GDT: Game 28: Sharks @ Knights 7:00pm NBCSCA

[LadyStanley]

 

[Jargon]

One of the few games this season where the Sharks didn’t spend 70% of their time in their own zone, trying to get the puck out. I mean you gotta give it to these guys, there’s definitely an identity forming and it’s obviously not enough to get them anywhere this year but my God are they more fun to watch now.

This injury bad luck is insane, though.

 

[karltonian]

One of the few games this season where the Sharks didn’t spend 70% of their time in their own zone, trying to get the puck out. I mean you gotta give it to these guys, there’s definitely an identity forming and it’s obviously not enough to get them anywhere this year but my God are they more fun to watch now.

This injury bad luck is insane, though.

I dunno they are still pretty defensively inept.

 

[Jargon]

I dunno they are still pretty defensively inept.

Oh totally, they just actually had zone time in the other team’s zone. I feel like even in the games they’ve been winning they’d be hemmed in for 10 minutes and then Granlund would get the puck, get around 3 guys, throw a crazy pass over to someone, they’d score, and then we’d defend for another 8 minutes. Today was a little more balanced.

 

[OrrNumber4]

I've really liked Bailey's play. I know some scoff at the idea that we should expect players to maximize their effort when the games are hopeless, but it's important. I imagine that if I appreciate/dislike a player being industrious/lazy, so must his teammates.

 

[stator]

Don't need the point. Ducks are closing in on the cellar. At nearly $11M in cap space and refusal to use it, they are part of the tanking crew.

Along with Buf, Nash, and Chi with lots of cap space.

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[stator]

I never thought Hill was particularly bad (of course I don't know how much of that was just his being better than Jones/Dell/Dubnyk) but the Knights defense is also good.

He's leading the league in goals against, and in save percentage. I was surprised seeing that a couple of days ago.

After watching the first half of last night's game, I'm thinking it is more Knights defense than his improvement.

 

[Jargon]

I don’t know how long he can keep it up, but Granlund looks SO good recently, he’s just a joy to watch. His skill level is insane right now.

 

[LadyStanley]

After watching the first half of last night's game, I'm thinking it is more Knights defense than his improvement.

Arguably the best defensive corps in league. One key factor in winning Cup last year.

 

[TheBigDrunkPanda]

He's leading the league in goals against, and in save percentage. I was surprised seeing that a couple of days ago.

After watching the first half of last night's game, I'm thinking it is more Knights defense than his improvement.

If hill doesn’t have to consistently move laterally he’s fine. If teams start moving the puck on him he’s always behind the play and gets caught of position all the time. The team
In front of him is the reason for the improvement

I don’t know how long he can keep it up, but Granlund looks SO good recently, he’s just a joy to watch. His skill level is insane right now.

He can keep it up until he gets traded

 

[dmcccdmn]

Just wondering why isn't Hertl being shopped around? He still has some trade value and he's hurting our draft position.

 

[Stewie Griffin]

Just wondering why isn't Hertl being shopped around? He still has some trade value and he's hurting our draft position.

I'm sure Grier would listen if he got a legit offer, but he has 7 more years at 8M. You never see term like that moved. Not to mention he's being praised for his leadership so far this year, which is something rebuilding teams value.

If we want to trade people hurting our draft position it should be the highest bid to either goalie (or even both) and guys like Granlund, Duclair, etc.

 

[one2gamble]

Just wondering why isn't Hertl being shopped around? He still has some trade value and he's hurting our draft position.

his contract

 

[Jargon]

Just wondering why isn't Hertl being shopped around? He still has some trade value and he's hurting our draft position.

Because I think the Sharks internally do not want to rebuild for 7 years and see Hertl as part of the future. A veteran leader who can shelter and mentor guys like Eklund, Smith, Musty, etc.

The term/money doesn’t help, but I think Grier would have to be blown away by an offer, especially the way the team has been talking Hertl up recently. I can see Couture traded before Hertl (who I think would become the Captain).

 

[LadyStanley]

Sigh

 

[exchequer]

his contract

Specifically, the NMC on his contract. Highly doubt GMMG is going to ask around for trades without Hertl telling him he wants to be moved.

 

[karltonian]

Just wondering why isn't Hertl being shopped around? He still has some trade value and he's hurting our draft position.

because captain hertl will be the first to lift our first Cup.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Just wondering why isn't Hertl being shopped around? He still has some trade value and he's hurting our draft position.

Because he doesn’t want to be traded.