GDT: Anaheim Ducks @ San Jose Sharks 7:30pm 11-7-15

[Alwalys]

Tough one, can't say the chances weren't there though. I don't know what's up with the reffing though, this season the sharks are getting flat out jobbed.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

In a way, Martin Jones lost us that game by not making that breakaway save on Corey Perry. In another way...team didn't score a goal.

The top line wasn't good, imo. The 2nd and 4th lines did well. Goldobin did well but Tierney and Wingels didn't do very much in terms of maintaining pressure. The defense performed well moving the puck and breaking out after the first ten minutes or so. Ducks did a great job preventing the Sharks from getting pucks in scoring areas and rebounds.

 

[stator]

And Dillon as well. WTF is the matter with that guy? Lets the Sharks go down to 5 defensemen in a tight game because of a stupid, mental error. Time to move Mr Mediocrity off the team.

 

[magic school bus]

I'll just say one thing about Vlasic on the pp, if you're worried about getting scored on up 5-on-4 you're in trouble.

 

[Alwalys]

And Dillon as well. WTF is the matter with that guy? Lets the Sharks go down to 5 defensemen in a tight game. Time to move Mr Mediocrity off the team.

Yeah getting tossed was bad news. Couldn't take as much advantage of the team on the back to back.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Goldobin needs to shoot the puck. The whole ****ing team needs to stop trying to make pretty plays.

I agree. But, he is a kid. I think that needs to come from the coaching staff.

I do remember him from his draft interviews saying that he is more of a playmaker. And while that is great, we do need him to help with the scoring. Or give him wingers that actually can score.

 

[magic school bus]

I agree. But, he is a kid. I think that needs to come from the coaching staff.

I do remember him from his draft interviews saying that he is more of a playmaker. And while that is great, we do need him to help with the scoring. Or give him wingers that actually can score.

**Or d-men

 

[Bowie22]

I'll just say one thing about Vlasic on the pp, if you're worried about getting scored on up 5-on-4 you're in trouble.

I'm hoping that's the reason he is on it...

 

[Episkey]

No consistency with this team. Yeah, Couture is out and that will have some effect. But you have to win or at least 100% show up in these important divisional games. Embarrassing that we can't muster a goal on a team playing their back-up on the 2nd half of a B2B. These types of games are just frustrating.

You can see the difference here between a team with mobile, good-skating offensive defensemen and a team who is stocked full of "defensive defensemen". We really struggle to break the puck out and can barely connect two consecutive passes between d-men.

Also agree about Goldobin on the 2nd PP unit. Wingels and Ward? Come on. Get some skill in there and Goldobin is lethal in the offensive zone. He was one of our best forwards tonight.

Ward hasn't looked good these past few games. Marleau was up and down. Good to see a solid start from Jones. But if this team continues to toil in mediocrity when Couture gets back and nearing the trade deadline, we need to make a move. We have the advantage of being in a weak division and I still think we'll sneak into that 3rd Pacific spot, but at this rate it looks like it will be another one-and-done.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I'll just say one thing about Vlasic on the pp, if you're worried about getting scored on up 5-on-4 you're in trouble.

That is exactly why I think they are playing Vlasic on the PP. I think DeBoer is also putting 'safe' players out on the 2nd unit. Its almost like, 'Lets see if we can generate some chances/momentum with the PP. A goal would be a bonus'. They need to try to score on the PP. That is a priority.

They have not had a single PP goal at home this year. That is amazing.

 

[hohosaregood]

I agree. But, he is a kid. I think that needs to come from the coaching staff.

I do remember him from his draft interviews saying that he is more of a playmaker. And while that is great, we do need him to help with the scoring. Or give him wingers that actually can score.

Now I want to see Hertl play with Goldobin. Speaking of Hertl, dude needs to learn to use his butt more. He needs the little bit of extra time that comes from boxing people out with *****. I saw him pinned hard to the boards a couple time.

 

[Coily]

That is exactly why I think they are playing Vlasic on the PP. I think DeBoer is also putting 'safe' players out on the 2nd unit. Its almost like, 'Lets see if we can generate some chances/momentum with the PP. A goal would be a bonus'. They need to try to score on the PP. That is a priority.

They have not had a single PP goal at home this year. That is amazing.

If Peter is truly doing that we're in deep ****.

 

[magic school bus]

I'm hoping that's the reason he is on it...

Nah, he's on it because we have Burns, Martin, Vlasic, Dillon Braun and Tennyson on defense.

 

[Alwalys]

Folks we are getting an all star quality player later this season. So let's not declare them dead yet.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Team honestly looked pretty good tonight, I was at the game. The refs ****ed them over, they got really unlucky, and Khudobin played well.

With that said, the team needs to shoot more often. And Vlasic on the first PP? WTF?

Goldobin was amazing though. Definitely looked like he belongs in the NHL

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Now I want to see Hertl play with Goldobin. Speaking of Hertl, dude needs to learn to use his butt more. He needs the little bit of extra time that comes from boxing people out with *****. I saw him pinned hard to the boards a couple time.

Marleau-Hertl-Goldobin would be a fun line to watch, I'd bet.

 

[Episkey]

Or when Couture gets back...

Marleau - Couture - Ward
Goldobin - Hertl - Wingels

But don't know if they'll burn a year of his ELC.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Folks we are getting an all star quality player later this season. So let's not declare them dead yet.

Oh absolutely not dead. I still think we have a good chance making the playoffs when Couture gets back. I don't know what is going on with Karlsson but he will be a welcome addition as well. And if Torres ever plays in teal again, he would be useful on the 4th line as well.

Despite the 'crappy' play today, we still only lost 1-0. And it was not for lack of chances either. Some bad calls, bad luck and excellent goal-tending from Khudobin all contributed to our loss.

 

[Bowie22]

Nah, he's on it because we have Burns, Martin, Vlasic, Dillon Braun and Tennyson on defense.

Loaded with offensive capability.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Or when Couture gets back...

Marleau - Couture - Ward
Goldobin - Hertl - Wingels

But don't know if they'll burn a year of his ELC.

They're going to burn a year of his ELC one way or the other.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

They're going to burn a year of his ELC one way or the other.

While I really hope they do burn that year, I don't think DW will do it this year.

 

[SJSharksfan39]

Has it gotten so bad that now kids are being hired to be a part of the media for the Sharks? Who was that?

 

[Episkey]

They're going to burn a year of his ELC one way or the other.

Edit: I see what you mean. If he continues to play like this then I say keep him up, if not, so be it.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Loaded with offensive capability.

Well the D-men are what they are. I get that part. But you can atleast change the forwards around and give the 2nd unit a real chance.

Have they tried Martin on the PP at all this year?

 

[Pinkfloyd]

While I really hope they do burn that year, I don't think DW will do it this year.

Edit: I see what you mean. If he continues to play like this then I say keep him up, if not, so be it.

He's not eligible for a slide this year.