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Despite the temporary downer of a shootout loss, #9 is now Florida's all-time assist leader with 232 in 599 games

On a night when their execution and mental sharpness flickered on and off, the Bruins needed go-to stars to pick up the rest of the team. They were fortunate to have Rask at the top of his game. The Boston puckstopper stuffed 38 of 40 shots, not including the three he turned back in the shootout.

- Boston.com’s Fluto Shinzawa. Not to take anything away from an unexpected yet thoroughly thrilling come-from-behind points-grab by the Cats, but look above once again and replace "Bruins", "Rask" & "Boston" with "Panthers", "whomever is healthy" & "Florida". Sound like a familiar premise?

Star-divide



Final - 1.16.2012 1 2 3 OT SO Total
Boston Bruins 1 1 0 0 1 3
Florida Panthers 0 2 0 0 0 2

Complete Coverage >

Recaps: Litter Box Cats * SB Nation * Stanley Cup of Chowder

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The Eastern Front

Rank

Team

GP

W

L

OT

PTS

GF

GA

Home

Away

L/10

Streak

1

NY Rangers

43

28

11

4

60

122

90

13-4-2

15-7-2

7-3-0

Lost 1

2

Boston

42

29

12

1

59

153

83

16-7-1

13-5-0

7-3-0

Won 1

3

Florida

44

21

14

9

51

112

123

11-5-6

10-9-3

3-4-3

OT 1

4

Philadelphia

43

26

13

4

56

144

128

10-6-2

16-7-2

5-5-0

Lost 1

5

Ottawa

47

25

16

6

56

146

148

14-9-1

11-7-5

8-1-1

Lost 1

6

New Jersey

44

25

17

2

52

121

125

11-7-1

14-10-1

6-3-1

Won 2

7

Washington

43

24

17

2

50

125

124

17-5-1

7-12-1

7-3-0

Won 3

8

Pittsburgh

44

23

17

4

50

134

116

11-7-2

12-10-2

4-6-0

Won 2

9

Toronto

44

22

17

5

49

137

137

12-6-4

10-11-1

5-4-1

Lost 2

10

Winnipeg

45

21

19

5

47

115

128

14-8-1

7-11-4

5-5-0

Won 1

11

Buffalo

45

19

21

5

43

112

134

11-9-5

8-12-0

2-6-2

Lost 2

12

Montreal

45

17

20

8

42

116

123

8-8-7

9-12-1

4-5-1

Won 1

13

Carolina

47

16

24

7

39

123

154

11-11-3

5-13-4

4-5-1

Lost 1

14

NY Islanders

43

16

21

6

38

103

134

10-11-3

6-10-3

5-5-0

Lost 1

15

Tampa Bay

44

17

23

4

38

121

156

11-7-1

6-16-3

3-6-1

Lost 3

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Why last night rocked:

  • DET over BUF, 5-0; club-record 15th consecutive home victory for Wings. Sabres are 1-4-1 last six

Why last night jonesed:

  • WPG over OTW, 2-0; win improves Jets to 2-5 in last seven

Panthers Playoff Update:

Why tonight is a Big Deal in SoFla:

  • NYI at WSH, 7 p.m.; Isles have 1 victory (OT, no less) in D.C. since 2008-09
  • WPG at NJ, 7; Devils with four straight wins at home vs Threts
  • OTW at TOR, 7; first start for Leafs' Reimer since New Years Eve. Sens lead series 2-1
  • MIN at PHI, 7; Wild are 2-10-3 over last 15
  • CAR at PIT, 7; three consecutive losses for Canes in the 'Burgh
  • BOS at TB, 7:30; Bolts have zero wins in 2012
  • NSH at NYR, 7:30 - NBC-SN; Six straight "W"s for Preds in Manhattan

Next up for the Cats:

Late night from Denver tomorrow; The LBC Game Thread’s got its eye on the three of you. You pull one thing, you're out of this game. It runs a clean game here. It has any trouble, It'll suspend ya at 9.

Did you know:

Panthers are 3-1 in last four vs Avs, though none ended in standard fashion: 2 shutouts, 1 overtime, and 1 skillz komp

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Let's hope this is when we turn the ship around
@FlaPanthers: As #FlaPanthers goalie Jose Theodore returns from injury, Brian Foster has been assigned to @sarampage #NHL #AHL

Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215

by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 10:47 AM EST reply actions  

Wasted little time in announcing this one :)

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions  

Saw a Bruins fan with a “Free 63” sign behind the Panthers bench. Someone watched the Rampage’s first month this season.

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 10:51 AM EST up reply actions  

Cats need to do this.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 11:08 AM EST reply actions  

Ha, what a fab idea to get folks in the community to know who their Rampage team is! This could be what Dineen decides to use on guys not playing up to snuff, could you picture Madden or Versteeg asking you if you wanted fries with your sandwich?

I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G10A 1/17
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...

by RPC on Jan 17, 2012 11:21 AM EST up reply actions  

Versteeg? Certainly.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 11:26 AM EST up reply actions  

Because he’s got the personality for it or because doing time behind the counter is more humorous than splintering his behind…

I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G10A 1/17
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...

by RPC on Jan 17, 2012 11:40 AM EST up reply actions  

Selection “B”, please. And substitute “humbling” for “humorous”.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 4:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Column B you get Egg roll.

I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G10A 1/17
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...

by RPC on Jan 17, 2012 5:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Queue the Idiot / Eggroll picture …

by OldDave on Jan 17, 2012 6:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey everyone, been enjoying the discussions on this site for a while and decided to join in.

Any news on Jovo? Am I the only one excited about the possibility of Ellerby getting a chance to play? I’m a big Ellerby fan and I really thought his game was coming around at the end of last season and I wonder if this might be his opportunity to show what he can do. I don’t want to say that he hasn’t got a fair shake this season, but i think he showed last year he was more than a 7th dman

by Sycamore on Jan 17, 2012 11:10 AM EST reply actions  

Jovo seems to have broken his hand, nothing official from the club yet.

I’m also a big Ellerby fan and I’m excited to see him out there again. Must be frustrating in the press box.

Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215

by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions  

Welcome, Syc :)

Still waiting for official word on Jovo; I called a broken hand last night, but seeing as my predictions are typically wrong…

Almost certainly expect to see Ellerby tomorrow.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions  

Ellerby > Jovo

Jovo is good to have though, and I feel this period will be Ellerby building up his value and traded this year.

by Colt1235 on Jan 17, 2012 6:08 PM EST up reply actions  

You aren’t the only one excited. I’m glad he will be back in the line up. I think this will help the team move forward and win some games along with the return of some forwards too. I’m an ellerby fan myself.

by Jimmy 44 on Jan 17, 2012 6:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Good stuff from SBN’s Dom Jansky re: Panthers/Lightning flip-flop, other notes

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 11:12 AM EST reply actions  

Another year for Marty?

Litter Box Cats - Your tarp-free Florida Panthers Colossus

by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 11:15 AM EST reply actions  

Really?!

The artist formerly known as L'Mysterioso

by Spencer-IV on Jan 17, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Had a great time at my first Panthers game. Sitting in section 103 I got to see both Cat goals up close. Really got excited at the end when Repik kinda tripped and almost put it in. Awesome time and great crowd, even with tons of Broon fans

"The Jaguars need Jacksonville, and Jacksonville needs the Jaguars"
-Shahid Khan

by tiquanunderwear on Jan 17, 2012 11:25 AM EST reply actions  

Excellent, Tiq!

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 11:31 AM EST up reply actions  

My dad was giving it to the Bruin fans after Mathias’s goal…..I think I found a Panther fan

"The Jaguars need Jacksonville, and Jacksonville needs the Jaguars"
-Shahid Khan

by tiquanunderwear on Jan 17, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions  

TSN is hosting a Live Chat with analyst/former GM Craig Button regarding 2011 & 2012 Entry Drafts at 12pm ET here

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 11:30 AM EST reply actions  

In honor of the potential for Ellerby to get some games in (I am incredibly excited about this, by the way! We always need more Ellerby!), I think it is an appropriate time to bust out my very favorite thing Shane Doan has ever said, for those who may not have seen it before or who may have forgotten it or who just need to be reassured that they are still saner than someone out there.

by angellen on Jan 17, 2012 11:48 AM EST reply actions  

That 5 on 3 was awful

"The Jaguars need Jacksonville, and Jacksonville needs the Jaguars"
-Shahid Khan

by tiquanunderwear on Jan 17, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions  

It was great up until the last two seconds!

by angellen on Jan 17, 2012 11:51 AM EST up reply actions  

It ended up being a blessing that we got scored on during that 5 on 3, because otherwise Matthias’s breakingoutofthesinbin goal would have been nonexistent. Who knows if we would’ve even gotten a point without their 5 on 3 goal.

by lipsonjeff on Jan 17, 2012 12:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

‘cause Ellerby wasn’t out there. We should be seeing a whole lot more of him this week though.

The artist formerly known as L'Mysterioso

by Spencer-IV on Jan 17, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions  

you do realize that Ellerby is related to both Shane Doane and Carey Price…they are cousins

Dara

by gravenger5 on Jan 17, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Didn’t know about Price, good to know.

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes. And that just makes it funnier.

by angellen on Jan 17, 2012 2:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Price too? Had no idea.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 4:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Ellerby mentioned that they were cousins on Twitter when Price won his hundredth game. Before then, I think the only relationships that had been confirmed were that Ellerby and Doan were first cousins and Price and Doan were second cousins.

by angellen on Jan 17, 2012 4:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Sweet. Learnin’ new things: good!

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I believe ellerby and Doan are cousins

by nwmn420 on Jan 17, 2012 7:05 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions  

Will they ever change that delay of game penalty ruling? Shouldn’t it be up to the referee’s discretion whether it was intended or not? It’s not like much of the game was even delayed…it took all of four seconds to grab a new puck.

That rule and shootouts are my least favorite aspects of the game.

Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215

by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 11:54 AM EST reply actions  

My thoughts on clemmonson from a players point of view:

I’m a hockey player and have spent a number of years playing both goalie and out as a skater, so I know what its like being in both of these situations. I also know what its like to have a good goalie and a bad goalie.

Clemmer is a capable backup in this league and that’s really it. I think players and fans both cringe when they see the Puck coming at clemmer, because they really believe the Puck is going to go in every time he sees a shot. Whether these beliefs are substantial or not, they have the same effect nonetheless. The players fears and lack of trust in clemmer causes them to stray from their game. They become too occupied in their defensive zone trying to do too much to not let shots on goal leaving men open or not giving themselves the opportunity to break out effectively as a result. Personally, I’ve experienced similar feelings and gone through the same pattern of behaviors when trying to “make up” for what my goalie may have been lacking.

Not only that, but clemmonson seems to be very un-clutch. He set a very bad tone early in the game letting that first one through – which was entirely his fault. He was out of position for what should have been a routine blocker save for any NHL goaltender. After that, he picked his game up. However, I don’t think that a goaltender should be receiving the praise he’s getting from some people on here for stepping up and not playing like he did in the first period. He played a good game the rest of the way, but he was not spectacular by any means. He made a few good saves but ended up throwing it away by giving it up in the shootout. Bergerons game saving shootout goal was one clemmer should have had back, had he stayed out of the net and cut off an inch more of angle. He let in a wrist shot that was taken maybe 4 feet out of the net. That’s unacceptable for an NHL goalie. To me, he should be receiving “spectacular” praise when he can play an entire game the way way he played in periods 2 and 3. He shouldn’t be cut any slack just because people have lower expectations of him. Hold him to huger standards, I’m sure if we and the team and organization did that and told him they expected more out of him, we might see an improvement.

Sorry for the rant lol. Agree, disagree?

by lipsonjeff on Jan 17, 2012 12:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

hold him to **higher** standards

Not huger lol. Sorry, mobile web autocorrecting and such. Took a while to type that whole thing out on my Droid hahah

by lipsonjeff on Jan 17, 2012 12:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Agreed. Clemmer had a good recovery, but the first goal on the first shot is inexcusable.

I also believe the team plays differently in front of Clemmer than they do Theodore. Hopefully we’ll get back to winning ways with Theo back.

Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215

by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s playing too deep in the net right now which is why a lot of the long trash is beating him. He needs to be out another foot or two and he’ll save every one of those shots.

by Ryan Meier on Jan 17, 2012 1:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Couldn’t agree more. How many times in the last few games has Clemmer botched handling the puck behind the net and its resulted in goals. The cats have a hard enough time scoring, without their own goalie helping out the other team

by Sycamore on Jan 17, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Once FLA scores three goals in a game and Clemmensen loses we can complain. When the Cats barely average two in a span of games you can expect to lose if your goalie isnt Pekka Rinne or Henrik Lundqvist

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
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by Chris S Roberts on Jan 17, 2012 1:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions   1 recs

@FlaPanthers: Dineen: Jovo will see specialist tomorrow morning and won’t travel with #FlaPanthers. @JackSkille, @ScottieUpshall, Bergenheim going on trip

Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215

by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 12:23 PM EST reply actions  

Bravo lopsonjeff

Totally agree. I also played between the pipes and watching Clemmenson makes me cringe. He gives up way too many soft goals. I can see why the Panthers are lousy in the shootouts—-too easy to score on their goalies in practice.

by bearcat30 on Jan 17, 2012 12:35 PM EST reply actions  

Panthers need to ride Theo and his wounded knee as far as possible. Even in back to backs. Glenn HALL PLAYED 502 CONSECUTIVE GAMES IN NET (OVER 800 INCLUDING MINORS). So I am sure Theo could muster 37 starts down the stretch

by bearcat30 on Jan 17, 2012 12:38 PM EST reply actions  

completely different game completely different era.

by nwmn420 on Jan 17, 2012 7:09 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions  

I'm SO not used to playoff positioning

Am I really hoping that the Isles, Carolina, and TB win tonight? It makes my stomach upset.
As for the Jets/Devils game…. I’ll root for the refs.

by jimmyh71 on Jan 17, 2012 12:40 PM EST reply actions  

Not wishing injury on any one, but I am SO GLAD Ellerby gets back in line up. Jovo has underachieved most of the year. Like to see Ellerby re-united with Kulikov, and let Weaver baby sit Gudbranson.

by bearcat30 on Jan 17, 2012 12:42 PM EST reply actions  

I’m honestly okay with any combination of Weaver, Kulikov, Ellerby, and Gudbranson. I think there’s really intriguing aspects to all six of the pairs that can be made from the four of them and they can always be recombined into better pairings if one of those pairs turns out to suck.

by angellen on Jan 17, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions  

The Isles are due...

With that record a Islander win isn’t out of the question.

Seeing Red since 1994.

by coasterg on Jan 17, 2012 1:12 PM EST reply actions  

Do you have a source on this? I’ve been googling but I couldn’t find it.

by The_DeJ on Jan 17, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Big news for #Denver fans: strong possibility Drew Shore returns next year to play with bros Nick and Quentin.
Also on Drew Shore front, he will likely head to unrestricted free agency next summer (he’s a FLA pick). Read The Hot List later for more.

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Don’t know about him being an UFA, Florida has his rights and he’ll be 22 next season.

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, I was going to say, wouldn’t that make him an RFA? The way I read that post, it seemed like we were looking at a Kyle Turris situation with him not wanting to play.

by The_DeJ on Jan 17, 2012 1:37 PM EST up reply actions  

if he isn’t signed in a certain period of time after being drafted I think he is eligible to be a UFA. Can’t remember the particulars regarding college players but I am pretty sure that’s the case. With Junior players they go back into the draft, college players become UFA’s.

by Todd Little on Jan 17, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions  

this should clear things up

“A player not signed by his NHL team within two years of being drafted can re-enter the draft, as long as he is 20 years old or younger at the time of the subsequent draft. Players over 20 become unrestricted free agents.”

by Todd Little on Jan 17, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

NCAA players can become UFAs, but that’s only if the team holding his rights doesn’t sign him to a contract by the beginning of free agency. At least I think the deadline if June 30th.

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 2:12 PM EST up reply actions  

they have two years to sign him. if he’s over 20 at that time he can become a UFA.

by Todd Little on Jan 17, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions  

I think with NCAA players the team holding draft rights gets 30 days to sign him once he leaves college.

by Todd Little on Jan 17, 2012 2:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah I think that’s the case.

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 2:22 PM EST up reply actions  

sorry peeps, that applies to Junior players.

by Todd Little on Jan 17, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Who’s reporting?

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
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by Chris S Roberts on Jan 17, 2012 1:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Weird, Garrett Wilson was headed for free agency last year too before we signed him. Drew Shore under contract?

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots

by Chris S Roberts on Jan 17, 2012 1:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Wilson was in the CHL and if he went unsigned, would have gone right back to the draft. Just like Tim Erixon almost was.

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions  

depends on over 20 / under 20 with the CHL kids.

by Todd Little on Jan 17, 2012 2:31 PM EST up reply actions  

'Panthers are 3-1 in last four vs COL'

Guess which one I attended?

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots

by Chris S Roberts on Jan 17, 2012 1:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

You should throw rubber marmots on the ice when the panthers win.

by The_DeJ on Jan 17, 2012 1:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Why didnt I think of that?

I might do some shopping later today to see if I cant find some rats

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots

by Chris S Roberts on Jan 17, 2012 1:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Where will you be sitting?

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Section 116 row 6. Otherwise known as the Panthers ‘attack twice’ side

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots

by Chris S Roberts on Jan 17, 2012 5:40 PM EST up reply actions  

Find some rats yet? And a paint pen? ;)

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 6:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh yeah. This sucky streak better end tomorrow with a triumphant 8-7 overtime win.

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots

by Chris S Roberts on Jan 17, 2012 6:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I still want to know how many times this season we have let up a goal on the first shot by the opposing team. I was thinking its only Clemmer but I am certain its been with Jose too. My gut feeling is we’ve done it 4 or 5 times this season…

I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G10A 1/17
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...

by RPC on Jan 17, 2012 1:41 PM EST reply actions  

I think it’s realistically been twice, if that. Isles have the league record of 9.

Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215

by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks Ryan..

I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G10A 1/17
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...

by RPC on Jan 17, 2012 2:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahaha you’re welcome :)

Seriously though, that’s a good question. It has to be at least three.

by Ryan Meier on Jan 17, 2012 4:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Killing myself trying to figure that out; no simple categorical archive (that I’m aware of) for such dubiousness. Beyond going through each game’s video feed I don’t yet know how to do it.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 4:31 PM EST up reply actions  

I checked the play-by-play reports because what else am I going to do at 10 pm on a Tuesday night and while they’re not totally accurate, it looked like it was about six, with two more where the goal came off of the rebound of the first shot.

by angellen on Jan 17, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions  

I wouldn’t question that total at all.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 5:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Thank you Angellen & Donny.. I was Tweeting CLG_74 about it. I wasn’t the only person who commented with that ‘geesus how many times are we gonna do that’ feeling.

I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G10A 1/17
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...

by RPC on Jan 17, 2012 5:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh she hit me with it as well ;)

Litter Box Cats - Your tarp-free Florida Panthers Colossus

by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 6:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I think we are all dying to see the Panthers play a complete game and get the W with an explosion of goals and no need for OT or Bullshootouts.

Fish, Heatles, Cats, Fins, Noles

by National Mario on Jan 17, 2012 3:49 PM EST reply actions  

Just received my SST renewal package. Pretty bad terms this year – no extended payment option (3 months, instead of the traditional 6-12 months they’ve offered in the past), if you don’t renew by 2/13 playoff ticket prices are raised by $8+ per seat and you need to pay in advance instead of on a per game basis. Plus more.

Its like they have a championship team already and tickets are a premium, not one scrambling to make the playoffs.

Seeing Red since 1994.

by coasterg on Jan 17, 2012 3:55 PM EST reply actions  

Doesn’t make sense that we’re season ticket holders for this season, yet we don’t catch a break on playoffs this season if we don’t renew.

Also, my playoff seats are a 300% increase if I don’t renew. (from $26 bucks to $77.50)

Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215

by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 4:03 PM EST up reply actions  

New SS/Davis post on Ellerby/Jovo/Theo

Litter Box Cats - Your tarp-free Florida Panthers Colossus

by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 4:27 PM EST reply actions  

HA! The writer at the end is making an implication that Matthias could be one of the odd men out when our injured men return.

Clearly, he doesn’t know much about the Panthers. I don’t care if Matthias has a two-way contract, he’s been one of if not the most persistent, consistent, and pesky guys we’ve had this year.

by lipsonjeff on Jan 17, 2012 5:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Harvey chimes in and covers a bit of the same subjects here

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree. The guy is all over the place and in a good way. If his scoring touch showed up a bit more he’d be a game changer (I love watching Rask’s reaction to Matty’s goal last night). As it is he has certainly earned the right to stay. Sending him down would send the wrong message.

If there are too many players then there is more competition for ice time which is How It Should Be (and what a problem to have!)

by jimmyh71 on Jan 17, 2012 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Isles up early against the Caps. 1-0

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 7:27 PM EST reply actions  

Good.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

2-0 Isles.

My brother’s at the game.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Is he a Caps fan? or just in the area?

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Caps fan. Lives there.

Former Whale guy as well.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

You must have fun conversations, especially nowadays. :P

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 9:00 PM EST up reply actions  

He pops here every once in a while to cause trouble when the Cats and Caps are playing each other.

"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone

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by John Beatty on Jan 17, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

3-0 Isles!!!

Thank you!!

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Devils up 1-0 on The Peg. End of 1st

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 7:43 PM EST reply actions  

GOOD.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Now 2-0, DeBoers

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:08 PM EST up reply actions  

3 – 0!

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

4-0...

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions  

#LOLJets

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots

by Chris S Roberts on Jan 17, 2012 8:26 PM EST up reply actions  

5-1 Devils

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Need OTW to beat TOR in regulation.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:06 PM EST reply actions  

Currently 2-1, Leafs

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Sens win, you’re welcome

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 17, 2012 9:38 PM EST up reply actions  

CAR/PIT tied at 1

NEWSFLASH: need a Canes victory

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:07 PM EST reply actions  

Malkin with the Pens’ goal…no stopping that dude these days. Imagine if he was named captain.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Guy is pretty amazing. Can we trade the Rampage for him? :P

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 8:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Might have to sweeten that deal a bit

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

WBS might turn it down :)

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:28 PM EST up reply actions  

TB over BOS 1-0

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:10 PM EST reply actions  

Horton ties it up.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 8:41 PM EST up reply actions  

He ownsa ownsa da Bolts

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

PHI over MIN 3-1

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:26 PM EST reply actions  

4 – 1 Philly

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 8:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Not to cool. Wild have crashed and burned in recent weeks.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Shut it. I need a good performance from Bryzgalov for a change.

"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone

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by John Beatty on Jan 17, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

We must be the only surprise in the league!

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots

by Chris S Roberts on Jan 17, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Still plenty of talk about Torts and the Adams award for some reason.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 9:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Something about them being tied for the league lead when people said they were lucky to make the playoffs last year. Speaking of, they’re tied with another team whose coach is an Adams contender: Ken Hitchcock and his St. Louis Blues.

"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone

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by John Beatty on Jan 17, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Hitch gets it easily over Torts in my mind

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Funny Donny


You seem to be forgetting someone

by Alexander Calloway on Jan 18, 2012 1:31 PM EST up reply actions  

FINAL: Isles 3, Caps 0

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

Also sweet

FINAL: Devils 5, Big Buffs 1

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

If BUF gets knocked out kind of soon, spots #6, #7, #8 will be down to FLA, OTT, NJ, TOR, WPG

It gives us pretty damn good chance to make it this year

by Colt1235 on Jan 17, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions  

OTT and NJ are hitting their stride, as of now they’re absolutely playoff bound. WPG is a joke on the road, too.

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots

by Chris S Roberts on Jan 17, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

I would not say OTT is in yet, they have games at hand

by Colt1235 on Jan 17, 2012 11:02 PM EST up reply actions  

In-freaking-credible.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 9:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Even more sweet

Sens top TOR 3-2

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Not one team in the SE is living up to expectations. FLA the only one exceeding what the ‘experts’ predicted.

I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 15G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
Find me on Twidduh And look at my Marmots

by Chris S Roberts on Jan 17, 2012 9:32 PM EST reply actions  

Exactly right, “experts”.

Seeing Red since 1994.

by coasterg on Jan 17, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Like any of us expected the Caps to crash and burn this hard.

"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone

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by John Beatty on Jan 17, 2012 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

I certainly didn’t. Not feeling all that bad for my bro who’s slowly filing out of Verizon Center right about now :)

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

We know that feeling all too well.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Sure do.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Tampa takes the 4-3 lead over Boston with just over 3 minutes to go.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

Stamkos seals it with #31 of the year (ugh, can we get a goal scorer)

5-3 Bolts.

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by Sdiaz6215 on Jan 17, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

And how about Dom Moore with the winner? Dude is possessed.

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 10:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Make it 5

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s a final

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by Donny Rivette on Jan 17, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

It's official

we are back in first place. Thank You Islanders.

by Todd Little on Jan 18, 2012 8:01 AM EST reply actions  

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