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New York Rangers at Florida Panthers, Nov 25, 2009 7:30 PM EST


 

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New York Rangers
@ Florida Panthers

Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009, 7:30 PM EST
BankAtlantic Center

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Back to navy blue for the Cats, who play host to the Rangers for their second game in five days. Saturday saw Florida wipe out a 2-0 New York lead, eventually winning 3-2 in regulation. Remember regulation?

Dual big-news action for this afternoon, as Panthers forward-who's-really-a-defenseman Ville Koistinen has finally been waived, at least temporarily bringing some closure to his in-and-out, four-minute appearances with the club he latched onto less than five months ago. Still not sure who dropped the ball on that one; was he scouted or wasn't he? And if he doesn't fit the DeBoer "mold" why was that not evident prior to the signing? In his place Florida has recalled winger Steve MacIntyre, whose presence should ensure fewer hits-against from tonight's opponent. Mr. Brashear, white courtesy phone please...

Tomas Vokoun is expected to go against Henrik Lundqvist, while Cory Stillman, David Booth, and why should I bother to type Nick Tarnasky remain on the outs. The Rags absolutely destroyed Columbus on Monday, finding their offensive legs in a 7-4 blowout at home, while the Panthers dropped a 3-2 (OT) "decision" to Pittsburgh the same night. And I use "decision" in precisely the intended manner; we're looking in your direction Kimmerly and Pollack.

Jim from Blueshirt Banter will be at the BAC this evening; he's the guy in the Rangers jersey. Should be easy to pick out. He'll be in the Lexus Lot before the game as well, which may be rather tricky considering the rain, but look for the "Banter" posters; Jim's a great dude, and a "local", no less.

If you're stuck at home like me, take a stroll over to BB and say hello.

Thanks for coming by. Go Cats.

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Remember regulation?

Well I heard something about it, but I don’t recall exactly. It didn’t get too much publicity around these here parts.
/Fletch Lives
//Yes, that sequel is unfairly maligned

P.S. Go Panthers! In regulation, of course.

Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.

by Dominik on Nov 25, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

That’s got more funny lines per minute than many films of the past twenty years.

The emancipation proclamation quote above still gets me every time.

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

From EKLUND, so obviously take it with a grain of salt!

Pierre McGuire said last night during an intermission that he was talking to a GM from a “southern team” who admitted that he was close to making a significant trade within the next two weeks.

This is not surprising and three (southern) names that are out there right now are…

Horton from Florida (e2). Vancouver, Dallas and Calgary are interested.

I am also hearing Florida has “VERY SERIOUS” interest in Dion Phaneuf should he become available

now wouldn’t that be something, the much acclaimed Bou/Phaneuf pair falls apart and we get the other piece!

FINALLY!!!! getting to attend a game tonight. CANT WAIT! GO CATS GO!

by alterego6487 on Nov 25, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

IF Dion is available it’s for a reason:

Phaneuf: 22gp, 11p, +2, 20pim, 5ppp, $6.5M (Cap hit: 6.5M)
McCabe: 22gp, 11p, +3, 12pim, 7ppp, $4.15M (Cap hit: 5.75M)

He ain’t bringin’ it. Maybe he needs a change of scenery – as did McCabe – but what a risk to take, especially after a 47-point, -11 season a year ago. That’s a serious difference in coin.

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Alright

minutes away on a dreary night in SoFla.

MacIntyre wearing #33.

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ballard’s mic’d up…always hoped for an alternate R-rated audio feed for times like this

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 7:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

AROUND THE SE...

WAS over BUF 1-0, end of first
TBL and TOR tied at 2, 4 left in first

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 7:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

How many guys are better than Radek Dvorak on the PK, dollar-for-dollar?

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 7:54 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You should see David Brine on the PK.. it really is surprising he hasn’t had a call up in a very long time. Everyone he has played with on a line has been called up this season (except for Big Mac)

by keithwozniak on Nov 25, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

According to NHL.com, the Panthers have yet to register a shot (NY has 5). If true, that’s a lot of attempts gone awry.

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 7:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Cats playing BankAtlantic hockey, where the Rags are doing the Torts thing. Remarkable.

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Avery’s in the house with a pointless jab at Leopold after the whistle.

 Where’s MacIntyre, anyway? 1:23 TOI…none on the man advantage.

(Um, that was a joke.)

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 8:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like Wade Redden may have really been tweaked by Oreskovich. No ill will to the guy, but the pattern has been the reverse.

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

SE UPDATE

WAS over BUF 1-0, end of 2
TBL and TOR tied at 3, late in second
ATL over DET 1-0, mid-second (could be repercussions from this one)

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 8:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Billy’s right…Cats have missed majority of shots…not kewl

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 8:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Damnit!! Why can’t I find this game anywhere to watch?

by keithwozniak on Nov 25, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

These holiday games are tough…everyone’s either at the BAC or hanging with family

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

They always do!

Good fight I’m assuming? I’m sure it’ll be on youtube within the hour.

by keithwozniak on Nov 25, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Reading that MacIntyre got Brashear with a couple of great body shots.

by keithwozniak on Nov 25, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Really good body shots…it showed on Brash’s face

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Here come the naysayers

and it’s deserved. No reason the Cats can’t be better than 11 shots. Ridiculous. And if Horton would cease aiming for the middle of the goaltender’s chest, we’d be in far beeter shape.

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

nope. gave up since Mac already got his fight in.. watching some AHL games now.

by keithwozniak on Nov 25, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Surprised…you’d think someone would post up a New York link

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go SE!!!

Gotta love Avery giving the puck away. Punk. Now for the W.

If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...

by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 25, 2009 9:57 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No indeed. Avery + Rags = Hate.

If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...

by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 25, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i really want two pts. out of this… come on D

Go Cats and Go Canes!

by KentuckyCane on Nov 25, 2009 9:59 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!

Go Cats and Go Canes!

by KentuckyCane on Nov 25, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

now let’s make that kill mean something@

Go Cats and Go Canes!

by KentuckyCane on Nov 25, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Never an easy night for the Cats (!!!)…but how hard do they make it on themselves?

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 10:04 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

good lord they kill me, haha, i can hardly breathe right now

Go Cats and Go Canes!

by KentuckyCane on Nov 25, 2009 10:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

On to the skills competition

Can’t be a fluffy, lighthearted win for FLA…gotta be a grudgematch

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 10:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

i am getting tired of these 1/2 victories

Go Cats and Go Canes!

by KentuckyCane on Nov 25, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well...

…the Cats really had no right getting this far, given their play early, but it’s one more point.

by Donny Rivette on Nov 25, 2009 10:11 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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