They’re not good, but they play with an identity and a purpose and Greer has a core he wants to build around. Most rebuilding teams don’t do any of that.
Celibrini is such a key. Without him the Sharks skate around the boards and launch prayer shots. With Mack playing, they look like an NHL team. Shannon nailed the fan experience lol, Merry Christmas!
I thought they looked great in Vancouver on Monday. And prior to that they held their own with the Oilers. They have a lot of energy. Love Celebrini - the boy from North Van ❤
Eklund, Zetturlund, and Celebrini are monsters. Really cool to see the offense producing this much. Problem now is there being scored on a lot. Now its time to build the D. Cap aint an issue. Free agency is key for the sharks. I like how they have players like Granlund, Wennberg, Ceci and Toffoli who are not only a great veteran presence for the young guys, but can also be used wisley at trade deadlines to get some assets from teams that are pushing. They have some much to play with. This is already a fun rebuild to watch. Hope it works out in the end
@@WhyteLycan And that series will go down this April and might end up being a 5-game series ending in Boston with Marchand UNLEASHING a powerful shot during overtime into the net behind Toronto's goalie, setting off the horn and "Kernkraft 400" starts right after as the crowd start vocalizing to the synth.
@@busorenkin55 Well, the Leafs could even fall lower in the standings... Imagine a Sens-Leafs matchup... And don't even need to meet the Bruins to get knocked out.
Ottawa needs to win 2-3 more games on this road trip and the rest of the season gets way easier. They can't get on a 5 game losing streak, but, if they can maintain a 2-1 win/loss ratio they're locked in. It will be interesting to see if they hold this spot.
Winnepeg and the wild. Idk if they can win one let alone both. Might go 0-2. Then Dallas. Could possibly have a 4 game losing streak which would suck. Man I hope they win
The last time those two faced each other, those LOUSY Hurricanes DECIMATED THE DEVILS IN ROUND TWO! Why do those Hurricanes gotta be so mean to my Devils?
I wouldn’t be too worried Daedalus. The way we’re playing the Devils should have an easy couple games. No one on our team except for Staal Carrier or Martinook can score, and only them plus Slavin, ghost bear, Blake and Robinson come into the games ready to play. We suck right now. Hard. Devils with the easy sweep, you heard it here first. Canes are cooked.
My Wings are VERY difficult to even watch. I agree with Shannon’s assessment of them in his power rankings a couple days ago. It looks like we’ve regressed by 5 years. 😑
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025 to you and Yvonne. Your video production has been fantastic this year, and I have appreciated some of your members-only videos, too.
I wonder where Rags will trade Kreider. I predict Utah. While they're at it, I think Rangers and Hockey Club should trade team names too. Hughes Your Daddy
I don’t know if the Blues will make it into the playoffs this year, but their first half was very Eastern Conference heavy. Lots of potential 4 pt games in the 2nd half. So if they can score more consistently, they can gain ground on the other teams.
I think Tampa is competing as much with Toronto and FL for first in that division as opposed to with Boston for that 3rd spot. Their goal differential would seem to suggest they are legit this year
I’m not convinced the Blues can sneak in THIS year, but people need to look out in the future. One or two good moves in the off-season/deadline and this team could be something. Good young bones + reliable (if not flashy) veterans with the moves army has made since last season.
Happy Holidays Everyone. i'm just glad after yet another slow start to the season the Oilers have Bounced back and Playing Good despite the Bouch Debacle Lol. and the Avs who also had a slow start watch out for them as well.
I can assure Vegas haters that the refs hate us just as much as the Vegas haters. That Dallas game where they tried counting Robo's poking the puck out of Hill's hand into the back of the net as a good goal before getting coach challenged is one of their more blatant attempts at not liking us 😂
I had some resentment toward the league for giving Vegas both a sweet expansion draft PLUS exemption from the Seattle expansion draft. But at this point that is water under the bridge. Vegas is just another NHL team now. A really good one with good fans. Love from Winnipeg ✈️
Also I was hoping for Ottawa and Buffalo to make the playoffs in the East. Ottawa playing some good hockey atm. I think Utah could be a good playoff team also and think they have a good chance to make the post season
@ yeah he’s getting there, but I wouldn’t bank everything on him this year. As far as all our cap, the skaters beyond a name or two in the bottom 6 seem to be solid; whom could be available to add?
@@soulknife20 now that illness is reportedly starting to leave the locker room after being a pain since just before Blackwood came in, they’ve been slowly looking more like themselves- especially with good goaltending. I can definitely see them going on a run, but it’ll be hard with 3 starters still injured (not including Landy who is STILL a major question mark). We’ll see what happens though and I’d love to be pleasantly surprised
@onyxstark9223 So far, the people they've called up have been way better than expected. Ivan Ivan has been a pleasant surprise. Drouin and Wood coming back would be great
@soulknife20 I agree. Ivan Ivan has been a very pleasant surprise. So has Middleton (especially in PK) though he’s struggled pretty hard at times. Some of the others have not been as good tho. Can’t wait for Manson and Drouin to come back
This has so far been one of the craziest seasons in my lifetime with regards to standings what with Nashville going from winning the offseason to crashing and burning, Boston’s front office woes, the Rangers being an almighty mess and my Sharks have regained their competitiveness despite still having a long way too go and yet this season is sadly far from over and there’s still a long way to go!!!
THG, thoughts on the current playoff format? Personally, I've never liked the wild card, and preferred when it was top 8 in each conference, 1v8, 2v7, etc. With reseeding in the second round.
A lot of people prefer the 1v8 format. The people that hate it are the TV execs and their marketing teams. They like knowing which teams will vs each other in the next round instead of waiting for the reseeding. Though I remember a lot of people wanting them to change the playoffs when it was 1v8 because they were nostalgic for the late 80s and early 90s format.
I see the appeal of both. I think 1 v8 without reseeding between rounds would be a good compromise. Think that the standing determines the initial placements and then it is a traditional bracket after that.
So are things starting to come together for the Predators, or are they just having a lucky streak? The game last night was a lot more hard fought than the score indicated especially for about a 10 minute stretch in the third period.
I like where the Cats are right now, but I can see some nights they lack their buzzsaw forecheck. Maybe cup fatigue, but I think come playoff time, that won’t be an issue. Go Cats
Canes got some issues to figure via play, trade, or call up. I think we're still a playoff team, but we can't keep looking bad and hoping the health fairy blesses us.
Sounds like Samberg is almost ready to come back, so Jets could be back to healthy by the New Year. Be glad to get a consistent D line again. Go Jets!!
Carolina doesn’t have a goalie problem. Tokarski stood on his head yesterday, and PK has balled out. The defense sucks and the “stars” on the team don’t care. Necas has regressed back to dancing around, lazy sloppy hockey, no one crashes the net, Svechnikov can’t score unless it’s an empty net, and our top offensive line is Staal Carrier Martinook. Let that sink in. The team needs to wake up and play a full 60 minutes. Absolutely disgusting filthy terrible hockey.
18:20 "You're not like I'm so glad we barely lost." I'd argue that's not entirely true. This season from the Sharks I'm looking for competitive games, progress for the rookies, and good performance from their guys who are likely to be traded. The games where they barely lose are exciting to watch while still helping with draft position. This season IS different from last year - last season I specifically cheered for the losses and would've been particularly "glad we barely lost" while this season I just don't mind either way.
Ducks have D to trade. Gudas, Dumoulin, and maybe Trouba. There are young guys waiting for two roster spots to open on D. Forwards we have nothing to trade. So many players that don’t score. Who would want them?
The Wings just look like quitters and they've looked like quitters since opening night. No effort on the ice game after game and it's honestly pathetic. You'd never guess they just missed the playoffs last season.
Nashville even though they are having a bad season they are talented enough to screw up some playoff teams seeding or cause someone on the line to miss the playoffs at the end of the season.
I am a Dallas fan and it has been disappointing to watch them.They have arguably one of the best rosters I have ever seen but play so sloppy they come off as an inconsistent .500 team. I figured this team to run away first place overall but now I have to wonder every night if they are even going to win versus any team. The simple of it is they play VERY sloppy they do not play like every game matters and by time playoffs come around they won't be able to switch it into a new gear. I am also not sold Oettinger is good enough to win a cup he goes as the teams goes but imo seldom steals any games this year. Other notables for me the Capitals they did a great job in the offseason and seeing McMich hit the next level is impressive. it is also nice to see NJ bounce back but it was expected they need to stick with it and not panic if they lose out in the playoffs only one team can win it all and there are easily 8 teams that can win it.
Don’t forget the THG that’s it’s not only the refs but Bettman also haha. Good season thus far but lots of hockey left. The race for tops in the Pacific will probably come down to the wire. Merry Christmas
I have a feeling my Devils are gonna be DANGEROUS come playoff time and DECIMATE either Pittsburgh or Tampa. As for Florida, that defending champion needs to be ELIMINATED in one of the rounds of the playoffs! The question is, which team will be strong enough to take them down?
Death,Taxes,Welcome Back
Well, there was that one time he said, "Helloooo..."
Morning all
@@nickcody7092 That’s actually really funny 😁
Talk to you again soon
Circa 2017: cracks soda can
merry christmas brother. i cannot imagine a hockey season without ya
This is true, even though he's picking Utah over Calgary to jump into the playoffs side . . . and Merry Christmas to all.
Even if the sharks aren't winning. The team looks SO much better, and they are fun to watch. And the guys on the team look like they're having fun.
They’re not good, but they play with an identity and a purpose and Greer has a core he wants to build around. Most rebuilding teams don’t do any of that.
Celebrini really makes a difference
Celibrini is such a key. Without him the Sharks skate around the boards and launch prayer shots. With Mack playing, they look like an NHL team. Shannon nailed the fan experience lol, Merry Christmas!
I thought they looked great in Vancouver on Monday. And prior to that they held their own with the Oilers. They have a lot of energy. Love Celebrini - the boy from North Van ❤
Eklund, Zetturlund, and Celebrini are monsters. Really cool to see the offense producing this much. Problem now is there being scored on a lot. Now its time to build the D. Cap aint an issue. Free agency is key for the sharks. I like how they have players like Granlund, Wennberg, Ceci and Toffoli who are not only a great veteran presence for the young guys, but can also be used wisley at trade deadlines to get some assets from teams that are pushing. They have some much to play with. This is already a fun rebuild to watch. Hope it works out in the end
The Sabres won, it’s a Christmas Miracle
Merry Christmas, everyone
Wrong, a Festivus miracle. 12/23 now have some meatloaf, air your grievances and do a feat of strength. Put up your aluminum pole, ect.
@@marksieber4626 wrong, it's Christmas
Deal with it 😎
@@DiogenesTheCynic. 👍
@@DiogenesTheCynic.Happy Various Holidays!!
It’s going to be Edmonton , LA first round again isn’t it.
Always. Can't have it any other way
Worries me, LA has to win a series eventually😅
Most likely. Would be interesting if the WCF matchup was a rematch of the 21-22 WCF
As a leafs fan I get your pain... the trend continues for us aswell
@@WhyteLycan And that series will go down this April and might end up being a 5-game series ending in Boston with Marchand UNLEASHING a powerful shot during overtime into the net behind Toronto's goalie, setting off the horn and "Kernkraft 400" starts right after as the crowd start vocalizing to the synth.
The Rangers don't stand anywhere. Right now we just kinda sit on the turlet.
Everyone is all over Kaprisov as the mvp in Minny but for me it's the Gus bus. As soon as he is gone the team goes to the crapper.
It's hilarious that after Boston's start to the season, there they are in third place. Ready to play the Leafs in the first round again.
And the Leafs are gonna be decimated as usual.
Third place because of games played. By point percentage they are behind Tampa Bay and Ottawa
@@busorenkin55 Well, the Leafs could even fall lower in the standings... Imagine a Sens-Leafs matchup... And don't even need to meet the Bruins to get knocked out.
Thanks for your dedication Shannon!
Merry Christmas Shannon !
Happy Christmas, Shannon. Thanks for making 2024 more enjoyable for me. NHL Hockey for Sega Genesis is in my Christmas stocking.
Merry Christmas, Shannon and Yvonne!
When THG said the Pens are dangerous, I was like "DON'T JINX IT" lol
these videos are my favorite when the Devils are good.. when they arent, i just watch them because Shannon produces quality videos regardless
merry christmas
shelby and yvette
and the skoons family
:P
Thanks for the video! Getting very close to halfway!
Ottawa needs to win 2-3 more games on this road trip and the rest of the season gets way easier. They can't get on a 5 game losing streak, but, if they can maintain a 2-1 win/loss ratio they're locked in. It will be interesting to see if they hold this spot.
Winnepeg and the wild. Idk if they can win one let alone both. Might go 0-2. Then Dallas. Could possibly have a 4 game losing streak which would suck. Man I hope they win
Pens next two are against the isles.
Merry Christmas! Devils Canes back to back out of the break is going to be fun. LGD 😈
The last time those two faced each other, those LOUSY Hurricanes DECIMATED THE DEVILS IN ROUND TWO! Why do those Hurricanes gotta be so mean to my Devils?
@ what? Enjoy the ride man
I wouldn’t be too worried Daedalus. The way we’re playing the Devils should have an easy couple games. No one on our team except for Staal Carrier or Martinook can score, and only them plus Slavin, ghost bear, Blake and Robinson come into the games ready to play. We suck right now. Hard.
Devils with the easy sweep, you heard it here first. Canes are cooked.
@@Sethstrat And they might have to face the Capitals or worse, the TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING!
@Sethstrat I, myself prefer: LGC 🌀
My Wings are VERY difficult to even watch. I agree with Shannon’s assessment of them in his power rankings a couple days ago. It looks like we’ve regressed by 5 years. 😑
Merry Christmas Sir to you and Yours!!!!!! Also Keep up with the great content!!!!
Happy holidays Shannan we all appreciate your hard work
Merry Christmas The Shannon Guy
I will say the Avs game against the Golden Knights that went 10 skaters into the shootout had me on the edge of my seat lol
You have Florida, Toronto and Boston… Cool….. LMAO perfect dead pan delivery!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025 to you and Yvonne. Your video production has been fantastic this year, and I have appreciated some of your members-only videos, too.
thank you so much for these videos i’ve been down this christmas and you help a lot! love the vids shannon!
I wonder where Rags will trade Kreider.
I predict Utah. While they're at it, I think Rangers and Hockey Club should trade team names too.
Hughes Your Daddy
Merry Christmas Hockey Guy!
Merry Christmas Shannon and Co. Have a great 2025.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Shannon!! Thanks for all your hard work!!
I don’t know if the Blues will make it into the playoffs this year, but their first half was very Eastern Conference heavy. Lots of potential 4 pt games in the 2nd half. So if they can score more consistently, they can gain ground on the other teams.
“Welcome back” is my new comfort sound lol
Blackhawks are so improved and playing a new system under the new coach in the last 9 games. Actually had a 3 game winning streak.
Thank you THG u are the best and always will be! Merry Christmas
I think Tampa is competing as much with Toronto and FL for first in that division as opposed to with Boston for that 3rd spot. Their goal differential would seem to suggest they are legit this year
Agreed, it's going to come down to overall health as the season goes on for them.
Yeah, he is sleeping on them for some reason.
They’ve also played the least amount of games in the NHL, they’re legit this year.
And they had the hardest schedule in the league so far and the easiest remaining
iT’s ThE rEfS! 😂
I’m not convinced the Blues can sneak in THIS year, but people need to look out in the future. One or two good moves in the off-season/deadline and this team could be something. Good young bones + reliable (if not flashy) veterans with the moves army has made since last season.
Happy Holidays Everyone. i'm just glad after yet another slow start to the season the Oilers have Bounced back and Playing Good despite the Bouch Debacle Lol. and the Avs who also had a slow start watch out for them as well.
I can assure Vegas haters that the refs hate us just as much as the Vegas haters. That Dallas game where they tried counting Robo's poking the puck out of Hill's hand into the back of the net as a good goal before getting coach challenged is one of their more blatant attempts at not liking us 😂
I had some resentment toward the league for giving Vegas both a sweet expansion draft PLUS exemption from the Seattle expansion draft. But at this point that is water under the bridge. Vegas is just another NHL team now. A really good one with good fans. Love from Winnipeg ✈️
As a CBJ fan I'm just glad we are not last in the metro.
Could you do a video on teams that hate each other 😊
Tampa gonna be sneaky for awhile until they catch up on games played
Watch Tampa..... 5 forwards over 30 pts. So far.... deep see what trade at deadline they pull off...
Soon I feel like Dallas is going to just say "Alright, time to turn it on" and return to last season's form. -Jets fan
Also I was hoping for Ottawa and Buffalo to make the playoffs in the East. Ottawa playing some good hockey atm. I think Utah could be a good playoff team also and think they have a good chance to make the post season
hey its the world juniors ~ the best part of xmas ~ yay ~
I hope you and your family have a very merry Christmas 🎅 and a happy new year 🎉
All of this , and some of that , and yet the JETS are seventh on the list . Say what . . . GO JETS GO ❗
All I’d (CBJ) like for Christmas is…either consistent goaltending or a new #1, seems like the whole goalie room is made up of Two-Faces
Looks like Jet Greaves is trending in the right direction, and cap space is currently a premium asset that needs utilized
@ yeah he’s getting there, but I wouldn’t bank everything on him this year. As far as all our cap, the skaters beyond a name or two in the bottom 6 seem to be solid; whom could be available to add?
I think the Avs are going to go on a run. They've started looking a lot better. Just need to play consistently.
@@soulknife20 now that illness is reportedly starting to leave the locker room after being a pain since just before Blackwood came in, they’ve been slowly looking more like themselves- especially with good goaltending. I can definitely see them going on a run, but it’ll be hard with 3 starters still injured (not including Landy who is STILL a major question mark). We’ll see what happens though and I’d love to be pleasantly surprised
@onyxstark9223 So far, the people they've called up have been way better than expected. Ivan Ivan has been a pleasant surprise. Drouin and Wood coming back would be great
@soulknife20 I agree. Ivan Ivan has been a very pleasant surprise. So has Middleton (especially in PK) though he’s struggled pretty hard at times. Some of the others have not been as good tho. Can’t wait for Manson and Drouin to come back
I want to see Middleton more. He's a big dude and physical. The Avs need more of that. I think DeHaan is terrible and not doing Middleton any favors.
Both Ivan’s doing well in Colorado for sure!
This has so far been one of the craziest seasons in my lifetime with regards to standings what with Nashville going from winning the offseason to crashing and burning, Boston’s front office woes, the Rangers being an almighty mess and my Sharks have regained their competitiveness despite still having a long way too go and yet this season is sadly far from over and there’s still a long way to go!!!
Merry Christmas to THG and all viewers!
Happy Christmas Eve!!!
You know, you are allowed to take a vacation
So is The Entertainment Guy like your twin brother, or is it some sort The Prestige type situation?
Merry Christmas
Happy Holidays HG, Could you do a video On The New York Rangers and The trade deadline 😂
I miss my North Stars too much to watch this one!
i want to see the jackets sneak in the playoffs and go on a run.
God Bless THG
Only reason Tampa is in a wildcard spot is because they played the least games.
THG, thoughts on the current playoff format? Personally, I've never liked the wild card, and preferred when it was top 8 in each conference, 1v8, 2v7, etc. With reseeding in the second round.
A lot of people prefer the 1v8 format.
The people that hate it are the TV execs and their marketing teams.
They like knowing which teams will vs each other in the next round instead of waiting for the reseeding.
Though I remember a lot of people wanting them to change the playoffs when it was 1v8 because they were nostalgic for the late 80s and early 90s format.
I see the appeal of both. I think 1 v8 without reseeding between rounds would be a good compromise. Think that the standing determines the initial placements and then it is a traditional bracket after that.
Nashville actually has 11 wins after our win against Carolina
So are things starting to come together for the Predators, or are they just having a lucky streak? The game last night was a lot more hard fought than the score indicated especially for about a 10 minute stretch in the third period.
I like where the Cats are right now, but I can see some nights they lack their buzzsaw forecheck. Maybe cup fatigue, but I think come playoff time, that won’t be an issue. Go Cats
go jets, go! i'm drinking rum and egg nog...
@blackberrythorns
Lots to celebrate.
Jets are on top & it's Christmas time & exposed skin does not freeze in Winnipeg.
Joy.
Canes got some issues to figure via play, trade, or call up. I think we're still a playoff team, but we can't keep looking bad and hoping the health fairy blesses us.
If the jackets won most of the OT games they would be looking really good
NJ Devils just need to keep pushing stand aside metro!!
Merry Christmas! Let’s go Ducks!
What, My Wild at 7th and my other team I follow I hate to mention are tanking are the NY Rangers.
Happy boxing day 📦🎄
😂 the metro is so bad
Go Jets Go!
Shanon for NHL Commissioner. Happy whatever floats your boat to everyone.
Great idea,Bettman has been commissioner long enough 31 years the exact same years Clarence Campbell was NHL president
Sounds like Samberg is almost ready to come back, so Jets could be back to healthy by the New Year. Be glad to get a consistent D line again. Go Jets!!
Us in Tampa with 82 games in hand because Hurricanes suck 😬😤
Watching during power outage
Carolina doesn’t have a goalie problem. Tokarski stood on his head yesterday, and PK has balled out.
The defense sucks and the “stars” on the team don’t care. Necas has regressed back to dancing around, lazy sloppy hockey, no one crashes the net, Svechnikov can’t score unless it’s an empty net, and our top offensive line is Staal Carrier Martinook. Let that sink in.
The team needs to wake up and play a full 60 minutes.
Absolutely disgusting filthy terrible hockey.
Do a video of what it would take for the Sabres to make the playoffs. Because after that 13 game losing streak, they’re basically eliminated now.
Dead Wings
18:20 "You're not like I'm so glad we barely lost."
I'd argue that's not entirely true. This season from the Sharks I'm looking for competitive games, progress for the rookies, and good performance from their guys who are likely to be traded. The games where they barely lose are exciting to watch while still helping with draft position. This season IS different from last year - last season I specifically cheered for the losses and would've been particularly "glad we barely lost" while this season I just don't mind either way.
Habs fans: "So you're saying there's a chance...."
Stars should be a much better team than they are. I’m shocked how mediocre they are this year
The refs😂 the only major team in sports who we all can agree on that receives special treatment is the Chiefs😂
Ducks have D to trade. Gudas, Dumoulin, and maybe Trouba. There are young guys waiting for two roster spots to open on D. Forwards we have nothing to trade. So many players that don’t score. Who would want them?
The Wings just look like quitters and they've looked like quitters since opening night. No effort on the ice game after game and it's honestly pathetic. You'd never guess they just missed the playoffs last season.
Good to see rangers at the bottom
Nashville even though they are having a bad season they are talented enough to screw up some playoff teams seeding or cause someone on the line to miss the playoffs at the end of the season.
All the Toronto fans thinking “the parade is on”
So you are saying there is a chance...? 😃😉
I am a Dallas fan and it has been disappointing to watch them.They have arguably one of the best rosters I have ever seen but play so sloppy they come off as an inconsistent .500 team.
I figured this team to run away first place overall but now I have to wonder every night if they are even going to win versus any team.
The simple of it is they play VERY sloppy they do not play like every game matters and by time playoffs come around they won't be able to switch it into a new gear.
I am also not sold Oettinger is good enough to win a cup he goes as the teams goes but imo seldom steals any games this year.
Other notables for me the Capitals they did a great job in the offseason and seeing McMich hit the next level is impressive.
it is also nice to see NJ bounce back but it was expected they need to stick with it and not panic if they lose out in the playoffs only one team can win it all and there are easily 8 teams that can win it.
Don’t forget the THG that’s it’s not only the refs but Bettman also haha. Good season thus far but lots of hockey left. The race for tops in the Pacific will probably come down to the wire. Merry Christmas
Buffalo is going for the least amount of points award this season.
West will stay the same but the sens won’t make playoffs. I just can’t see it. Penguins or Rangers will bounce back and take the last wild card spot.
Let's go Oilers!
Who would have thought the Jets would first overall at the Xmas break?
I have a feeling my Devils are gonna be DANGEROUS come playoff time and DECIMATE either Pittsburgh or Tampa. As for Florida, that defending champion needs to be ELIMINATED in one of the rounds of the playoffs! The question is, which team will be strong enough to take them down?
Will the Rangers and Red Wings please just fire their coaches already! Enough is enough!
Go Wild !?
They lost 4 straight before beating the Blackhawks