On the Prowl: Wednesday Links and Open Thread
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 11:00 AM EDT
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Welcome to the inaugural edition of On the Prowl, a collection of links every Wednesday and Sunday to stories pertaining to the Florida Panthers, their affiliates, and the National Hockey League. Have at it after the jump...
Florida Panthers news and analysis:
- Recent Panthers draftee Vincent Trocheck models his game after superstar Peter Forsberg, but size may have been the factor that kept him out of the first round. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Another look at the sequence of events that left ex-Panther Tomas Vokoun out in the cold on July 1st. Baltimore Sun
- New coach Kevin Dineen has all sorts of options for new lines, and Harvey Fialkov puts together his own pairings. Sun-Sentinel
- Let the Jonathan Huberdeau - Jeff Skinner comparisons commence. Vancouver Sun
- Florida's Developmental Camp kicks off in a week, and the official roster has been released. Panthers
- Pretty hard to believe after all the recent signing madness, but the Cats remain a click below the salary cap floor. CapGeek
- Is this the full preseason home schedule? If so, we're seeing Stars. VividSeats.com (thx Carl H. via FB)
NHL news and analysis:
- A great explanation as to why no player is untradeable, and more importantly why loyalty is never set in stone. Sporting News
- Picked 36th overall by the Anaheim Ducks, goalie John Gibson had his fair share of doubters; doesn't help that he didn't make his high school's team. Orange County Register
- Former Panther and Team Belarus captain Ruslan Salei is headed to the Kontinental Hockey League. SBNDetroit
- Just like any other legal document, the Collective Bargaining Agreement has its loopholes. Bleacher Report
- Carolina has found itself another Kaberle. News & Observer
- Keith Yandle has signed a $26.3M deal to remain with the 'Yotes for another five years. Arizona Republic
- Puck Daddy has a Free Agent Frenzy wrap-up with letter grades for all 30 teams. Minor spoiler: the PD staff thought better of Dale Tallon's moves than many commentators this weekend did. PD
- Marty Reasoner is plenty happy with his new gig on Long Island. Fox News
- Former Panthers coach John Torchetti lands on his feet with the Aeros. Houston Chronicle
- 2011 4th-overall selection Adam Larsson and the Devils are talking contract. Fire & Ice
- Gary Roberts looks at the connection between proper nutrition and player performance. THN
- What'll it take to sign this guy? Canucks & Beyond, via Kukla
- So who's left? Remaining free agents of note. NHL
Affiliate Links:
- The AHL has realigned itself, and the San Antonio Rampage will remain in the West Division. Rampage
- The Cincinnati Cyclones have signed CHL vet F Neil Trimm. Cyclones
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Glad you grabbed that Torchetti link, I missed it the first time around!
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 11:06 AM EDT reply actions
Teamwork, sire.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I like this. Makes the week go by faster and keeps the LBC community engaged. :)
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Looking forward to it, pretty cool to put together. A more relevant puck daddy puck headlines for us panther fans
by HockeyKnight on Jul 6, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Apologies for not doing this sooner. We’ll stay on it.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice picture. Who’s the doofy looking guy in the background next to that ice dancer?
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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Well hey you in your Kulikov jersey :)
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, right.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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You’ll notice I didn’t get cute with a caption.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
So noted.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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All that needs is me and a sandwich in the background.
by Alexander Calloway on Jul 6, 2011 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec’d.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i can also confirm that preseason schedule is pretty accurate. My agent mentioned playing the Stars in the preseason. Also, the first game of the double header against NSH is at 3pm.
Steve Diaz
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Excellent. Thx SD.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Woohoo
Dallas preseason game.. means we get to see DVO?!?
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I hope so, but will he want to see us?
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
The fans? Why not? We didn’t have any of the decision making in his being traded either time it happened LOL!
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by RPC on Jul 6, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Are we really only playing 3 games? (I know, double-header but still!)
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
6 in total, still looking for home games…
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Probably not. That’s likely why they haven’t announced the schedule yet, because they’re still working it out.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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Status update on BAC upgrades
A few nuggets, via SD.
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I’ll miss Reasoner, but we just have too many centers for him to fit into the lineup, unfortunately (and I’m still holding out for Ryan Carter). Reasoner scored the first goal of the season last year.
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 11:25 AM EDT reply actions
With you on that Chris, his effort and faceoff skills will be missed. He was also a shorthanded GOD last year.
Still one of Tallon’s best trades getting him for Taffe. His leadership will be missed too.
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone left on the list of remaining FAs Tallon might jump on?
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 11:41 AM EDT reply actions
Stamkos. XP
The Ghost of David Nemirovsky
by panthersfan27 on Jul 6, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
As much as I’d like Stamkos, those 4 1sts would come back to bite us (like they always seem to)
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah. It was more a comment on how far the market has dropped off for what our needs are.
The Ghost of David Nemirovsky
by panthersfan27 on Jul 6, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
What even are our needs at this point? All I can think of is PK but I do want to leave spots open for the younger kids. We should raid the Avs for Ryan Oreilly!
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I like Blake Wheeler. I mean he kills us almost everything we play against him. It would be nice to see him join us. I think he’s a pretty solid guy.
Trinidaddy
Unfortunately, as an RFA who filed for arbitration, his negotiating rights are still property of the Thrashers Jets.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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Everyone hates Wysh now that he likes the Panthers…
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 11:53 AM EDT reply actions
Speaking of Wysh....
I emailed him last year and asked him why he hated us so much please see his reply.
Hey man, I get the feeling you hate the Panthers. Any reason why?
Thanks,
Keegan
Don’t hate them at all. We have fun with the marketing efforts, not a Tallon fan, and it’s not like they haven’t made a string of poor decisions lately. But I’ve interviewed Booth for the site, Weiss for the site. Seriously, if they give us a reason to praise them, we will.
Greg Wyshynski
Editor – Puck Daddy, Yahoo! Sports Blogs
Trinidaddy
sometimes the most uneducated people are the ones who take advantage of our “freedom of speech”, Just sayin’.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Greg’s a good guy; met him a few years ago and he was very interested in the Cats, asking a bundle of questions.
He’s got enough on his hands by trying to hide his NJ loyalties.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats a good answer, I mean there has to be something there to praise, and for the last [insert any meaningful interval of time] there hasnt been much to be happy about
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, don’t make fun! Most Americans don’t even know Toronto is the capital of Canada [/sarcasm]
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
you mean it’s the capital of New Brunswick
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah, youre thinking of ireland, thats in asia.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m glad someone knows their way around the world
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Development Camp
has anyone been? is anyone going this year? is it worthwhile?
also, go check out the home page… it’s currently undecided between blue or red. and horton is still on there.
I was thinking of going but unfortunately...
on ice activities start at 9am.. and for me to drive up there and make it in time from miami, yeah id have to leave at like 7am.. id love to go so much but that drive with traffic and everything else just makes me dread the idea of it.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m looking to going one of the days since I live in Sunrise. 10 minute drive from me. I’ve never attended though. Has anyone else? If so, how long does it last?
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on ice stuff usually lasts an hour i think, then they have a little media time and some off ice work outs.
just a guess though but i know on ice stuff usually lasts around that time
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I went years ago, while Dudley was GM and the summer after he got fired. Got to talk with Dudley one time, and suggested trading Ference if he couldn’t control the PIMs at the time. LOL then he got traded. Talked to Luce about different prospects while bad mouthing Cohen, not seeing Cohen sitting on opposite side of Luce. LOL that was fun.
Haven’t had one in a while. Trying to get to at least one of the dates.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Good article with Gary Roberts, I totally neglected that when I played hockey…my pregame diet usually consisted of junk food.
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 12:33 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone Notice anything with this article? Their plan sounds awfully familiar somehow…
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 12:42 PM EDT reply actions
S.O.A.B.
I can never do this link thing right, so you get the whole link. http://miamiherald.typepad.com/flapanthers/2011/07/scott-clemmensen-excited-about-new-beginings-with-florida-panthers.html
You can’t post links in comment titles because they automatically link back to the thread.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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when you click on the link option and paste the link into it youll see the code pop up.. you want to post your text in between the beginning and ending code.. or you could highlight a word in your sentence and then click on the link option put the code in and viola!
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Good pickup
NHLconnected: The St. Louis Blues have signed Jamie Langenbrunner to a one year deal.
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More MSM love, this time from the Sacramento Bee
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Whether people agree with [Tallon’s] philosophy or not, he’ll hand a vastly improved group over to new head coach Kevin Dineen that also includes Kris Versteeg and puck- moving defenseman Brian Campbell. All in all, character guys have been added to a group that includes a talented young core that will help form some potent line combinations next season.
Glad people accept that fact
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s the Money Shot right there.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I hear it in my sleep:
This is a no better team than the one they iced last year.
-Craig Button
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Twitter - @sdiaz6215
I’d expect to hear that out of McLean.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
CAPS BUDGET BUST ... 2 MIL OVER CAP WITH SIGNING OF BROUWER
Caps still have to sign Carlson and co…
I feel a Alex Semin trade brewing….I like him but I hope we don’t pick him up. I think it would trash the whole “character” buy thing that Dale has been pushing.
Trinidaddy
Yeah, steer clear of Semin…though we could trade for him, then trade him away for picks/prospects
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he would do well in Detroit just for the fact that the core guys have been together so long. No way they’ll put up with anything less than best.
Trinidaddy
Wings don’t have the cap space. They’re still short a goalie.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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For $300,000?
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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In Soviet Russia, Nabokov sign Caps
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Alzner. Carlson’s an RFA next year.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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A lot of folks are saying Green could go thanks to emergence of Carlson.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, with Green mouthing off the truth about semin, backstrom, and ovi – dont be surprised to see him shipped elsewhere. My guess is Minnesota or Sharks
Minn maybe, but only because they just traded burns away.. sj definately not.
I could also see him landing in anaheim believe it or not.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
With 7 guys signed and Alzner OTW as well, I can see them shipping Green off. They’re not likely to move out a forward when they have 8 D signed. Green and Wideman are both .5 point/game players, but Wideman is cheaper by $1.3mil or so. Carlson was at .45 points/game in his first full season last year. Yeah, I can see that making Green and his $5.25 million salary expendable.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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The smart move and road not to be taken is to ship out Green and Semin. Resign perrealut and co. The great8 will not like semin being shipped out though…
semin and green to pitt for malkin and a 1st rounder, oh yeah hows that for spiking a rivalry and making both teams better?
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
not going to happen, Shero is too smart for that. however, a certain canadian marketplace who wants to make a splash no matter how stupid a move…. Ding Ding Ding Winnipeg or Toronto are going to be the final destination.
itd be a great move for both teams, pitt picks up a high scoring defenseman to add even more pressure on teams and take a little off of crosby, as well as a good wing to play along side of crosby.
malkin was also injured last year but at the same time hed be the center for ovie, the russian connection and the fact that they went 1 and 2 in their draft would naturally be something to bring them together, knock backstrom down to second line center and it makes their team that much more dangerous
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus it would put Washington back under the cap.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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Did someone forget how to do math in the Cap’s management?
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by RPC on Jul 6, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
And to the think all the praises I’ve been reading about the Caps GM and his genius…The only thing that made him look good was the idiot in Colorado
Trinidaddy
Don’t be smackin’ on Gift Shop Greg.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Vancouver Sun
from Ian MacIntyre:
We don’t mean to pick only on Tallon, who did an excellent job as Chicago’s previous GM and never got the credit he deserved for the Blackhawks’ 2010 Stanley Cup. But toss in has-been goalie Jose Theodore and some guy named Marcel Goc and the Panthers spent over $100 million in about a week. Not many people besides Gary Bettman think the Florida franchise is worth that.
But wait!
New York Ranger GM Glen Sather spent $60 million on one player, Brad Richards, and is being hailed as the free-agent sweepstakes winner. Just like when he signed Wade Redden and Chris Drury and Scott Gomez and Bobby Holik and. . .
More here
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LOL Haters always hate. How much did Vancouver spend on Luongo alone? That’s working out great isn’t it?
Trinidaddy
why dont they bring up the caps expensive backstrom, semin, and ovi line . How has that worked out for the caps in the playoffs…
Heck, you can even bring up the semin’s line in the playoffs. most expensive line did nothing when it mattered.
And got nothing.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Favorite line:
Richards, who will really be paid $57 million for the next six years as the Rangers circumvent the salary cap, is a fine playmaker.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
They say teams like florida is why there will be a lockout next year… the reality of it is, its teams like NY, Washington etc that there will be a lockout next year.. seriously? its obvious what NY did with richards in their deal completely front loading it and giving him next to nothing when hes 38-39-40.. even if he retires because of the fact that hes only making 1mil those years it reduces any cap hit he may have instead of being 12 mil theyre looking at only 6 which any team can work around im sure.. well other than philly..
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
There are a LOT of reasons we’re approaching another lockout, and it’s mainly due to the board of governors increasing the cap several times in the last several years to ridiculous levels (based on league-wide market conditions in the midst of a recession) and constant attempts by teams/GMs to circumvent the existing CBA’s intentions through KovyKontracts.
The only reason Tallon spent like he did was because he had to reach a floor figure that is inflated to a level it shouldn’t be. Do you think he was personally excited to sign Sean Bergenheim to a deal worth almost $3 million a season? I sure don’t.
We’ll let the season speak for itself. I can’t wait for it to start and see where the Cats are in the standings come December.
that might be the deciding factore.. since we always start slow and it bites us in the ass towards the end.. if we can have a strong oct/nov and dec to start the season we’ll be in mighty fine shape
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
True, but the new management that has their foot on the pedal will ensure a full season’s worth of effort is put in or else. Now THAT is refreshing :)
If they actually keep all the guys that we hope in the nhl, people will actually be sitting int he press box waiting for a chance to play hockey, and not sitting in rochester. guys actually fighting for spots, win win siutation
+1 (For Ryan’s first comment!) All I want for New Years Eve is an arena 3/4 full of RED Panther Jerseys..
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by RPC on Jul 6, 2011 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Here’s a pic from the future. It’s 20 minutes before puck drop against Montreal.
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Twitter - @sdiaz6215
lol, Wish I had a better picture closer to puck drop. It was against the red wings @ BAC. EVERYONE was in Red. Except for my gf in her baby blue kitty jersey.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
i was in blue!!
and, you said everyone so… you were in red? traitor! lol
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Woah! i just realized you can see me in this pic!
starting with the section directly below you.. move over 3 sections. row 14, seat 1. blue jersey black hat. oh yeah!
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
So yeah, for those of you who didn't know...
Me and steve went to the red wings game together last year..
we just sat in different sections.. and didn’t know it.. haha
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
haha this is what happens when boredom sets in and nothing planned until 4 hours from now
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
What games are you guys getting excited for? I’d love to smack around MTL and BOS this year. Pittsburgh too.
Toronto, Winnepeg, just to shut them up.. Pittsburgh, as much as I love my cats I’ll be wearing my pends jersey to.. Chicago too, well.. Kane jersey to chicago.
dont get me wrong, if florida beats pitt and chicago im happy, if they dont im still happy.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
So I’m planning on doing a breakdown of the regular season schedule to try and find some advantages.
I’m breaking it down by division, Home/Away, Home/away streak, standings(games against 1-10, 11-20, 21-30), games against playoff/non playoff teams 9 (and streaks)
Anything else you guys would like to see?
first 41 and second 41 in comparison to last years team?
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Compare the new schedule to last years? I hadn’t even thought of that, brilliant Rob!
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
if you wanted to get really technical too you could do it on the players, average games / goals / assists / points per game over the previous 3 years. to determine the possibilities for this year, matching those numbers against the teams average from last year to see if theres any improvement.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Meh. I don’t see him doing much this season, he’s starting to look his age. Still, a good veteran leader for a lot of the youth in St. Louis. Not a bad price at all either.
i think jagr might have factored into the price.. they probably could have gotten him for 2-2.5
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt just put up an awesome fanpost, go check it out guys!
http://www.litterboxcats.com/2011/7/6/2262771/what-if
Florida Panthers resigned Mike Santorelli to a two year contract! :) Welcome back! Next up should be Gudbranson.
I’m glad we got him signed, just starting to wonder about an update
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, didn’t see that coming at all. The A Team, for sure. :)
Steve Diaz
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by Sdiaz6215 on Jul 6, 2011 3:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
still would have been awesome to see my choice be picked.. bure.
“ok guys, pass it to me on the bench, i will score” haha.
plus side is rocco would work on keeping him off south beach
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Ramsay, it turns out, would be the last coach of the Atlanta Thrashers. He wasn’t brought back by the Winnipeg Ice Road Truckers.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Rocco Grimaldi
Skated at a 97’ camp today and I was one of the top 5 smallest kids out there. Maybe top 3 haha. I love that
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 4:24 PM EDT reply actions
We drafted the second coming of Marty St Louis! Weaver is small but still gets the job done, so who says Rocco cant?!
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
he’s already said he wont be.. listen to his words during the draft, people do what they want he wont judge.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah i saw that interview… but sounds like the worry level was pretty high behind the scenes…
…guess we shall see…
None of that was ever confirmed by anyone willing to speak on the record.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Free fall all the way down to 33rd? Like McFarland?
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s the size, period.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
You get full credit as bandwagon driver!
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
and beat the Habs on New Year's Eve!
Can we please add beating Montreal on New Year’s Eve to the list of games to win so I don’t have to hear that Habs fight song all night as one of five Panther fans there.
HCM
That would be nice ...
… and my wife could once again sing to the departing, dejected Habs fans “Ole Ole Ole Ole, We Won, You Lost!”
All about that.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Just combine them: Nolei Yonkmanov could feature mad skillz on a monster frame.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
True, but since Yonky is a defenseman and Sammy a forward, Yonkmanov would rarely leave the neutral zone.
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 6, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Best of both worlds.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 6, 2011 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone notice in Fialkov’s line combinations, he put five guys on the penalty kills each? Facepalm there if there ever was one. Really wish the Sentinel had a true hockey writer. Hell, the Baltimore Sun article is by Mike Bernandino, a Sentinel writer I believe, or at least was.
I noticed that..
and laughed pretty hard honestly, lol.
“Here’s what we’ll put on the ice in a ‘short handed’ situation should the opposing team decided to pull their goalie.”
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jul 6, 2011 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Baltimore Sun picked up the article from the Sentinel, I believe.
The Ghost of David Nemirovsky
by panthersfan27 on Jul 6, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
No, I realize that. Its just how, no matter how nice a guy Fialkov is or how much of a hockey name he has, he’s not a hockey writer.
by MrOmnipotent on Jul 6, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
He could grow into the role, as many sports writers have over time…
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 7, 2011 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
He’s new to this sport, yes, but I give him credit for reaching out with the video last week when he and the Sentinel are likely being laughed at. Same with GR and the Herald. We’re lucky to have both of them covering the inside stuff.
Credentials don’t come easily.
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by Donny Rivette on Jul 7, 2011 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions
No, you guys don’t get what I’m criticizing. Its not Fialkov I am criticizing. I give him props for tryin to learn the game, as I will help anyone with that. I’m criticizing the papers for putting someone who had no inkling previously about the sport, as the beat writer. Not with the Panthers, but with other sports, you see people being groomed to eventually take over by writing in the blogs or assisting with stories. Not just “You want a job? Here. Go write about hockey. No one cares about hockey anyways” type of management.
Kinda the way you dont throw just anyone on air to take over Goldies job if he was sick.
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 7, 2011 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn’t that how Goldie got the job in the first place? They just gave the man closest to the arena with a broadcasting degree the job? I’ll watch ANY away team’s broadcast, or listen to an internet radio broadcast over listening to him. I find tv in Florida to be atrocious.
If the Panthers want to be taken seriously again with tv sponsors, they’re gonna need to get someone like Jiggs and Potvin to do broadcasts again.
They’ll be rolling in sponsers when people start watching (read: winning) no matter who is calling the plays IMO
by Chris S Roberts on Jul 7, 2011 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
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