LIVE BLOG: Florida Panthers at Philadelphia Flyers
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 5:30 PM EDT
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Florida Panthers at Philadelphia Flyers, Apr 7, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
Three games left. Philadelphia in the mix. Clinging to playoff hopes. Battling adversity all season long.
On the surface, the only tangible difference right now between the Rangers and Panthers may be Sean Avery.
Of course in reality these two clubs could not be more dissimilar. Thankfully.
With a one-point gain tonight, the Cats will have ensured their third best season ever, but let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet...
Myself, I'm going into tonight with an air of optimism, simply because nothing's been decided yet, and may well not be until Sunday afternoon. The Cats have taken five points out of a possible six from the Flyers this year, so with a bit of courage and a tad of cockiness without being arrogant, there is a definite, tangible chance for a Florida victory.
The Flyers know what is at stake for their opponent, as well as that of their division rival taking on Montreal just up the road on Manhattan Island. Talk about confusion.
As you're most likely aware, no local TV since the Marlins have an uber-important home matchup with the Nationals tonight, and nothing in all of sport trumps the sheer primal excitement of Major League Baseball: Day Two.
For the adventurous out there, the Panthers are hosting two Watch Parties at the Carolina Ale House locations in Weston and Boynton Beach. I was at the Boynton location for the last party several weeks ago, and it was a genuinely solid effort by the club, and a good time had by all...until the final horn in Buffalo. But as good teams should always do, the Cats recovered.
Bang down the door at Broad Street Hockey and give 'em a shout. Good stuff going on up Travis' way.
And keep Blueshirt Banter and Habs Eyes on the Prize on your radar as well. No need to go into the reasons for it; you know the drill:
Go Cats.
(...and go Habs, too!)
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I knew I should have included David Brine in that poll…
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi all!
And a merry cheery night to everyone here in the middle of Christmas season.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We’re looking at what, 40s tonight, with a stiff breeze? Enjoy it while it’s here…
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hiya, sweetie! Getting GameCenter loaded up, so bear with me
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep in mind, the game is not on 790…gotta go to 640 I think…try to get a live link over the web
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn’t slow ya down too much…
GR’s prolly got the info at On Frozen Pond/Miami Herald
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a 14-watt station, so use headphones
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just realized the game isn’t televized :-X
by CLG_74 on Apr 7, 2009 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, so do I watch, or do I leave the TV off?
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol…..decisions decisions……kids don’t have occupancy of the TV right now?
by CLG_74 on Apr 7, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You watched on Sunday, so I’d say stick with it
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, but that was live at the game, I’ll probably turn it on.
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the kids are eating dinner, I’m thinking about putting it on upstairs and let them fall asleep to it
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Corrie: try channel 771…so far, it’s on!
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was looking for the Marlins and stumbled over it…again, so far
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like my email had some effect…
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now we should flood FSN with thank-yous!
The sh*t works!
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it will be on center ice, just not Fox Sports FL, because the 2nd Marlins game is more important
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m painfully aware. I’ve got it on GameCenter, but 771 (Comcast WPB) currently has it on
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pete’s got that patented consitpated look. Good sign.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure as hell sounds like him. Quality broadcast.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, that is Bill Clement, Clement, hands of cement.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Followed by Booth/Horton scoring action
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tar-who? He’s been MIA for a long while
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m cooking dinner, and wondering what the hell Bouwmeester is doing
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is where it all (should) begin.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope they’re speaking the truth…and after that PP, the jury’s out
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gritty stuff…makes for good entertainment!
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry I'm late for the festivities.
Out of work late. Early game. Had to buy gas. You know. We put the game on when we started dinner. Now on the couch with a netbook and a dark & stormy. :)
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh. Cool. Haven’t had those in forever.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was either that or sticking with my Simpsons icon
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No goals against. Call it a victory.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Banished to the Thrashers unofficial bulletin board. You don’t want that.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brutal!
Cruel and unusual punishment.
by coasterg on Apr 7, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably still better than the Panthers’ official board.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once one is established, that’s where ya go
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to admit the Philly broadcasting team is great. Lots of good things to say about the Panthers.
by coasterg on Apr 7, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They’re one of the better ones. I’ve watched a lot of Flyers games and they’re usually pretty fair to the visiting team. The broadcasters, that is.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been a fan of Clement’s – knowledgeable commentary and just the right touch of being a homer if he’s in that situation.
by coasterg on Apr 7, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I remember when ESPN showed hockey and he was the regular commentary guy.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just don’t know how to deal with such devoted fans, obviously
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough call. MTL is further ahead, but they could still lose all of their games. As long as it doesn’t go to overtime…
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are all Habs fans tonight. And after this game? We’re all Flyers fans.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit
The wife switched it over to the Lightning game. Back on the Panthers.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There was a kid at Shane’s practice yesterday wearing a Chiefs sweater
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the goalies wore won on Sunday, at the BAC, during John’s game earlier that day
by CLG_74 on Apr 7, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome and awesome! There were these nuts at the Syracuse Crunch games who would dress up like the Hanson Brothers at every game. The arena is wicked old and doesn’t have barriers between the sections. Before the third period, they would run through around the arena getting everyone all riled up. It was great.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vokoun has to stay in the net, JBo is not a goalie (not much of a d-man either)
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s been lucky so far. He keeps doing that and someone’s going to poke it in.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JBo is not a goalie (not much of a d-man either)
not since the trade deadline
by CLG_74 on Apr 7, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rangers up 2-1…
Swing by The Flyer Frequent. You have nothing better to do.
by Ben Rothenberg on Apr 7, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Habs have an entire nation behind them (well most of one). It’s not over.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m referring, of course, to HabsNation.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a cheap goal because Price was trying to play the puck
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bah!
Actually that wasn’t a bad PP against the Flyers. They’re pretty good shorthanded.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was some differential between FLA PP on the road and at home. Shocking.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The PP was pretty good on Saturday. It’s just that it’s taken them the whole season for it to get decent.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don’t want overtime, so if the Rangers are gonna win they better win big
Swing by The Flyer Frequent. You have nothing better to do.
by Ben Rothenberg on Apr 7, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. They had better. And it had better send the Canadiens into a rest-of-the-season losing streak.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uggghhh, they better not continue to play like this
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if I should turn the game off now
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In the words of Fletch: No no, never
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, they looked good on the last couple of shifts.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve decided to have another drink. Does that count?
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it continues like this, I may start drinking just to calm my nerves
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And so might Coach Pete. Wouldn’t want to be near him if the Cats miss the postseason by 1 point
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one point, they left at least 5 on the table during that slump
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should speed up the energy regeneration on Mafia Wars
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. We had already been kicking the idea around.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a plan. Not sure how dinner will work. Hmm… Maybe we’ll have to eat after.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
depends if Shane joins me or not. I’ll talk to him in the morning.
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m willing to cut a deal with y’all. Nobody scores this period, just some nice passing drills, then we let you win in OT. Sound good?
Swing by The Flyer Frequent. You have nothing better to do.
by Ben Rothenberg on Apr 7, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we need the win, and right now, I would almost take that
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m all for it. As long as we win. Y’all got the Rangers twice after this, so you can make up the points on Carolina.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody call the coaches and tell them we made a deal
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While we’re at it, can you arrange for Scott Hartnell to beat the crap out of Sean Avery in one of those games?
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any Flyer beating up Avery in both games would be Christmas in April.
by coasterg on Apr 7, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make it both and we got a deal.
Swing by The Flyer Frequent. You have nothing better to do.
by Ben Rothenberg on Apr 7, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
Jay turning over the puck? Shocking!
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is getting better. All we need now is Alberts in a can
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mother*****!
After a missed call, no less!
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great...
I log in here, see that Comcast has freebie’d the Center Ice broadcast, go to turn that on, and see the freaking 2-1 goal.
by OldDave on Apr 7, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They need to get Nasty Nick to start a fight with Richards or Hartnell.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Wept ...
Hurricanes 8, Islands zippo
by OldDave on Apr 7, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have I regaled anyone this week with my Paul Maurice story?
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
trash goal by carter, hes to god dam good
by chris37 on Apr 7, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Howdy Chris. Yeah…he’s that. Freaking. Good.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should pull Vokoun now.
Swing by The Flyer Frequent. You have nothing better to do.
by Ben Rothenberg on Apr 7, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m surprised he hasn’t. He’s usually all for the early pull. maybe because he got burned last time.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
common cats…all i want for christmas is a goal
by chris37 on Apr 7, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe ...
… I should be downloading “Truth in 24”.
by OldDave on Apr 7, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
with two games left, is there any chance?
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Habs are hurting big time.
Might squeeze by them. Gonna take two wins.
by OldDave on Apr 7, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but it involves the Flyers doing what they just did to the Panthers to the Rangers. Twice.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the Panthers getting three more points.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They played well against a better team. Think we can all agree on that
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but got no points, which puts them 2 points back again, so, there is no consolation.
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only in the Rangers getting nothing. Right back where we started. No damage, tho I’m not pleased in any case
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no were not mathematicly done
if we win the last two and rangers loss the last 2 we’re in!!
by chris37 on Apr 7, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We were gonna lose one…and the Rags were gonna win one…might as well get it over with
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And at least it was against montreal.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it’s “Let’s go Flyers” now ( I feel sick just thinking that)
by studyaid on Apr 7, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oddly, that doesn’t bother me too much.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And, anyway, remember, they’re playing the Rangers.
by Johnny B on Apr 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanted to get that deal done, sorry guys…
But at least now the Flyers have some momentum to take into New York?
Swing by The Flyer Frequent. You have nothing better to do.
by Ben Rothenberg on Apr 7, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW: the new Trek film premiered in Austin, TX last night. Sick.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 7, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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