The goalies gave up two bad goals but the defense wasn’t good on one of them and it wasn’t good on two others. All of it can be better except the goaltending because these guys have shown they can’t be better except for the occasional game.
Speculation: 2020-2021 Sharks Roster Discussion Part 7
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The goalies gave up two bad goals but the defense wasn’t good on one of them and it wasn’t good on two others. All of it can be better except the goaltending because these guys have shown they can’t be better except for the occasional game.
PattyLafontaine
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Meier is a net negative for his potential contract. Do you really want to pay anything more than 6 for his production? He has a 10 million qualifying offer after his 4-24 expires. Who wants to pay him 10 million per?
Gecklund
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He’s 24. We have no one with his potential in the system. We can’t move him as a cap dump.
seroes
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Without producing more than he is, no one. But assuming he's realistic in his expectations he can be a top six forward here for a while.
If he really wants 10 million or more than trade him either to rid us of Vlassic or in a trade to bring back assets. But we aren't there quite yet.
Mr Fahrenheit
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Imagine Jones or Dubnyk trying to make this save? They would lift their stick off the ice right as they were about to make the save
themelkman
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Its time for Melni to play. No questions. Theres little to lose with trying it
I agree. With the back-and-forth style of the last 3-4 games, it's no longer about the goalies being perfect. It's just next man up in net and hope that the next offensive rush goes their way. (And I think that's been the team's attitude too).
Obviously, a lot of things could improve. But short of serious roster moves, the easiest hacks are:
1. try to develop playmakers
2. try to find new tricks/frills to generate offense
3. don't be Soft Jose (embrace the physical aspect of the game)
4. active stick defense
5. possibly (but unlikely) find/groom a top4 D and give Burns more forward minutes
All are more likely than Jones/Dubnyk suddenly developing cat reflexes and xray vision.
hotcabbagesoup
why u guys want Celebrini, he played like a weenie
Merkley looks bigger. He needs to get inside position or tie up his man better on that though. Nice breakout though.
Pavelski2112
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I'm sure they know he's done. It's just a matter of the fact that there's not much they can do about it right now.
hohosaregood
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I kinda wonder what its like for Jones to know his career is essentially over but he's stuck being here with the reputation of being the most overpaid goalie and with the way things are going, he might go down as the worst NHL goalie of all time. I'm sure the money helps but he's gonna have to deal with the media derision for the next 3 years.
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OffSydes
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I would gladly accept that media derision for $5 million a year.
Red Light Lover
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I think Jones should just risk the fine and wear the oversized pads.
Alwalys
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What stands out to me is how fast he reset after.
Mr Fahrenheit
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Merkley had his man, tied up his stick to the point it was parallel with the ice
702SHARK
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Is it still ok to be mad about the sharks taking Meier over Barzal in 2015 ?
Probably, but I prefer to enjoy the parts of the ride that I can and wait to panic until it's actually necessary. You never know what might happen. I don't know about you but I'm not doomed if they struggle. I just watch less games.
Yup.
Merkley was completely out of position and had his stick in the guys waist. Anytime a defenseman has an opposing player between them and the goalie, they are out of position. There's a reason he's not getting called up.
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Groo
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hotcabbagesoup
why u guys want Celebrini, he played like a weenie
Except not really. The guys stick wasn't actually tied up because he moved it where he wanted right away despite merkleys stick. Reality is that if the puck went to Merkley's guy he would have likely got a hooking penalty. Also, why wasn't Merkley aware of the 2nd player coming in who received the pass. Seems like that all started with a bad defensive breakdown further up the ice.
jarr92
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Are we talking about the replay posted? There were 2 players in front. It looks like Merkley tied 1 player up but the other player was right there too. Kind of a weird play. Unless I’m blind? Lol
I explained in a more recent post. He had his stick in there but the guy was able to move his stick at will so not really tied up and Merk was on the wrong side of the guy anyway. That looked like rec level pickup defensive play. Weak as hell.
Oh wait you even replied to my more recent comment where I mention the 2nd player coming in. Did you read the whole comment you replied to? Not saying this to be a jerk. I sometimes reply after reading part of a comment too.
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