Is DW Focusing on Revenge for the Kings and not Winning?

[stator]

With the signing of Brown, Scott, and McGinn, I am wondering whether he actually is gearing up too much for LA, rather than fielding the best possible team for the playoffs.

What is the thought there on that? Guessing from the postings lately, I suspect there may be a fair share of those that believe he is doing this.

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[Gigante]

They were able to take out Hertl for a long period of time and Vlasic for the playoffs. This plan would be more entertaining than a full tank.

 

[SHAR KS]

Sure, if he wants to get fired by seasons end.

 

[Dicdonya]

If dw really thinks Scott, brown or McGinn is what we were missing against la, it's gunna be a bad year. Defense and not being able to stop guys like kopitar is what killed us. Not having too few goons, physical players.

 

[pappaf2]

Well it would be a little funny for DW to ice all three face punchers in the first game of the season against the kings. First face off after they raiser the banner they leave the kings in a bloody mess on the ice.

 

[lotionmyfeet*]

Well it would be a little funny for DW to ice all three face punchers in the first game of the season against the kings. First face off after they raiser the banner they leave the kings in a bloody mess on the ice.

I actually see this happening. Trade for Emery too... Kopitar, Gaborik, Brown, Drew, Muzz, Quick.. all injured within the first four seconds of the season

 

[Gilligans Island]

Like I said above, the September 30th game is when something should happen.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Revenge? Even if (big IF) Brown gets smashed by Scott, what is it going to accomplish. LA will still have their Cup Banner hanging. Get revenge by beating them in the next playoff series not by beating their players up.

The Scott signing was perturbing as it was, but DW's statement bothered me even more:

“… John's presence alone can act as a deterrent and help keep teams and opposing players honest.”

We don't need baby sitters. We need more skilled players.

 

[Nighthock]

John Scott pounding the hell out of Dustin Brown would be worth every penny.

 

[SactoShark]

Brown wouldn't even fight Wingels.

Tommy Wingels offered Dustin Brown a chance to drop the gloves on Monday. Twice.

Both times, Brown declined, according to the Sharks’ forward.

“I guess he doesn’t want to own up to it,” Wingels said on Tuesday. “There’s many other opportunities, right?”

 

[Gilligans Island]

Brown wouldn't even fight Wingels.

Frankly, if Scott just beats the crap out of Brown (without even agreeing to fight), I'd be fine with that. He'll get his 20-game suspension.

 

[19sharks19]

Well, with charging penalties and instigator and boarding and headshots etc, etc, etc,,,,,,we actually may become more the victims by getting pummeled on giving up sooooo many power plays. Never mind revenge. Totally awful moves and zero positive moves.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Frankly, if Scott just beats the crap out of Brown (without even agreeing to fight), I'd be fine with that. He'll get his 20-game suspension.

Which if it was intentional is a scary thought that our GM has been reduced to that.

 

[zombie kopitar]

Which if it was intentional is a scary thought that our GM has been reduced to that.

it is sort of hilarious though. even if they didn't cheapshot any another team, they still cheapshotted their way to the Cup.

 

[Gilligans Island]

Which if it was intentional is a scary thought that our GM has been reduced to that.

I don't disagree with that... Anyhow, emotionally, as a fan, if Brown and Stoll get their ***** beat, so be it.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

I doubt any of these moves have been made for the Kings, specifically.

Dw is just on another planet in general. He must be a huge prop 215 supporter.

 

[JayP812]

Revenge isn't the right word. He is fixing the things, in his mind, that were the reason we lost to LA. I do agree that Stoll doesn't headhunt Vlasic in game 5 if Scott lays him out in games 1-4.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Revenge isn't the right word. He is fixing the things, in his mind, that were the reason we lost to LA. I do agree that Stoll doesn't headhunt Vlasic in game 5 if Scott lays him out in games 1-4.

Like hell he doesn't. If anything, that stuff only creates more of those situations. Do you think Stoll headhunts Vlasic if Brown isn't out there bowling over Quick? It's no different when you have a dedicated enforcer running around getting in their faces. But the kicker here is that Scott will not dress in a playoff game so none of that even matters.

 

[OrrNumber4]

Like hell he doesn't. If anything, that stuff only creates more of those situations. Do you think Stoll headhunts Vlasic if Brown isn't out there bowling over Quick? It's no different when you have a dedicated enforcer running around getting in their faces. But the kicker here is that Scott will not dress in a playoff game so none of that even matters.

Well, you have to ask yourself...why is Crosby constantly picked on and harassed, but a player like Patrick Kane isn't?

Some of us look at it and see that when you bother Crosby, there are no retributions for your actions. No one will fight you. No one will hack you back. Even Crosby won't do much.

But if you take liberties with a player like Kane, not only are you liable to get an elbow in the gut from Kane, but players like Bollig, Seabrook, and Bickell will take exception with you...

To the original OP:

No, this isn't Real Housewives of the NHL.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Well, you have to ask yourself...why is Crosby constantly picked on and harassed, but a player like Patrick Kane isn't?

Some of us look at it and see that when you bother Crosby, there are no retributions for your actions. No one will fight you. No one will hack you back. Even Crosby won't do much.

But if you take liberties with a player like Kane, not only are you liable to get an elbow in the gut from Kane, but players like Bollig, Seabrook, and Bickell will take exception with you...

To the original OP:

No, this isn't Real Housewives of the NHL.

I don't buy into the premise of your question in the first place regarding Kane being picked on less than Crosby.

 

[Barrie22]

Well, you have to ask yourself...why is Crosby constantly picked on and harassed, but a player like Patrick Kane isn't?

Some of us look at it and see that when you bother Crosby, there are no retributions for your actions. No one will fight you. No one will hack you back. Even Crosby won't do much.

But if you take liberties with a player like Kane, not only are you liable to get an elbow in the gut from Kane, but players like Bollig, Seabrook, and Bickell will take exception with you...

To the original OP:

No, this isn't Real Housewives of the NHL.

the pens tried that in crosby's 1st few nhl seasons.

crosby had georges laroque, eric godard, up until the 2011-12 season. still didn't stop crosby from getting hit with a head shot in 2010-11 with godard still on the team.

 

[Led Zappa]

the pens tried that in crosby's 1st few nhl seasons.

crosby had georges laroque, eric godard, up until the 2011-12 season. still didn't stop crosby from getting hit with a head shot in 2010-11 with godard still on the team.

If one team takes out Crosby and no one on the Pen's takes out a player on that team, who ends up being the better team?

Teams are gonna take shots. The Sharks, for years, have not taken theirs. The teams that have have a cup. The Sharks don't.

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

Well, you have to ask yourself...why is Crosby constantly picked on and harassed, but a player like Patrick Kane isn't?

Some of us look at it and see that when you bother Crosby, there are no retributions for your actions. No one will fight you. No one will hack you back. Even Crosby won't do much.

But if you take liberties with a player like Kane, not only are you liable to get an elbow in the gut from Kane, but players like Bollig, Seabrook, and Bickell will take exception with you...

To the original OP:

No, this isn't Real Housewives of the NHL.

This whole post is just a bunch of ********.

 

[Mafoofoo]

I think John Scott is gonna be the one to make the sacrifice play by taking Doughty or Kopitar out and then getting suspended.

Or at least thats what DW is hoping for.

 

[SharksAddict]

Revenge? If any GM was out for revenge I would be utterly shocked. That's just silly and pointless.

That being said, I do think DW is drastically overreacting to the 3-0 collapse.