2011 LBC Florida Panthers / NHL Entry Draft Day Two: Live Open Thread
by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 3:15 PM EDT
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PrintAfter 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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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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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
I found one for whoever’s looking for a stream of this: http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=616&id=118652&intcmpid:nhlnetwork:dl:draftrds2to7062511&navid=DL|NHL|NHLNetwork
- Go Panthers -
by flpanther360 on Jun 25, 2011 11:02 AM EDT up 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
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
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.
It's Garrioch
But I like this news
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Ha!
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by Donny Rivette on Jun 25, 2011 11:04 AM EDT via mobile up 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
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
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
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
Trade Boumeester for a bag of pucks!
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
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...
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
this guy is special
kane and st.louis are small too!
CFS93
by chesterbardo on Jun 25, 2011 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:17 AM EDT 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
Red wings got a steal :[
rich get richer
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 11:18 AM EDT 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
Mike Fisher is a bible thumper
And look at his wife
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Shane Doan is a bible thumper as well I believe
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
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
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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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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
Hold on, you want to do this one? Crook knows him some Grimaldi Donny!
by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I'll post it
WWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up 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.
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 -
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
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
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!
is the pick from 2012??
- Go Panthers -
by flpanther360 on Jun 25, 2011 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
OK Panthers traded #47 for SJS’ #59 and 3rd in 2012 correct?
by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:31 AM EDT 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?
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
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
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!
by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
He's my pick
You guys can keep Huberdeau!
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up 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
He was on Sweden’s silver medal winning team at the WJC. That’s all I know.
"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 11:49 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.
"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 11:50 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)
"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 11:51 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
You're going to love Rocco!
Trust me!
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 11:46 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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$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
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
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
another good commercial break point..
by Rob PKane McMahon 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
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
I guess the NHL doesn't like 69?
http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch.htm?year=2011&round=3&supl=N
That sounds so wrong, lol but apparently it’s true..
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:02 PM EDT 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.”
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!
by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 12:08 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
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
Any scouting links on Logan??
take these broken wings and learn to fly again, learn to live so free...
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Mtl’s Pierre Gauthier at central registry. Trade coming.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:13 PM EDT reply actions
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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
Get ready for another commercial break...
Around pick 87, I’d put money on it.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:14 PM EDT 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?
by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 12:22 PM EDT 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
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
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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
Ive noticed a few fights with huberdeau.. and it seems each time his jersey is over his head.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
FlaPanthers: With the 91st selection, the #FlaPanthers have selected Kyle Rau, a center from Eden Prarie, Minnesota.
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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
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
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
If Horton was lazy as a right winger
I don’t want him to try!
by Alexander Calloway 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
Strome, Mayfield, Sundstrom, Pedan, and Russo
The bloody Isles are doing well.
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 12:40 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!
by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 12:48 PM EDT reply actions
Just use the NHL.com tracker and sort by team
by HockeyKnight on Jun 25, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch.htm?year=2011&round=5&supl=N
just select florida specifically in the empty drop down box
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up 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
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.
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
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.
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
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
I agree, richa rds is going to get some riduculous deal like 8 mil a year frmo someone. probably the flyers or rangers
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
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.
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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No rushing with Tallon, at least a year in all likelyhood
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….
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
Seth Ambroz just got drafted?
How did he fall this far?
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:11 PM EDT 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?
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
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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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.
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
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. =(
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
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
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.
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
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
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
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
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
Only if youre an ice dancer..
wait what?
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:22 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
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
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
high school d-man.. 25gp 9g 14a 6’3 189lbs
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:33 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.’’
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
Huberdeau-Bjugstad-Grimaldi
That’s an awesome first line
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:38 PM EDT 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
Isn’t everyone on San Jose? Minus Thornton
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up 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.
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
I heard Donny took Danielle home from Duffys last night
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Alright that's it
Drop the gloves Rob!
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, 6th rounders aren’t likely to break the roster, so this might be for organizational depth
by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 1:44 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
Jurco is so overrated
His stock has dropped for a reason.
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up 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 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 :)
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
Are hey actually speaking "highly" of hockey in the south?
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jun 25, 2011 2:01 PM EDT 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 -
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
Zac Larraza is still around?
Get it done Tallon
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 2:01 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…”
Haha
It’s “I’m a hoodie ninja”
take these broken wings and learn to fly again, learn to live so free...
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.
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
Gord Murphy and Robb Tallas will be back
Kevin Dineen looking for “offensive” coach.
by Alexander Calloway on Jun 25, 2011 2:05 PM EDT 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?
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”
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
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
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
by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 5:14 PM EDT reply actions
…is the inner d-bag surfacing once again??
by Chris S Roberts on Jun 25, 2011 5:21 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
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
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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