GDT: Game 18: Sharks vs Canes 7:30pm NBCSCA Reimer in net

[Evgeny Oliker]

How was Reedy in his first nhl game?

 

[mogambomoroo]

As much as I like Barabanov, I think if he performs well but Sharks are close to .500 mark or not in the playoff contention, you try to trade him for assets.
He was traded for Antti Suomela, and he has already been a giant win from that trade. I think for long term it's better to have the young guns Eklund, Bordeleau, Robins and Coe fighting for top 9 spots next year.

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

Guys.... what the hell? I thought we had a deal?

We were supposed to win in OT not you. I thought I was clear on that?!?!

 

[Alaskanice]

Yes, but we very easily could’ve been down 3-0 with the amount of close calls.

Coulda, woulda, shoulda.
We won the game. We earned the 2 points. Good for us.

 

[stator]

As much as I like Barabanov, I think if he performs well but Sharks are close to .500 mark or not in the playoff contention, you try to trade him for assets.
He was traded for Antti Suomela, and he has already been a giant win from that trade. I think for long term it's better to have the young guns Eklund, Bordeleau, Robins and Coe fighting for top 9 spots next year.

I think they should be fighting for those spots now. I look at it this way, it's Reimer that's keeping them from being in the cellar. Otherwise, the top vets are just not getting it done (again).

 

[Pinkfloyd]

I'd trade Meier before I'd trade Hertl. Hertl, despite the injury history, is one of the most dominant players in the league imo.

They don’t have to choose between Hertl and Meier. They have or can make the room when needed.

 

[NWSharkie]

Guys.... what the hell? I thought we had a deal?

We were supposed to win in OT not you. I thought I was clear on that?!?!

Have you *seen* our season?
We set up a tank season, and win 4 straight to start.
We cheer for a winner, we lose a bunch of games.
We go back to the tank and send 7 guys to COVID protocol? Winners again.
Get our horses back and try to build off momentum? You guessed it, lose.

I'm pretty sure the Sharks were trying to hold up their end of the bargain last night and this is what happens when they do.

 

[sharski]

That was fun. Especially when the crowd finally got loud for "REFS YOU SUCK!"

that brought a tear to my eye

and i NEVER cry

 

[sharski]

Guys.... what the hell? I thought we had a deal?

We were supposed to win in OT not you. I thought I was clear on that?!?!

one more thing

price of the brick goin up

THIRTY MORE

 

[GIN ANTONIC]

one more thing

price of the brick goin up

THIRTY MORE

I don't know what that means but I def don't like it. I will not pay those kinds of prices for the brick.

 

[tealzamboni]

How was Reedy in his first nhl game?

I'll have to see more, but when he's around the net, he seems to have a knack for scrumming himself and the puck to the net.

 

[tealzamboni]

Barabanov is a great player away from the puck. When he has the puck he makes really questionable decisions.

If he's playing with Hertl he they need a winger who can execute zone entries regularly. Barabanov cannot and Hertl usually is not leading the breakout

A power forward like Kane or Meier might be the best they have on the roster to complement Barabanov and Hertl.
I noticed that they seem to have Balcers playing more of a crashing/power role when he's on that line.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Have you *seen* our season?
We set up a tank season, and win 4 straight to start.
We cheer for a winner, we lose a bunch of games.
We go back to the tank and send 7 guys to COVID protocol? Winners again.
Get our horses back and try to build off momentum? You guessed it, lose.

I'm pretty sure the Sharks were trying to hold up their end of the bargain last night and this is what happens when they do.

Didn’t help when the refs broke kayfabe and gave them a pp. I bet uncle Gayr was PISSED.

 

[Alaskanice]

I'll have to see more, but when he's around the net, he seems to have a knack for scrumming himself and the puck to the net.

Agreed but he did some things that I believe should get him some more games.

 

[Alaskanice]

A power forward like Kane or Meier might be the best they have on the roster to complement Barabanov and Hertl.
I noticed that they seem to have Balcers playing more of a crashing/power role when he's on that line.

God bless Rudy for doing what he can but he’s no power forward.

 

[tealzamboni]

Refs will pat themselves on the back because half a PP in overtime is worth 3 regular penalties.

I think the Sharks are addicted to Ref Jose. It seems like they spend a lot of time trying to build up credit and complain for an opportune PP. That might explain why they typically don't offer a serious response to headshots. And why their offense is rather linear and predictable - trying to make it obvious when they're interfered with going in a straight line. For the same reason, the league might have a bias against them for not playing enough real hockey (among other Parros reasons). But, those sweet and infrequent shots of Ref Jose keep the Sharks going down this path.

The only other team this trusting of the refs is the A's - who play lawyerball and hope they get a favorable ball/strike at the right moment in a game. 20+ years of waiting for the perfect call at the perfect time. Any moment now.

 

[SharksFan17]

seems that the more balanced dmen icetime lead to better defense all around.

 

[bluefunnel]

I don't know what that means but I def don't like it. I will not pay those kinds of prices for the brick.

It’s from The Wire. I’ve never seen it so I don’t really know either(had to look it up) but I assume it’s some way of asserting dominance over the deal.