GDT: 3/11 7:30pm Leafs @ Sharks

[Swervin81]

Pretty much epitomizes how stupid Clarkson is now that he's in Toronto.

Clarkson's been a dumbass his whole career. His best was the previous game against San Jose in Toronto when he had a wide open net on a rebound and put it off the crossbar.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

To me it looked like Reimer was trying to skate inside but saw Wingels and skated towards the outside. i.e Reimer changed his path.

 

[LeeIFBB]

Wingels was stealing souls last night.

 

[Chairman Mallard]

Last few games have been great to be at, Sharks are flying out there.

I leave tomorrow for NY to see the Islanders and Rangers games so I'm hoping they can keep this solid play going on the road.

 

[stator]

I am happy... Havlat got his point for the week which is all I am asking.

Since I cannot dump on Havlat, I must dump more on Dustin Brown.... he's a dirty sob!!!!

 

[Plowevelski]

Dude completely went OFF in this game. Unreal.

 

[DrFeelgood]

Wingels was stealing souls last night.

I really think he's that guy in our bottom 6 we've been searching for.

 

[Barrie22]

I really think he's that guy in our bottom 6 we've been searching for.

Him and torres is what this team has needed in the past 9 years.

Not only do the other team need to pay attention while on the ice from big hits. But they also need to be carefull that they do not get scored on also.

 

[Plowevelski]

Spot on.

This is like the first year ever as well where I just sat there saying, "DW please do nothing!" in regards to any deadline pickups honestly.

 

[Ninja Hertl]

Toronto radio still whining about Wingels not fighting Clarkson and about the 'interference' by Jumbo on Reimer.

Wonder if they'll ever discuss the fact that Toronto's defense is nonexistent.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Toronto radio still whining about Wingels not fighting Clarkson and about the 'interference' by Jumbo on Reimer.

Wonder if they'll ever discuss the fact that Toronto's defense is nonexistent.

I'm sure people were whining that Havlat didn't go with Phaneuf even though that's a laughable situation. Homers will be homers. That's just sports.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

Toronto radio still whining about Wingels not fighting Clarkson and about the 'interference' by Jumbo on Reimer.

Wonder if they'll ever discuss the fact that Toronto's defense is nonexistent.

Its also because the Toronto media thinks Joffrey Lupul is the real captain and a true leader blah blah but in reality he's a fragile one dimensional forward who is pretty useless if he's not scoring.

 

[Arrch]

I'm sorry, but Wingels fighting Clarkson means taking both Wingels and Clarkson off the ice for 5 minutes. That's a win/win for Toronto.

 

[USF Shark]

Toronto radio still whining about Wingels not fighting Clarkson and about the 'interference' by Jumbo on Reimer.

Wonder if they'll ever discuss the fact that Toronto's defense is nonexistent.

That's what Toronto sports radio (and all regional sports radio) does best.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

I'm sorry, but Wingels fighting Clarkson means taking both Wingels and Clarkson off the ice for 5 minutes. That's a win/win for Toronto.

What makes it even better is that because Clarkson was trying to fight him, he screened his own goalie.

 

[SharksFan1]

Him and torres is what this team has needed in the past 9 years.

Not only do the other team need to pay attention while on the ice from big hits. But they also need to be carefull that they do not get scored on also.

And if Sheppard can continue to play the way he has then a Wingles-Shep-Torres line seems like it will be a pretty solid 3rd line until Hertl is back.

 

[matt trick]

Toronto radio still whining about Wingels not fighting Clarkson and about the 'interference' by Jumbo on Reimer.

Wonder if they'll ever discuss the fact that Toronto's defense is nonexistent.

Game could have been 8-2 more easily then it could have 4-3.

 

[OrrNumber4]

So obviously, I will take the way Demers, Wingels, and Shep are playing. However, beware that these guys are historically streaky players, all in their contract years.

It will be difficult for DW; these players are all UFA soon, and he cannot offer them a "prove it again" type contract. He might have to pay and accept the risk that these guys might fail. With Wingels and Sheppard, DW will have some leeway in that if Shep wants 2+ and Wingels wants 4+, DW has other options. But Demers is fairly unique; if he comes looking for 4+, DW might have to give it to him.

 

[hohosaregood]

So obviously, I will take the way Demers, Wingels, and Shep are playing. However, beware that these guys are historically streaky players, all in their contract years.

It will be difficult for DW; these players are all UFA soon, and he cannot offer them a "prove it again" type contract. He might have to pay and accept the risk that these guys might fail. With Wingels and Sheppard, DW will have some leeway in that if Shep wants 2+ and Wingels wants 4+, DW has other options. But Demers is fairly unique; if he comes looking for 4+, DW might have to give it to him.

I think its hard to judge these guys. Sheppard and Demers are two guys who are basically coming off years of injury and Wingels has shown steady improvement since he's made the team. Also, they're maturing as people too so I think whether they get "prove it" contracts or not really depends on the way they act off the ice more so than what they do on the ice.

 

[LadyStanley]

SanJoseSharks 9:38am via TweetDeck #SJSharks have recorded 48+ shots seven times this season and lead the league in disallowed @TommyWingels goals. pic.twitter.com/75Mey60EJL

 

[hockfan1991]

So obviously, I will take the way Demers, Wingels, and Shep are playing. However, beware that these guys are historically streaky players, all in their contract years.

It will be difficult for DW; these players are all UFA soon, and he cannot offer them a "prove it again" type contract. He might have to pay and accept the risk that these guys might fail. With Wingels and Sheppard, DW will have some leeway in that if Shep wants 2+ and Wingels wants 4+, DW has other options. But Demers is fairly unique; if he comes looking for 4+, DW might have to give it to him.

Sheppard will not get 2 plus. 10 games ago he would have been lucky to get a contract after this year. Let's see how everyone finishes

 

[OrrNumber4]

With Sheppard...would he even want to stay in SJ, past the years he has to as an RFA? Would not be surprised if he requested a trade.

The reason being, there isn't much room for him to grow in SJ. On a healthy roster, Pavelski takes his spot; if Pavelski remains with Thornton, then you have to think that sooner-rather-than-later, Hertl takes over Shep's spot. With players like Tierney and Tarasov waiting, the forward group is getting crowded. Would Sheppard be satisfied playing on the fourth line?

Sheppard will not get 2 plus. 10 games ago he would have been lucky to get a contract after this year. Let's see how everyone finishes

Well, probably not for next year alone, no, unless he has a monster playoffs. But if DW wants to eat up UFA years, or Shep has a strong season into his UFA-year, I could see it...

 

[Mattb124]

Couture's line was also good, but the weakest of the three in comparison. I didn't pay attention to whether they were matched against Kessel, but given he was a -4 with no points, gold star to the team as a whole there. Beyond the goal, Marleau had a breakaway and the shot that deflected off the d-man and sat in front of the net, and Couture had the wrap around.

I didn't really track it, but in the post-game interview, the Koala said he as comfortable matching both Couture and Thornton's lines going against Kessel.

My god though, our PP sucks.

Word. It's like the Sharks can only PP or PK well, but not both.

 

[magic school bus]

I didn't really track it, but in the post-game interview, the Koala said he as comfortable matching both Couture and Thornton's lines going against Kessel.

"We felt that we could go at them with two lines, both Cooch and Jumbo's. It didn't really matter.''

Ouch.

 

[DuckEatinShark]

Wow look at the score. The heck happened here?

I'm guessing we dominated them for all 3 periods.