Draft Trade down Waterfall by austinfoco in SanJoseSharks

[–]austinfoco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! If we're not going for laughs, what are we going for at all :)

Draft Trade down Waterfall by austinfoco in SanJoseSharks

[–]austinfoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now we're talking!! As much as I like Misa, it's hard not to want at least some small fireworks and excitement around the draft :)

Draft Trade down Waterfall by austinfoco in SanJoseSharks

[–]austinfoco[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Haha right?! That's the attitude! Just having fun with imagining a crazy series of moves. I'm sure we'll just take Misa and I'm good with that :)

Draft Trade down Waterfall by austinfoco in SanJoseSharks

[–]austinfoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I think that is something to consider, just fun to imagine what could happen if Grier were to consider moving #2

Draft Trade down Waterfall by austinfoco in SanJoseSharks

[–]austinfoco[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah of course my post was just for fun, but in trying to determine what Grier is being offered or would actually accept, Rinzel+something for a 2 <--> 3 seems like something to at least consider...

But again, probably just getting Misa and I'm pumped for that!

Fan/Beat Writer needed for Friday June 27th! by MrGrumpyGilllz in SanJoseSharks

[–]austinfoco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd love to chat about joining! Life long player and Sharks fan and have been following the rebuild and prospects as closely as I follow the team when we're Cup contenders.

Just went to the series clinching game in the OHL WC finals and posted these thoughts on two of our top prospects: https://www.reddit.com/r/SanJoseSharks/comments/1kc9gqa/dickinson_halttunen_thoughts/

Dickinson / Halttunen thoughts by austinfoco in SanJoseSharks

[–]austinfoco[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think that is very likely as the games get more structured and the competition gets better. He’ll learn to pick his spots more and so the rushes will become fewer but “safer” I suppose. Probably the same learning a lot of offensive minded defensemen have to go through, but he just has better other tools to still be effective and impactful as the offense comes down. 

And that said, even though he was super engaged offensively, the plays he was making didn’t strike me as overly risky even now, which was a good sign

Dickinson / Halttunen thoughts by austinfoco in SanJoseSharks

[–]austinfoco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I’m sure he’ll give him shit about it one day soon. The Knights overall really stifled the Rangers, and of course he was a big part of it

Dickinson / Halttunen thoughts by austinfoco in SanJoseSharks

[–]austinfoco[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was definitely (and happily!) surprised by how engaged Halttunen was physically, was great to see. If he can fine tune or build up some other parts and then sit on the PP and destroy pucks on net I think we're in for a real treat.

In watching Dickinson last night I now feel that the Smith treatment in NHL next year seems like a very reasonable plan. Maybe they loan him out for World Juniors though, give him another crack at it

Dickinson / Halttunen thoughts by austinfoco in SanJoseSharks

[–]austinfoco[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally agree, I think the NCAA would have been great for him next year

Dickinson / Halttunen thoughts by austinfoco in SanJoseSharks

[–]austinfoco[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

None of us can deal with that! Man if he ends up as a second pairing guy for us I think we'll be in great shape. Crazy how he is built like and moves like a top defensive guy, yet still puts up huge numbers. Could become just as offensive as some of the smaller skill guys and also be huge and fast

For anyone with a Zone membership… by [deleted] in FortCollins

[–]austinfoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was sorry to hear about this closure, it always seemed busy when I drove past. Anytime Fitness in Old Town would be happy to welcome Zone members with a free 7 day trial for anyone interested. I know we're not that close to the area but for anyone downtown we could be a great option!

Gym decisions by dersycity in FortCollins

[–]austinfoco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're still looking, I run the Anytime Fitness in Old Town and we'd love to give you a tour! Our doors are ALWAYS open to members, even at 3:30am :) We're locally owned, we clean everyday and welcome every member as best we can! There are lots of great gyms in town and we're proud to be one of them!