Speculation: 2020-2021 Sharks Roster Discussion Part 6

[The Nemesis]

Speculation: - 2020-2021: Sharks Roster Discussion Part 5

Carry on.

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[tiburon12]

I wonder if, as a motivation tactic, Boughner has told Marleau his spot in the lineup is not guaranteed.

similarly, what if he takes another step back, the kids take a few forward, and the sharks are competing for the playoffs, would Boughner health bomb him?

 

[Barrie22]

@OrrNumber4

It was 2 different meanings. Other teams wanted him, but tampa did not and then threatened him with the ahl if he did not waive his no trade clause.

 

[Kcoyote3]

Speculation: - 2020-2021: Sharks Roster Discussion Part 5

Carry on.

MY WAYWARD SONNNN

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I wonder if, as a motivation tactic, Boughner has told Marleau his spot in the lineup is not guaranteed.

similarly, what if he takes another step back, the kids take a few forward, and the sharks are competing for the playoffs, would Boughner health bomb him?

I sincerely doubt he’s had to tell him directly that. Pretty sure everyone knows other than the top guys that their spots aren’t guaranteed.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

@OrrNumber4

It was 2 different meanings. Other teams wanted him, but tampa did not and then threatened him with the ahl if he did not waive his no trade clause.

They threatened that Atlanta would be where he ended up if he didn’t waive. Orr is just practicing revisionist history when it comes to Boyle. The concerns he brought up may have been his but were nowhere near popular opinion.

 

[jarr92]

My baseless prediction for the opening night lineup:

Meier-Couture-Labanc
Kane-Hertl-Donato
Marleau-Gregor-Gambrell
Sorenson-Handemark-Noesen

Vlasic-Karlsson
Ferraro-Burns
Simek-Middleton

Jones 1A
Dubnyk 1B

End of year record prediction: 24-26-6, 54 points, #5 in division and miss playoffs. Receive #7 slot in draft lottery.

Vegas betting line has the Sharks tied at #4 with Minnesota, Arizona, and Los Angeles for division championship probability. Hope I'm wrong, but either way Sharks hockey is back

 

[LadyStanley]

MY WAYWARD SONNNN

There'll be peace when we are done.

 

[WTFetus]

I wonder if, as a motivation tactic, Boughner has told Marleau his spot in the lineup is not guaranteed.

I'd like to think that, but a part of me thinks DW only re-signed Marleau to chase the record. He might not even have a contract if he wasn't so close to it.

 

[Pavelski2112]

I'd like to think that, but a part of me thinks DW only re-signed Marleau to chase the record. He might not even have a contract if he wasn't so close to it.

I mean, might as well, considering this season is going to be another throwaway

 

[TheWayToRefJose]

I'd like to think that, but a part of me thinks DW only re-signed Marleau to chase the record. He might not even have a contract if he wasn't so close to it.

My guess as well. I think he brought him back to get the record and appease the fans if we bomb again next year.

 

[jarr92]

I'd like to think that, but a part of me thinks DW only re-signed Marleau to chase the record. He might not even have a contract if he wasn't so close to it.

I mean.. DW got a 3rd rounder for Marleau at the trade deadline last season. I would say he met expectations, at least while playing for the Sharks. If PM does the same thing this season while passing the record, that would be a win in my book IMO.

 

[The Nemesis]

There'll be peace when we are done.

Lay your weary head to rest. Don't you cry no more*

(Kickass guitar solo)

*(The official motto of the 2021 sharks)

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Can keep re-signing Marleau and have 6 Donatos in a few years

 

[Cas]

Can keep re-signing Marleau and have 6 Donatos in a few years

Imagine how upset some people would be if Marleau passed Howe's combined NHL/WHA games. He only needs five full seasons after 2021!

 

[Lebanezer]

Imagine how upset some people would be if Marleau passed Howe's combined NHL/WHA games. He only needs five full seasons after 2021!

With no lockouts and the pandemic Marleau would be at 1855 games already. He’d be so close! Just 335 to go.

 

[JohnLennon]

My baseless prediction for the opening night lineup:

Meier-Couture-Labanc
Kane-Hertl-Donato
Marleau-Gregor-Gambrell
Sorenson-Handemark-Noesen

Vlasic-Karlsson
Ferraro-Burns
Simek-Middleton

Jones 1A
Dubnyk 1B

End of year record prediction: 24-26-6, 54 points, #5 in division and miss playoffs. Receive #7 slot in draft lottery.

Vegas betting line has the Sharks tied at #4 with Minnesota, Arizona, and Los Angeles for division championship probability. Hope I'm wrong, but either way Sharks hockey is back

You don't figure Leonard into the lineup? Boughner seems to have grown a fondness of him. Last scrimmage wasn't he practicing with Kane/Hertl too?

That said, I agree with your third line, though maybe replacing Marleau with Leonard/Donato? This team has a lot to prove with *their forward depth*

 

[Pavelski2112]

You don't figure Leonard into the lineup? Boughner seems to have grown a fondness of him. Last scrimmage wasn't he practicing with Kane/Hertl too?

That said, I agree with your third line, though maybe replacing Marleau with Leonard/Donato? This team has a lot to prove with

From what it seems, Leonard is a lock. It's not like there's a lot of depth in front of him.

 

[hohosaregood]

You don't figure Leonard into the lineup? Boughner seems to have grown a fondness of him. Last scrimmage wasn't he practicing with Kane/Hertl too?

That said, I agree with your third line, though maybe replacing Marleau with Leonard/Donato? This team has a lot to prove with *their forward depth*

I'm expecting the below to be our opening top 9. I'm pretty high on Leonard and Gregor myself so I feel like this has the potential to be a solid top 9 out of the gate which would be a major improvement over what we ended the season with last year. Here's hoping they can compete without getting totally caved in.

Kane-Hertl-Leonard
Meier-Couture-Labanc
Nieto-Gregor-Donato

 

[Kcoyote3]

Kane-Hertl-Donato
Meier-Couture-Labanc
Marleau-Gregor-Leonard
Nieto-XXXX-Noesen

Is my guess

 

[OrrNumber4]

Kane-Hertl-Donato
Meier-Couture-Labanc
Marleau-Gregor-Leonard
Nieto-XXXX-Noesen

Is my guess

Makes sense. Gregor at center might signal a good shift; for a long time Sharks have tended to avoid having speed down the center. I disliked that impulse.

 

[JohnLennon]

From what it seems, Leonard is a lock. It's not like there's a lot of depth in front of him.

That's what I gather. I'm eager to see what he, Donato and Gambrell can do on this team. Looks like all three have almost assured themselves a spot in the top 9.

 

[Pavelski2112]

That's what I gather. I'm eager to see what he, Donato and Gambrell can do on this team. Looks like all three have almost assured themselves a spot in the top 9.

Gambrell, probably not. They might try to force him there because for whatever reason this org sees something in him, but he won't stick, nor should he. That 3C will probably go to Gregor for the time being, the 4C being any one of True (once he's back), Handemark, or Kellman.

 

[JohnLennon]

I'm expecting the below to be our opening top 9. I'm pretty high on Leonard and Gregor myself so I feel like this has the potential to be a solid top 9 out of the gate which would be a major improvement over what we ended the season with last year. Here's hoping they can compete without getting totally caved in.

Kane-Hertl-Leonard
Meier-Couture-Labanc
Nieto-Gregor-Donato

I'm high on Leonard as well. Not everyone can score at almost a goal-per-game pace in the NCAA by 22. If he can fit in on the top 6, I also see an opening for him as a triggerman on the PP. Really eager to see how this plays out.

I also have a gut feeling Donato might outplay Labanc for a top 6 role. But that's a shot in the dark.

 

[JohnLennon]

Gambrell, probably not. They might try to force him there because for whatever reason this org sees something in him, but he won't stick, nor should he. That 3C will probably go to Gregor for the time being, the 4C being any one of True (once he's back), Handemark, or Kellman.

Good point, Gambrell maybe not as much as Leonard.

Not to get ahead of myself but if Dubnyk and Jones as duo can not be COMPLETE garbage, this team really is pretty solid. Confidence starts from the back end and confidence can make a huge difference. I anticipate Karlsson/Burns to bounce back, Dubnyk to help at least a bit, and the top 9 to actually play above average.