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2011 LBC Florida Panthers / NHL Entry Draft Day Two: Live Open Thread

After a big night which saw the drafting of Jonathan Huberdeau and a purely cap-motivated transaction featuring much-maligned Rostislav Olesz rolling to the Blackhawks for Brian Campbell, the Panthers head into Day Two with 2 selections in round two, 4 in round three, and 1 each in the fifth, sixth, and seventh. For now.

No deals involving picks...yet; how much longer will that be the case?

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what about the midget?

by peterbiz09 on Jun 25, 2011 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

Copied from the other thread..

I don’t like his size, sure you could throw the st louis example out at me, I just dont think we have the size/talent to match him with just yet. I mean we could throw him with some 6’4 center n hope it works out, but its not garunteed..

Saad is pretty good when it comes to work magic in the opposing zone plus he plays with mcfarland which could be good chemistry for us in the future… Jurco’s stick handling as well as his shootout ability would be a huge plus to us, and he knows Huberdeau well, and plays with him in saint john

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

Stuck In line at best buy trying to buy a router…lady is trying to sell this guy on some absurd protection plan for the past 25 minutes…

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 10:56 AM EDT reply actions  

Probably going to miss our 33 pick…fml

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

the protection is ok for certain things such as computers/laptops but anything else is just worthless.. slip that info to him, let him say no, and be on your way to watch the draft :D

oh, and tell her shes stupid for wasting her breathe for 25min since she doesnt make any type of comission :D

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Is there a stream of it from anywhere?

- Go Panthers -

by flpanther360 on Jun 25, 2011 10:59 AM EDT reply actions  

Awesome, thanky kindly!

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hi fellers…long night on my end.

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 10:59 AM EDT reply actions  

Take danielle home last night eh? lol

I saw a pic of the ice dancers… their tops got smaller.. or THEIRS got bigger maybe.. oh my god.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

Danielle is mine!!!!!!!!!!!

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Unreal. Seriously.

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

She’s been eating her wheaties since the season finale

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Best move ever by getting those ice dancers

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

@SunGarrioch Bruce Garrioch
Erik Gudbranson told @Team1200Ottawa he is close to a deal with the Panthers. He was No. 3 last year.

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 11:00 AM EDT reply actions  

Ha!

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:04 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Some good forwards left…

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 11:04 AM EDT reply actions  

any1 got a link to a draft tracker

by peterbiz09 on Jun 25, 2011 11:06 AM EDT reply actions  

Oh man…sorry for stepping on you, Rob. Missed it.

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nah, i posted the tracker, u got the video link under control :D

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

NHL.com is probably your best bet, TSN.ca and even ESPN.com I’m sure will have trackers

by HockeyKnight on Jun 25, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

TSNBobMcKenzie Bob McKenzie
Ryan Smyth update: LA-EDM had agreed to deal (Brule and a pick), Smyth waived NTC but all reportedly fell apart over Brule’s health. #tsn

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:07 AM EDT reply actions  

Video Feed

via NHL.com here

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:11 AM EDT reply actions  

and trade.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 11:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Regher, Kotalik, 2nd rounder for Byron and Butler

by HockeyKnight on Jun 25, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

BIG.

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

damn i think CGY got ripped

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 11:13 AM EDT reply actions  

double agreed.

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Count me in. That was a LOT to give up.

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Jurco and Saad still available! one pick to go.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 11:14 AM EDT reply actions  

Rocco Grimaldi Rocco Grimaldi Rocco Grimaldi Rocco Grimaldi Rocco Grimaldi Rocco Grimaldi!!

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Flames just blew it up

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:15 AM EDT reply actions  

Trade Boumeester for a bag of pucks!

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

Florida needs to trade up from 47 to 34

If col doesnt pick saad or jurco… both would be amazing

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:16 AM EDT reply actions  

STL takes Ty Rattie I think

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:16 AM EDT reply actions  

JURCO

Get him!!! Would love to see this guy w/ Huberdeau in Panther Red!!

take these broken wings and learn to fly again, learn to live so free...

by jacke1ope on Jun 25, 2011 11:16 AM EDT reply actions  

We got Grimaldi???

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:17 AM EDT reply actions  

YES!!!

Rocco Grimaldi is a PANTHER!!!!!!!

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Tallon only drafted him so people would stop saying he only likes big players.

"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 Jun 25, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wish these dudes would shut up so we could have heard it

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

STOP TALKING OVER THE SELECTIONS!!!!

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:17 AM EDT reply actions  

Rocco? Hhhmmm, figured Tallon would continue his big and powerful theme he instilled. Small and skillful should be interesting to see, hopefully in a good way

by HockeyKnight on Jun 25, 2011 11:18 AM EDT reply actions  

Red wings got a steal :[

rich get richer

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:18 AM EDT reply actions  

oh wow he will fit well there

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions  

And they traded down to get that pick.

"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 Jun 25, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions  

From TSR

“Easily one of the more skilled players available in the draft, Grimaldi has a proven track record of production at every level. Strong work ethic and dedication to the game have enabled him to develop skills in skating, passing, shooting and puck handling that could comprise a video on "How To…." All indications are that he’ll keep developing as he moves up the ladder. The only obvious knock is his size.”

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:18 AM EDT reply actions  

He’s also a bible thumper..

maybe thatll work well down here to prevent the rest of our team to have any fun at the beach/ in clubs

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Shane Doan is a bible thumper as well I believe

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

Enough with the “bible-thumper”, folks.

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Grimaldi twitter

@RGrimaldi23

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Thank you!

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Grimaldi

Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
-—————————————————————————————————————————-
2009-10 U.S. National Development USHL 32 11 9 20 22 - - - - -
2010-11 U.S. National Development USHL 23 12 13 25 18 -
- - - -
-—————————————————————————————————————————

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:19 AM EDT reply actions  

Don’t know why that “strike-thru” appeared.

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

- dashes-

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

I guess that’ll be me

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hold on, you want to do this one? Crook knows him some Grimaldi Donny!

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

who we taking at 47? Nick Shore?

by peterbiz09 on Jun 25, 2011 11:23 AM EDT reply actions  

I’d be down for that!

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

There goes Saad

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:25 AM EDT reply actions  

Sadds gone :/

- Go Panthers -

by flpanther360 on Jun 25, 2011 11:25 AM EDT reply actions  

just tuning in.

I was hoping Tallon would go against the blueprint and take Grimaldi. Woohoo!

Besides, it’s not like there won’t be giant slabs of beef to stick up for the little guy.

by jimmyh71 on Jun 25, 2011 11:27 AM EDT reply actions  

He’s going pure skill in this draft

by peterbiz09 on Jun 25, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Panthers on the clock

by HockeyKnight on Jun 25, 2011 11:28 AM EDT reply actions  

The way I see it, Kane is undersized obviously, so maybe he really sees some really good skill and work ethic in this kid.

- Go Panthers -

by flpanther360 on Jun 25, 2011 11:28 AM EDT reply actions  

I think some people are focusing too much on the “size” part of Dale Tallon’s blueprint and not enough on the “character” part. Given size vs character, Tallon’s taking the character every time.

"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 Jun 25, 2011 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

Where are we after 47?

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 11:29 AM EDT reply actions  

damn net cut out…

damn chicago _ I guess ill have to settle for watching Saad there. :/

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:29 AM EDT reply actions  

wasn’t anyone worth picking

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

Pick #47 for #59 and 3rd rounder in 2012

by HockeyKnight on Jun 25, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

knew the trade would come…

my most favorite thing about this draft has been seeing all the people at our table, and Yormark NOT there!

by alterego6487 on Jun 25, 2011 11:30 AM EDT reply actions  

It’s nice, isn’t it?

by HockeyKnight on Jun 25, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions  

47 for 59 and 3rd rounder in 2012? Bleh, must not have liked anybody

by HockeyKnight on Jun 25, 2011 11:30 AM EDT reply actions  

Very good move, I bet Tallon wanted to get Sadd. Good that we get two picks instead of one.

- Go Panthers -

by flpanther360 on Jun 25, 2011 11:31 AM EDT reply actions  

they know the player they want will be there + gain a pick

CFS93

by chesterbardo on Jun 25, 2011 11:31 AM EDT reply actions  

OK Panthers traded #47 for SJS’ #59 and 3rd in 2012 correct?

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:31 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanks!

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

also, from Kevin Allen: “Florida taking Grimaldi is like landing another first-round pick.”

didn’t they say that about our first 2nd rounder last year?

by alterego6487 on Jun 25, 2011 11:32 AM EDT reply actions  

yep… but then again if they took saad or jurco theyd say the same

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

Guess LA is getting rid of the logo with the crown.

- Go Panthers -

by flpanther360 on Jun 25, 2011 11:34 AM EDT reply actions  

Whats your take on the trade for 47?

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:38 AM EDT reply actions  

the player they want will be there at 59. + gain a 3rd next year

CFS93

by chesterbardo on Jun 25, 2011 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

by the way..

Isn’t Alex Gudbranson available in next years draft? That could be an awesome pairing for Eric, they’re both very similiar in play style..

our own bash brothers!

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:39 AM EDT reply actions  

Darren Dreger
@DarrenDreger Darren Dreger
Reports of a 5 yr extension for Tanguay. Tanguay’s ext couldn’t happen before Regehr trade was official. All makes sense now. Working on #’s

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 11:39 AM EDT reply actions  

Feaster now gets to show what he can do, and how much credit he actually deserved for building the Lightning Cup team.

by MrOmnipotent on Jun 25, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

now if only we can pry Gagne away from TBL.. We desperately need wings.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions  

OK, hold on a few minutes

Cant thank you enough Alex!

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

Huberdeau will be talking

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 11:42 AM EDT reply actions  

RGrimaldi23 Rocco Grimaldi
I told a kid that the NHL Draft is in order from smallest to tallest so I would be going 1st overall and he believed me

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:43 AM EDT reply actions  

I love this guy even more

Welcome to Florida Rocco. Now get a number so I can buy a jersey!

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

you guys notice how quick this is moving?

we pick next.. and they cut to commercial break.. what good timing sarcasm tag

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:44 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah :D

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

Has anyone heard of him

by peterbiz09 on Jun 25, 2011 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

He was on Sweden’s silver medal winning team at the WJC. That’s all I know.

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by John Beatty on Jun 25, 2011 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions  

Probably one of the guys Tallon saw when he was scouting that other tournament in Europe right before the trade deadline.

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by John Beatty on Jun 25, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

Swedish defensemen

“Bengtsson really came on during the second half of the season and is a player with tremendous upside which should justify a draft selection within the top three rounds. Part of what could be a pretty solid crop of Swedish defensemen in 2011, Bengtsson plays a responsible defensive game while also being a very smart player with good offensive instincts. He’s going to need some time to develop, but he’s a player who could be a very nice pick-up for any team willing to step up and take him.”

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions  

Also

An offensively skilled defensman with a good shot. Very solid on the blueline and with the potential to become a good power play quarterback. Passes the puck well and has good on-ice-vision. Fine mobility and plays pretty simple in his own end. Nice size, but could play more physical. (EP 2011)

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by John Beatty on Jun 25, 2011 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

God..

Jurco would have been amazing with him..

damn you tallon..

but thanks for bringing me soupy!

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:46 AM EDT reply actions  

The question is when I’ll love him. Next year? year after?

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

This NHL Network coverage is terrible.

I mean, I appreciate that they’re talking to Huberdeau, but shit is happening in the back. People cheering and I don’t know why.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 11:48 AM EDT reply actions  

DarrenDreger Darren Dreger
$3.5 × 5 years is correct for Tanguay ext.

Calgary is bad.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:49 AM EDT reply actions  

Minny is doing a good job in this draft

by peterbiz09 on Jun 25, 2011 11:51 AM EDT reply actions  

Center or Left wing?

Kid better get put at center.. sure we need wings, But I like the idea of him and weiss as a good 1 – 2 up the middle.. need to find someone for him to feed to on the sides.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:53 AM EDT reply actions  

DarrenDreger Darren Dreger
Ottawa Senators announce trade. Senators get F Nikita Filatov from CLB for 66th overall pick.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:53 AM EDT reply actions  

low risk high reward for OTT

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions  

you notice Murray is trying to mock Tallon from last season?

I think TSN had a meeting with the canadian teams telling them to step it up this year so they can have something to blab on about.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

with 4 round 3 picks

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

another good commercial break point..

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously, fuck this.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Craig button is a moron.. even my buds in canada hate him

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

FLA VINCENT TROCHECK C 5’ 10" 178 OHL SAGINAW

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 11:57 AM EDT reply actions  

In 2010-11, he finished tied for the team lead with five short-handed goals and third on the team with 62 points (26-36—62) in 68 games with Saginaw.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

“Trocheck was one of the top players with the Saginaw Spirit this past season and does a lot of things well, but lacks a defining quality to his game. A little undersized, Trocheck isn’t blazing fast and doesn’t quite have the talent to consistently be an offensive threat; also being guilty of taking some shifts and games off. When he’s on, Trocheck is a player that has some decent upside as he has a pretty nifty snap shot and isn’t afraid to use it. He also will take his game to the front of the net and some of the areas that teammate Brandon Saad tends to avoid. If Trocheck were a little bigger or more dynamic, he could make a case to be in the Top 60, but in this draft, he’s better suited to be selected somewhere around the 3rd or 4th round. "

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yet another Center… I guess we’re just going to play Booth/Samsonov and Dadonov/Bergfors on all four lines for the next 3 years…

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Hey Crooklyn, check your email!!!

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:57 AM EDT reply actions  

I’m going to check mine too!

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

GET OUT OF MY HOUSE

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

found out why.

from ESPN:
“No Devils pick at No. 69; it was forfeited as penalty for circumventing cap during Ilya Kovalchuk signing.”

by jimmyh71 on Jun 25, 2011 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dave Lowry’s son just went to Winnipeg. I was kinda hoping for family reunions down here.

by jimmyh71 on Jun 25, 2011 12:05 PM EDT reply actions  

WOW ARE YOU KIDDING

Another break right as we pick.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 12:07 PM EDT reply actions  

This is why I hate them.. purely biased.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn we are moving at light speed here!

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 12:08 PM EDT reply actions  

76 FLA LOGAN SHAW RW 6’ 3" 193 QMJHL CAPE BRETON

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 12:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Checking in from the road; we now have 5 picks in 3rd round???

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 12:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

thought it was 4…the pick we traded for is next years

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Gotcha; thx

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 12:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Logan Shaw!

“Shaw started to find his game during his third year in the QMJHL and could be a bit of a sleeper to look out for given his large frame and unpolished game. The Mooseheads winger was one of the bright spots on a pretty poor club last season and has pretty good goal scoring instincts and has the ability to get things done. As mentioned, he’s pretty raw and is definitely a risky project, but in a draft that starts to thin out after the second round, he could be worth the risk.”

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 12:11 PM EDT reply actions  

at least we got a winger I guess..

Hopefully we can pull off some kind of trade, Tallon has been asleep all weekend or something.
Other than Soupy of course.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOGAN SHAW

Shaw led the Screaming Eagles in goals (26) and points (46) in 2010-11, a tough task on a team that only had 18 wins this season.

he’ll fit in well here…. Sarcasm

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:11 PM EDT reply actions  

shaw is a minor steal

by pukeoncops on Jun 25, 2011 12:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Shaw

Any scouting links on Logan??

take these broken wings and learn to fly again, learn to live so free...

by jacke1ope on Jun 25, 2011 12:11 PM EDT reply actions  

DarrenDreger Darren Dreger
Mtl’s Pierre Gauthier at central registry. Trade coming.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:13 PM EDT reply actions  

DarrenDreger Darren Dreger
Burke and Nonis huddled in a quiet corner. Leafs may have something coming as well. Stay tuned.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

ruthless stuff from NHLN

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

They slowed down on the picks while doing interviews, who knows maybe we’ll get to listen to a pick in this round.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where can I find prospect reports guys?

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 12:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Lifesaver man, you’re the best!

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch.htm?year=2011&round=3&supl=N

Ive just been clicking on their names and reading a bit from there.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Noooooo I wanted ALL the Shores!

by HockeyKnight on Jun 25, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Florida has enough shores! har har

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

He decided to stay home.. Drew didn’t even find out until he checked his phone and had like 3 missed calls.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

DarrenDreger Darren Dreger
Isles trade Bruno Gervais to TB for futures.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Less commercial breaks and mindless banter this round.. barring a trade FL has no picks. Ours went to NSH in the santorelli trade.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

huberdeau didnt have a chance

by pukeoncops on Jun 25, 2011 12:30 PM EDT reply actions  

FlaPanthers: With the 91st selection, the #FlaPanthers have selected Kyle Rau, a center from Eden Prarie, Minnesota.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 12:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I really hope Tallon has a plan for acquiring wings

whether its through trades or on July 1.. we’re hurting there.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Good point; a rather gaping hole.

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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 12:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Lines are going to look like this in the future…

Booth/Samsonov – Weiss – Dadonov/Bergfors

Booth/Samsonov – Huberdeau – Dadonov/Bergfors

Booth/Samsonov – Santorelli – Dadonov/Bergfors

Booth/Samsonov – Matthias – Dadonov/Bergfors

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Huberdeau will play wing, just like Horton was drafted as a center and plays wing, just like Anthony Stewart was drafted as a center and played wing, just like countless others get drafted as centers and play wings.

by MrOmnipotent on Jun 25, 2011 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Booth and Kennedy at left wing (as of now)

Dadonov and Skille at right wing (as of now)

by Ryan Meier on Jun 25, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah.. hopefully we can re-up sammy atleast for another year.. and bergfors will be back

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Greg Mauldin is a left winger

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

YES

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

well, we have howden

by Colt1235 on Jun 25, 2011 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Leafs are going to be good.

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 12:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Yet still will never win a cup..

Maybe we can grab macarthur from hem for gudbranson, huberdeau and our 1st next year.. we need wings bad

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pittsburgh done well with just centers, defense, and goaltending.

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Beautiful move, terrible play by (who I’m assuming to be) the wing

by HockeyKnight on Jun 25, 2011 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’d rather keep him at his nature position… look how lazy Horton became when we drafted him as a center and moved him to the less responsible wing.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Huberdeau isn’t lazy.. I’m just not for the idea of moving him to a wing position where he would have less responsability.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

He said it himself in his interview on NHLN, he played most LW this past season.

by MrOmnipotent on Jun 25, 2011 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

2 Mr.MN's

Bjugstad and now Rau

CFS93

by chesterbardo on Jun 25, 2011 12:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Jacobs!

I think this is the first T-Bird to get drafted

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 12:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Is there a board with who the Panthers have drafted so far? I need, I NEED!

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 12:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Nevermind, found one

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow, panthers have been quiet today! I was expected to sell some picks to pick up some roster players.

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 12:52 PM EDT reply actions  

Kale Kessy. Thats gotta be an A+ for name right there

by HockeyKnight on Jun 25, 2011 12:53 PM EDT reply actions  

July 1 wish list..

Brooks Laich, Simon Gagne, Tim Connolly, Tomas Kopecky, Ville Leino, Brad Richards, Michael Ryder, Scottie Upshall
There’s really no particular order to them and sure they may not be likely, but that’s exactly why it’s a wish list..

Booth – Weiss – Ryder
Gagne – Huberdeau – Connolly?

seems like good matchups.. plus the french connection with gagne and huber could be nice

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:58 PM EDT reply actions  

Dale, if you’re looking at this, SIGN Mauldin

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sure.. if we find an AHL afil to stick him in.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

If he played like he did in Colorado he’ll be a 3-4th liner easily.

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

When he was on the Avs, the Avs won. When they sent him down, they lost.

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

seems like the avs did plenty of losing no matter who they had :D

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

No they were like literally 10-40 after they waived Greggy

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kopecky, Upshall, and Laich would be on my wishlist. No way dot he pantehrs get richards. Leino will be residned by the flyers.

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I doubt we’ll get richards.. but who knows, maybe the fact that we picked up Campbell would be a message to him that we’re serious about improving. Plus our young talent is a plus.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Richards wants a retirement contract. By the time this team is competitive, he’ll be a liability.

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

This team will be competitive by the year after next.. next year will just be the tweaking season

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

brooks laich probably wont come here after playing a for a near championship team. I could see him making a jump to the Kings or Sharks

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

he could make it there if they sign their major rfa’s to something affordable..

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

LA has doughty to resign, quick to resign in 2 years, kopitar, richards, Penner, Handzus, smyth (barring a trade)

SJ – heatley, Thorton, marleau, boyle, burns, niemi..

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

penner will not be resigned.

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree, richa rds is going to get some riduculous deal like 8 mil a year frmo someone. probably the flyers or rangers

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tampa, maybe

But all their money is going to Stamkos

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Funny thing is in my opinion he’s worth roughly 6-7mil at BEST.. his numbers are alright, but not elite contract material

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

If he was going to take 6-7 Mil, he’ll still be in Dallas.

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed. I think that Tampa is out of the richards sweepstakes unless they move lecavlier …

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

the reason richards would go to tb would be vinny.. so they wouldnt move him.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well they don’t have much money to spend

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know they dont.. but they played on every line/team together since they were 13, when richards got traded they were both tore up

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

or move Stamkos to make room for Richards….

CFS93

by chesterbardo on Jun 25, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

That would never happen… st louis and gagne would be the more likely removals.. gagne being the top pick

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would laugh if Tampa did that. It would be one of the dumbest moves ever. You dont move a 50 goal scorer for RIchards who just had a major concussion.

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, you fit him ;)

by KubKub on Jun 25, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

NHL 12’s cover will be interesting

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

How far off is Howden from making the jump to the team? I know Bjustad is still another year or two way.

Looking at our offense for this season, not counting any free agents, and it’s pretty slim assuming Huberdeau stays in juniors another year.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 1:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Howden is a long term project.

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

No rushing with Tallon, at least a year in all likelyhood

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

our most NHL ready prospects (closest to) would be Gudbranson, Mcfarland, Markstrom, Robak, Bjugstad..

god we need wings.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

If I was Tallon, I would be looking for some veteran first line wingers that can play onv the same line as weiss. I think that they will keep booth and dadonov on the same line, but it wont be with weiss. So whose left to pick up? They will have to outbid for a free agent or make a trade…

I think it is very doubtful that we will see any of those kids except Gudbranson on the NHL roster. Maybe at the usual trade deadline purge when there are no players left to play….

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

the purge won’t be happening anymore.. not unless its an insane offer we cant refuse.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

it most definitely will happen this year, that’s the onlty way the panthers will pick up some more picks. their prospect system is still in sad shape.

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m not saying prospects will be sent packing, but all those one year deals will be sent away. at the deadline.

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Garrett Wilson?

CFS93

by chesterbardo on Jun 25, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

He could be that missing scorer that the pantehrs need. but not this year.

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

So, another newbie question. As my first offseason of actually paying attention to moves, I know free agency starts July 1st. Do most moves happen on the day of?

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 1:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Everything important move happens on the first

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

And there’s no deadline for signing free agents, correct? So it could happen the day before the home opener?

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome, sounds potentially uneventful. =/

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

July 1st is going to be huge.

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Huge for us? Or the league. I’m sure there will be a lot of movement, but I’m somehow doubtful many Panther-related moves will happen.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

They have to.. we have a mandatory cap floor to reach

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I know. I’m just saying it might not happen immediately.

Just worried about the long wait until October. =(

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

be thankful you havent had to suffer through it the previous 9 years.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is true.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Although I’ve been a fan since ‘93, just never really been intimate with the sport until this past year, if you know what I mean. It’s become part of my life for the foreseeable future.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you Vancouver!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2K5QxYDljI

third game ever with the cats, after holding out half a season in vancouver.. I guess as I remember this deal I can forgive them for giving us nothing in exchange for an overrated goalie..

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

it could happen a month after the season starts.. not likely, but it could

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pavel Bure held out in Vancouver..

and didn’t play his first game of the season for florida until sometime in jan/feb of that year.

and man was it impressive.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kinda. After the start of the season, anyone UFA you sign, has to pass through waivers before they can play for you, and potentially be claimed by another team.

by MrOmnipotent on Jun 25, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

gigantic ones usually on july 1st unless your illya kolavchuk

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

sometimes the bigger names hold off to try to milk every penny.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Where the hell are the trades!?

This draft has been terrible.. Shit sure is boring when Tallon isn’t active!

and thats speaking from an overall standpoint, not a cats fan point of view

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Tallon not bitting on crap deals, which is a good thing. Its still early.

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m just surprised he hasnt picked up any other picks.. other than the one time he moved down.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can I Just Say

That Russian dude we just drafted is 6’ 3" 220

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 1:18 PM EDT reply actions  

He must eat a lot of that secret Russian soup

by Hawkseye on Jun 25, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

We probability won’t see him for a while, if at all

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

That size makes it all the more likely that we would rather than wouldn’t, though…

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

There will never be a day where you or me won’t bring them up

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not a bad thing.. haha I can’t wait til the season starts and I take Simona to a game.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Too bad Danielle is working.

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Needs more public sightings

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

How long do you thing this will go on?

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Huh?

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

The draft shall go on to the end of time!

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

you notice that? just before the commercial break came on you hear in the background.. “florida selects..” BAM Commercial

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, as far as time…

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

You know what we really need..

A winger who will actually shoot, and shoot a lot..

I’m looking back at bure highlights.. man, he had 14 shots on goal in one game against SJ..

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:31 PM EDT reply actions  

The team was designed and mandated to pass Bure the puck. That’s what pissed off Whitney and Mellanby, to end their time here.

by MrOmnipotent on Jun 25, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did we not have a 4th round pick?

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh yeah

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

then again, wouldnt matter much, we’d be watching commercials during it.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

"[Tallon] did a lot of good things in Chicago,‘’ Campbell said. "I’ve already talked to a lot of ex-teammates who have said ‘get me there. I want to be there too.’ Dale will make this a very attractive place to play. We’ll get this organization going in the right direction, get the fans back.’’

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

still dont like the idea of moving the kid from center to wing

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I kind of agree on that one. Huberdeau I feel like is best set at center… move Santorelli to center. Imagine if our centers were Weiss, Heberdeau, Bjugstad, and Howden. Ow owww

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Howden is a winger

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow you’re right. I feel like an idiot lol.

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did wonders for Patrick Marleau

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marleau is decent, but overrated.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Isn’t everyone on San Jose? Minus Thornton

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

dont like the idea of hearing Grimaldi pressers….

by KubKub on Jun 25, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looks like TallonCat is going BPA right now, not need.

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 1:39 PM EDT reply actions  

We just drafted another Dman… If we were going a little more towards need he’d be taking some wingers or just forwards in general. I think he doesn’t like the pool of wings that are left so much.

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

not in later rounds.. good wings need to be taken early.. which is why we needed saad or jurco.. we’re really hurting on wings.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rocco – center – rocco
rocco – center – rocco….

doesnt work. lol

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Belarusian Petroleum Association

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, 6th rounders aren’t likely to break the roster, so this might be for organizational depth

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

See:

Henrik Zetterberg
Niklas Lidstrom
Pavel Datsyuk
Johan Franzen

and soon to be… ZACH HYMAN!! :D

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hyman still has another 2 years probably atleast.. and we’re not Detroit. lol

god they got jurco.. unreal

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hyman will be a beast though. I’m sold.

I wish we were Detroit :( lol Jurco is going to razzle and dazzle next to Datsyuk

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, outside of Detroit :)

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ohhh!!! Sorry. Best Player Available.

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 1:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Forgive me for my timing, had to work yesterday and today, and my ignorance in regards to my question about the Olesz for Cambell trade. There have been a lot of mixed reactions when it comes to the deal about chasing a bad contract by getting another one. I feel like its a good deal which I will explain later but first my question. If the Panthers decide after year 3 that Cambell is no longer worth 7.1 million and they decide to buy out the contract, how long and how hard does our cap take a hit?
The reason I am in favor of this trade is multiple. 1.) I was a huge olesz fan but honest to God he was not performing. So to take on a player who puts up more points is a win. Taking on a player who puts up more points as a d and freeing up a spot at forward to get someone who will have even more production is a huge win. 2.) We were going to “sit” on Olesz’s 3.5 mil contract and get minimal output from it so acquiring a player of Cambells caliber is really like signing him as a free agent for 3.6 mil for the first 3 years. 3.) If we do buy ouy the contract and it only hits us for 1yr, big deal! At least we got production out of it for a few years. 4.) Tallon seems to be a great trader. He has made average players look great and turned around and dumped them for high draft picks i.e. Dominic Moore for a 2nd rounder. Who knows how desperate a team will be for a player of Cambells caliber. And lastly 5.) All off season long all that we heard was needing a d-man to jump in the play to help the offense. We had McCabe and Wideman who could do things when we set up but neither could lead the rush. We now have that in Cambell and he can teach that to the younger d’s that are coming up.
I think this a great deal for the immediate future and we may be able to escape too much damage from the back end of it. Still scary though, 37 yr old at 7.1 mil.

by Ad1zzl3 on Jun 25, 2011 1:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

I think the trade as well

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think we got a good deal in this trade, like I said, I’d rather sign one big contract than a bunch of inflated little ones. By getting Campbell we’ve quarantined the disease that is bad contracts across the roster. One buyout is better than 5.

That was a helluva lot to type on your phone, welcome to the site :)

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

All bonuses count hard against the cap this year, meaning if Samsonov was signed to a $1.5 million contract but offered a $2 million bonus for winning the Hart and another $2 million bonus for winning the Richard awards, he have counted as $5.5 towards the cap this season, even if he never receives the bonuses. So you can sign a bunch of mid to low level players to cheap contracts with stupid and impossible to achieve bonuses, and easily attain the salary cap floor.

by MrOmnipotent on Jun 25, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

To answer your question, if bought out, IIRC its half the value for twice the length of the remaining years, meaning if he has three years left on his $7.1 mil contract when bought out, its a $3.55 hit for 6 years after the buyout. That’s more than Olesz was earning, and he at least was gonna occupy a roster spot, but his contract would have been up before then also.

by MrOmnipotent on Jun 25, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

As I watch these replays of Bure's career...

I realize how elite he truly was.. Ovechkin has nothing on him. Imagine if Bure got to play in an NHL with todays rules, all those two line passes that would have lead to break aways would be break aways.. all the times he was grabbed, pulled down etc would now be penalties leading to power plays where he scored a big number of goals..

guy scored 59 in florida who’s next best player at the time was whitney who had declined from his career best year. Bure even made Kozlov better and helped him to his best year..

Wish he didnt have the knee issues and could come back to help florida out, since he loves it here

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:54 PM EDT reply actions  

If they allowed two line passes in Bure’s days, he’d have scored 150 goals, since he didn’t believe in entering the defensive zone and only cherry picked at the end of his tenure here.

by MrOmnipotent on Jun 25, 2011 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

have we drafted out 7th rounder yet?

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Amazing, its nice for once

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think we’re getting close to good and maybe a good season this upcoming season. The good players that we have now and dveloping are Booth, Weiss, Skille, Santorelli (Hopefully), Reasoner (Hopefully), Mathias (Hopefully), Carter (Hopefully), Hurbedeau, Howden, Bjustad, G Wison, Gudbranson, Kulikov, Ellerby, Garrison, Weaver, C Wilson, Campbell, Markstrom, Plante, and Cheverie. We’re getting close to the playoffs once everyone is done developing.

- Go Panthers -

by flpanther360 on Jun 25, 2011 2:01 PM EDT reply actions  

I can imagine Matthias being used as trade bait.. if not this offseason sometime next year, too many top centers coming up. Sure he still has nice hands but he wasn’t developed properly by us and his offense hype has left

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA

Another commercial break during the Cats pick!!!

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Is it just me...

Or is that commercial song with the ninja saying, “I’m a ninja, I’m a horny ninja…”

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 2:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Haha

It’s “I’m a hoodie ninja”

take these broken wings and learn to fly again, learn to live so free...

by jacke1ope on Jun 25, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Why in God’s name would they make that song up… because I DO NOT hear the word “hoodie” lol

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hoodie

Looked up the lyrics weeks ago just to find out if they were saying horny, but it’s hoodie

take these broken wings and learn to fly again, learn to live so free...

by jacke1ope on Jun 25, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

good
FlaPanthers Florida Panthers
Just spoke to #FlaPanthers head coach Kevin Dineen. Said both Gord Murphy and Robb Tallas will be back. Still looking for “offensive” coach.

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 2:05 PM EDT reply actions  

It would have sucked for Rob if he had just gotten married, planned the honeymoon in Europe for next offseason, and then lost his job here.

by MrOmnipotent on Jun 25, 2011 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pavel Bure is my pick..

Just set him up with Rocco to keep him from drifting back to the beach/club scene

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Surprised No One Has Mentioned It...

But why are we still holding on to Vokoun’s rights? At least turn it into something nice for next year’s draft?

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 2:09 PM EDT reply actions  

I think we’re trying to resign him

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

If we are gonna be good next year possibly, then we’ll need Vokoun.

- Go Panthers -

by flpanther360 on Jun 25, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

A non cats fan buddy of mine has pointed out to me that he thinks if he doesn’t return to us GS giguere or whatever his name may be signed..

vokoun however has said a few times he wants to return

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree that he does

But every day we inch closer to not re-signing him before FA day makes me think that once he sees a nice offer sheet from a contender, he’ll be gone before you can say, “Sign Here”

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Vokoun is a stand up guy.. If he didn’t want to stay he would have said so long ago. He’s also the type of guy that should he get an offer I’m sure he’d give Florida a chance to counter offer before he makes his choice.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

JS Gigure and Scott Clemmensen next season? No, no, no, no!

by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Giggy is done. He looked horrible in TO last season.

by MrOmnipotent on Jun 25, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Phoenix just came in with the all black ski mask and ak47 and stole Zac Larraza

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 2:16 PM EDT reply actions  

who the hell is he? lol

if he’s good then im glad hes going to phoenix, they deserve something awesome

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

He as the 70th ranked North American skater… pretty sure he played for US u18 team… just fell down the draft board.

by lipsonjeff on Jun 25, 2011 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Chicago Blackhawks select...

TALKS LOUD OVER ANNOUNCEMENT “HERE’S MORE COMMERCIALS”

by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 2:32 PM EDT reply actions  

The Panthers offered qualifying offers to a number of their restricted free agents including Kenndal McArdle, Mike Santorelli and Shawn Matthias. Florida surprisingly cut ties with winger Nicklas Bergfors, acquired at the deadline from Atlanta in the Radek Dvorak deal.

Read more: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/flapanthers/#ixzz1QKBbX8E4

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 5:14 PM EDT reply actions  


…is the inner d-bag surfacing once again??

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

He does have a pretty smug expression, almost all the time.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jun 25, 2011 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Campbell:
"I’ve had a lot of things to think about the past couple of days. I’m happy about it,‘’ Campbell said. "It wasn’t easy to leave Chicago, I enjoyed my time there and my fiancée is from there. But this is an opportunity. Obviously I’ve talked to Dale Tallon, I know what they’re doing there. This is going to be better for my career, going to Florida, playing a bigger role than I was in Chicago. I’m looking for a lot of opportunity.’’

Read more: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/flapanthers/#ixzz1QKCE5tqh

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 5:15 PM EDT reply actions  

"[Tallon] did a lot of good things in Chicago,‘’ Campbell said. "I’ve already talked to a lot of ex-teammates who have said ‘get me there. I want to be there too.’ Dale will make this a very attractive place to play. We’ll get this organization going in the right direction, get the fans back.’’

Now that’s what I like to hear

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by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmm.. we might see more deals involving Chicago with a statement like that. Only time will tell.

by siddious on Jun 26, 2011 7:19 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

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