I think all of the above in some measure is probably what it is. He was getting probably more opportunities in Arizona than he deserved given the talent on that team and wasn't going to get that here. He was also not a great fit because they were looking for goal scorers and instead signed a playmaker type which would be fine if the Sharks didn't have a decent amount of those already in their lineup. Maybe not necessarily fitting in with DeBoer's system is as much the problem as he didn't fit on the roster in terms of the talent and what is needed to play off of one another.
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I think all of the above in some measure is probably what it is. He was getting probably more opportunities in Arizona than he deserved given the talent on that team and wasn't going to get that here. He was also not a great fit because they were looking for goal scorers and instead signed a playmaker type which would be fine if the Sharks didn't have a decent amount of those already in their lineup. Maybe not necessarily fitting in with DeBoer's system is as much the problem as he didn't fit on the roster in terms of the talent and what is needed to play off of one another.
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I guess if Braun was the target, our best effort would be to move JVR for picks and use the picks to acquire him.
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I don't see Braun being moved at all during the season. Off-season sure, but no way they break up Vlasic-Braun mid season. PDB wouldn't know what to do.
Want DW to go after duclair. Probably would be pretty low cost and have the possibility of being high reward.
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We already have a plethora of bottom 6 wingers. We need a top 6 winger that actually scores goals.
If Braun is your target, your best bet is to wait until the off-season and trade a 1st round pick to get him. The Sharks won't trade him during the season when they're a playoff team and have nobody to replace his minutes and responsibilities.
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Or not because there's no chance in hell that they would be in a position where selling off is actually going to be considered in just a few weeks. They'd need to be not close to a playoff spot for that to happen and given that they're in a spot with at least two games in hand on everyone outside the playoffs, those odds are highly unlikely.
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I’m sure there’s some GM in the east who hasn’t watched the Sharks this season and still thinks Vlasic is elite. If there is, DW better hop on it.
Yea, but Duclair at least has the possibility of being a top six winger and has shown a knack for putting the puck in the net.
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I wouldn't even move Braun if someone took Boedker. They could find a taker for Boedker at 50% or even buy him out with less impact than losing Braun would have. You aren't going to find a Braun replacement for less than the $4 mil he is making. People may complain about Braun for some reason (I don't get it), but for what he provides he is underpaid in my opinion. He's better than Martin and yet makes more than $1 million less. So I don't see any reason to move Braun unless it's for a significant overpayment.
TomasHertlsRooster
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How many Sharks games have you watched this year and last? Braun's pairing has fallen off a cliff since the start of last season. That can be mostly attributed to a decline in Vlasic's play but Braun hasn't exactly been himself either. His advanced statistics also look fairly poor this year and last.
I just don't see the Sharks buying out Boedker or retaining half. The only reason to move him is if they want to cut out his salary or if they actually plan to spend to the cap next season. I only really believe the former and for that to happen either requires a good asset to go with him or for a floor team to show real interest. We'll see. Braun may be hurtful to lose w/o anyone to replace him but I'd rather find someone like Mike Green to be a real puck mover and potential offensive impact than two mediocre puck-movers that only play defense.
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Frankly, I think Braun has been better than Vlasic this season at both ends of the ice, but that's just me.
TomasHertlsRooster
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I don't disagree regarding this season but Braun has had a bit of a renaissance year and Vlasic has fallen even further off a cliff. Braun does have the far worse CF% although both look horrible in that department. The pairing has still been below standard this year and I think that's easier to notice than which of them has specifically been poor. Last year Braun was definitely the worst player on that pairing.
Braun has 16 even strength points and the next highest players on our team are Burns and Couture with 14.
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LeBrun: Trade deadline needs for the NHL's top teams
Behind paywall. Sharks may want to save cap space for summer (Tavares) rather than spend it now. (Weird argument if they're looking at rental player). Want to upgrade 4th center, perhaps top 9 (Marleau replacement). And Dell is a significant asset. But no 2/3 pick this year may complicate trade.
Behind paywall. Sharks may want to save cap space for summer (Tavares) rather than spend it now. (Weird argument if they're looking at rental player). Want to upgrade 4th center, perhaps top 9 (Marleau replacement). And Dell is a significant asset. But no 2/3 pick this year may complicate trade.
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I'd be fine with it if we can move Boedker, which chances are we can't or won't.
Probably not during the season. I think Boedker is movable to a floor team in the off-season. If we trade for Duclair, I'd think it would be for someone like Heed or Ryan.
I can't see them because of that reason. Boedker produced for them in a sheltered role but routinely gave up more on the other end. I could see them wanting him to help reach the floor since they would only have to pay him 3 mil to count 4 mil onto the cap but I don't think it's going to be appealing for them because of how he played there. It wasn't all that good.
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I disagree that DeMelo is pushing him out the door. DeMelo is playing worse than Heed but I can't help the coaches having a different take than that.
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