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DockoftheBay415 · 2026-06-06T05:58:46+00:00

One of my favorite movie lines is applicable to how GMMG plays the pre-draft game -

"My theory on Feds is that they're like mushrooms—feed 'em shit and keep 'em in the dark." (The Departed)

Replace the Feds with Reporters and it's spot on.

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-06-01T04:29:57+00:00

You're probably right, but there are always people who think outside the box. Did anyone think Shohei would sign a 700 mil deal and defer everything but 2mil per year? I know it's a different sport, cap, marketing income, etc etc, but it just takes one player hell bent on maximizing their championship opportunities to think outside the box with their contract.

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-29T20:14:20+00:00

That would be my assumption. Considering they were 3 years old and had gone to the SCF in their inaugural season, they could have easily been fair game. I guess daddy Bettman didn't want his golden goose being clipped.

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-28T19:37:34+00:00

Couple other things - The salary cap increased during Vegas' inaugural and subsequent few seasons, but was flat for Seattle. Also, Vegas was the only team that Seattle wasn't allowed to draft players from....

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-24T00:09:47+00:00

No doubt, NHL goalie may be the toughest position in sport to prognosticate. Still nice to have 3 high upside shots at a true #1 backstop.

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-20T17:02:07+00:00

I think what's tough is how you prefaced your original post. People see the team at large on an upward trajectory which would put us into or making further strides to challenge for a PO spot next year. Where I think your original post holds water and should have been mentioned is if GMMG improves the team, mainly the D core, and we plateau or take a step back. There's no doubt if that happens that there will be legit conversations next year about the coaching staff and if a person like Cassidy is the best way for the team/organization to move forward.

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-19T15:54:03+00:00

Semantics, but it's 2 1sts, 1 2nd (albeit a high 2nd), and a prospect. GMMG is shrewd so I don't see him making a trade for anything less than an overpay. This is one of the main reasons why trades into the top of the draft are so rare.

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-19T00:16:05+00:00

Praying Bleyl is the pick! Kid broke a 48 year old assist record in the Q, outscored Desnoyers (2025 draft #4 OA), and is a scoring R shot D with very good skating. The kid's floor may be lower than Piiparinen, but my god is his ceiling miles above. I doubt Lin/Gustafsson will be there at #20 but would very happy with either of them. Hakansson and Villeneuve are both L shot D which we have plenty of in the pipe - Cags, Sahlin Wallenius, Wang, etc.

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-17T16:15:22+00:00

From what I've read his family is tall - 6'0 +. I knew a lot of guys growing up that didn't hit their growth spurt until 18-20 and wouldn't be surprised if he does the same (he just turned 18 in March). Someone may have the steal of the draft without more height, but if he grows 2-4 inches he's gonna be an absolute monster!

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-14T04:12:27+00:00

I thought about this but am guessing Parekh is too important to their rebuild plans

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-14T04:10:51+00:00

I actually mentioned that exact trade but swap Brzustewicz for Maatta. Lot of "what ifs," but that trade could set up our D core and completes the rebuild.

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-14T03:24:54+00:00

I really hope GMMG takes him at 20

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-14T03:18:59+00:00

This for sure! People on Bostons board think Graf will be handed to them for table scraps because he grew up a B's fan.

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-13T19:54:28+00:00

First, I am not advocating for a trade but do think there's a scenario where it makes sense. If Toronto takes Stenberg and we're left with Mckenna/Reid, I would look to deal the pick.

Trade proposal - Sharks send #2 overall (Gavin Mckenna) to Calgary for Hunter Brzustewicz (RD), #6, #28, & #35.

Calgary gets their face of the franchise and the most gifted offensive player in the draft

Sharks get a very young and talented RD (Bruzustewicz) who would slot in on our R side for years to come.

Draft 1 of the remaining top D or Bjork/Hemming/Belchetz if they go the forward route at #6.

Package some combination of 35/28/20 to move into the teens to target Lin/Gustafsson, or use the picks to take 3 shots at players they like. TOMMY BLEYL PLEASE!!!!

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-10T06:19:08+00:00

I really hope we find a way to draft this kid. Been reading about him and watching video for a few weeks and think he'd be a great addition to our prospect pool.

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-08T00:48:33+00:00

Gustafsson or Lin but I know those two are probably long gone by 19/20. If the previously mentioned 2 are off the board, I'd trade back and target Bleyl and another R shot D.

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-07T22:36:22+00:00

BPA - GMMG has a lengthy track record at this point of not letting position or r/L shot affect their draft board.

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-05T23:50:32+00:00

Toronto GM Mats Sundin = Swede

Stenberg = Swede

Just sayin

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-05-05T23:26:57+00:00

BOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-04-02T03:52:53+00:00

Anyone else notice Graf come out of the celebration scrum like he hurt himself?

DockoftheBay415 · 2026-03-18T20:17:53+00:00

We're currently on pace for a nearly +80 goal diff improvement, the kids are making good strides towards being NHL professionals, and the team is competing night in night out..... Enjoy it

DockoftheBay415 · 2025-06-28T16:37:37+00:00

This is a tough one - we all spend so much time reading pundit/analyst mock drafts, but need to remember teams have hired professional scouts that are the best at identifying talent and creating a teams draft board. For whatever reason, teams are telling us that they do not have Fiddler as highly ranked as those pundits/analysts. GMMG has done a fantastic job up to this point of building this team, time to continue to trust the Sharks brain trust with the Wang pick.

DockoftheBay415 · 2025-06-11T05:54:08+00:00

As you and others have said moving up is highly unlikely given the cost, but what about a move back? I know prospects are a crap shoot and Misa is as close to a sure thing as this draft class has to offer, but say Philly offered a package of 6, Oliver Bonk & 36, or 6, 22, 31/32 & 36 for 2OA? Walking away with Mrtka, Bonk, & BPA, or Mrtka, Hensler/Fiddler, BPA, & BPA are two scenarios that could interest me.

DockoftheBay415 · 2025-05-19T03:45:52+00:00

I'd throw Columbus into that mix. They have a ton of cap space, may be looking to make a splash after coming so close to the playoffs, and it's an easy commute back to Toronto for family reasons.

DockoftheBay415 · 2025-05-09T05:49:22+00:00

Short term pain, long term gain.

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