On the Prowl: Panthers Wednesday Links & Open Thread
by Chris S Roberts on Aug 3, 2011 11:00 AM EDT
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Welcome to On the Prowl, a collection of links compiled by LBC and published each Wednesday and Sunday to stories pertaining to the Florida Panthers, their affiliates, and the National Hockey League. Have at it after the jump...
LBC Notes
- Yep...August is indeed here, but none too early to reserve your own personal space at the all-inclusive Litter Box Luxury Suite on Opening Night vs Tampa Bay at the BankAtlantic Center. Check it out and join in the madness.
- Keep those logos rolling in, folks...time is going to shorten up rather quickly.
Panthers News and Analysis
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Stephen Weiss and Colorado Avalanche defensemen Cameron Gaunce will lace up the skates for a charity game on August 18th. YorkRegion.com
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There are definite pitfalls to offer sheets, we might not be looking at a revamped roster had Tallon approached Steven Stamkos. Toronto Star
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A look at the 5 best Canadiens goalies since Patrick Roy. You might want to see who beats out Jaroslav Halak and Carey Price. A Winning Habit
- Hockey's Future looks at the Minnesota High School draftees, including Kyle Rau and Ed Wittchow. Hockey's Future
- Spots remain open for Sunshine State Hockey's gargantuan 2011-12 fantasy league. SSH
- Deals Galore on the horizon for students next season. Club, via Sun-Sentinel
Affiliate News
- Ever curious as to how the American League season schedule takes shape? Everything you need to know. AHL
- The Cyclones have a new opponent. ECHL
The NHL and Beyond
- There are still chances for the Winnipeg Jets to make a splash in free agency. National Post
- ...Or as observers may claim: "some baggage". Free Press
- The Islanders - and their future on Long Island - are facing scrutiny typically saved for us. Sportsnet
- Rangers Faithful ponder the Nassau Coliseum referendum. Blueshirt Banter
- A fine look at the contrasts between Madison Square Garden and the Nassau Coliseum. SI
- So just what did the Canucks do over the past few months? Nucks Misconduct
- Ted Nolan's found himself a new gig. IIHF
- Peter DeBoer isn't looking to make major changes as the new coach of the Devils.
Shuffling the lines should be enough. New York Times - More Devs: Trent Hunter and Colin White won't be wearing red & black much longer In Lou We Trust
- Are the Sabres in line for overall supremacy in the Buffalo sports market? Die By The Blade
- Remember Jon Sim? Man-of-action Garth Snow does. ESPN (OOOPS - Update in comments)
- Indeed, this is Tomas Vokoun's best chance to win the Stanley Cup. Red Light District
- The next stats fad? "Quick-strike goals". Defending Big D
- Your 2011 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame entrants. Globe and Mail
- Fantasy season rapidly approaches; here are some early pointers. Fantasy Hockey Scouts
- Ken Campbell offers his obituary on the Atlanta Thrashers. THN
- How is Tampa Bay looking at center? Crowded. Raw Charge
- Dislike for NHL commissioner Gary Bettman? C'mon! Ottawa Citizen
- What's with the wait on this Shea Weber - Nashville Predators standoff? On The Forecheck
- Phoenix can taste the Cap Floor. CapGeek
- What constitutes news in August. Jewels From The Crown
- Kevin Allen summarizes this summer's most "aggressive" team makeovers. USA Today
Finally, Happy Birthday to Florida's Ryan Carter:
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Interesting list of top 5 Canadiens. I have some hope Theodore returns to form this season.
Also, in Panther news. As seen on the official site.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
$25 for lower bowl tickets? No Canadiens? I’d pay a lot more than that to be surrounded by Panthers fans.
by Chris S Roberts on Aug 3, 2011 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Let’s hope that people buy into it so they don’t change their minds and go back to their previous plan. Or even worse, market it both ways.
Florida Panthers, Good Hockey, Great Sponsors!! Panthers STH since 1994 and Lightning STH since 2011.
This is definitely the special for the forseeable future. The Locker Room has been renamed the Red Zone and the plan is to fill it with the most passionate Panthers fans out there. The pack is $1100.00 per seat ($25 per game) and includes a red hat and t-shirt I believe. These are $90.00 face value seats going for $25.00 so its a pretty great deal. As a sales rep, I’m enjoying the deal as quite a few people have jumped on it already.
Ryan Carter is beyond awesome, he hit more in 12 games as a Panther than most of the former team did all season.
by Chris S Roberts on Aug 3, 2011 11:30 AM EDT reply actions
Yes I’ll second that :-) and woohoo about that AD!!!
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...
Better than beating your head in over an ad…
by Chris S Roberts on Aug 3, 2011 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Nope but then again I never thought the marketing department would chuck the team it represents under a bus to sell tickets to opposing team fans.
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...
I mean, desperate times call for desperate measures (and painful measures) but I wonder how many fans they actually reeled in with the cross-promos.
by Chris S Roberts on Aug 3, 2011 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I know, I know, trust me I know. Plenty of Canadians Chris..Especially on New Years Eve games GGGGGRRRRRR!
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I’m gonna have to experience that someday…
by Chris S Roberts on Aug 3, 2011 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
This past New Year’s Eve was the first Panthers game I’ve walked out on before it was over…
I just couldn’t take it. :(
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
It was a gruesome end. If ever there was a need for transporters, this was the game for them. Like walking the green mile.
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by Donny Rivette on Aug 3, 2011 1:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If I actually renew, you can have my tickets. I’m not going to that again.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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Well, I got that ad from the Flyers and I was at the games.
Of course, I already had season tickets. Never mind…
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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21.99 oil change and tire rotation just turned into 193.00. Yep: I’m a sucker, but I drive the wheels off that car.
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by Donny Rivette on Aug 3, 2011 12:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Just mowed the backyard.
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by Donny Rivette on Aug 3, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
When the sun disappears for more than 20 seconds, you take full advantage ;)
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by Donny Rivette on Aug 3, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
New video coach
@BillWhiteheadFL Bill Whitehead
Oops. That’s P.J. DeLuca, not DeLuce, as new #FlaPanthers video coach. #WeSeeRed
Flying there and back ...
Found this link while reading the comments/replies to the Canucks link above. The Panthers, thanks in part of the relocation of Atlantapeg ThrasherJets, will jump from the 12th place to 2nd place in the Frequent Flyer Mile sweepstakes, just behind the LA Kings. They are adding 9,600 additional miles to their schedule, jumping from 43,144 to 52,751 miles traveled.
Thanks!
Missed that the first time.
Panthers sure do get screwed in a lot of ways you’d never even think about…
by Chris S Roberts on Aug 3, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
How are they gettin screwed? Additional travel costs? Tampa and Canes are being affected just the same. Imagine the Thrashers. They have to pay those travel costs four times what the Panthers and rest of the division does, depending on how the schedule is laid out for them.
FLA travels more than every team in the EC, thats a clear disadvantage. Its like they’re a WC team.
by Chris S Roberts on Aug 3, 2011 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s almost as if the travel distance was upped to compete with our payroll!
anyway, was talking to my toronto buddy and he was looking over florida and atlanta (yeah i said it) and he couldnt believe how equal our teams are, forwards, def etc the only advantage he gave them was goaltending which im up in the air about, it could easily go either way.. he also says the only reason fl would finish better in the standings is because of the traveling atlanta will have to do being a west team playing in the EC… guess I should show him this when the cats finish ahead of the unimproved thrashers.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Aug 3, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
The ultimate snub to Winnipeg is just to keep calling them the Thrashers, like how the US wouldn’t recognize an illegitimate govt.
I prefer Thrashers anyways.
by Chris S Roberts on Aug 3, 2011 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Shea Weber struck gold today: http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=373133
supposidly he was asking for 8.5mil before the hearing.. he is now the highest paid dman in the league (i believe) after campbell
by Rob PKane McMahon on Aug 3, 2011 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually no, Campbell is 2nd at 7.14mil
by Chris S Roberts on Aug 3, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Preds can still walk away from this, I believe. Almost doubling his salary is just insane. As Shakespeare said, first thing we do is, kill all the lawyers
No they can’t. They took him to arbitration. A team can only walk away from an award after a player-elected arbitration. They have two options: accept the award or buy out the contract.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
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Training Camp
Forgive me for asking, but when does training camp open? I can’t remember..
Hi Beth…
Rookie camp kicks off September 10th
Training Camp fires up September 17th
First preseason game on September 19th (doubleheader vs Nashville in Sunrise)
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pre-season double header
whose planning on being at both games? i know i am!
by stopdropandbreathe on Aug 3, 2011 7:08 PM EDT reply actions
Certainly going to try.
Cough – AND IT WOULD BE AN EXTRAORDINARILY AWESOME GESTURE BY THE CLUB TO OFFER VASTLY DISCOUNTED SEATS ON THIS EVENING OF “MEANINGLESS” GAMES – cough
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by Donny Rivette on Aug 3, 2011 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
For some ;) Not good business in any case, since SSHs paid full price.
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by Donny Rivette on Aug 3, 2011 10:34 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Probably. Thinking I’ll do those and the Tampa Bay game.
"We don't need the designated goon. Those fights aren't even fun to watch." -Mike Milbury
Litter Box Cats - Your Panthers Colossus.
Oh, everyone here *must* go to the double-header game!
… after all, it’s on Talk Like a Pirate Day!!! Arrrr….
Signed up for the fantasy league.. hopefully there was still a spot by the time i sent the email =P
gotta show you people up with my GM skills! PKANE #1 OVERALL! lmao
by Rob PKane McMahon on Aug 3, 2011 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
Signed up for the fantasy league.. hopefully there was still a spot by the time i sent the email =P
gotta show you people up with my GM skills! PKANE #1 OVERALL! lmao
by Rob PKane McMahon on Aug 3, 2011 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
Youve got mad double posting skills :D
Once I learn how to do fantasy hockey, I’ll wipe the floor with you guys.
by Chris S Roberts on Aug 3, 2011 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
double posting fail.. my net is acting up recently.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Aug 3, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
The SSHL will take place on the Yahoo! fantasy hockey site.
23 people signed up so far.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Aug 4, 2011 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Remains an RFA.
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by Donny Rivette on Aug 3, 2011 10:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
We could make that a little game to help us get thru Aug, “where is Matthias” and you super fab photoshop guys could put him in odd pictures/places :-)
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...
by RPC on Aug 4, 2011 7:54 AM EDT up reply actions
That actually sounds really fun
Fish, Heatles, Cats, Fins, Noles
by National Mario on Aug 4, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
About that Jon Sim deal...
“On Wednesday, the Islanders mistakenly re-issued a press release from a year ago announcing the signing of Jon Sim to a one-year contract. Computer glitch. It happens (but man, I bet Sim was pretty excited). So I asked on Twitter: which press release would you like to see your team send out?”
- Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek (more here)
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