Tuesday Caterwaul: Panthers Open Forum
by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 9:56 AM EST
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“[Wednesday vs Washington] is the biggest game of the season, obviously for us, it’s essentially a four-point game.”
- Panthers netminder Scott Clemmensen, whose words apply equally to tonight’s Caps/Bolts match from the Bay. (Sun-Sentinel)
The Eastern Front
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Rank |
Team |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
PTS |
GF |
GA |
Home |
Away |
L10 |
Streak |
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1 |
NY Rangers |
47 |
31 |
12 |
4 |
66 |
132 |
96 |
15-5-2 |
16-7-2 |
7-3-0 |
Won 2 |
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2 |
Boston |
47 |
31 |
14 |
2 |
64 |
171 |
102 |
16-7-2 |
15-7-0 |
5-4-1 |
Lost 1 |
|
3 |
Washington |
48 |
26 |
19 |
3 |
55 |
136 |
137 |
18-6-1 |
8-13-2 |
5-4-1 |
Won 1 |
|
4 |
Philadelphia |
48 |
29 |
14 |
5 |
63 |
162 |
142 |
11-7-3 |
18-7-2 |
6-3-1 |
Won 1 |
|
5 |
Pittsburgh |
49 |
28 |
17 |
4 |
60 |
152 |
127 |
14-7-2 |
14-10-2 |
7-3-0 |
Won 7 |
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6 |
Ottawa |
52 |
27 |
19 |
6 |
60 |
157 |
160 |
14-9-1 |
13-10-5 |
6-4-0 |
Lost 3 |
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7 |
Florida |
48 |
22 |
15 |
11 |
55 |
122 |
136 |
11-5-7 |
11-10-4 |
3-3-4 |
OT 1 |
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8 |
New Jersey |
48 |
26 |
19 |
3 |
55 |
129 |
136 |
12-9-2 |
14-10-1 |
5-4-1 |
OT 1 |
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9 |
Toronto |
49 |
25 |
19 |
5 |
55 |
151 |
147 |
14-8-4 |
11-11-1 |
6-4-0 |
Won 2 |
|
10 |
Winnipeg |
50 |
22 |
22 |
6 |
50 |
124 |
143 |
15-8-2 |
7-14-4 |
3-6-1 |
Lost 2 |
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11 |
Montreal |
49 |
19 |
21 |
9 |
47 |
130 |
134 |
9-9-7 |
10-12-2 |
5-3-2 |
Won 2 |
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12 |
Tampa Bay |
48 |
21 |
23 |
4 |
46 |
136 |
165 |
13-7-1 |
8-16-3 |
4-5-1 |
Won 4 |
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13 |
NY Islanders |
48 |
19 |
22 |
7 |
45 |
115 |
143 |
11-11-4 |
8-11-3 |
5-4-1 |
OT 1 |
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14 |
Buffalo |
49 |
20 |
24 |
5 |
45 |
119 |
149 |
11-9-5 |
9-15-0 |
2-7-1 |
Won 1 |
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15 |
Carolina |
51 |
18 |
24 |
9 |
45 |
130 |
159 |
13-11-3 |
5-13-6 |
5-3-2 |
Won 1 |
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Panthers Playoff Update:
- Playoff odds at 73.4% per Sports Club Stats
Mirtle’s Playoff Push:
- FLA must go 19-15-0 down the stretch (projected 93-point floor)
Why tonight is a Big Deal in SoFla:
- OTW at BOS, 7 p.m.
- NYR at NJ, 7
- WPG at PHI, 7
- TOR at PIT, 7
- WSH at TB, 7:30 (NBCSP)
Next up for the Cats:
- Tomorrow vs Washington from Sunrise; LBC Game Thread spurns the sauce at 7:30.
Did you know:
- It's all about the bleu, blanc et noire this evening as Tampa Bay hosts the Capitals, winners of the last two from Hillsborough County
On the table:
The Commish isn't concerned about your disapproval of shootouts...D Bryan Allen is now officially available...the week to come on the (fantasy) schedule...you too could have learned a few things while viewing the All-Star Game...speaking of said exhibition, ratings were flat compared to last season...very good on the Flames for this...is there such a thing as too much concussion talk?...G Tyler Plante headed to a tryout with Djurgarden...TSN's Trade Deadline Playbook: "By no means would the Panthers want to sacrifice talent from their deep pool of prospects, but they are a team that could sorely use more scoring"...Stu dives into man-games-lost-to-injury and the various reasons behind them in the NHL over the season...the fight for arena improvement dollars soldiers on as another loan request hits Broward County commissioners...Sharks castoff Niittymaki heading east?...Sid and the "R" word.
Monday’s Organizational Transaction:
- D Tyson Strachan recalled from San Antonio
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just wanted to say i’m ready for the best part of the season. we’re usually worrying about who’s going to be traded and for what at this time of the season and have a blast doing such. this year, it’s who we’re adding and the PLAYOFF PUSH!!
the fun starts tonight. we are all Bolts fans. and for the rest of the year, we are anti- JETS, LEAFS, DEVILS, CAPS and SENS.
go cats go.
Hypothetical: Would you take Carter and his massive contract if it came at a discount because of said contract?
Cap hit is 5.27 million until 2022. (wow)
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
was thinking the same thing earlier…. we could definitely use the talent. the cap hit isn’t that bad, but the length is what worries me.
by alterego6487 on Jan 31, 2012 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
True, that and his willingness to be here. Since, you know, he’s loving Columbus so dearly.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
I’d pass on Carter. Don’t like that contract.
by Todd Little on Jan 31, 2012 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
Jackets have to get out from either Carter or Nash’s contracts; team is currently committed to 16 players at $49M next season. And yes, I’d rather have Nash (shorter term, better player, higher cap hit/salary)
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
can anyone argue against this Donny? Nash, for sure, if we had the option…
by alterego6487 on Jan 31, 2012 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
…and Viner’s checkbook
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
South Florida > Columbus….
but i get your point.
by alterego6487 on Jan 31, 2012 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
Yes, but remember that Columbus is also a college town and home to a wellpknown party school. OSU provides for ample entertainment for Mr. Carter. It’s not South Beach, but it’s not like it’s Duluth.
An NHL star zeroing in on college girls…can you say creeper?
I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 16G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
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by Chris S Roberts on Jan 31, 2012 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Unless of course, they only differ in age by four or five years (I’m thinkin more juniors or seniors or even workin on masters). Philly had a lot more college around town than Colombus does. Temple, Villanova, and Penn to name three. There’s another Catholic basketball school, but the name escapes me. And we all know how Catholic school girls got their reps.
I think Carter has the ability to change a game and finish plays, exactly the type of player the cats desperately need. The contract is huge, but you could almost argue that he is a bargain at 5.2 million if he scores 30-40 a year like he has in the past and is capable of producing in the future
could almost argue that he is a bargain at 5.2 million if he scores 30-40 a year
That’s a very big “If”
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
oh absolutely, but players like carter dont become available very often and might be worth the gamble. He;s had an awful year but if he gets out of columbus and is motivated he could be the difference maker we need
Question is who do you sacrifice? Carter’s a center, meaning CBJ will want (at least) one in return, and presumably of the prospect variety.
Huberdeau, Bjugstad and Shore are the likeliest candidates for their needs, as packaging a Matthias or (digging really deep here) Santorelli is only a short-term solution.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
Regarding his “motivation”, even asking such a (reasonable) question is a big red flag. Someone that needs to find motivation can presumably lose it again when things go sour for whatever reason, be it personal issues, employer issues, whatever.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
I think we would have to give up a similar package to what columbus gave up to give him the first place. i would assume that huberdeau is as close to an untouchable as it gets so what about shore and our first this year? Who knows mayeb it wouldnt even be that much if columbus is trying to get rid of him after half a year. Plus his game has taken a bit of a hit this year (as well as his reputation) so maybe thats enough for them to drop such a massive financial commitment. At the end of the day it doesnt necessarily have to be carter, but i think this team desperately needs a player of that calibre.
This team does not desperately need a player of that caliber.
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry i’m just really surprised. For years this team has been no where close to a playoff spot, and they have a chance this year and for them to do nothing I think is a mistake. I think moves can be made that dont necessarily have to mortgage the future that can improve this club.
Why? Why do the Panthers need to make the playoffs this season? Why does this season matter so much? Because it’s the closest since 2008-09?
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
It matters because its about creating a winning atmosphere and the way to do that is to start making the playoffs and if they have a chance this year why wouldnt they seize the opportunity? I understand that the rebuild is on but why should we be satsified waiting a few more years for the kids to develop when there is a chance to start creating a winning culture this year. Im sure the last thing tallon wants is to start bringing all the promising prospects he has accumulated the last two drafts into a toxic situation where the team hasnt made the playoffs in 12-13 years. The playoffs this year would be a huge milestone for this franchise and could set them up to be contenders in the near future.
Im sure the last thing tallon wants is to start bringing all the promising prospects he has accumulated the last two drafts into a toxic situation where the team hasnt made the playoffs in 12-13 years.
So i guess Erik Gudbranson and Jacob Markstrom have been effected from the terrible losing atmosphere, as well as Stephen Weiss.
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
Gudbranson and Markstrom have only played this year for a team that is winning and neither has proven much beyond that they have tons of potential to be great players. Maybe an arguement can be made that weiss has suffered considering he was a high pick for the cats and has never scored more than 60 points, and has never played in the playoffs. I’m sure a lot more was expected of him when he was drafted and perhaps if the team had experieneced some success, his indiviudal stats might have also improved. Why do you think its ok if they dont make the playoffs?
Because its not about this season.
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry Alex i think we’re just going to have to agree to disagree. The team has battled through all the injuries and are now in a position to make a run at the playoffs but they need a little help.
Injuries to who? The only reason this team is in playoff position is because the of short time the Fleischmann-Weiss-Versteeg line was amazing and scoring goals not Jack Skille and his 12 minutes a night.
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
I think you`re underestimating the contributions that skille was making to this team before he got injured. He was the only guy that consistently hit and was great on the forecheck – traits that wear down dmen and open up chances for the top line.
He’s the only guy to consistently hit than why does Matt Bradley lead the team in hits with only two more games than Skille?
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
very good point, skille is an energy guy who got into the offensive zone on almost every shift and created attacking momentum, something we’ve lacked recently
Yup, thats what Ive noticed about him. He never hesitates to break into the zone
I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 16G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
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by Chris S Roberts on Jan 31, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Here’s something that I don’t feel either of you are addressing. The team we have right now was good enough for 1st in the S.E. for some good stretches so far, and good enough to still be in playoff position even with injuries and poor effort at times. Why don’t you feel that the team we have as of right now is good enough to make the playoffs?
Hockey is a business, only we fans love it as a game.
the last two months shows this team is average at best. will they be able to eke out enough wins to make the playoffs maybe – maybe not. Some more scoring would go a long way.
Your basing your judgment on a time period the team lost 190+ games due to injuries that hit us over the last month and a half?
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
I think that this team greatly exceeded all expectations early on and that the team we`re seeing now more closely resembles the team that was assembled in the offseason.
yeah, what else can I do? injuries are part of the game and it doesn’t look the team is going to ever be fully healthy this season. Even when healthy the team was not that far above true .500
Also basing it on the lack of scoring that has been a problem all year as well as the inability to string together winning streaks and the fall off of the first line.
The last two months shows a team that was trying to play with a lineup ravaged by injury.
Now just to be devil’s advocate for a second, if your estimation of the team is accurate and they’re not much better than average, then who on the team is valuable enough to move so that they can keep the scorers in Weiss, Versteeg, and Fleischmann on the team and go after a legitimate scoring threat such as Nash? Who goes? Kulikov? Ellerby? Santorelli (HA!)? The only direction to then go is to move one of our prospects and basically mortgage the future of the team for a tenuous chance at the playoffs this season.
Hockey is a business, only we fans love it as a game.
When did I say they should go after a player like Nash? Trading a prospect like Shore (who may never want play for the Panthers) or Howden for a player you stick on your second line is NOT mortgaging the future when you have players like Hubs, Bjugs and Markstrom coming.
Drew Shore shares the same risk of never playing in the NHL as Nick Bjugstad.
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Not saying Shore will or won’t play in the NHL. I said “want to play for the Panthers” as he seems to be possibly looking forward to being a UFA when done with college.
He’s got another year in any case; see where his stance is – and how far the Panthers have come – then. Besides, I don’t put a lot of stock into the UFA claim, which to my knowledge has no quoted link (if I’m wrong guys please post one).
Anyway, here’s a bit from Dater a few weeks ago.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
Oh lordy not Adrian…
I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 16G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
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by Chris S Roberts on Jan 31, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
Why would they bother making a trade for “a guy that you stick on your second line”? In your own estimation it seems like you think the team has plenty of them. How does that trade push the team over the top in the playoff race? Furthermore, how does it benefit the team really at all? What’s the point of making that trade?
Hockey is a business, only we fans love it as a game.
When did I say we had lots of 2nd liners? Where are you getting that sentiment from? I have been bitching about the lack of production from the second line all year. Even before the injury big.
when you haven’t made the playoffs in ten seasons and are tied for the division lead and you lose games by one goal all the time, adding a 20+ goal scorer to your second line would be a huge help imo.
Sure, adding a 20+ goal scorer would be helpful, what GM around the league would be willing to trade that type of player to us for prospects and spare parts?
Hockey is a business, only we fans love it as a game.
NHL GM’s are exactly know for being the most sensible people in the world. There will be guys available who can help the Panthers that can be had for a price the doesn’t involve “mortgaging the future”
and as far as this “mortgaging the future” business goes think about this:
if you could go back in time when Weiss, Bouwmeester and Horton were talked about like our current prospects are talked about would you trade 1 or 2 or maybe even all three for a star player? Don’t count your prospects before they hatch. A good number of these guys some of you are already penciling into the lineup are just not going to make it.
While I do respect your position, suffice to say I don’t agree with you and won’t be holding my breath for this to happen.
Hockey is a business, only we fans love it as a game.
we’ll see. Personally, I am only expecting them to make minor moves but wouldn’t be surprised to see them do something a little juicier. Hopefully once they get a little healthier more wins will come and the team as constituted will be able to make the playoffs and they can hang on to all their prospects.
I do favor the building from within model but not to the point some people on here seem to.
Florida Panthers 23rd of 30 in goals scored, 21st of 30 in goals per game, 24th of 30 in 5 on 5 scoring, 17th of 30 in shots per game, 27th of 30 in shots against per game.
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
Might as well phone in the rest of the season. Numbers have defeated us. :P
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
You mean they haven’t the last few weeks? Could have fooled me with the back-to-back-to-back shootout appearances.
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
I’m with you. When everyone’s healthy there will be at least one more forward than there is room on the roster and four pending UFAs. Makes sense to make a couple of trades rather than put guys on waivers.
"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone
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Pass on Carter. The contract is awful, he’s injury prone, and he’s gotta play wing if you want him to be a "finisher"on this team.
I’ll rather have Jonathan Huberdeau. Oh wait, we do, mission accomplished.
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. I know everyone has a huge desire to see this team improve immediately and make the playoffs and push for a Cup, but the reality is that the team is one or two more years away from that. There’s just no point in mortgaging such a bright future for this season IMO.
We are in the minority in this mindset.
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
Indeed, that’s what makes these comment threads so enjoyable, debating about something none of us have any control over :)
I’ll play devil’s advocate on this subject:
there is no guarantee any of these kids a lot of you seem to be banking on are going to live up to hype. We have had highly rated crops of prospects before and none were what they were projected to be and most are gone now.I don’t think anyone on here is advocating giving up a Huberdeau or Markstrom but if you can get a proven youngish player for one of the other ones like a Shore or Howden you don’t do it?
I think we will see some minor deals made but unless they really get the best of another team I’m not expecting anything huge.
The guarantee works both ways, there’s no guarantee the young player will deliver the same success he had on the other team.
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
true, but many would take a proven player over a B or C grade prospect. Part of building a big pile of prospects is being able to swap them for more proven commodities. We’ll find out how much making the playoffs means to Panther brass this season. I have a feeling it’s more important than you are thinking.
It’s probably the most important thing to them, since it means cash money. It’s also detrimental to the fan base to be reeled in and then fall for the same trap for the 5th time.
Like Soup said, it’s unacceptable to not make the playoffs. Let’s not sell the farm to get there, but it should be something to strive for now.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
FLA must go 19-15-0 down the stretch
I enjoy the LACK of OT on this.. I’d prefer to see something more like 24-10-0 and finish up super strong.
By the by.. all my local buds. I’m under the weather, joy of joys. Which means I will have 2 tix for tomorrow game that I likely won’t use. Its not 134’s, its 133’s. I’ve asked 1 person directly if they can use and await a reply. If they can’t anyone else available to go who doesn’t have tix. 133 row 11 seat 1 & 2. You have the perfect view of watching us pile in the goals on the Caps for 2 periods.
Cough, cough, sneeze and zzzzz
Heather
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...
19-15 in Panther translates to 13-9-12
I thin it’s going to take more than 93 points to get in this season.
by Todd Little on Jan 31, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
Mirtle adjusts it daily as necessary. Still theoretical, of course.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
BTW…I agree it will require more than 93.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Hope you get better soon, Heather! Missing an awesome day outside :(
What’s the cost on those tix for those interested (if still available)?
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks Donny.. Do you think $50 for the pair would kill anyone? I have ’em in my possession, i promise to lysol before handing over!
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 31, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
THEY ARE AVAILABLE
You can email me….lefthookpro@yahoo.com
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...
Anyone pick these up from Heather?
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
No takers…
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 Feb 1, 2012 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
Place this in Wednesday’s Caterwaul, Heather
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by Donny Rivette on Feb 1, 2012 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
U got the gobbly gook too? FEEL BETTER!!!!
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 Feb 1, 2012 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
Devils plan to keep Zach Parise at trade deadline before losing him next summer. via PD.
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Hopefully this will shut up all the trade talk
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
The only thing that will shut up all the trade talk is the trade deadline passing.
"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone
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by John Beatty on Jan 31, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Also, I’d like to say it’s great to be back. Hopefully it’s going to be a short summer.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
yes, a tough week without regular season NHL. Despite my love of all things hockey I have no interest in the ASG anymore.
They need to come up with something new.,
by Todd Little on Jan 31, 2012 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
It really was terrible. And not because of the Sid/Ovi absences either. Just not hockey.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
I’m not sure what they can do. I’d suggest something like Rendez-vous ‘87 (maybe bring over the top Swedish or KHL team) but everyone is so afraid of needless injury that I can’t see that ever happening again.
by Todd Little on Jan 31, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
Every invitee would decline.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
I have the ASG on my DVR but still haven’t watched it yet. Probably just go thru it real quick and watch the goals.
Was more interested in Bettman’s presser than the game.
by Todd Little on Jan 31, 2012 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
Puck Daddy’s top 5 goals at the 2012 NHL All-Star Game
All about that Hossa goal.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
Florida’s back end is beat up with Jovanovski and Kulikov shelved for a while after their respective surgeries. Their top line of Tomas Fleischmann, Kris Versteeg and Stephen Weiss had a strong game against the Flyers last Tuesday, but as a whole has been stale recently. There even was talk of breaking it up. Florida is also just 3-6 in the shootout this season. All this and the Panthers remain in the playoff mix, with three huge games against Washington coming up in the next 2.5 weeks.
- NHL.com takes a look at the Eastern Conference.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
Florida’s Dale Tallon said from a business standpoint moving the deadline up doesn’t make sense because teams still aren’t sure if they want to be a seller or a buyer at the All-Star break or a few days after. Managers and owners have to consider their own marketplace and team morale before deciding what they are going to be in that particular season.
“You want to maximize your ability to sell tickets and keep people interested in your market,” Tallon said. “If you do it too soon it might lose some of your luster. If you’re selling you want to delay it because you don’t want to demoralize your team unless you’re way out of it.”
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
@hfialkov: Panthers practice still no Versteeg. Maybe another days rest for flu #flapanthers
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
Maybe he should call a massage parlor
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
"Tampa is a team still trying to make up ground and Florida is a big battle. We have to start winning on the road and there’s no better way to do it than against division teams."
Caps’ Brooks Laich; more from CSN here
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@PanthersYormark: Thank you broward county commissioners. We look forward to accomplishing more great things together. #BelieveRed.
I’m assuming this means the loan was approved. Less Club Fail, more sexy scoreboard.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
Sometimes I really just want to punch this man.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 31, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
@hfialkov: Panthers Versteeg will be a game-time decision tomorrow.I feel Theodore will finally start vs his former team tomorrow #nhl #flapanthers
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
idiots. As the saying goes, people who don’t learn from history, are doomed to repeat it. Did I say they’re idiots?
by MrOmnipotent on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
So Upshall hasn’t been at the 2 practices this week and neither has Skille…So much for a healthy lineup. I have a feeling both are going to end up needing surgery
Dara
Upshall already had surgery.
I’m putting here for reflection later on in the season…. #14 Tomas [Fleischmann] is getting a 40G season. FLASH COUNT: 16G/19A
by RPC on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM MDT
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by Chris S Roberts on Jan 31, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
Bergenheim
Anyone know what his status is? He’s usually a second-half kind of player, right?
6G/4A second half last year. It was the postseason which he ripped up with 9G/2A in 16 games
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
Bergenheim made a name for himself off one post season. He’s been a disappointment the rest of the time.
by MrOmnipotent on Jan 31, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
As if one Yormark in hockey wasn't bad enough..
@ChrisBottaNHL
Asked arena CEO Brett Yormark if he wants Brooklyn as #Isles No. 1 option after Nassau: “We’d love for Charles to consider Brooklyn.”
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 31, 2012 3:56 PM EST reply actions
Too bad the hockey configuration for that arena isn’t good enough for the NHL.
"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone
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He’s a Yormark.. He’ll find a way if he really wanted to, then when we finally come to our senses Michael will have his next stop
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 31, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
@RGrimaldi23: Done with surgery. All went well. I really appreciate all the prayers, love, and support you guys gave me #Grateful #Blessed
Send this to tweet to New Jersey, Buffalo, Columbus, and Anaheim! We need to trade him for a scorer, now!
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 31, 2012 4:37 PM EST reply actions
The most sensible thing you’ve said in awhile ;)
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 31, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah…top-dollar value right after surgery in first year of school.
I’m really curious to see how he develops.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 4:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’m serious…think he’s got a lot of upside if he continues to grind it out. Still at least three years away, since I can’t fathom him leaving school early.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
Not that I believe in their rankings, but Hockey’s Future has him listed as an 8.0D, meaning loads of talent, but odds are, he’ll never play in the NHL.
by MrOmnipotent on Jan 31, 2012 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
Who has the easiest schedule the rest of the way? From Elias: The NHL teams with the toughest remaining schedule (based on the combined points percentage of its remaining opponents) are Nashville (.596), Chicago (.586), New Jersey (.583), Columbus (.576) and Buffalo (.575). The NHL teams with the easiest remaining schedule are Florida (.532), St. Louis (.541), Colorado (.542), San Jose (.543) and Vancouver (.543).
Sweet, ‘easiest’ second half in the league!
Home advantage now.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 31, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
Bolts/Caps Game Thread - Tonight
Head over to Raw Charge around 7. I’ll certainly be watching this game (NBCSP)
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