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Aug 6, 2019 at 10:42 AM
Originally posted by Garce:



never heard of him. Maybe he's like a 7th/Scratch level player? His bro is on the Ducks so that's a cool little rivalry.
Aug 6, 2019 at 1:10 PM
Originally posted by TheXFactor:
Originally posted by Garce:



never heard of him. Maybe he's like a 7th/Scratch level player? His bro is on the Ducks so that's a cool little rivalry.

https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/sharks-acquire-defenseman-trevor-carrick/c-308448998

Seems like an odd trade, defenseman for defenseman, and especially considering Wood was one of the best AHL prospects on D that we had. But I mean, Carrick was on the Calder Cup team and was super productive too. He shoots left, Wood shoots right. Did we need another LD? I mean, on the right we've already got Burns, Karlsson, Heed, Prout, and then prospects Merkley, Desimone, and Roy. Everyone else is a lefthanded D.


Also, here's an article on Merkley pushing for a roster spot: https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/san-jose-sharks-prospect-ryan-merkley/c-308363848
Aug 12, 2019 at 9:59 PM
Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Originally posted by TheXFactor:
Originally posted by Garce:



never heard of him. Maybe he's like a 7th/Scratch level player? His bro is on the Ducks so that's a cool little rivalry.

https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/sharks-acquire-defenseman-trevor-carrick/c-308448998

Seems like an odd trade, defenseman for defenseman, and especially considering Wood was one of the best AHL prospects on D that we had. But I mean, Carrick was on the Calder Cup team and was super productive too. He shoots left, Wood shoots right. Did we need another LD? I mean, on the right we've already got Burns, Karlsson, Heed, Prout, and then prospects Merkley, Desimone, and Roy. Everyone else is a lefthanded D.

Also, here's an article on Merkley pushing for a roster spot: https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/san-jose-sharks-prospect-ryan-merkley/c-308363848

I think I read somewhere saying that Wood's skating was still not good enough and he was getting older as a prospect. I guess that would be concerning seeing how the Sharks have had that issue in the past with jumbo D prospects. I like the idea of having giant Dmen, but sounds like Carrick has a better shot of actually playing in the NHL.

I think they'll keep Merkley up as long as they can just to give him experience. I'd be surprised if he got called up full time this early.
Aug 13, 2019 at 6:37 AM
Originally posted by zonkers:
Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Originally posted by TheXFactor:
Originally posted by Garce:



never heard of him. Maybe he's like a 7th/Scratch level player? His bro is on the Ducks so that's a cool little rivalry.

https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/sharks-acquire-defenseman-trevor-carrick/c-308448998

Seems like an odd trade, defenseman for defenseman, and especially considering Wood was one of the best AHL prospects on D that we had. But I mean, Carrick was on the Calder Cup team and was super productive too. He shoots left, Wood shoots right. Did we need another LD? I mean, on the right we've already got Burns, Karlsson, Heed, Prout, and then prospects Merkley, Desimone, and Roy. Everyone else is a lefthanded D.

Also, here's an article on Merkley pushing for a roster spot: https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/san-jose-sharks-prospect-ryan-merkley/c-308363848

I think I read somewhere saying that Wood's skating was still not good enough and he was getting older as a prospect. I guess that would be concerning seeing how the Sharks have had that issue in the past with jumbo D prospects. I like the idea of having giant Dmen, but sounds like Carrick has a better shot of actually playing in the NHL.

I think they'll keep Merkley up as long as they can just to give him experience. I'd be surprised if he got called up full time this early.

This article talks about what you mentioned as far as skating goes, among other things: https://goldengatesports.com/2019/08/10/san-jose-sharks-breaking-trevor-carrick/

To that point of the bolded, yeah true, I'll take the better player any day. Even though Carrick is 25 and Wood is still only 23, it seems like right now the former is the better player. As noted in the article, Carrick has been a superior offensive player both in the regular season and playoffs, and is a leader and physical presence on the ice, even if he's not 6-5 235. Almost makes you wonder why the Canes traded him. Maybe they were looking for a more stay at home defender and felt he fit that mold better for them.

While I kind of want to see what Carrick could do in the NHL, it's true that Desimone, Ferraro, Middleton and Merkley are much more in line for time. Oddly the writer doesn't mention Merkley at all.
Aug 26, 2019 at 5:18 PM
Ryan Markley left off is junior team's roster. Even if they can't trade him, they won't play him.

Crazy situation.

Reportedly due to how bad his personality is
Aug 27, 2019 at 6:55 AM
Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
Ryan Markley left off is junior team's roster. Even if they can't trade him, they won't play him.

Crazy situation.

Reportedly due to how bad his personality is

Damn, what a clown he must be.
Aug 27, 2019 at 11:18 AM
Originally posted by TheXFactor:
Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
Ryan Markley left off is junior team's roster. Even if they can't trade him, they won't play him.

Crazy situation.

Reportedly due to how bad his personality is

Damn, what a clown he must be.

Wow..... You'd think we would've reaaally looked into that before blowing a 1st rounder on him. This guy like the AB of minor league hockey or something?
Aug 28, 2019 at 11:02 AM
Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Originally posted by TheXFactor:
Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
Ryan Markley left off is junior team's roster. Even if they can't trade him, they won't play him.

Crazy situation.

Reportedly due to how bad his personality is

Damn, what a clown he must be.

Wow..... You'd think we would've reaaally looked into that before blowing a 1st rounder on him. This guy like the AB of minor league hockey or something?

Not mad at all for taking a chance on Merkley, his career isnt over yet and you just have to hope he matures quick. His talent is worth taking a chance on especially where he was picked at
Aug 28, 2019 at 11:21 AM
The Junior team's GM seemed to downplay the rumors about Merkley, fwiw
Sep 6, 2019 at 8:20 AM
Sep 6, 2019 at 8:52 AM
Originally posted by ninerfan4life:

Let's goooo
Sep 6, 2019 at 9:57 AM
Originally posted by Garce:
Originally posted by ninerfan4life:

Let's goooo

Finally! Wooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Sep 6, 2019 at 10:08 AM
OTC, wanna do the honors of making a new thread once the season starts or shall we just keep this one rolling? I'll leave it up to you.
Sep 6, 2019 at 10:18 AM
lol Sharks hiring Ned Colletti as a scout. Wtf?
Sep 6, 2019 at 10:21 AM
Originally posted by Niners99:
lol Sharks hiring Ned Colletti as a scout. Wtf?

Big hockey fan apparently. Friends with Doug Wilson. This sounds like a "it's who you know" kinda thing where Wilson gave him the job. Guess we'll see how well he really knows hockey.


Originally posted by Garce:
OTC, wanna do the honors of making a new thread once the season starts or shall we just keep this one rolling? I'll leave it up to you.

I say just leave it! Let's roll with this.
[ Edited by OnTheClock on Sep 6, 2019 at 10:22 AM ]
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