3 on 3 hockey boys! New OT! Im lovin it...
- BeastModeS62

I don't know how I feel about it. We're slowly moving towards just having the goalies meet at center ice and play air hockey for two points. It really takes away from the team dynamic...I mean it's basically pond hockey or beer league scrimmage in OT now.

I keep hoping that we'll get rid of the stupid shootout, but I guess I just need to accept that one.

I don't know how I feel about it. We're slowly moving towards just having the goalies meet at center ice and play air hockey for two points. It really takes away from the team dynamic...I mean it's basically pond hockey or beer league scrimmage in OT now.

I keep hoping that we'll get rid of the stupid shootout, but I guess I just need to accept that one.
- IDtheJC

I love the extra space, I agree on shootouts but I think your being tough on the new setup. Hell get rid of the goalies and put two d men back there to block pucks

B Rod, check this link out and read the guys comments. You will lol(Then probably make an account to flame the crap out of him)

https://hockeyscap.com/forums/thread/1690

Ill do some coles notes of the delusional Sens fan here

His trade recommendation was pretty much 3 cap dumps and Anderson+ picks for Couture
- j0e Th0rnton

OMFG!!!

Using the analogy Stone=Crosby & Couture=Malholtra was just pure gold.

Even Alfieisking ain't as bad as this guy, just unbelievable.......i needed a good laugh thanks jumbo.

I love the extra space, I agree on shootouts but I think your being tough on the new setup. Hell get rid of the goalies and put two d men back there to block pucks
- BeastModeS62

Very interesting....now that'd be some entertainment.

Good read on Dillon if anyone's interested: http://www.vancitybuzz.co...undrafted-and-undeterred/

Good read on Dillon if anyone's interested: http://www.vancitybuzz.co...undrafted-and-undeterred/
- Tim Chiasson

Thanks for the read, no doubt Oreos signs an extension. Hes a great bottom pair for us.

Rumor has it two 2nds wouldnt do it for Talbot. If thats the cost the Sharks can do so much better. If thats the cost I would rather keep Nemo

why aren't the sharks bringing back Niemi? I'd be interested to get a Sharks perspective on him.....how he played, how you'll think he'll do going forward

why aren't the sharks bringing back Niemi? I'd be interested to get a Sharks perspective on him.....how he played, how you'll think he'll do going forward
- AlfieisKing

He is very dependent on the D in front of him. He won a cup because Chicago had the D. Nemo does not steal games and will put a dagger in your heart at the wrong time. Hes slowed up alot since we got him. He just doesnt have the closing speed needed. Basically he ran his course here and its time for a new face. If hes brought back its because DW didnt or couldnt make a deal for someone else. He wouldbbe great on a bottom feeder like the Oil or someone with crap goal tending. Hes not the bottom but hes not going to win another cup unless he goes back to the Hawks. Im done with him as a Sharks fan.

He is very dependent on the D in front of him. He won a cup because Chicago had the D. Nemo does not steal games and will put a dagger in your heart at the wrong time. Hes slowed up alot since we got him. He just doesnt have the closing speed needed. Basically he ran his course here and its time for a new face. If hes brought back its because DW didnt or couldnt make a deal for someone else. He wouldbbe great on a bottom feeder like the Oil or someone with crap goal tending. Hes not the bottom but hes not going to win another cup unless he goes back to the Hawks. Im done with him as a Sharks fan.
- BeastModeS62

very good breakdown, thanks.

it sounds like Craig Anderson would be a good option (if your contending). He's very reliable - a lot like Crawford or Howard from a few years ago - makes the saves you need him too but not in that elite group......but his time is certainly number with age. I'd say he has 1.5-2 years left as true #1, but who knows

very good breakdown, thanks.

it sounds like Craig Anderson would be a good option (if your contending). He's very reliable - a lot like Crawford or Howard from a few years ago - makes the saves you need him too but not in that elite group......but his time is certainly number with age. I'd say he has 1.5-2 years left as true #1, but who knows
- AlfieisKing

Im hoping we go younger even if he isnt completely there yet. Andy is past where this team needs to head.

why aren't the sharks bringing back Niemi? I'd be interested to get a Sharks perspective on him.....how he played, how you'll think he'll do going forward
- AlfieisKing

They just want a change in net. They haven't had the success they want with Nemo. Same thing happened with Nabokov, honestly. Just like with the coaches: Wilson then McLellan. The Sharks are just missing that final piece whatever that is...once they get it they'll be contenders for a cup...unfortunately we've tried a lot of things and haven't gotten there yet.

I wouldn't be against bringing Nemo back. In fact, I was his ONLY defender on these forums this season.

very good breakdown, thanks.

it sounds like Craig Anderson would be a good option (if your contending). He's very reliable - a lot like Crawford or Howard from a few years ago - makes the saves you need him too but not in that elite group......but his time is certainly number with age. I'd say he has 1.5-2 years left as true #1, but who knows
- AlfieisKing

I'd rather bring back Nemo honestly. We don't have to give anything up but cap space and we have a ton of that.

Good read on Dillon if anyone's interested: http://www.vancitybuzz.co...undrafted-and-undeterred/
- Tim Chiasson

Great read, great guy, terrible defender. Love the story, but he pains me to watch him play. I'm glad we didn't have to watch him in the playoffs consistently turn the puck over behind our net because he can't move it. If there's one thing I'd love to see him work on is that first pass out of the zone. He'll never be fleet of foot, and I don't expect him to. That's not his game, but even the big guys have to be sharp with that first pass out of the zone. Dillon struggles with that.

I love the extra space, I agree on shootouts but I think your being tough on the new setup. Hell get rid of the goalies and put two d men back there to block pucks
- BeastModeS62

We had that in one of our hockey games. We only had one goalie, and fighting wasn't allowed in that league. So, he got in a fight and they kicked him out. So, we used defensemen to block the puck....needless to say...we lost 10-2 that game.

Great read, great guy, terrible defender. Love the story, but he pains me to watch him play. I'm glad we didn't have to watch him in the playoffs consistently turn the puck over behind our net because he can't move it. If there's one thing I'd love to see him work on is that first pass out of the zone. He'll never be fleet of foot, and I don't expect him to. That's not his game, but even the big guys have to be sharp with that first pass out of the zone. Dillon struggles with that.
- IDtheJC

You have to remember this guy was un-drafted and his development is a different path - and he did quite well in his role in San Jose. This guy is only 24 and was, in my opinion, the Sharks 3rd best defender this year. The Demers-Dillon trade worked out great for both teams. Both players need an increased role and change of scenery.

I don't herald this guy for his offensive abilities. A team has to have some defensive defenders along the way. This guy is better than Braun at the position with ease. He even made Braun look better than he is. Braun was sub-50% without Dillon with regards to possession - the only defender he was sub-50% without.

Dillon is an under-rated beauty. If the Sharks can lock up Dillon for 4-6 years at 3-3.5M per season it will be a steal by the end of the deal. I don't normally guarantee anything because I think matter-of-fact statements are ignorant and troll-worthy, but I will go out on a limb for Brenden Dillon as a $3.5M or under steal.

You have to remember this guy was un-drafted and his development is a different path - and he did quite well in his role in San Jose. This guy is only 24 and was, in my opinion, the Sharks 3rd best defender this year. The Demers-Dillon trade worked out great for both teams. Both players need an increased role and change of scenery.

I don't herald this guy for his offensive abilities. A team has to have some defensive defenders along the way. This guy is better than Braun at the position with ease. He even made Braun look better than he is. Braun was sub-50% without Dillon with regards to possession - the only defender he was sub-50% without.

Dillon is an under-rated beauty. If the Sharks can lock up Dillon for 4-6 years at 3-3.5M per season it will be a steal by the end of the deal. I don't normally guarantee anything because I think matter-of-fact statements are ignorant and troll-worthy, but I will go out on a limb for Brenden Dillon as a $3.5M or under steal.
- Tim Chiasson

We'll agree to disagree! Especially that he's better than Braun. However, given that the supportive evidence is possession numbers. I can't argue with that point, and I do agree that I liked the demers trade. Then again, I strongly felt we should have never resigned Demers. Also, when I say first pass out of the zone this has nothing to do with offensive numbers. First pass out of the zone is a defensive quality. If we get pinned into our zone due to turnovers, and inability to move the puck up the ice it hurts the team.

I will give him credit in that he's only 24. He still has a lot of growing to do. I think you're right by the end of the contract it'll be good. however, in the meantime he's painful for me to watch. LOL

I'd rather bring back Nemo honestly. We don't have to give anything up but cap space and we have a ton of that.
- IDtheJC

No (frank)ing way man time to turn the page............we can sign another average tender that'll cost less then Nemo if we're not trading for a goalie.

You have to remember this guy was un-drafted and his development is a different path - and he did quite well in his role in San Jose. This guy is only 24 and was, in my opinion, the Sharks 3rd best defender this year. The Demers-Dillon trade worked out great for both teams. Both players need an increased role and change of scenery.

I don't herald this guy for his offensive abilities. A team has to have some defensive defenders along the way. This guy is better than Braun at the position with ease. He even made Braun look better than he is. Braun was sub-50% without Dillon with regards to possession - the only defender he was sub-50% without.

Dillon is an under-rated beauty. If the Sharks can lock up Dillon for 4-6 years at 3-3.5M per season it will be a steal by the end of the deal. I don't normally guarantee anything because I think matter-of-fact statements are ignorant and troll-worthy, but I will go out on a limb for Brenden Dillon as a $3.5M or under steal.
- Tim Chiasson

Like Bernier being a superstar goalie.

No (frank)ing way man time to turn the page............we can sign another average tender that'll cost less then Nemo if we're not trading for a goalie.
- SJSharks39

You're taking this way out of context. This is in context to trading for Anderson. I'd rather have Nemo back than trade for Anderson.

very good breakdown, thanks.

it sounds like Craig Anderson would be a good option (if your contending). He's very reliable - a lot like Crawford or Howard from a few years ago - makes the saves you need him too but not in that elite group......but his time is certainly number with age. I'd say he has 1.5-2 years left as true #1, but who knows
- AlfieisKing

Alfie stop pimping your god dam goalies man............all the time every (frank)ing thread there you are telling everybody about Anderson & how Lehner's a bad ass goalie & Cowen's the next Chara.............for the love of god stop.

We'll agree to disagree! Especially that he's better than Braun. However, given that the supportive evidence is possession numbers. I can't argue with that point, and I do agree that I liked the demers trade. Then again, I strongly felt we should have never resigned Demers. Also, when I say first pass out of the zone this has nothing to do with offensive numbers. First pass out of the zone is a defensive quality. If we get pinned into our zone due to turnovers, and inability to move the puck up the ice it hurts the team.

I will give him credit in that he's only 24. He still has a lot of growing to do. I think you're right by the end of the contract it'll be good. however, in the meantime he's painful for me to watch. LOL
- IDtheJC

I definitely agree his zone exits need work and respect your take on Dillon. Very aware I value the guy more than others. I think we'll both be happy by the end of whatever deal he signs.

Like Bernier being a superstar goalie.
- SJSharks39

I said don't normally I'm not afraid to be torn apart by statements made. You should know that from the hotstove 39.

I said don't normally I'm not afraid to be torn apart by statements made. You should know that from the hotstove 39.
- Tim Chiasson

I avoid those threads like the plague.

I definitely agree his zone exits need work and respect your take on Dillon. Very aware I value the guy more than others. I think we'll both be happy by the end of whatever deal he signs.
- Tim Chiasson

You're not the only one Tim! Your Constituents are definitely pro-Dillon. I catch flak when I mention my feelings about Dillon. Personally, I keep hoping I'll wake up to a Dillon for Hamhuis package to upgrade our left side. Vlasic, Hamhuis, Mueller is a very strong left side.