Caterwaul: Moen on Gudbranson fallout; more cuts from Panthers camp
by Donny Rivette on Sep 28, 2010 12:12 PM EDT
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Consider this a quickie-Caterwaul; everything figuratively blew up at work this morning, so I'm off to the rescue (how modest). Again, it's a free for all, so discuss what you wish in the comments. A couple of items to throw out:
- Whether or not D Erik Gudbranson survives the final roster cut next week, do you think anyone in the Panthers' organization will soon forget the cheapshot haymaker thrown by Montreal's Travis Moen on Monday? Stay tuned for an Andrew Peters-style resolution ("It's a big league, but it's a small world. There was no need for that. So now he's the toughest guy in the league. That was gutless.") on October 30th.
- Quinton Howden has been returned to Moose Jaw (and man are they happy), while Evgeni Dadonov, Mike Duco, Triston Grant, Michal Repik, Scott Timmins, and Bill Thomas are all Rochester-bound. No jarring surprises, but Amerks' camp should become a bit more fascinating after these moves.
Floor's yours , peeps...and if you're able to locate a video of the Gudbranson/Moen thing, please by all means submit itto the community in a FanPost.
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Gudbranson!
Knew when I saw this kid at the Panthers vs Predators rookie game that he was an absolute standout. Should be exciting for Panthers fans to watch Gudbranson’s progress in the NHL.
Wednesday game vs CAR cancelled
Due to weather per official site.
Good thing it doesn’t snow down here.
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by Donny Rivette on Sep 28, 2010 3:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Going to ROC; no KHL.
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by Donny Rivette on Sep 28, 2010 4:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No kidding – I’d like to see him stick as well, but I’d also like to spare him the agony of what could be a really long and potentially depressing season. That kid’s got tons of heart, something this team has lacked for a long time but it’s going to be a really tough call. He’s going to get his 10 game look, guaranteed.
If nothing else, this team doesn’t look like they’ll leave their teammates out to dry. That’s a huge step forward.
I’ve thought about being around a losing atmosphere, but honestly, if anyone who’s been drafted by the Panthers in the last 10 years, he can handle it.
If they really look at him and feel he can play here, then keep him. If he’s got nothing to prove in juniors, forget it.
We can use his presence.
I agree, but who do you play him over? RIght now its….
McCabe Kulikov
Wideman Allen
Ellerby(i think me proved it) and ???
Then you have Gudbranson, Garrison, Paetsch and Weaver fighting for the last spot.
I think its in everyones best interest that Gudbranson takes another year in Juniors and comes up next year.
Garrison’s a lock.
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by Donny Rivette on Sep 28, 2010 8:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Thats what I was thinking also. He played well last year. Does this mean that Paetsch and Weaver are sent down, if not waived/cut?
Weaver up, Paetsch down. 2 cents.
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by Donny Rivette on Sep 28, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
That seems reasonable. They’ll probably keep Weaver and Ellerby up and make one of them sit. I can’t think Gudbranson will stay up for more than a few games, but anything’s still possible.
Next cuts on Sunday, then? Or Saturday night?
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Just my two cents, but I think Gudbrandson stays up for his “trial” period and then goes back to juniors. No way that Garrison’s going anywhere and I would think that Weaver is going to stay, especially with his ties to Murphy.
Ellerby is going to be in Rochester and probably be in a role where he is Garrison from last year – the call-up when a D-man goes down and comes up when McCabe is traded.
Interested to see what happens though, no doubt.
Garrison has earned his chance no doubt. I’m not sold on Ellerby yet. Need to see more of him. Maybe a trade can be made with a team looking for defence.
I just think that with what he’s shown so far, Gudbranson just might be able to play at this level. Unless of course he’s not going to be protected, then he’s better off in juniors :)
Well, the Islanders could use some help with Streit gone for the year. I think they’re going to use Ellerby in a role like Garrison had last year – he’ll likely get to play in 30 games or so, being the injury callup and then be the sixth man when McCabe is likely traded at the deadline. If he produces, he’ll stick full-time next season.
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