rangers	none	Rangers 6-5
26	Dec. 5 at Islanders	Great Makohead Shork	Sharks 5-4 OT
27	Dec. 7 at Red Wings	none	Sharks 6-5 OT
28	Dec. 10 at Golden Knights	none	VGK 5-4 SO
29	Dec. 12 vs Jets	none	Sharks 2-1
30	Dec. 15 at Coyotes	none	Coyotes 1-0
31	Dec. 17 at Avalanche	none	Avalanche 6-2
32	Dec. 19 vs Kings	coooldude	Kings 4-1
33	Dec. 21 vs Coyotes	none	Coyotes 5-2
34	Dec. 23 at Canucks	none	Canucks 7-4
35	Dec. 27 at Kings	none	Kings 5-1
36	Dec. 28 vs Oilers	none	Oilers 5-0
37	Dec. 31 at Avalanche	none	Avalanche 3-1
38	Jan. 2 vs Red Wings	none	Red Wings 5-3
39	Jan. 4 vs Jets	none	Jets 2-1
40	Jan. 6 vs Maple Leafs	fasterthanlight	Maple Leafs 4-1
41	Jan. 9 at Maple Leafs	none	Maple Leafs 7-1

Second half SNOG results

#	Date / Opponent	SNOG Winner(s)​	Result
42	Jan. 11 at Canadiens	Chinaski89	Sharks 3-2
43	Jan. 13 at Senators	none	Senators 5-4
44	Jan. 15 at Sabres	none	Sabres 3-0
45	Jan. 16 at Blackhawks	none	Blackhawks 2-1 SO
46	Jan. 20 vs Ducks	none	Sharks 5-3
47	Jan. 22 at Kings	coooldude	Sharks 4-3 SO
48	Jan. 23 vs Rangers	none	Sharks 3-2 OT
49	Jan. 27 vs Sabres	none	Sabres 5-2
50	Jan. 30 vs Kraken	none	Sharks 2-0
51	Jan. 31 at Ducks	gaucholoco3	Ducks 3-2 OT
52	Feb. 14 at Jets	none	Jets 1-0
53	Feb. 15 at Flames	none	Sharks 6-3
54	Feb. 17 vs Blue Jackets	none	Blue Jackets 4-3
55	Feb. 19 vs Golden Knights	none	VGK 4-0
56	Feb. 24 vs Predators	Chinaski89	Predators 4-2
57	Feb. 27 vs Devils	none	Devils 7-2
58	Feb. 29 vs Ducks	none	Ducks 6-4
59	Mar. 2 at Stars	none	Stars 3-2 SO
60	Mar. 3 at Wild	none	Wild 4-3
61	Mar. 5 vs Stars	none	Stars 7-6 OT
62	Mar. 7 vs Islanders	none	Islanders 7-2
63	Mar. 9 vs Senators	none	Sharks 2-1
64	Mar. 12 at Flyers	none	Flyers 3-2
65	Mar. 14 at Penguins	none	Penguins 6-3
66	Mar. 16 at Blue Jackets	Chinaski89	Blue Jackets 4-2
67	Mar. 17 at Blackhawks	Great Makohead Shork	Blackhawks 5-2

Rank	2023-24 SNOG standings​	# of SNOGs
1.	Chinaski89	3
T-2.	coooldude, Great Makohead Shork, Red Light Lover, weastern bias	2
T-6.	fasterthanlight, gaucholoco3, hockeyCEO, NewMuzu24, PattyLafontaine, Skeksis25, TheBeard, timorous me	1

 

[The McMafia]

I actually don't want the Pens' pick this year because their pick next year is unprotected. Their players will also be older. Can you imagine the possibilities?

If I was Dubas I would highly consider letting the Sharks take this year's pick unless it was a lottery win. That team isn't going to be getting any better. But this is Dubas, so...

 

[Stewie Griffin]

I actually don't want the Pens' pick this year because their pick next year is unprotected. Their players will also be older. Can you imagine the possibilities?

If it ends up top-10 next year then yes it would be amazing. But there's no way Dubas wouldn't do whatever he could to try to improve the team in the offseason. And any team with Sidney Crosby won't go full tank.

 

[The Nemesis]

Late and kind of unnecessary to go back to, but I forgot to do this last night:

I hate that Bedard is probably going to win Rookie of the Year when this team is so damn bad. That award should go to someone like Faber instead. I haven't followed the Wild much this year at all, but I do know that are like 5x better than Chicago.

Minnesota is actually in the WC hunt so that makes my point stronger.

This is a weird take. I know that the "is MVP for the best player or the most important player?" debate never dies, but Rookie of the Year isn't that. It's very clear what the trophy is for: it's right in the description that it's given "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League (NHL)."

"most proficient" = best. Not "best on a team that's also at least kind of good." or "most valuable first year player" where the nebulous definition of "valuable" causes debate. The player that is on their own the most proficient at playing in the NHL as a first-year participant under the age of 26 or whatever the cut off is, thank you Sergei Makarov.

Faber = 38 pts in 68 games
Bedard = 53 pts in 54 games

Yes, even granting that raw points aren't the be-all, end-all, Bedard is basically dragging a rotting corpse of a roster along behind him and still producing at a ppg clip. And he is a showstopping/game-stealing level talent who can swing individual games on his own.

If he had missed another 10-15 games with his jaw injury maybe there's a case to be made that the sample size is too small to fairly evaluate. But for a guy that's going to finish the season playing three quarters of his team's games at a ppg pace when the next highest scorer on the team that isn't on his line is less than 0.5ppg what he's done is plenty of evidence for how good he's been.

That aside, individual awards are for individuals. The success of the team is a secondary impact at best because the team can succeed and fail on the merits and flaws of a lot of things outside of that one player's control. Giving personal awards to players who are inferior but are on better teams defeats the whole purpose of individual awards.

Would I be annoyed that him winning the Calder is another feather in the cap of the Blackhawks and their basically getting out of jail free on the trash fire that their org has been the last few years? Yeah. But that doesn't reflect poorly on Bedard at all.

 

[hohosaregood]

If it ends up top-10 next year then yes it would be amazing. But there's no way Dubas wouldn't do whatever he could to try to improve the team in the offseason. And any team with Sidney Crosby won't go full tank.

It would be fun if Pens and Vegas flame out next year and we get 3 top 10 picks though