What does it takes to win the Cup?

[zombie kopitar]

They aren't, unless they get a lot of luck, which they never do. Blow it up. Every year in the foreseeable future we're going to run into a superior team in either the Kings or the Hawks (or both). Since we have no chance of beating them due to their superior mental strength, we should just give up now.

the answer to this question is actually; having the refs handing you goals every so often during your postseason run.

 

[HOOCH2173]

What does this team need to win?! It's obvious they need this guy!

and not this guy:

 

[HOOCH2173]

ok in all seriousness they need

G.U.T.S.

and Balls!

 

[OrrNumber4]

They aren't, unless they get a lot of luck, which they never do. Blow it up. Every year in the foreseeable future we're going to run into a superior team in either the Kings or the Hawks (or both). Since we have no chance of beating them due to their superior mental strength, we should just give up now.

If they never get any "luck", is "luck" really luck?

 

[HipCzech]

 

[Audio Outlaw]

The truth is that I have been vocal about this fact for 5 seasons now and people just don't want to hear it around here. I am HUGE on hockey intangibles, they mean absolutely everything in Hockey. Sometimes you just want to have to want it more than the man next to you. The amount of fight in this team is minimal. I say this team has all the skill, but no heart.

In addition. I just feel like we have never had the goaltending we need. It always seems like we get beat by the hotter goalie. The Sharks rely too much on the PP to win. That just goes to show you how soft they play 5 v 5.

 

[Fistfullofbeer]

The truth is that I have been vocal about this fact for 5 seasons now and people just don't want to hear it around here. I am HUGE on hockey intangibles, they mean absolutely everything in Hockey. Sometimes you just want to have to want it more than the man next to you. The amount of fight in this team is minimal. I say this team has all the skill, but no heart.

In addition. I just feel like we have never had the goaltending we need. It always seems like we get beat by the hotter goalie. The Sharks rely too much on the PP to win. That just goes to show you how soft they play 5 v 5.

While I feel that intangibles are over-rated, I do agree that we need to have an elite goal tender. Every team has nights where the defense takes it off and gives up softies or forwards just cannot put it in the net. We need to have a goalie that can win us a game on those nights. I never felt that way with Niemi. Obviously that is easier said than done.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

The truth is that I have been vocal about this fact for 5 seasons now and people just don't want to hear it around here. I am HUGE on hockey intangibles, they mean absolutely everything in Hockey. Sometimes you just want to have to want it more than the man next to you. The amount of fight in this team is minimal. I say this team has all the skill, but no heart.

In addition. I just feel like we have never had the goaltending we need. It always seems like we get beat by the hotter goalie. The Sharks rely too much on the PP to win. That just goes to show you how soft they play 5 v 5.

You've been vocal for five years yet registered for three? Interesting.

This team has never had all the skill. Goaltending only looks as good as your defense and this team has never had the defense to be considered Cup caliber. And a lot of that stems from the fact that they've never had enough puck-movers on both sides.

Pretty much their entire season this year was predicated on their even strength play since their power play was dreadful all year. There is a lot more wrong than any one item, especially something as ridiculous as intangibles.

 

[Gene Parmesan]

The truth is that I have been vocal about this fact for 5 seasons now and people just don't want to hear it around here. I am HUGE on hockey intangibles, they mean absolutely everything in Hockey. Sometimes you just want to have to want it more than the man next to you. The amount of fight in this team is minimal. I say this team has all the skill, but no heart.

In addition. I just feel like we have never had the goaltending we need. It always seems like we get beat by the hotter goalie. The Sharks rely too much on the PP to win. That just goes to show you how soft they play 5 v 5.

Except they were one of the best 5 on 5 times all year. The power play is one of the reasons they lost. If intangibles were so important Shane Doan and Jarome Iginla and Owen Nolan would have cups but guess what? They don't! More guts! Zomg Grit! Honestly you need skill and luck and the perfect blend of players. The Sharks haven't found the recipe.

 

[WantonAbandon]

What does this team need to win?! It's obvious they need this guy!

and not this guy:

If only Sharkie cheered harder Also Bailey has multiple skits where he murders Sharkie; grit!

 

[Plowevelski]

The best sports psychologist in the world.

 

[Coily]

Obviously the GM of your team can't be anyone but Dean Lombardi.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Anyone who actually believes 'will over skill' never played sports, or loves cliches too much.

Skill and execution are what it comes down to, and in the la series, the Sharks were outskilled and outexecuted the final 4 games. Anyone who thinks they didn't want it as much as the Kings just don't get it. No one on their professional level wants to lose or are content with it. Just because they don't slam their sticks, curse and cry doesn't mean it doesn't bother them.

 

[OrrNumber4]

A top goaltender would help. How many teams have made the finals without a top-notch goalie?

For years, the Sharks had Nabakov, who kind of masqueraded as a top goalie. I don't know if the jury is out on Niemi yet. You can obviously win a cup with him, but I don't think the Sharks will ever be that good defensively.

Up front, the lack of adaptability in the Sharks is killing them. If a team figures out a way to beat the Sharks, the Sharks typically do not adjust back.

 

[WantonAbandon]

A top goaltender would help. How many teams have made the finals without a top-notch goalie?

For years, the Sharks had Nabakov, who kind of masqueraded as a top goalie. I don't know if the jury is out on Niemi yet. You can obviously win a cup with him, but I don't think the Sharks will ever be that good defensively.

Up front, the lack of adaptability in the Sharks is killing them. If a team figures out a way to beat the Sharks, the Sharks typically do not adjust back.

So why are opposed to the Sharks seeing what they have with Stalock?

 

[OrrNumber4]

So why are opposed to the Sharks seeing what they have with Stalock?

While I think Stalock would be fine in a "gap" year, I would be very surprised if he turned out to be that caliber of a goalkeeper.

 

[WantonAbandon]

While I think Stalock would be fine in a "gap" year, I would be very surprised if he turned out to be that caliber of a goalkeeper.

That is exactly what LA king fans said about Quick

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

That is exactly what LA king fans said about Quick

If Stalock equals Quick, i'm down.

 

[WantonAbandon]

If Stalock equals Quick, i'm down.

What Stalock equals remains to be seen. The only thing that is known is the Sharks really like him.

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

Stalock needs seasoning.. Once he gets some consecutive starts IMO, he'll evolve into a solid #1 goaltender.. I felt the same way about Greiss

 

[WantonAbandon]

.. I felt the same way about Greiss

Fair enough, the Sharks didn't

 

[PacificOceanPotion]

Fair enough, the Sharks didn't

I know, that sucked in a way..then he goes to PHX

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

The truth is that I have been vocal about this fact for 5 seasons now and people just don't want to hear it around here. I am HUGE on hockey intangibles, they mean absolutely everything in Hockey. Sometimes you just want to have to want it more than the man next to you. The amount of fight in this team is minimal. I say this team has all the skill, but no heart.

In addition. I just feel like we have never had the goaltending we need. It always seems like we get beat by the hotter goalie. The Sharks rely too much on the PP to win. That just goes to show you how soft they play 5 v 5.

You haven't even been registered for 5 years and you have never said anything like this until now. You said as recently as last year that you wanted to keep Marleau and Thornton.

 

[Le Rosbeef]

Anyone who actually believes 'will over skill' never played sports, or loves cliches too much.

Skill and execution are what it comes down to, and in the la series, the Sharks were outskilled and outexecuted the final 4 games. Anyone who thinks they didn't want it as much as the Kings just don't get it. No one on their professional level wants to lose or are content with it. Just because they don't slam their sticks, curse and cry doesn't mean it doesn't bother them.

I'm afraid the truth lies closer to needing both.

You need skill and execution to get the job done, yes. You need also need the 'will' with players rolling up their sleeves and getting the dirty jobs done when the time calls for it.

Execution is affected by luck too, but generally speaking, the Sharks have plenty of the former. Sadly, I am not sure if we have enough of the latter to last 16 games.

 

[Mafoofoo]

A really good hypnotist to make them think they're actual sharks who'll get all the fresh fish they want by scoring goals.