I was also wondering about Barabanov’s role in the team. 10 points in 17 games look pretty decent for a guy that SJ got for free.
U guys think barabanov could be a 50 point guy?
I was also wondering about Barabanov’s role in the team. 10 points in 17 games look pretty decent for a guy that SJ got for free.
U guys think barabanov could be a 50 point guy?
I was also wondering about Barabanov’s role in the team. 10 points in 17 games look pretty decent for a guy that SJ got for free.
I think for him to be a 50 point guy he is going to need 10+ points on the PP, which I think is possible.
What it tells me is that Barabonov is probably gone next season.So far Barabanov has 17 points in 26 games with the Sharks which would be a 53 point pace.
What it tells me is that Barabonov is probably gone next season.
If they are out of the playoff hunt, trade both Hertl and him and you might get a decent asset collection. If they are in the playoffs, I think you focus on resigning Hertl if possible, because we have wing prospects coming, but not any top centers.That's been my assumption - Barabanov is probably going to want some term at a medium AAV, and the Sharks may not have the cap space - if they lose Hertl, Barabanov may not be as effective either.
If they're out of the playoff hunt, I'd trade Barabanov and try and finagle a 2nd out of someone - if he's at a 50 point pace, some team may bite. At least get a 3rd for him.
Free? On 12 April 2021, Barabanov was traded from Toronto at the trade deadline to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Antti Suomela. But I got you you mean!I was also wondering about Barabanov’s role in the team. 10 points in 17 games look pretty decent for a guy that SJ got for free.
So, if the Sharks are playing really well by the trade deadline and Hertl re-signs… do you want DW to go out and get them help for a playoff run if it doesn’t include trading any high picks but possibly a prospect?
The way that Middleton is improving, I'm starting to think it might not be a bad idea to just keep him there. I'm far more worried about the third pair.I think a deal giving up a 3rd or later for a EK65 partner would be a great deadline pickup for a competing sharks team.
I'm far more worried Doug Wilson finds Middleton to be the perfect fools gold and give him a 4x4 deal.The way that Middleton is improving, I'm starting to think it might not be a bad idea to just keep him there. I'm far more worried about the third pair.
Nope. Third in the pacific is not a contender to me. Im happy we do well, but they clearly are not there yetSo, if the Sharks are playing really well by the trade deadline and Hertl re-signs… do you want DW to go out and get them help for a playoff run if it doesn’t include trading any high picks but possibly a prospect?
Nope. Third in the pacific is not a contender to me. Im happy we do well, but they clearly are not there yet
Agree. But, there is a scenario where i wouldnt mind them getting an asset for a playoff push
If the future core guys are playing well and thus the implications are that the team will be better next year, i think it's worthwhile to get the team some playoff experience. getting waxed like STL did vs Col is something I want to avoid, but even losing a tight series has some long-term benefits
- Vlasic or Simek (or both) are replaced by young guys
- Some combo of Balcers, Dahlen, Weatherby, Gadjovic, Pederson, Hill start playing better and contributing to winning games, not not-losing games
- their record and play against potential 1st rd opponents is reasonable (unlike last season vs Colorado lol)