Fanpuck33 Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/hock...sharksmoves.ap/ Wow, these seemingly came out of nowhere. Bernier is one of their top point getters and Carle is making a strong case for the Calder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 (edited) Only reason I can think of is a trade is coming other than that this move makes 0 sense. but their farm team does play 4 in 5 nights. Edited January 2, 2007 by JMMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLassister Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 nice one of my friend got Bernier in his fantasy pool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 it's a slap in the face. If the move was done to kick their butts, I like. other than that, I just don't see why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 they're 1st year players... they're very susceptible to this kind of 'career change'. GO :hlogo: GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 they're 1st year players... they're very susceptible to this kind of 'career change'. GO :hlogo: GO! Not when they are leading your team. Bernier is their 4th leading scorer and Carle is their 6th leading scorer, wiht more points than any of the teams oterh D-men. And their +/- numbers aren't bad either, with veterans like Hannan, Thornton, and Cheechoo all having far worse +/- than either player. This is a very strange move, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Not when they are leading your team. Bernier is their 4th leading scorer and Carle is their 6th leading scorer, wiht more points than any of the teams oterh D-men. And their +/- numbers aren't bad either, with veterans like Hannan, Thornton, and Cheechoo all having far worse +/- than either player. This is a very strange move, indeed. i wasn't aware of those stats... i have to agree with you, in this case... maybe something is in the planning... GO :hlogo: GO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRvInA Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 it could also be after that 8 to 0 loss vs the Yotes... those two sucked among others ... so it could be a trade and if that falls through... just a wake up call that does not involve trades nor waivering! cheap and effective! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMR Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 it could also be after that 8 to 0 loss vs the Yotes... those two sucked among others ... so it could be a trade and if that falls through... just a wake up call that does not involve trades nor waivering! cheap and effective! Very good point I forgot about that I am sure you can not blame that loss on rookies but it certainly send a message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycing Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 They'll be back up I'm sure. It's probably management's way of sending a big message to everyone in the locker-room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Kosmos Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 I quite often visit a Penguins message board, and over at that board there has been a lot of discussion the last couple of years about young players like MA Fleury and most recently Staal (can't remember his first name, is it Jordan?). Without having checked any stats on these Sharks players I don't know what the case is with them, but apparently, if I've understood things right, players get over a "hump" when they play their 39th career regular season game (or there around) which entitle them to contract perks (bigger paycheck, can't be sent down to the minors for the rest of the season). People at the Pens board were hoping depserately (and for good reason IMO) that the Pens were going to keep Staal with the big team and not send him to Wilkes-Barre Scranton just because they need to save a few bucks. Perhaps there is something similar going on with these Sharks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanpuck33 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 People at the Pens board were hoping depserately (and for good reason IMO) that the Pens were going to keep Staal with the big team and not send him to Wilkes-Barre Scranton just because they need to save a few bucks. Perhaps there is something similar going on with these Sharks? Not true at all. Staal is under 20 years old, he can't be sent to the AHL. I really can't fathom sending a message to the team like this when guys like Marleau and Cheechoo were just as bad that game. If you really want to send a message, scratch Marleau for a game. Demoting two of your top six scorers just confuses people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doktor Kosmos Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Not true at all. Staal is under 20 years old, he can't be sent to the AHL.Well, his junior team then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 AHHHHHHHH CRAP! I got both Bernier and Carle in my pool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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