LIVE BLOG: Florida Panthers at Atlanta Thrashers, Holding Vigil edition
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 6:03 PM EDT
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It's going to take more than a flashy, solid game by T-Vo to save the season.
Anyone interested in this game knows the score: win and perhaps live another day. Lose and look forward to July 1st.
A major night of scoreboard watching ahead of us. Kind of somber, as well.
No matter the outcome, it's part of the learning process for this club and it's outstanding still-first-year head coach.
Not much more to chronicle in the lead-up to this evening, so we'll let the games speak for themselves.
Do sneak over to Bird Watchers Anonymous and say hi to Falconer and the gang.
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Good evening, troops
I’m not going to admit my stomach might be tied in knots. No way. Not this guy.
Wow, you must be tied in knots....
you wrote Go Cats and Flyers and Habs and Flyers. More…..HABS????
I really hope you meant go Bruins ;-)
Corrrrrrrrected!
Thanks! Guess I am a mess…
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s either a blessing or curse, Evan
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I thanked my contact at Comcast for showing the Tuesday game, and she replied with lightning speed.
Can’t hurt having a friend in that department.
I’m remaining cynical and negative because too many things have to happen for the Panthers to make it, I just hope they make good moves in the off season after J Bo jumps ship
This summer it’s all about scoring help. Two years ago it was goaltending, last summer was defense. All part of the plan, and JM has admitted as much.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing’s impossible, but I highly doubt it unless we got a goalie back for a good price.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
On Matty and Repik…a solid MAYBE.
And the UFA market is kinda bare this summer. I’ll get back to ya on it.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Here ya go. . .
Centers – 2009 NHL Unrestricted Free Agents
Player Age Team 08-09 Salary Notes
Mats Sundin 38 VAN $7,000,000
Joe Sakic 39 COL $6,000,000
Saku Koivu 34 MON $4,750,000
Mike Comrie 28 OTT $4,000,000
Sergei Fedorov 39 WAS $4,000,000
Robert Lang 38 MON $4,000,000
Mike Cammalleri 27 CGY $3,600,000
Henrik Sedin 28 VAN $3,575,000
Tim Connolly 28 BUF $3,500,000 Re-signed. 2 years, $9 million
Andy McDonald 31 STL $3,333,333 Re-signed with the Blues. 4 years, $18.8 million.
Steve Sullivan 34 NAS $3,200,000
John Madden 36 NJ $2,938,540
Brendan Morrison 33 DAL $2,750,000
Todd Marchant 35 ANA $2,660,000
Bobby Holik 38 NJ $2,500,000
Viktor Kozlov 34 WAS $2,500,000
Mike Sillinger 38 NYI $2,300,000
Jason Williams 28 CLB $2,200,000
Nik Antropov 29 NYR $2,150,000
Rob Niedermayer 34 ANA $2,000,000
Steven Reinprecht 33 PHO $2,000,000
Tyler Arnason 30 COL $1,750,000
Doug Weight 38 NYI $1,750,000
Derek Armstrong 36 LA $1,600,000
Radek Bonk 33 NAS $1,600,000
Manny Malhotra 29 CLB $1,500,000
Samuel Pahlsson 31 CHI $1,400,000
Michael Peca 35 CLB $1,315,000
Steve Begin 31 DAL $1,300,000
Chris Gratton 33 CLB $1,250,000
Johan Franzen 29 DET $1,150,000
Jeremy Roenick 39 SJ $1,100,000
Marty Reasoner 32 ATL $1,000,000
Patrick Rissmiller 30 NYR $1,000,000
Vernon Fiddler 29 NAS $900,000
Dean McAmmond 36 NYI $900,000
Dominic Moore 28 BUF $900,000
Scott Nichol 33 NAS $750,000
Eric Perrin 35 ATL $750,000
Stephane Yelle 27 BOS $750,000
Scott Nichol 34 NAS $750,000
Brian Sutherby 27 DAL $700,000 Re-signed with the Stars. 2 years, $1.6 million.
Michael Zigomanis 28 PIT $650,000
Blair Betts 29 NYR $615,000
Jason Krog 33 VAN $605,000
Boyd Devereaux TOR $600,000
Jamie Lundmark 28 CGY $600,000
Janis Sprukts 27 FLA $600,000
Mike Glumac MON $550,000
Yanick Lehoux MON $550,000
Grant Stevenson ATL $550,000
Josh Green ANA $525,000
Mike Iggulden NYI $525,000
Craig Macdonald 32 CLB $515,000
Eric Boguniecki ANA $500,000
Carl Corazzini EDM $500,000
Mark Cullen VAN $500,000
Carsen Germyn CGY $500,000
Matt Hendricks COL $500,000
Steve Kelly CLB $500,000
Krystofer Kolanos 27 MIN $500,000
Cory Larose SJ $500,000
Bryan Lundbohm MIN $500,000
Greg Mauldin OTT $500,000
Mike Rupp NJ $500,000
Wyatt Smith PHO $500,000
Nathan Smith COL $500,000
Trent Whitfield STL $500,000
Colton Fretter BUF $475,000
Alexandre Giroux 28 WAS $475,000
Ben Guite 30 COL $475,000
Ryan Murphy NJ $475,000
Kris Newbury 27 TOR $475,000
Michael Ryan 29 CAR $475,000
As I said, outside of the Sedins, not much there
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
That was why I’m thinking they might try to trade T-Vo. For a center. I’m not sure Andy’s ready, but there might be an aging starter they could bring in as a backup. Not sure CuJo is going to be sharp enough, but there might be someone else out there.
Read it all, and gave T-Vo tons of vision.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
There was talk Cammaleri wasn’t happy under Keenan – or vice versa – but no one else on that list is a real gamebreaker.
Most of the older guys (Sundin, Sakic) will re-sign with their clubs, I imagine
Tough to say. If he was still on Lonn Guyland, I’d say he’s gone, but back in Ottawa, he might stay. Todd Marchant might not be a terrible pickup. Let me pull his stats.
No way, Jackson. The Isles were thrilled to dump him off. And so were their fans.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
He wasn’t my idea of a first liner, don’t worry!
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Good thing Rusty’s only signed for another five years.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re gonna like them less if they skate off with a win tonight
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Refs obviously have no where to be after the game
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
One of the few Thrashers who have market value
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
The toughness and confidence hasn’t been there. Coach Pete’s gotta answer for that.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
ATL’s well aware of that…you know he’s been targeting since the start. He’ll get someone!
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
They only travel together, so if ya want one, gotta sign both. But it’s not outside the realm of possiblity, unless Louie has dumped on us for the past three years.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Sedins are the only ones I’m really hot on, but it ain’t gonna be cheap, and it’ll take some pretty fancy tap-dancing by Martin to pull it off
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Realistically, if they don’t sign in VAN, I could very well see Burke trying to get them to TOR. He loves ’em.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Kovy’s a wuss pulling that, knowing he wouldn’t get the call for that slash
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
No, I mean where are you geographically?
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
They’ve been irritating, but neither of our postseason hopes have ever really hinged on each other. So, no, I don’t hate them, but I do find them to be a pain in the rear
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Good and bad. Just don’t check the Rags’ score
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Gave up a lousy one on an odd man rush. Other than that, money.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone watching the NCAA Frozen Four Semifinals?
… I wanted to record them, but since I’m stuck at work, nada.
Couple of SBN sites doing great coverage, other than that I don’t know
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry guys :(
Aren’t you guys alive if Boston wins in regulation though?
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No. All on the Rags. Thanks for the thoughts, tho, Travis
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
MTL has to lose next game, period the end
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The Panthers make the playoffs if…
*They win their remaining two games and the Rangers lose their final two games in regulation or overtime/shootout.
*They win one game, lose another in overtime or a shootout and the Rangers lose their final two games in regulation.
*They win their remaining two games and the Canadiens lose their final two games in regulation.
guys we still have a decent chance, mtl plays pittsburgh, thats gonna be a tough game for MTL, but we gotta beat washington, WOW i wish i coudl go to that game
Dear god, are guys at least drinking to ease the stress?
What a tough spot to be in.
I wish the Panthers could squeak in..
Come on Bruins…
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Habs look to have the exact same intensity the Rangers had tonight, especially in the final six minutes or so.
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What was with the Flyers tonight, T? Not pretty..
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly, I thought they played pretty well for most of the game. Lundqvist came up huge on several occasions and the Rangers intensity was just waay too much down the stretch.
The Rangers first goal was absolute BS, too. But whatcha gonna do.
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by Travis Hughes on Apr 9, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just watching this blog ...
… and trying to work, and trying to ignore my bladder, which is sending rather urgent signals.
Thanks for comin’ by Zan, and you too, Travis. Looking forward to next October!
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
you said it
it was an exciting run the last few weeks, and obvi id rather be in the playoffs, but it was exciting and i wouldn’t change it for nything less
Sucks guys. Sorry to see it. We’ve got room on the Philly bandwagon if you feel like being evil for a month or two.
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Sorry Panthers fans. I REALLY wanted you guys in there and the Rangers to start golfing. You gave them a good run.
'Nucks Misconduct - Housing Swedish Millionaires Since 2000.
Rags will be golfing in two weeks. Bank on it.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
hah, it was worth a shot. Columbus or St. Louis would be my team if we weren’t in, too, so I understand.
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Chime in on Saturday, Dave. Wouldn’t be the same without ya!
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
But Kerry’s got awesome hair. Gets a pass
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
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