Confirmed with Link: Sharks get Donato for 2021 3rd

[UConn126]

Shades of James Sheppard.

He's 24 and been traded twice. Not inspiring confidence in his potential.

I think you guys got a good deal for him. I liked him on the B's and was a little bummed when he was a part of the package that got traded for Coyle (though Coyle has made the deal totally worth it). I can't speak to why he didn't pan out in Minnesota, but he looked promising in Boston.

His biggest strength is his shot, and I think the defensive concerns are maybe a little over blown. He won't win the Selke, but I don't remember him being totally garbage in their own end. I think his ceiling is a fringe 2nd/3rd line wing that can chip in 20 goals.

 

[Mafoofoo]

Ok good job DW, now block all calls from Minnesota so we don’t pick up Dubnyk.

 

[OrrNumber4]

I think you guys got a good deal for him. I liked him on the B's and was a little bummed when he was a part of the package that got traded for Coyle (though Coyle has made the deal totally worth it). I can't speak to why he didn't pan out in Minnesota, but he looked promising in Boston.

His biggest strength is his shot, and I think the defensive concerns are maybe a little over blown. He won't win the Selke, but I don't remember him being totally garbage in their own end. I think his ceiling is a fringe 2nd/3rd line wing that can chip in 20 goals.

You're probably right.

It is just that given the lack of assets, and the cap corner that DW has painted himself into, the only choice he has is to go for potential bargains like Donato.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Interesting quote in Russo's article from Guerin:

Guerin said he actually told Donato in his exit meeting that he didn’t have a great answer as to why Donato routinely got the short shrift and maybe he should have stepped in and made clear that the coaches didn’t have to feel compelled to give other players a bigger role just because they might be a vet with a big contract or the home-grown draft pick.

Another interesting tidbit in the same article:

Donato ranked ninth in the NHL in 5-on-5 goals per 60 minutes (minimum 49 games) with 1.4. Some of the stars just ahead of him? Alex Ovechkin, Auston Matthews, David Pastrnak and Mika Zibanejad.

 

[YUPPY]

Is this means Goodbye to Kevin Labanc? He going to want more money and with his small production, DW isn't going to give him a raise.

 

[ThorNton Apologist]

Is this means Goodbye to Kevin Labanc? He going to want more money and with his small production, DW isn't going to give him a raise.

Sharks need more RH shot forwards not less

 

[Pavelski2112]

Is this means Goodbye to Kevin Labanc? He going to want more money and with his small production, DW isn't going to give him a raise.

I'd be very, very surprised if Labanc was gone, unless it was part of a bigger package for someone.

Welcome to the board, btw

 

[Nighthock]

Cool.

Still waiting for that #1 center though Doug...

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Is this means Goodbye to Kevin Labanc? He going to want more money and with his small production, DW isn't going to give him a raise.

I think if Labanc gets traded its to get a more expensive (and better) forward back from a team looking to dump cash. Only way it would make sense for us to move him.

 

[fasterthanlight]

Shut down the phone lines to MN, lets call it a day

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

He was traded once as a top prospect because Boston needed a proven commodity in Coyle for their Cup run. The second trade was because he fell out of favor with Bruce Boudreau, but then again Bruce Boudreau has never been in touch with offensive skill and talent in hockey players a day in his life. If you aren't huge and don't just lay hits everywhere there's a good chance that Bruce Boudreau hates you as a hockey player.

Apparently Evason is cut from the same mold. I expected him to make changes like giving Donato more than 5 minutes a game but he did nothing different. There was hardly any point in changing coaches. Donato has scoring ability but is apparently not a great skater. But neither was Pavelski and he has no trouble contributing.

 

[Mr Fahrenheit]

Wonder if he would make a good winger for Hertl

 

[themelkman]

Wonder if he would make a good winger for Hertl

I think he goes with Jumbo and gregor. Got one guy who skates and can hit, one who passes, and one who shoots

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I think he goes with Jumbo and gregor. Got one guy who skates and can hit, one who passes, and one who shoots

Given that he was in the top-10 scoring 5-on-5 last season, I would not be surprised to see Donato get a shot playing in the top-6. It is going to be between him and Labanc but I don't think Labanc should just be given that spot in the top-6

 

[themelkman]

Given that he was in the top-10 scoring 5-on-5 last season, I would not be surprised to see Donato get a shot playing in the top-6. It is going to be between him and Labanc but I don't think Labanc should just be given that spot in the top-6

Fair but I dont know if we want our top six to be all left handers

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

Fair but I dont know if we want our top six to be all left handers

I don't like it either but I would want the more defensively responsible forward between Labanc or Donato to play in the top-6. Don't care whoever wins the spot. Would not be surprised if Meier or Kane are asked to play RW if the coaches feel Donato is a better fit than Labanc in the top-6.

 

[Ginger Papa]

Congratulations folks. I really don’t understand this deal from Minnesota’s side but it’s certainly a nice add for you.

Great to see some good news for the Sharks, hope there’s more to come.

Cheers

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

Interesting quote in Russo's article from Guerin:



Another interesting tidbit in the same article:

Guerin is an idiot Did he not hire Evason? Then he should have outlined what he expected Evason to do. Play the veterans, play the guys who are producing and/or overplay the guys Guerin has acquired.

 

[landshark]

OMG, that picture reminds me of an old commercial w/ Jumbo:

 

[Pavelski2112]

OMG, that picture reminds me of an old commercial w/ Jumbo:

A true classic. His f***ing voice is so high lmao

 

[landshark]

A true classic. His f***ing voice is so high lmao

Right, still a man-child there for sure.

 

[Sysreq]

I don’t think DW moves Labanc. I think this is a contest between Sorensen and Donato. Only one will be resigned.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

I don’t think DW moves Labanc. I think this is a contest between Sorensen and Donato. Only one will be resigned.

DW has already said that he wants the kids to be playing over Sorensen. I am fairly sure he mentioned Sorensen by name too.

Folks here know that I am not the biggest fan of Labanc but Sorensen is pure garbage. Labanc is a good 3rd liner and really good PP forward. Sorensen is consistently garbage in all areas.

 

[Sysreq]

DW has already said that he wants the kids to be playing over Sorensen. I am fairly sure he mentioned Sorensen by name too.

Folks here know that I am not the biggest fan of Labanc but Sorensen is pure garbage. Labanc is a good 3rd liner and really good PP forward. Sorensen is consistently garbage in all areas.

I don’t disagree - but I don’t think DW is moving Sorenson and he gets these raging clues for competing for spots.

 

[sjsharks92]

Really like this deal for the Sharks. Wild retaining 50% of Dubynk's salary as well.