Saturday Caterwaul: Panthers Open Forum - Training Camp Day Two

by Donny Rivette on Sep 17, 2011 7:39 AM EDT in LBC Caterwauls: '11-12

Creativity such as this should give Ryan Carter a leg up on the competition in Training Camp. Be here all week, tip your waiter, etc.

Like many of you, a few of us will be heading for Coral Springs this morning as the completely revamped Florida Panthers roster makes its public debut. Deserving of equal attention are the players ultimately bound for San Antonio and Cincinnati (and possibly a few to Rio Grande Valley as well); we know what the Big Boys bring, but one of the pure joys involved in watching training camp action is witnessing the (hopefully) forward progression of the organization's overall depth. These are the guys who receive so few plaudits while plying their trade in cities and leagues such as those above, but have the weight of the club's world placed upon their shoulders during a recall. Show 'em some love.

On the downside, it remains a crime that we're not treated to our NCAA big-timers; Nick Bjugstad, Zach Hyman, etc. deserve a tip of the collective hat.

Full camp roster after the jump...

(In case you haven't "scrolled down" in a while, a regularly-updated roster is posted on the main page, lefthand sidebar)

Goal

Forward

Defense

Poll

Among the "rockstar" younglings, you're most looking forward to seeing...

Gudbranson - D

39 votes

Howden - F

9 votes

Huberdeau - F

47 votes

Markstrom - G

22 votes

117 votes | Poll has closed

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Someone please get me an awesome shot of Campbell and Versteeg! lol Big fan of both and the next two jerseys I’m going to be getting. Would be much appreciated :]

by Rob PKane McMahon on Sep 17, 2011 7:53 AM EDT reply actions

Scotty Upshall is already looking a little tired, no?

by Spencer-IV on Sep 17, 2011 9:34 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Scotty Upshall is already looking a little tired, no?

by Spencer-IV on Sep 17, 2011 9:34 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Sorry for the double post. Damn mobile browser.

by Spencer-IV on Sep 17, 2011 9:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

If that’s the case then we’ll just use Melanie Collins as his excuse :P lol

by Rob PKane McMahon on Sep 17, 2011 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions

Haha. Touchè.

by Spencer-IV on Sep 17, 2011 10:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

KatieStrangESPN Katie Strang
Common theme among players after their first Pete DeBoer-run practice: High-tempo, fast paced. “Not a lot of standing around,” Parise said

Really confused.. is there a second deboer I dont know about?

by Rob PKane McMahon on Sep 17, 2011 12:21 PM EDT reply actions

Just got back i had a great time and got my jersey signed by hubby,gudbranson,and markstrom.

by Devin N on Sep 17, 2011 1:50 PM EDT reply actions

Frame it. Immediately.

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by Donny Rivette on Sep 17, 2011 1:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I plan on it...

guds, and markstrom were huge and they didnt have skates on when i got there autographs

by Devin N on Sep 17, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Surprised Marky isn’t getting many votes. Defense is fine w/o Guds, Offense should be fine w/o Hubby, but we’ll need Markstrom as soon as possible. Markstrom MUST come through for us in the future.

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by Chris S Roberts on Sep 17, 2011 3:21 PM EDT reply actions

I voted Howden because I feel like he has the frame and skating ability to make an impact immediately. Huberdeau should be exciting but I’d like to see him bulk up first.

As for Markstrom, I dont want to rush him on his development. He struggled a bit last year adjusting to the game and is coming off an injury. Maybe At some point in the season I’d like to see him get called up and take the job.

by milhouse on Sep 17, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Both of you have valid points. However, after watching a bit of action (if you would call it that) today, I was little bit more nervous about our goalie situiation. Would really like to see Markstrom against the big boys on Monday. I hope help can help quell some of these nerves. As for the goal scoring part I am really really impressed by Hazen. He’s one steal of a deal.

A lil thunder and a lil lightning is what the Cats are going to bring this year.

by trinidaddy on Sep 17, 2011 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

after watching a bit of action (if you would call it that) today

Seemed like nothing but drills. For a long time.

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by Donny Rivette on Sep 17, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I voted Howden as well, only because we’ve seen so little of him in comparison.

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by Donny Rivette on Sep 17, 2011 7:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I was wondering what specifically had you nervous about the goalie situation after today’s practices? I wasn’t there, so I’m totally clueless about what went on. I haven’t seen any details.

by cowboysfan71 on Sep 17, 2011 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

Well, if Clemmensen looked like Clemmensen that’s enough to make you nervous. Even when he’s having a great night and stopping everything, he never looks relaxed. He always looks shaky, even when he’s playing great.

I wasn’t there, though, so I don’t know. But I’m always nervous when Clemmensen is in goal because he never looks comfortable. In any case, I’m hoping they rotate goalies on Monday. It would be nice to be able to see Theodore/Clemmensen/Markstrom/Plante in a game situation in one day.

"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 Sep 17, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve witnessed Clemm twice now, he’s always been shaky but always plays well. Maybe thats just his style.

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by Chris S Roberts on Sep 17, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, totally. I’m just never sure until well into it how well he’s actually playing. Some guys you can tell right away if they’re having a bad night.

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by John Beatty on Sep 17, 2011 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

If there was a scrimmage I didn’t see it; had to leave by 12:30. All I witnessed were a LOT of drills.

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by Donny Rivette on Sep 17, 2011 7:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Got home, ate lunch, and crashed. Should have some photos up later tonight. Great seeing everyone!

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by Donny Rivette on Sep 17, 2011 7:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

the Video's

Wow.. the interviews are Enthusiastic! WOOHOO!! Bring on MONDAY!!

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by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas is getting a 40G season.

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by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

OT, Heather...

Get my message earlier? Just call/email zach; he’ll hook u up for will call.

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by Donny Rivette on Sep 17, 2011 7:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Yes sir copy that whiskey!

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by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Roge-O

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by Donny Rivette on Sep 17, 2011 7:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

…Are you willing to be bound to that prediction?

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by Chris S Roberts on Sep 17, 2011 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions

What’s required to be bound to it? I’m game.

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by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Twit me with

the Bounding info.. Im jumping off the computer Weaverlover :-)

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by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A

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by Chris S Roberts on Sep 17, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

You have been bound to your word MUAHAHAHA

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season.
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
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by Chris S Roberts on Sep 17, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

40…goals?

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by Donny Rivette on Sep 17, 2011 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

40 goals

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by RPC on Sep 18, 2011 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Whats’s the worst thing about being wrong in saying so- being heckled? That’s nothing, I’ve survived worse. I just feel he is in the right place for his health and once he hits his stride, he’s going to be outstanding this season.

I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR
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by RPC on Sep 18, 2011 8:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Works for me.

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by Donny Rivette on Sep 18, 2011 1:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Yeah I’ll be just fine with 40G

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season.
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
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by Chris S Roberts on Sep 18, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions