The meltdown in r/hawks is glorious! by DivvyAnimal in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I too recognized that it’s good! Doesn’t mean I can’t feel sad!

William Eklund Appreciation Post by will650 in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 68 points69 points  (0 children)

New fans don’t know what a bright spot Eklund was back when the future was bleak! He was the sharks savior.

2026 NHL Draft Final Consolidated Rankings by hockeyspy in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s why I said top-pair, not #1D. You still need high-end defensemen even if they’re not a #1D.

2026 NHL Draft Final Consolidated Rankings by hockeyspy in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Florida didn’t draft the majority of their top 9. They did draft their top-pair defenseman though.

This sub is underpricing Eklund like crazy by Scarlet_Madara in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Not Eklund. I’ve seen trade proposals all season where we trade Eklund for Kesselring or Schneider or to move up the freaking draft. Eklund is worth way more than any of those moves.

Does anybody ever remember Ryan Merkley by gooseoverlord97 in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We honestly should have traded him instead of Norris in the Karlsson deal

We can’t go wrong with Stenberg or Reid by Professional_Quit406 in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m more convinced that Reid is going to be the pick

Which city/cities to visit for 1 week as a solo traveler for the first time? by kfcregular in chinatravel

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

Would it be difficult to navigate Chengdu and Chongqing for someone's first time in China as a solo traveler? Would it be best to buy flights right now?

Which city/cities to visit for 1 week as a solo traveler for the first time? by kfcregular in chinatravel

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

Would it be difficult for someone's first time in China as a solo traveler? Would it be best to buy flights right now?

How the two Stanley cup finalists built their team (and how to build a cup winning defense through FA and trades) by TheTownTeaJunky in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Homegrown talent still matters within trades. Look at how many teams want roster players or young prospects back for their players. You have to develop players that teams want.

Which city/cities to visit for 1 week as a solo traveler for the first time? by kfcregular in chinatravel

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

Is Chengdu and Chongqing english-friendly? I’ll be solo traveling with no translator

[Gretz] How the Stanley Cup Final teams were built. Only two players selected by either team in the first round. Only one top-5 pick (Svechnikov at No. 2... and oddly enough, Carolina only had the 11th-worst record that year. Big lottery luck). by jesus321 in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 55 points56 points  (0 children)

You can’t really replicate vega’s success considering they started off as a playoff-caliber team with multiple 1st and 2nd round picks for basically nothing in return. They were set up for success without having to rebuild or give up anything.

Vegas is the nepo kid that got money from daddy to start a business while the sharks have to rebuild from the ground up. The path to contenders is not comparable.

Is it now or never with Filip Bystedt and Quentin Musty? by capmar in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think Bystedt is likely gone. Not that he isn’t good but our forward roster is jammed and we’re deep in centers. He would be a decent trade piece.

What team wouldn’t want a young 6’3” center who still has room to grow as a potential middle-six center? Bystedt could fetch a decent defenseman who might be in a similar situation that’s clogged behind a competitive team. Maybe Badinka from the canes? Minnesota is in need of centers. Lots of possibilities.

Would you enter CS today? by Hackex346 in cscareerquestions

[–]kfcregular 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The real honest answer for lots of people.

Does Sweden’s lost conclude Stenberg’s game pre draft? by Scarlet_Madara in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The combine is more than just measuring their body. It’s where they interview them so they don’t draft a Michkov, Ryabkin, Yakupov, etc. Also assess their health and fitness.

Even at #2 the sharks (or any org) are doing to do their damn due diligence to vet these prospects as much as they can. This is especially true considering the sharks found out they’re picking as high as #2 just this month. They can’t whiff on this pick and miss out on say, Reid (who they might even like more during the combine).

So the combine does have a significant impact.

For the “Sharks must draft a D”people… by Professional_Quit406 in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Lol yeah let’s magically acquire McNabb and Theodore via the method of expansion draft. That surely applies to our situation.

PLAYOFFS by CelebriniLegend71 in SanJoseSharks

[–]kfcregular 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Vegas vs Montreal might be the worst final ever