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SUNRISE FL - FEBRUARY 16: Jack Skille #15 of the Florida Panthers sprays goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky #35 of the Philadelphia Flyers with ice after he made a save on February 16 2011 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)


Yet another trip around stunning Palm Beach County for me today, so it's time for the latest episode of mail-it-in Monday. Anything develops through the day, post it up here.

Former Florida Panthers goaltender Craig Anderson has signed a four-year, $12.75M contract extension with the Ottawa Senators. Guess that makes him part of the proverbial "solution"; hope Bryan Murray's successor agrees. Anyway, congrats to him on scoring big.

New Hurricanes defenseman Bryan Allen: "I've heard nothing but stories about, 'Wait until you get in the playoffs here and see how it is.' " Reality Check: Carolina currently sits 3 points back of eight place Buffalo; both clubs have played 72 games.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Mike Berardino on Peter DeBoer's future with the organization: "Such talk (about a coaching change) probably isn't fair, not after a handful of veterans were shipped off for draft picks and other trinkets last month, but it's only natural when you connect the dots."

From a few days ago, but the Montreal Gazette contrasts two very different situations between the Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning; expect the typical brickbats thrown our way.

One more hit from the Sentinel: Jack Skille and Alexander Sulzer will play Tuesday in Manhattan; is Michal Repik the odd-man out? Should he be?

Live Game Thread tomorrow at 6:30 pm.

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One more hit from the Sentinel: Jack Skille and Alexander Sulzer will play Tuesday in Manhattan; is Michal Repik the odd-man out? Should he be?

Depends on the recalls available to the Panthers. If they’re still in emergency recalls, then it’s either going to be Repik or Rissmiller going. If they’re not, and can keep an extra guy in the lineup now, then DeBoer might sit Hordichuk.

But really, Repik maybe should be the odd guy out. Skille’s at least going on the third line. They’re probably better off sending Repik back to Rochester to play than to see limited minutes on the fourth line.

"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury

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by John Beatty on Mar 21, 2011 2:25 PM EDT reply actions  

I agree about Repik. He still is not a finisher…. This team needs finishers. I see him playing some more games in the AHL next season. Especially due to the $$$$

With the amount of money that the Panthers have, they can make a play on any free agent in the NHL market. I expect the Panthers to go after Leino and Richards in the offseason. Doesn’t mean that they get them, but they can at least try with the $$$$

by Hawkseye on Mar 21, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Completely OT, but ...

… any quick bets how where the Campbell Wheel of Suspension™ lands for Matt Cooke, who laid a rather nasty elbow on Ranger defenseman Ryan McDonagh yesterday? I’ve given up on guessing what punishment, if any, will be dispensed.

by OldDave on Mar 21, 2011 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Calling it 10

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by Donny Rivette on Mar 21, 2011 3:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

it should be more than 10 games…..He’s a dirtbag!

by LAUSMAN on Mar 21, 2011 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed; but unless the league just developed a conscience it won’t be more.

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by Donny Rivette on Mar 21, 2011 3:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

After the soapbox that Mario stood on a few weeks back he should release Cooke unless he wants to look like the worlds largest hypocrite.

by Robert Wright on Mar 21, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Campbell did exactly the right thing.

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by Donny Rivette on Mar 21, 2011 9:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

And Caterwauls are a topic free-for-all; anything goes :)

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by Donny Rivette on Mar 21, 2011 3:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Speaking of Murray:

Just said he thinks Vokoun will remain in FLA, hence resigning of Andy

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by Donny Rivette on Mar 21, 2011 3:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I think Vokie Stays…..not getting younger……“goalie free agency” not great……not alot of interest out there for his services…..got this far w/ the team…..might as well stay thru the reconstruction of the Panthers and make a few less bucks….At least you’ll be playing Hockey next year, Vokie.

by LAUSMAN on Mar 21, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I get the feeling that some team will have a goalie blowout during the playoffs and will be interested in Vokoun, then Tallon pounces and suckers them out of some players/picks at the draft

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by Chris S Roberts on Mar 21, 2011 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

but he’s a UFA, we can’t trade him for anything

by eliran2 on Mar 21, 2011 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

uhhh…I was under the impression you could trade UFA before July 1st…but I guess I’m not sure now

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by Chris S Roberts on Mar 21, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think you can only trade the rights of a RFA before july 1st (contract end)
but i dont know maybe im wrong

by eliran2 on Mar 21, 2011 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Player’s rights are owned by current club until July 1st, meaning club can trade what are ostensibly his exclusive negotiating rights to another team. This is what was done with Bouwmeester/Calgary.

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by Donny Rivette on Mar 21, 2011 10:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

You’re right, but I thought we all agreed not to bring that up until after the draft, when we can’t do something stupid like that again.

by badger737 on Mar 22, 2011 8:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Disagree completely. Why should he stay?No playoffs anytime soon.
I see him in Tampa or in California next season.

by Hawkseye on Mar 21, 2011 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

What kinda rebuild are they having up there? As a GM I would keep Andy on a short leash…

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by Chris S Roberts on Mar 21, 2011 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

AMERKS....

Has anyone heard anything on the Panthers and Amerks? Are they on speaking terms yet? Or has the Panthers found a new sharing affliate?

by Hawkseye on Mar 21, 2011 5:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Status quo from both sides. Not a peep.

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by Donny Rivette on Mar 21, 2011 6:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

 I think they’re going to have to work out their differences, as no one else seems to be willing to change dancing partners.

by Craig Fischer on Mar 22, 2011 2:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Repik brings so much more than Rissmiller, and Rismiller doesn’t need the experience. Pretty easy decision.

by pukeoncops on Mar 21, 2011 6:00 PM EDT reply actions  

He’s probably better than Skille too.

by pukeoncops on Mar 21, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, he obviously brings a lot more, but he wont be bringing it with 4th line minutes….send him down

by Colt1235 on Mar 21, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Little Bitz Pregnant needs a monster Jimmy Howard victory tonight; playoffs and all.

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by Donny Rivette on Mar 21, 2011 8:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

And it ain’t looking good after his yawning five-hole opens for a Dupuis backhander. Lame.

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by Donny Rivette on Mar 21, 2011 8:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Aaaaaaaand thanks for nuthin’, Jimmy.

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by Donny Rivette on Mar 21, 2011 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

That MTL article was ridiculous…the write did a great job summarizing a Wikipedia article because it was obvious he couldn’t care less about hockey in FLA
On a lighter note, I’m very happy to see that CAJ and Sulzer will be back tomorrow

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by Chris S Roberts on Mar 21, 2011 8:17 PM EDT reply actions  

Nobody cares about Hockey in Florida except the people that care about hockey in Florida…….Yogi

by LAUSMAN on Mar 21, 2011 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

and 1 aussie in aussie

by pantherdazz on Mar 21, 2011 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

I always smile a bit wider when seeing that “hit” from Queensland, PD :)

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by Donny Rivette on Mar 21, 2011 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m hoping Skille and Carter land up on the same line as one another— if they don’t, I actually think it’ll be because they’re playing against one another for next years spot. I know one’s a wing, and one’s a center, but I’m having a hard time seeing both of them back next year.

by Craig Fischer on Mar 22, 2011 3:02 AM EDT reply actions  

I’d like to see them both back and form the 3rd line with Olesz on the wing. Make that line throw the body around.

by Ryan Meier on Mar 22, 2011 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

I like it for the rough stuff….but would there be enough skille on that line?

by LAUSMAN on Mar 22, 2011 10:45 AM EDT reply actions  

I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE

by Ryan Meier on Mar 22, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

@OFP Weiss and Clemm are out tonight,Skille in

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by Chris S Roberts on Mar 22, 2011 11:42 AM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Are they giving Weiss time to heal for the playoffs just like Ovie?

Oh wait…

by Sdiaz6215 on Mar 22, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah, I see it now. Leg injury i guess. When did that happen.

by Sdiaz6215 on Mar 22, 2011 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

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