The Shark Tank 🦈

Originally posted by ads_2006:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by DeepNinerValue:
Goaltending really holding this team back... and defense too but yea

I actually dont see it that way. I think both goalies have been ok for the most part. The offense, on the other hand, simply isnt producing much. Since their first 2 games they are averaging just 2 goals a game over the past 7. That includes 3 OTs and 2 shootouts. They are near the bottom of the league in goals scored per game at 2.44

I would put that loss last night clearly on the offense and some shaky defense.

Agreed. Offense is the biggest issue rn.

They both are not good but the defense and goaltending is worse (not by much though).

8th in Goals Allowed
22nd in Goals For
20th in Penalty Kill

Just saw a concerning stat, ZERO regulation wins lol - neither side is performing well , that is objectively true right now.

Originally posted by DeepNinerValue:

Originally posted by ads_2006:

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Originally posted by DeepNinerValue:
Goaltending really holding this team back... and defense too but yea

I actually dont see it that way. I think both goalies have been ok for the most part. The offense, on the other hand, simply isnt producing much. Since their first 2 games they are averaging just 2 goals a game over the past 7. That includes 3 OTs and 2 shootouts. They are near the bottom of the league in goals scored per game at 2.44

I would put that loss last night clearly on the offense and some shaky defense.

Agreed. Offense is the biggest issue rn.

They both are not good but the defense and goaltending is worse (not by much though).

8th in Goals Allowed
22nd in Goals For
20th in Penalty Kill

Just saw a concerning stat, ZERO regulation wins lol - neither side is performing well , that is objectively true right now.

Not sure if you are watching all the games or just going by stats. Take last night for instance. 2 screw ups by Orlov and Nurse cost the Sharks 2 goals. Now that goes against Alex's goals against stats but he was really good and maybe gave up 1 goal that he could have stopped.

Certainly every aspect of their game could improve right now but I think people are just quick to jump on the goaltending and give a pass to some really bad defense and shaky offense. What was nice to see was Misa scoring a goal, Stenberg making a terrific pass for the game winner, and Celebrini looking like himself.

Originally posted by DeepNinerValue:
They both are not good but the defense and goaltending is worse (not by much though).

8th in Goals Allowed
22nd in Goals For
20th in Penalty Kill

Just saw a concerning stat, ZERO regulation wins lol - neither side is performing well , that is objectively true right now.

coming into the season, while our defense was somewhat improved, wasn't expecting a shutdown/lockdown defense.

Offensively, expected a step forward. Outside of Celebrini/Smith, offense seems non-existent. Coach is jumbling line combinations to find some sort of spark. None of our lines, aside from top line, appear to generate sustained pressure in the opposing end.

That takes a toll on defense, and IMO, we are seeing.

Originally posted by ads_2006:

Originally posted by DeepNinerValue:
They both are not good but the defense and goaltending is worse (not by much though).

8th in Goals Allowed
22nd in Goals For
20th in Penalty Kill

Just saw a concerning stat, ZERO regulation wins lol - neither side is performing well , that is objectively true right now.

coming into the season, while our defense was somewhat improved, wasn't expecting a shutdown/lockdown defense.

Offensively, expected a step forward. Outside of Celebrini/Smith, offense seems non-existent. Coach is jumbling line combinations to find some sort of spark. None of our lines, aside from top line, appear to generate sustained pressure in the opposing end.

That takes a toll on defense, and IMO, we are seeing.

It does seem like the puck has been in the Sharks end at least 60% of the time and the opposing team has had the better scoring chances every game. You are right on that this takes a toll on the defense especially when that is the weakest part of the team.

That Askarov save against Ottawa was awesome.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
That Askarov save against Ottawa was awesome.

He was great the entire game and that save was incredible. Ottawa dominated play which has been the norm but Askarov was the difference. Graff was really good too

Askarov was brilliant again last night. Clearly, goaltending isnt the problem. What is the obvious issue is the lack of offense on 5 on 5 play. That is why the lines were changed up to try and give the team a spark. Didnt work. The Sharks are 2nd worst in the entire league in shots against which is the result of the puck being in their own zone most of the game and the lack of sustained pressure from their lines.

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:

Askarov was brilliant again last night. Clearly, goaltending isnt the problem. What is the obvious issue is the lack of offense on 5 on 5 play. That is why the lines were changed up to try and give the team a spark. Didnt work. The Sharks are 2nd worst in the entire league in shots against which is the result of the puck being in their own zone most of the game and the lack of sustained pressure from their lines.

With all that talent, sounds like a coaching issue.

About to get shut out again tonight

Orlov needs to go

Now we are seeing bad offense and defense

coach should be fired soon

Finally

If the coach is smart he never again splits Smith and Celebrini. It was an ugly game with not much energy at all until the 3rd period but thankfully they got it together late.

The Sharks are boring to watch and pretty much inept right now. Their defense is a joke and they basically have no offense. If things dont change soon there may be a coaching change

Originally posted by Ninerjohn:
The Sharks are boring to watch and pretty much inept right now. Their defense is a joke and they basically have no offense. If things dont change soon there may be a coaching change

Not a matter of if anymore

coach needs to be fired. We've been losing, which sucks, but the way the team looks during these losses and against inferior opponents, looks very bad.

team seems checked out, unless warso changes his system, he is likely done