Sharks News/Notes XVII

[LadyStanley]

Leading the league

 

[LadyStanley]

 

[tiburon12]

The Sharks only have 3 games to make up during the Olympic break, against Van, Edm, and Ana. But, Van has 5 to make up, Edm has 7, and Ana 4.

Do we think the Sharks will get to make up all those games in this window? And will the Sharks be at an advantage over Edm and Cal because they have so many games to make up in the last stretch?

 

[LadyStanley]

The Sharks only have 3 games to make up during the Olympic break, against Van, Edm, and Ana. But, Van has 5 to make up, Edm has 7, and Ana 4.

Do we think the Sharks will get to make up all those games in this window? And will the Sharks be at an advantage over Edm and Cal because they have so many games to make up in the last stretch?

Possibly. The NHL has expanded the season to the end of April (like by another week).

With the proposed testing change (only in advance of cross border travel or if there are symptoms), there should be less disruption of schedule.


Also, the later the Canadian team HOME games happen, might bode better for larger attendance. (And two of the games are Sharks home games.)

 

[Karl Prime]

It will be really hard for Edmonton the rest of the season. So many games in the time remaining so they'll surely have quite a few 3 games in 4 nights scenarios. McDavid and Draisaitl already play so much .... it could get ugly if they don't turn it around.

 

[tiburon12]

It will be really hard for Edmonton the rest of the season. So many games in the time remaining so they'll surely have quite a few 3 games in 4 nights scenarios. McDavid and Draisaitl already play so much .... it could get ugly if they don't turn it around.

that's what i'm thinking. Calgary has 9 games to make up! could be a similar situation

 

[LadyStanley]

Huh

 

[Bizz]

Huh

Time to blow it up

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Time to blow it up

Winning in Seattle isn’t some sure thing for this team.

 

[LadyStanley]

Paywall

 

[LadyStanley]

Congrats

 

[LadyStanley]

Awwww. Congrats Radim and wife.

 

[hohosaregood]

Awwww. Congrats Radim and wife.

That's a surprisingly cute newborn.

 

[tiburon12]

NHL midseason report: Grades, MVPs, players who need a reset for all 32 teams

Writer gives the Sharks a B

The Sharks are a good team teetering on the cusp of really good. They've also played more games than many clubs around them in the standings. The true test of San Jose's mettle will be staying in the playoff picture once the rest of the league starts catching up to their games played totals.

This writer (not Greg) is often in charge of doing their power rankings and is generally really poor at that. If she is watching this team and thinking they are on "on the cusp of really good", then they need a new writer. At best this team is on the cusp of good.

 

[matt trick]

NHL midseason report: Grades, MVPs, players who need a reset for all 32 teams

Writer gives the Sharks a B

This writer (not Greg) is often in charge of doing their power rankings and is generally really poor at that. If she is watching this team and thinking they are on "on the cusp of really good", then they need a new writer. At best this team is on the cusp of good.

The whole concept of the true test of the team's mettle being how well other team's perform is also an interesting take.

 

[LadyStanley]

Reimer isn't the problem

 

[tiburon12]

Anyone know what the Sharks are doing during this huge break? are they away or practicing? 2 weeks is a long time, but looks like some guys need the rest

 

[Jwec]

Reimer isn't the problem

I'm tempted to trade Reimer if he continues like this. He is anti-tanking us but rest of our team is not good enough to be a playoff caliber.

 

[Alaskanice]

I'm tempted to trade Reimer if he continues like this. He is anti-tanking us but rest of our team is not good enough to be a playoff caliber.

I disagree. It’s obvious that Logan and Burns are not playing to their peak. Fortunately, Hertl and Meier are holding up the flag.
These depth guys are gaining so much right now. Another thing, Labanc is going to come back. He won’t set the world on fire but it moves players down.
If DW can bring in another top 6 player, I think we can make some noise.
Thank don’t have numbers and charts to prove this. It’s simply my opinion and hope.

Go Sharks!!

 

[LadyStanley]

Awe. Congrats

 

[LadyStanley]

Sorry Mario

Lol

 

[Munnyro]

I'd say this is symbolic but if anything, Timo should be standing in front stopping the tank.

 

[LadyStanley]

Exceeded 100 mph. With Switzerland as one of the cities and Meier on the roster, that could happen.

 

[LadyStanley]

From All Star weekend - 28 questions with Timo Meier

 

[LadyStanley]

And Wardo and Tierney