The Office of Strategic Planning - Tank Talk

[Dickie Dunn]

They suck at tanking.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Why is this team the way they are?

 

[StateofCelly]

Why is this team the way they are?

Destined for mediocrity

 

[57special]

Never mind us, VAN did a crappy job of trying to make the playoffs.

 

[a79krgm]

I would like to know how many STHs are in favor of the "Tank" strategy. ??

 

[MuckOG]

I would like to know how many STHs are in favor of the "Tank" strategy. ??

The ones who understand that it's pretty tough to win unless you have at least one "super star", and that most super stars are drafted high in the 1st round.

 

[keppel146]

Wild have a fairly difficult schedule ahead, and we play the hawks a lot.

 

[57special]

Hey, if we had a young Koivu, Parise, and Staal we'd be doing just fine.

 

[StateofCelly]

I would like to know how many STHs are in favor of the "Tank" strategy. ??

Don't know how I missed this. But I am a STH and though it sucks for our ROI, I want to see a rebuild. Part of the intrigue for me still buying tickets next year is seeing the (hopeful) rise of the youth including Kaprizov. However if the consistent mediocrity continues I would be less likely to renew, changes need to happen even if it brings bad first.

 

[57special]

I would rather that we go in for a partial rebuild now than wait till we reach DET levels of futility, and losing becomes part of the culture like with the TWolves. That's why the Lizard signing pissed me off so much. It signaled a commitment to mediocrity.

 

[fentonsbrainchild]

Preds Blackhawks going to OT

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

This is tough. We’re kinda jamming ourselves into the muddy middle, per usual. I think Guerin is set on tearing a few players off of this team as is.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

It'll be interesting to see if anybody is scratched on Sunday.

 

[AKL]

This team is lame

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

This team is lame

The kraken are garaunteed a top pick in next years draft. Wanna share a studio apartment in Seattle and get a season ticket package?

 

[AKL]

The kraken are garaunteed a top pick in next years draft. Wanna share a studio apartment in Seattle and get a season ticket package?

Only if we can get bunk beds

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Only if we can get bunk beds

Dibs bottom

 

[nickschultzfan]

I want a high draft pick for this year and this year alone. Nothing wrong with a timely tank. Just 1 legit high-end center will change this franchise for the better.

I would like to get out of the NHL equivalent of the friend zone. Seems like the Wild like being there though.

 

[SMTHook]

I want a high draft pick for this year and this year alone. Nothing wrong with a timely tank. Just 1 legit high-end center will change this franchise for the better.

I would like to get out of the NHL equivalent of the friend zone. Seems like the Wild like being there though.

Fiala, the 4th line, and the D have failed to get the memo.

 

[57special]

Never mind that, Galchenyuk chose a fine time to wake up.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

I want a high draft pick for this year and this year alone. Nothing wrong with a timely tank. Just 1 legit high-end center will change this franchise for the better.

I would like to get out of the NHL equivalent of the friend zone. Seems like the Wild like being there though.

We need to win the lottery

 

[nstarjim]

Trade spurgeon while you can. Fuel the tank!

 

[Bazeek]

Trade spurgeon while you can. Fuel the tank!

He's already in the no-movement club.

 

[nstarjim]

He's already in the no-movement club.

Maybe he wants a cup?

 

[Spurgeon]

Maybe he wants a cup?

I don't think you agree to a 7 year contract extension and then go cup chasing before that contract even goes into effect.