Speculation: 2020-2021: Sharks Roster Discussion Part 5

[Gecklund]

BREAKING: Sharks Are Talking to Conor Sheary
Sharks interested in Sheary. I think that would be a great move to make.

Sheary isn’t a C or a top 6 W. We have enough bottom 6ers.

 

[SharksAddict]

Sheary isn’t a C or a top 6 W. We have enough bottom 6ers.

He’s a good depth option and has a lot more top-6 potential than say Nieto but yeah doesn’t address either of their biggest needs. However, I think it’s pretty clear at this point Doug isn’t filling those before the season starts.

 

[Gecklund]

He’s a good depth option and has a lot more top-6 potential than say Nieto but yeah doesn’t address either of their biggest needs. However, I think it’s pretty clear at this point Doug isn’t filling those before the season starts.

Being a top 6 winger with Crosby/Malkin is A LOT different than a top 6 winger with Couture. He has 0 top 6 potential. He’s basically Melker Karlsson.

 

[SharksAddict]

Being a top 6 winger with Crosby/Malkin is A LOT different than a top 6 winger with Couture. He has 0 top 6 potential. He’s basically Melker Karlsson.

I’ll give you the Crosby/Malkin boost but comparing him to Melker is laughable.

 

[Gecklund]

I’ll give you the Crosby/Malkin boost but comparing him to Melker is laughable.

How? Complimentary player on any team. I think Sorensen might be a better comparison because all Sheary has is speed. Absolutely nothing else.

 

[Pavelski2112]

How? Complimentary player on any team. I think Sorensen might be a better comparison because all Sheary has is speed. Absolutely nothing else.

Tbf, Melker isn't even much of a complimentary player.

 

[Gecklund]

Tbf, Melker isn't even much of a complimentary player.

He is though. As much as we hate it, that’s exactly what he is. Luckily we don’t have to deal with that anymore, but now seems like we are getting the new Melker/Marcus in Sheary.

 

[STL Shark]

Sheary is a nice addition. Low cost, movable at the deadline, and depth/competition for Donato playing on the second line.

 

[SharksAddict]

How? Complimentary player on any team. I think Sorensen might be a better comparison because all Sheary has is speed. Absolutely nothing else.

23 goals and 54 points in 61 games.I realize it was one season but Melker couldn’t dream of a season like that, even playing with McDavid.

 

[KirbyDots]

Being a top 6 winger with Crosby/Malkin is A LOT different than a top 6 winger with Couture. He has 0 top 6 potential. He’s basically Melker Karlsson.

I’ll give you the Crosby/Malkin boost but comparing him to Melker is laughable.

Sheary is better than Melker, it's a step in the right direction but the concern that he isn't a top 6 is a real one. Sheng's article stated that the Sharks haven't reached out to Granlund or Haula, probably too expensive. Also, players might not want to take discounts to go to a team that isn't a cup contender or guaranteed to inflate their numbers, possible DW has called around with few interesting in joining the Sharks. This does show that DW is actually actively trying to improve the forward core, I'm betting he's bargain hunting in free agency and looking for trades. Keep in mind there are several teams that are looking to move out players, the market is dragging because every team is cap strapped because of the flat cap. The trade board prognosticators trend toward seeing this situation as a zero sum game(teams taking on entire contracts), but teams like Tampa may need to retain, take players back, sweeten, or expect much less in return in order to get under the cap. If DW can get Sheary it would also add more flexibility to make another trade and it gives the top 9 another option that isn't a prospect. If DW could add Donato, Sheary, and another scoring top 6 or upgraded 3c then it's been a fairly good offseason.

 

[Alaskanice]

Sheary is better than Melker, it's a step in the right direction but the concern that he isn't a top 6 is a real one. Sheng's article stated that the Sharks haven't reached out to Granlund or Haula, probably too expensive. Also, players might not want to take discounts to go to a team that isn't a cup contender or guaranteed to inflate their numbers, possible DW has called around with few interesting in joining the Sharks. This does show that DW is actually actively trying to improve the forward core, I'm betting he's bargain hunting in free agency and looking for trades. Keep in mind there are several teams that are looking to move out players, the market is dragging because every team is cap strapped because of the flat cap. The trade board prognosticators trend toward seeing this situation as a zero sum game(teams taking on entire contracts), but teams like Tampa may need to retain, take players back, sweeten, or expect much less in return in order to get under the cap. If DW can get Sheary it would also add more flexibility to make another trade and it gives the top 9 another option that isn't a prospect. If DW could add Donato, Sheary, and another scoring top 6 or upgraded 3c then it's been a fairly good offseason.

I just wanted to point out that Shengs article states that DW DID reach out to Granlund but he’s waiting until the new year to decide.

 

[SharksAddict]

I just wanted to point out that Shengs article states that DW DID reach out to Granlund but he’s waiting until the new year to decide.

Incorrect. That was Grabner.

 

[KirbyDots]

I just wanted to point out that Shengs article states that DW DID reach out to Granlund but he’s waiting until the new year to decide.

That was Grabner, IE the bad one. Granlund is much better.

 

[Hobocop]

Sheary is better than Melker, it's a step in the right direction but the concern that he isn't a top 6 is a real one. Sheng's article stated that the Sharks haven't reached out to Granlund or Haula, probably too expensive. Also, players might not want to take discounts to go to a team that isn't a cup contender or guaranteed to inflate their numbers, possible DW has called around with few interesting in joining the Sharks. This does show that DW is actually actively trying to improve the forward core, I'm betting he's bargain hunting in free agency and looking for trades. Keep in mind there are several teams that are looking to move out players, the market is dragging because every team is cap strapped because of the flat cap. The trade board prognosticators trend toward seeing this situation as a zero sum game(teams taking on entire contracts), but teams like Tampa may need to retain, take players back, sweeten, or expect much less in return in order to get under the cap. If DW can get Sheary it would also add more flexibility to make another trade and it gives the top 9 another option that isn't a prospect. If DW could add Donato, Sheary, and another scoring top 6 or upgraded 3c then it's been a fairly good offseason.

I do think there's a trade coming, but that it won't materialize until late in the offseason. Probably just waiting out one of these cap-strapped teams. Maybe involving some retention and/or Sorensen. It's never seemed to me like DW is finished this offseason, more like he's needing to figure out a way to be creative about upgrading. I'm not thinking it's going to be huge, but I think we land something.

 

[Gecklund]

23 goals and 54 points in 61 games.I realize it was one season but Melker couldn’t dream of a season like that, even playing with McDavid.

Again playing exclusively with Crosby. Melker could easily do that playing with Crosby.

 

[KirbyDots]

Again playing exclusively with Crosby. Melker could easily do that playing with Crosby.

That's the same argument everyone always used to make that anyone playing with Jumbo would score 30-50 goals. Crosby isn't a god. Sheary is a better offensive player than Melker.

 

[Gecklund]

That's the same argument everyone always used to make that anyone playing with Jumbo would score 30-50 goals. Crosby isn't a god. Sheary is a better offensive player than Melker.

And Melker is better defensively. They’re equivalent players with minor differences.

 

[SharksAddict]

Again playing exclusively with Crosby. Melker could easily do that playing with Crosby.

You’re delusional. Melker had several stretches over the years playing with Jumbo.

 

[seroes]

Another bottom 6 forward who won't make difference. What a joy.

 

[The Nemesis]

Tbf, Melker isn't even much of a complimentary player.

How dare you. How dare you.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Being a top 6 winger with Crosby/Malkin is A LOT different than a top 6 winger with Couture. He has 0 top 6 potential. He’s basically Melker Karlsson.

This is completely ridiculous.

 

[Mafoofoo]

Sheary isn’t a C or a top 6 W. We have enough bottom 6ers.

For the new look Sharks he might be

 

[themelkman]

For the new look Sharks he might be

Hes a guy whos a third liner, but can play up with injuries. Id rather Sheary up than Marleau so

 

[Karl Prime]

OT but I was just watching 18/19 highlights and saw that they tied two games with less than 5 seconds remaining and scored a GWG with less than 5 in another. That's kinda ridiculous and I wonder how many times a team has scored 3 goals with under 5 seconds in regulation in a season before.

 

[Pavelski2112]

OT but I was just watching 18/19 highlights and saw that they tied two games with less than 5 seconds remaining and scored a GWG with less than 5 in another. That's kinda ridiculous and I wonder how many times a team has scored 3 goals with under 5 seconds in regulation in a season before.

Funny enough, I remember some of those early 2010s teams being ridiculous at tying games late, especially with guys like Ryane Clowe on the ice.