Both have to pass through waivers and should make the team unless others are a full step ahead of them. I also expect that we will keep 14 forwards because we have some extra cap space.
Speculation: 2021 Sharks Offseason Roster Discussion part VI
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So assuming Kane doesn’t play this year or his contract is terminated, who are the 8 wingers we likely deploy this year in the line up?
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Dahlen is a defensively lacking forward so he’s either a top 9 role as a scoring line winger or he’s kind of useless as his skillset doesn’t project in a checking line role. For now I’d pencil them both into the top 9 though not sure how the lines shakeout given the 3rd line (where Dahlen is most suited talent wise) is going to be a more shutdown line with Bonino.
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People really forget Vlasic had some insane playoff series shutting down some of the best players in the world on a team friendly contract before his current extension
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Cogliano seems to think that he was brought in to play center so I think there's a chance that he's more of a 4C for us.
it's also amazing that he decided to stop being adept at being a shutdown defenseman the moment he signed said contract and has absolutely f***ing sucked ever since.
His loss was the primary reason we got reverse swept.
Until these guys show up to camp I think all roster predictions are driven by contract status. Guys who aren't waiver exempt are on the NHL roster as a default until a waiver exempt prospect legitimately outplays them. Probably carrying an extra forward at a minimum to protect guys like Dahlen, Pedersen and Merkley until they sort out the pecking order.
Seems like Dahlen is either on Couture or Hertl's line or riding the bench. Bonino's line is going to be getting defensive matchups that are probably outside of Dahlen current skill set.
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Where did you see this? I don't remember him saying anything like that in his signing interview...? Is there another article where he mentions it?
Pavs getting injured hurt Jumbos effectiveness too. Can't remember what it was specifically but Pavs had trouble shooting the last few games of that series. Can't forget the goaltending be less than reliable too. Definitely a group effort to get reverse swept but yes, Vlasic getting hurt was probably the biggest reason.
I remember AC was signed and the reports said C, but he hadn't played C in years. I think that was just the assumed rhetoric even though there's no chance he's the 4C. That's Gambrell.
The biggest reason, but also a grim look at the fight of this team. I don't remember anyone going after Stoll (I believe it was Stoll)? They didn't let that fire them up, instead the curdled like sour milk.
Almost zero chance he plays C for us. Don’t think he’s played C in years. If he’s the 4C, that speaks volumes about our depth down the middle more than what we signed cogs as.
That being said, I’m excited to see him here. By all accounts a great mentor and locker room guy, a 4th line with Him, Gambrell, and Gregor could be fantastic with all that speed.
I don't mind that. I expect a lot of energy, and a lot of frustrating Offensive Zone opportunities wasted.
Agreed... mostly. I think they brought in Pedersen and Merkley to supplant or at least challenge Gamby. I think they're hoping competition will bring the best out of all these guys. Gregor could be in the running as well if he can learn to win a face-off. Maybe Chemleski too depending on what he did this summer. I'm dying to know who's having a Knyzhov type summer where they're putting on 15 to 20 pounds of muscle and coming back ready to take someones job in the NHL. I truly hope it's Merkley and Leanard. I would love nothing better than to be wrong about Merkley. Make Burns expendable so they can get some cap space to add a top 6 player to the lineup.
Same thing happened in 2004 and 2006 when Marleau and Michalek got blatantly headshot too. Problem is DW hires coaches who think discipline is more important than retribution.
I do like the idea of having two capable 4Cs. Don't know why but it makes me feel better.
Boughner doesn't believe in that. He definitely believe in everyone hitting and fighting. The fact that Couture and Hertl had fighting majors should make that apparent.
That's why I like Meier even if he sometimes has a hard time controlling his temper. Especially if Kane is gone we don't have anyone that'll send a message.
Center depth is always the key to the success of a forward group. When the Sharks have had their best teams they had lots of guys who can play center up and down the lineup.
problem here is BB isn't very good at much else other than that lol. we really need a coach that can balance playing hard and retaliating when needed while not being too detrimental to winning.
Yeah, well unfortunately we don't have a ton of depth at 1 or 2C. I think Bonino is locked in at 3, and I'd rather they not move him up or down regardless of why. If we can keep a consistent 3rd line I think it'll help because we all know the top two lines are going to be a traffic jam of constantly moving pieces.
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