MY WAYWARD SONNNN
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?
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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.
I wonder if, as a motivation tactic, Boughner has told Marleau his spot in the lineup is not guaranteed.
I mean, might as well, considering this season is going to be another throwawayI'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.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'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.
There'll be peace when we are done.
Can keep re-signing Marleau and have 6 Donatos in a few years
With no lockouts and the pandemic Marleau would be at 1855 games already. He’d be so close! Just 335 to go.Imagine how upset some people would be if Marleau passed Howe's combined NHL/WHA games. He only needs five full seasons after 2021!
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?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
From what it seems, Leonard is a lock. It's not like there's a lot of depth in front of him.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
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.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*
Kane-Hertl-Donato
Meier-Couture-Labanc
Marleau-Gregor-Leonard
Nieto-XXXX-Noesen
Is my guess
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.From what it seems, Leonard is a lock. It's not like there's a lot of depth in front of him.
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.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.
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'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
Good point, Gambrell maybe not as much as Leonard.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.