Thursday Caterwaul - Panthers GameDay Open Forum
by Donny Rivette on Apr 8, 2010 10:31 AM EDT
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PrintAnd the final game of the season against a club not based in the Sunshine State is upon us.
Beyond that? A home-and-home with our nearest NHL neighbor to close it all out. Typically, that scenario would have little relevence to the Cats, who year after year have just enough success (or their bottom-feeding Eastern counterparts suck that much more) to duck the draft lottery. With a loss tonight, the Panthers will be guaranteed a mathematical shot at the first overall pick. And do join us Tuesday evening for the lottery festivities (Versus; Live Forum revs up here at 7pm).
Tonight: the Devils aren't rolling over since winning the Atlantic division is within their grasp but hardly a lock, so playoff positioning is on the collective New Jersey mind. A victory from the road club combined with a Pittsburgh loss (in regulation) to the Isles would effectively sew up the division title for Lou's Crew, but the first of those possibilities is highly improbable while the second is simply unlikely. In essence, they have something to play for. And we deeply enjoy any visit from our old pal Ilya.
Be sure to check out In Lou We Trust for the visitors' take. The LBC Live Game Forum steams ashore around 6:30pm.
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A bit of hubris
I’d just like to take this opportunity to ask Jay Bouwmeester what it’s like to finally get to play in the NHL playoffs. Oh, right…
Florida Panthers: Giving the league a punching bag since 2000.
Plenty of time for him to answer that question.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 8, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I’m sure the Flames will be back in it next year. Still, after the last two years, it’s kind of nice to see he’s not instantly rewarded.
OTOH, if the Rangers can hold it together another couple of games, Olli Jokinen may see the playoffs again this year. Of course, it will be a four or five game loss to the Capitals, but better than nothing.
Florida Panthers: Giving the league a punching bag since 2000.
And speaking of the lottery...
Looks like we’re going to be fourth from last in the league unless Ottawa decides to rest some starters against Tampa tonight. The Leafs have one game left against a Montreal club that still has to clinch a playoff spot. And you just know a home-and-home against the Lightning isn’t going to end well for the Panthers.
Florida Panthers: Giving the league a punching bag since 2000.
Must. Do. This.
Check out the Oilers’ Draft Lottery Simulator. And keep refreshing the page until we win.
Thanks to Puck Daddy for the intro.
Yay!
WINNER:
The Florida Panthers have won the lottery and will draft first overall. The Panthers move from fourth spot to first.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 8, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Been a few rumblings about that in the past few days. Haven’t seen anything official yet. Kid’s got the goods.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 8, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice call on the signing, Eric. Heads-up play.
by Donny Rivette on Apr 9, 2010 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I got a 5:00 call to go to the game tonight...
I almost said no, but I can’t pass up a chance to see a game from 5 rows off the ice. Look for me on TV – I’ll be the guy in the Panthers’ jersey cheering for the Devils… ;-) I’m sure the FB flames have already started. Have a great game tonight!
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