Seravalli: Ryan Merkley requests a trade from the Sharks

[Mister Ed]

What is SJ looking for? A prospect with a similar background, high draft pick that hasn't got any traction? Maybe a McIsaac - Merkley swap would be benificial for both players.

 

[jiboy]

Amazing talent wasted , he was so good with the puck in junior

Yet I never saw someone not care about defense that much

 

[JKG33]

Guy sounds like an absolute clown. He's gunna be off to Europe in short order if he doesn't fix these attitude problems

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Guy sounds like an absolute clown. He's gunna be off to Europe in short order if he doesn't fix these attitude problems

Maybe. I think some other bad team needs to give him some rope to see if he figures it out at the NHL level. His play style though is just not something that an NHL coach is going to give him much rope on unless he produces at a very good clip.

 

[DFF]

For Kevin Rooney?

 

[Pinkfloyd]

For Kevin Rooney?

Sharks already have a glut of fringe NHL forwards or worse. If you're going to toss someone the Sharks' way, it should be someone of similar age with some possibility of growth.

 

[DFF]

Sharks already have a glut of fringe NHL forwards or worse. If you're going to toss someone the Sharks' way, it should be someone of similar age with some possibility of growth.

Matthew Phillips

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Matthew Phillips

That seems more in line with what the Sharks would look for in this situation if draft picks aren't available.

 

[DFF]

That seems more in line with what the Sharks would look for in this situation if draft picks aren't available.

It would give both guys new opportunities

Small but still more than what they have now

I don’t but some Flames fans think very highly of Phillips. At least he is a terrific AHLer

 

[Gecklund]

Amazing talent wasted , he was so good with the puck in junior

Yet I never saw someone not care about defense that much

In the AHL it’s not necessarily not caring it’s more he’s just slow to react. It’s like his body is 30 steps ahead of his brain and his brain is trying to catch up all the time.

What is SJ looking for? A prospect with a similar background, high draft pick that hasn't got any traction? Maybe a McIsaac - Merkley swap would be benificial for both players.

Done immediately. Don’t think either of those guys really become NHLers but man we need D in the AHL.

Matthew Phillips

I’d definitely do this but if there’s a deal for a similar level D prospect, I’d prefer that. We have I think it’s 3 right now but was 4 ATO on defense in the AHL.

 

[Jay26]

In the AHL it’s not necessarily not caring it’s more he’s just slow to react. It’s like his body is 30 steps ahead of his brain and his brain is trying to catch up all the time.

Done immediately. Don’t think either of those guys really become NHLers but man we need D in the AHL.

I’d definitely do this but if there’s a deal for a similar level D prospect, I’d prefer that. We have I think it’s 3 right now but was 4 ATO on defense in the AHL.

Wow! A lot of D call-ups in San Jose right now then?

 

[DFF]

In the AHL it’s not necessarily not caring it’s more he’s just slow to react. It’s like his body is 30 steps ahead of his brain and his brain is trying to catch up all the time.

Done immediately. Don’t think either of those guys really become NHLers but man we need D in the AHL.

I’d definitely do this but if there’s a deal for a similar level D prospect, I’d prefer that. We have I think it’s 3 right now but was 4 ATO on defense in the AHL.

Meloche or Gilbert

 

[jiboy]

In the AHL it’s not necessarily not caring it’s more he’s just slow to react. It’s like his body is 30 steps ahead of his brain and his brain is trying to catch up all the time.

Im talking about his junior years , i remember watching/"scouting" him and he had some baffling give up on plays

Like not even trying to prevent a empty net goal while being down 3-2 in a playoffs game

 

[Gecklund]

Wow! A lot of D call-ups in San Jose right now then?

The worst part is no it’s all been injuries to our AHL D. Cicek spent time with SJ, Kniazev and Hatakka both missed a bit of time, and a few of our other AHL D just haven’t looked good.

Meloche or Gilbert

I’d do it.

Im talking about his junior years , i remember watching/"scouting" him and he had some baffling give up on plays

Like not even trying to prevent a empty net goal while being down 3-2 in a playoffs game

yeah definitely. Just commenting on he has grown a little bit since then

 

[Mattb124]

Wasn't he described as uncoachable last year?

Yes, if last year was 2018.

 

[Pavelski2112]

I've always been high on Merkley and I think if he goes to the right team playing enough minutes he'll put together a solid career as an offensive-minded #6/7 that plays a lot of PP time. For whatever reason he hasn't put it together here, but we also have a terrible AHL coach and an NHL coach that would rather play useless plugs like Jaycob Megna and Radim Simek.

 

[PAZ]

Wouldnt mind him in Tampa, maybe something around Foote+

Feel like the + should be coming from San Jose.

 

[Brent Burns]

I have not cared for his game at the pro level. I wish him best of luck and hope he gets a spot, but the guy's just too slow to be an offensive defenseman in the national

 

[Hobnobs]

Zadina for Merkley seems like a decent change of scenery trade

No...

 

[Agalloch]

I would trade him for Otto Leskinen from Mtl.

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

Another DeAngelo?

Skilled PMD who's a headcase.

 

[Zonk]

Is quicker decision making something you can learn?

I will need some time to think about that.

 

[Stephen]

Sean Day for Ryan Merkley?

 

[Jumptheshark]

Yes, if last year was 2018.

I thought there were rumblings of him not listening to coaches last year?

 

[junyab]

Not surprising at all. He was a complete douche in Guelph.