What do the Sharks need to do to become a legit threat/cup contender again?
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Like 2 or 3 top five picks in a span of 5 years or less
Kinda like how CHI and PIT built their squads
Kinda like how CHI and PIT built their squads
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They have been contenders for the last what 10 years for the most part... I think their window is pretty much closed, not sure they have the assets to make the improvements needed, nor do they have the talent in their own system to put the team to that level.
If they lose thornton and marleau to free agency, that will be the end of their window.
If they lose thornton and marleau to free agency, that will be the end of their window.
Losing Thornton and Marleau will likely be the end of their window. They definitely had a long run. Since Joe joined the squad in 05/06 they only missed the playoffs once. That is a heck of a run.
Ultimately they have to make a decision if they lose their two cornerstones. Whether they want to try and build on the fly or go full rebuild. Guys like Martin, Pavelski, Vlasic and Burns could help them facilitate an epic rebuild. The Leafs did it in some years where good talent was available. The next few drafts look really strong and grabbing a multitude of those guys could really help them. They can also hold onto a few guys like Couture to help be leaders on the fresh youth movement. Plus they have some solid youth like Meier, Chartier, Gregor, Roy, Norris, Ferraro, Reedy, Chmelevski and Chekhovich that can be solid players surrounding a fresh new core of superstars.
Building on the fly will be tough but it means they get to hold onto their current group of stars.
Ultimately they have to make a decision if they lose their two cornerstones. Whether they want to try and build on the fly or go full rebuild. Guys like Martin, Pavelski, Vlasic and Burns could help them facilitate an epic rebuild. The Leafs did it in some years where good talent was available. The next few drafts look really strong and grabbing a multitude of those guys could really help them. They can also hold onto a few guys like Couture to help be leaders on the fresh youth movement. Plus they have some solid youth like Meier, Chartier, Gregor, Roy, Norris, Ferraro, Reedy, Chmelevski and Chekhovich that can be solid players surrounding a fresh new core of superstars.
Building on the fly will be tough but it means they get to hold onto their current group of stars.
GreatGonzo
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I mean losing Thornton and Marleau means a rebuild no matter what. Our youth is alright, our veterans are only getting older. We weren't prepared for something like this and we are now playing for it
The only things I'm confident in right now is our defense up front with guys like Vladic and Burns, and our goaltending in Jones.
The only things I'm confident in right now is our defense up front with guys like Vladic and Burns, and our goaltending in Jones.
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They def have a solid blue line and goalie situation and they have some good forwards but without thornton and marleau I'm not sure they can replace the talent/production.
In system they have some alright guys but nothing that really will replace that kind of output/leadership etc, and I don't think they have any real high valued assets to trade for a piece that could... a rebuild might be best thing for them, they can def make a few moves and be a playoff team for a lil while longer but eventually its going to get ugly.
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Giving Burns that contract is brutal, Basically a NTC. They are stuck with him.
If Thornton/Marleau are gone they should trade Vlasic and Couture sooner rather than later but they ALSO have NTCs. They are screwed. They have almost no tradable assets.
If Thornton/Marleau are gone they should trade Vlasic and Couture sooner rather than later but they ALSO have NTCs. They are screwed. They have almost no tradable assets.
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They're in tough against Edmonton, Anaheim and Calgary in the Pacific, and the Pacific is in tough next season to get 4 teams back into the playoffs.
GreatGonzo
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Exactly. I mean Pavelski and Couture are good players in their own right, but they aren't the talents that we need to drive a team. And are young guys haven't proven anything yet.
Honestly, this is classic DW. He has never been a great GM, and now we are in a situation that IMO could have been avoided.
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If Thornton and Marleau re-sign, they are still missing a top line (or top 6) scoring winger.
Boedker deal is bad for a guy who is a 3rd liner at best.
Boedker deal is bad for a guy who is a 3rd liner at best.
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It would make sense imo to offersheet draisaitl... they don't do that great in the 1st round anyway, specially if they lost marleau and thornton in the offseason.
Couture/drai is a pretty good 1 -2 punch going forward.
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If all they do is keep their roster from last season, they have 3 teams in their own division who are more likely to win the cup.
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