The Official 2023-24 Season Talk Thread

[Majingir]

Flames honouring Kiprusoff tomorrow (although like I always say, I like it more when teams do this when the opponent means something to the player too. Sharks in this instance would be better than Pens).

What a crazy turn of events in his career. 5th round pick in 95 (funny enough, same draft as Iginla), didn't debut in the NHL until 2000, got traded as a 27 year old backup for a 2nd round pick, and obviously went on to have a great career in Calgary, one of the leagues best goalies in the mid to late 00s.

And even though Sharks gave up Kipper for just a 2nd, that 2nd round pick turned out to be Vlasic who is still with them to this day. A trade tree that still exists 20+ years later without anyone being traded since that deal.

[DrJones]

Surprisingly dramatic finish to Devils vs Ducks tonight.

[slickdtc]

Quote: Originally Posted by Majingir

Flames honouring Kiprusoff tomorrow (although like I always say, I like it more when teams do this when the opponent means something to the player too. Sharks in this instance would be better than Pens). What a crazy turn of events in his career. 5th round pick in 95 (funny enough, same draft as Iginla), didn't debut in the NHL until 2000, got traded as a 27 year old backup for a 2nd round pick, and obviously went on to have a great career in Calgary, one of the leagues best goalies in the mid to late 00s. And even though Sharks gave up Kipper for just a 2nd, that 2nd round pick turned out to be Vlasic who is still with them to this day. A trade tree that still exists 20+ years later without anyone being traded since that deal.

Wow, that’s pretty incredible in this day and age. Sharks were okay having Nabokov. I really liked those early 2000s Sharks teams, used them on NHL 2K2 so seeing the success of the backup in real life on Calgary a year or two later was cool. Damn shame that Flames team (and those Sharks teams) didn’t bring one home.

[Majingir]

Quote: Originally Posted by slickdtc

Wow, that’s pretty incredible in this day and age. Sharks were okay having Nabokov. I really liked those early 2000s Sharks teams, used them on NHL 2K2 so seeing the success of the backup in real life on Calgary a year or two later was cool. Damn shame that Flames team (and those Sharks teams) didn’t bring one home.

The 04 Flames team is one of my faves to watch. That playoff run was special.

Sharks didn't exactly pick a bad goalie to keep either, they just had to get rid of one and it makes more sense to keep the proven starter who won the calder and has 2 seasons finishing top 4 in Vezina voting.

It's a tough spot to be in and sometimes it works out sometimes it doesn't.

Habs had to choose between Price and Halak, and luckily kept the better guy.

Pens chose between Murray and Fleury and chose the wrong guy (definitely did make sense at the time though)

[DrJones]

Quote: Originally Posted by DrJones

My expectations are low. I'll be content with a playoff spot and Pettersson getting re-signed.

Okay, I'm good.

[slickdtc]

Quote: Originally Posted by DrJones

Okay, I'm good.

Only heartbreak from here

[DrJones]

Quote: Originally Posted by slickdtc

Only heartbreak from here

Nah, I think the Canucks would have to make at least the West Final before I'd start getting my hopes up. Even if it ends with a massive slump and a 1st round exit, this season has been a fun surprise, and I'm grateful for it.

[southernmetalhead]

Quote: Originally Posted by slickdtc

Wow, that’s pretty incredible in this day and age. Sharks were okay having Nabokov. I really liked those early 2000s Sharks teams, used them on NHL 2K2 so seeing the success of the backup in real life on Calgary a year or two later was cool. Damn shame that Flames team (and those Sharks teams) didn’t bring one home.

The Sharks picking Nabokov in the 9th round in 1994 and Kiprusoff in the 5th round in 1995 were some pretty amazing hits.