Thursday Caterwaul: Panthers GameDay Open Forum
by Donny Rivette on Jan 5, 2012 8:02 AM EST
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“After how the last game ended against [Florida], it’s going to be a pretty intense and passionate game. I’m not going to hold a grudge, but it’s not something you’re going to forget either. I still got a little bit of a black eye, so you remember it that much more when you see yourself in the mirror every day.”
Rangers' D Michael Del Zotto via the New York Post
The Eastern Front
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Rank |
Team |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
PTS |
GF |
GA |
Home |
Away |
L/10 |
Streak |
|
1 |
NY Rangers |
37 |
24 |
9 |
4 |
52 |
110 |
79 |
11-3-2 |
13-6-2 |
7-3-0 |
Won 2 |
|
2 |
Boston |
36 |
25 |
10 |
1 |
51 |
129 |
69 |
13-6-1 |
12-4-0 |
8-2-0 |
Won 1 |
|
3 |
Florida |
39 |
20 |
12 |
7 |
47 |
103 |
107 |
10-4-5 |
10-8-2 |
4-4-2 |
Won 1 |
|
4 |
Philadelphia |
37 |
22 |
11 |
4 |
48 |
125 |
109 |
8-6-2 |
14-5-2 |
5-4-1 |
Lost 1 |
|
5 |
Pittsburgh |
38 |
21 |
13 |
4 |
46 |
121 |
100 |
11-4-2 |
10-9-2 |
5-5-0 |
Lost 2 |
|
6 |
Ottawa |
40 |
20 |
15 |
5 |
45 |
123 |
135 |
12-8-1 |
8-7-4 |
7-2-1 |
Won 3 |
|
7 |
Washington |
38 |
21 |
15 |
2 |
44 |
114 |
110 |
14-5-1 |
7-10-1 |
6-3-1 |
Won 4 |
|
8 |
New Jersey |
39 |
21 |
16 |
2 |
44 |
106 |
114 |
10-7-1 |
11-9-1 |
6-3-1 |
Lost 1 |
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9 |
Winnipeg |
39 |
19 |
15 |
5 |
43 |
107 |
114 |
14-6-1 |
5-9-4 |
6-3-1 |
Lost 1 |
|
10 |
Toronto |
39 |
19 |
15 |
5 |
43 |
125 |
128 |
9-5-4 |
10-10-1 |
4-4-2 |
Won 1 |
|
11 |
Buffalo |
39 |
18 |
17 |
4 |
40 |
104 |
115 |
10-9-4 |
8-8-0 |
3-5-2 |
Won 1 |
|
12 |
Tampa Bay |
38 |
17 |
18 |
3 |
37 |
107 |
129 |
11-5-0 |
6-13-3 |
5-4-1 |
Lost 1 |
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13 |
Montreal |
40 |
15 |
18 |
7 |
37 |
106 |
113 |
6-7-6 |
9-11-1 |
3-7-0 |
Won 1 |
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14 |
NY Islanders |
37 |
14 |
17 |
6 |
34 |
88 |
116 |
8-9-3 |
6-8-3 |
5-5-0 |
Won 3 |
|
15 |
Carolina |
41 |
13 |
21 |
7 |
33 |
106 |
139 |
9-10-3 |
4-11-4 |
4-3-3 |
OT 1 |
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Why last night rocked:
- MTL over WPG, 7-3; Canadiens have been an extended New Year gift
- BOS over NJ, 6-1; that there makes for a 60-goal differential on the season, courtesy of a club that's played the fewest games in the East
Why last night jonesed:
- Habs let up after 7
Why tonight is a Big Deal in SoFla:
- WPG at TOR, 7 p.m.; Leafs are 8-4-1 vs Threts at ACC since lockout
- CGY at BOS, 7; Flames thought they had it rough on Tuesday?
- CHI at PHI, 7; Frolik due for a 12-point night
- TB at OTW, 7:30; flip a coin
Next up for the Cats:
Seriously? Be here at 6:30 this evening and we'll explain.
Did you know:
FLA is 5-3-0-2 after a two-day (or more) layoff this season
Panthers playoff chances:
Did not play; playoff odds up 2.4 to 85.4% per Sports Club Stats
On the table:
Krys Barch - finally - gets his hearing (and on that topic, here is an excellent "official's take" from none other than Kerry Fraser regarding the issue at hand, with a bit of relevant history; not to be missed)...No surprise that G Jacob Markstrom was recalled - as expected - on Wednesday...Making the case for a full overtime in regular season NHL play, courtesy of Copper & Blue...Torts gets fined for his conspiracy comment following the Winter Classic. Said the coach: "I tainted the Winter Classic with my mouth and I shouldn't have." Lucky for the Panthers, they don't get to see his angry mug again until, oh wait...A bundle of NHL Power Rankings via Japers' Rink...Blackhawks' Dan Carcillo gets seven games for this, his third suspendable offense of the year...Many thanks to the Habs for last night's performance while hosting Winnipeg. Related: might Montreal fans be telling us all something with that lame & unoriginal "Ole Ole" soccer chant?
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Local Knowledge
I needs it.
I’m coming to town tomorrow for the next Panthers home game (take a wild guess which team I cheer for), and I’m staying in Miami Beach. Can any locals recommend a good spot in Miami Beach where I could watch the Canucks/Bruins game on Saturday afternoon (i.e., a bar with NHL Network)? Would be much appreciated!
I also must say I’m really looking forward to the Canucks/Panthers game. I don’t know about you guys, but I wasn’t expecting this Panthers team to gel as well as they have, so this makes for a fun-but-tough road trip for Vancouver (Tampa notwithstanding). Please beat the Rangers for us, though, because it makes everyone happier.
Welcome, Adam! I’m in western PB County, and therefore useless. Can anyone help the man out?
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 5, 2012 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
Negative. I live next to the arena and know diddly squat about anything outside my 5 mile radius. Enjoy your vacay!
Thanks! Vacays involving hockey and sunshine are usually the best kind. Especially when it’s my first game of the season!
We’ll get you some answers; stay tuned :)
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 5, 2012 9:40 AM EST up reply actions
The only thing I can think of off the top of my head would be duffy’s @ north miami beach. Im sure you could give them a call and either find out if theyll have the game on or if they can put it on.. usually bars are pretty open to putting specific things on if a customer asks but finding out if they have say the NHL package that gets all of the games etc is also good info to have if the game is in fact on nhl network theyll def have it
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 5, 2012 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
As far as I know Duffy’s has DirecTV with the NHL Center Ice Package meaning that they should be able to accomodate a visitor wanting to watch a Nucks-Broons matchup. If you go to their website you can click through to the DirecTV Center Ice schedule and even see what channel the game will be on so you can be specific with your bartender/server. Just ask nicely and they will be more than happy to work with you. I had a work event at a Duffy’s in Boca Raton not too long ago and they put on the Panthers-Flames game for me.
Hockey is a business, only we fans love it as a game.
While I’m at it, what IS next to the arena, for that matter? Besides what appears to be a mall, a suburb, and some sort of nature conservancy area?
Sawgrass is more than just a mall, its like a billion square miles of awesome shops. (bring your walking shoes if you go) it’s a cool place to hit up a few hours before a game and maybe grab some food beforehand if u prefer the sitdown and dine type atmosphere.. or you can hit up cheesecake factory there after the game where you have a chance to spot some nucks/cats players who tend to dine there from time to time after games. (I spotted TONS of players there in the past, grabbed Broduer, Roy, Forsberg, Sakic etc etc auto’s in the past)
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 5, 2012 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
Also had Bouwmeester turn his head and snub me as I held the door open for him, Weiss of course smiled and thanked me. captain material
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 5, 2012 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
captain material
The science is in. Case closed.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 5, 2012 9:53 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Was this even in question at this point, I only refer to him as Captain Weiss
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...
I know right, what’s the hold up for Dino to make it official.
Hockey is a business, only we fans love it as a game.
Playoffs?
Litter Box Cats - Your tarp-free Florida Panthers Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 5, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
Are you saying that they’ll name him captain when they make the playoffs? Seems silly to keep everybody waiting all season just to do it then.
Hockey is a business, only we fans love it as a game.
The mysterious workings of a coach’s mind. Who knows.
Litter Box Cats - Your tarp-free Florida Panthers Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 5, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
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 5, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He was an architect on the PP in Florida…. Architect in how to miss the playoffs for an entire career while in Calgary
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 5, 2012 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
Bingo! A (very large discount) shopping mall to the SE, and miles of Everglades to the west.
As far as things to do? I dunno – I live here, which means I go elsewhere for Vacation/Holiday. ;)
by OldDave on Jan 5, 2012 9:55 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
That’s pretty much it. A mall, a suburb and the swamp. The Everglades is literally across the street from the arena. As Rob says, there’s some places to eat around there, but it’s fairly unexciting otherwise. I’d highly recommend spending more time around the beach.
"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone
Litter Box Cats - Your Panthers Colossus.
Hockey, on Miami Beach? Good luck with that. The best places to see a game are usually a sports bar like Duffy’s or up at the bar at the Panthers’ practice facility (Saveology.com IcePlex).
"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone
Litter Box Cats - Your Panthers Colossus.
PS- Looks like Todd caught all the likely places above. Apparently Dewey’s has canned the sports packages, so they’re not going to have a non-NBC Sports game. The only other possible place I could find is Norman’s, which is on the north end of Miami Beach, a bit out of the way but not as out of the way as North Miami Beach. Their number is 305.868.9248.
"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone
Litter Box Cats - Your Panthers Colossus.
January: 9 games. Total.
Notice the layoff at the end of the month? Seven full days.
Litter Box Cats - Your tarp-free Florida Panthers Colossus
Yormark
At the nhl offices in new york with dale tallon and mike santos. Working on our schedule for next season. Believe red!
@PanthersYormark That schedule better not include Montreal on New Years eve. Lets go back to the old ways, Ducks @ Florida at noon Jan 1st.
Would be great to go back to the afternoon game against our fellow expansion team, especially since we’ll be seeing them at home every year now
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 5, 2012 9:42 AM EST reply actions
No way. Gotta keep it in the division.
Ducks…?
Litter Box Cats - Your tarp-free Florida Panthers Colossus
by Donny Rivette on Jan 5, 2012 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
For years since the 1st season the Ducks were always here on new years day. Would be like old times
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 5, 2012 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
Playoff Probabilities (because you don’t want to know the win probabilities)
Boston Bruins: 99.9%
New York Rangers: 99.5%
Philadelphia Flyers: 96.1%
Pittsburgh Penguins: 89.0%
Florida Panthers: 76.0%
Washington Capitals: 71.6%
Ottawa Senators: 52.7%
Winnipeg Jets: 52.7%
Toronto Maple Leafs: 51.6%
New Jersey Devils: 49.7%
Buffalo Sabres: 22.2%
Montreal Canadiens: 15.9%
Tampa Bay Lightning: 14.3%
New York Islanders: 8.0%
Carolina Hurricanes: 0.5%
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 5, 2012 10:19 AM EST reply actions
All Stars
Someone remind me quickly, the fans don’t vote in ALL the players right?
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...
Fans vote for 3 offense, 2 defenseman, and a goalie. All of which have been recently named:
G – Tim Thomas
D – Erik Karlsson
D – Dion Phaneuf
F – Daniel Alfredsson
F – Jason Spezza
F – Milan Michalek
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which is why Sens fans got to voting… knew it was the only way they’d see any of their guys that weekend
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 5, 2012 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
Whatever, they’re hosting it. Can’t say we wouldn’t do the same if it was in Sunrise.
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It wouldn’t happen thanks to our media coverage vs. theres.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 5, 2012 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
Someone doesn’t know the Edmonton East jokes.
by Alexander Calloway on Jan 5, 2012 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
The game would be an absolute joke if they did… and I’d be sure to get to voting 10000x a day lol
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 5, 2012 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
OT ... the SB Nation iPhone app
It’s broken. For example, there are several comments it “sees” (25/30 – 5 unread for this entry) but will not display. I’ve switched back to using the full site via Safari for now. Saves me from responding to something I thought was unanswered because I couldn’t see all the comments. Your mileage may vary. Please raise your seatbacks and tray tables to their full upright and locked positions.
Rupp
Needs a doc visit, he's having memory issues a concussion symptom for sure
So who does he think put that black eye on him from our team? I seem to recall him having a black eye thru the 24/7 special. Does he think Kopy put it on him while he was raining down punches?
I stole the Flyer boards sarcastic remark notation.. Can we use it? Is it copy write infringement?
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...
I stole the Flyer boards sarcastic remark notation.. Can we use it? Is it copy write infringement?
It’s cool AFAIC. I was thinking about nicking it, myself.
"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone
Litter Box Cats - Your Panthers Colossus.
Excellent!! Glad you are into it too.. don't slip on any banana peels John
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...
by RPC on Jan 5, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Use the @ before your statement and @ after..
This will be considered a sarcastic comment.
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...
by RPC on Jan 5, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Wouldn't you like to know?
Put “@” on either end of the line. :)
"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone
Litter Box Cats - Your Panthers Colossus.
Yours was better… dang it!
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...
by RPC on Jan 5, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
OH I see its been corrected.. its DZ saying he’s got the black eye… AH, well that makes sense.
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...
by RPC on Jan 5, 2012 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
No Barch rematch tonight
@OnFrozenPond: #FlaPanthers Krys Barch suspended one game for insensitive remarks
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Conspiracy
I’m glad I’m not the only one thinking it. Maybe they pushed it to today to keep the Panthers from calling up a tough guy?
Lucic got nothing for concussing a goalie. Barch gets a game for bad words. Welcome back to the NHL Wheel Of Justice.
the fact that they gave him a game shows that he was guilty of something otherwise they wouldnt have laid down the law… Now whether it was in face a racial slur or an “insensitive” remark is a dif story. One player did say he didn’t really hear but could have been about his mom or dad… which wouldnt fall under the racial situation
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 5, 2012 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
apparently it was something along the lines of “did you slip on a banana peel” which isn’t explicitly racist but still in pretty poor taste
even if Subban dives more than an olympic…uh…diver.
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 5, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
and now I’m catching up
way to go me
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 5, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
He better not screw it up this time around. He’s out for revenge!
- Go Panthers -
by flpanther360 on Jan 5, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
That’s what happened last night
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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Jan 5, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
Barchy got the minimum sentence, methinks.
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 5, 2012 11:59 AM EST reply actions
@OnFrozenPond: Word is #FlaPanthers Krys Barch gets 1 game for asking PK Subban if he ‘slipped on a banana peel’ after going down in fight w/ Gudbranson
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and I say that because the remark is kind of a regular statement but with the incident earlier this year its a touchy subject
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 5, 2012 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
Sounds like the refs were the racist ones. Sounded like a regular comment.
We don’t hear anything when cartoon characters slip on banana peels. Or when Mario throws them while he’s Kart racing.
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Nope. It’s a racist comment because of who it was directed at — perhaps unintentionally so, but definitely racist due to the historical racist use of monkey/ape comparisons for people of color and the linkage of bananas with monkeys/apes.
Racism lives on because of that train of thought. Just sayin’.
Why can’t it just be a regular comment from one human to another about how banana peels are slippery when on the floor, or at least thats what cartoons tell us.
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Because there’s a context to it and you can’t just eliminate the context because we don’t live in a post-racial society.
banana peels, watermelon , fried chicken and the words ‘boy’ and ‘jenkem’ totoally off limits
But it’s okay for black Florida Gators players to call Ohio State white players ‘crackers’
how’s that hopey changey post racial society workin’ out for ya?
Another west coast Panthers fan who misses a good media noche at Verailles
Read this and then talk to me about “cracker” being as offensive as slurs or racially insensitive remarks leveled at people of color.
Speaking from my own experience, I have been way less offended every time I’ve been called a cracker than I have been every time I’ve been called a k*ke. Why? Because my white girl self is a cracker, but as a Jew, I am part of a group that has been systematically oppressed for centuries and it hurts to realize that people think you are less based on your heritage.
I agree with you Steve.. The person judging the comment viewed it as racist.. I don’t care who or what your skin color is, everyone slips on banana peels.
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...
by RPC on Jan 5, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
can’t help but feel bad for the guy. An innocuous statement made to anybody else on that ice that night and we would never have heard a peep about it. That same statement is now going to have him labeled as a racist. It’s unfortunate that this statement gets a suspension, yet Wayne Simmonds calling Sean Avery a “f****t” during a game gets nothing because “there was no proof.” It’s pretty damn disgusting, if you ask me.
On the flip side, poor poor choice of words Barchy. In this world of political correctness, you HAVE to be cognizant of how your words are going to be iinterpreted. Even though the intent was of the “funny ha ha” variety, the fact that a racial undertone could have been applied to the comment means you have to think a bit more before your speak. An unfortunate situation for all.
@hfialkov: Barch said league told him if it was racial he wouldve got 5-7 games #flapanters
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@OnFrozenPond: One #FlaPanthers player on Barch being suspended for ‘slip on banana peel’ line: It’s something the Three Stooges would have said 50 yrs ago
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
Does anyone know if this kind of suspension is still handled by Shanahan? I’d be interested to see a video or hear an explanation of why it’s a suspension instead of a fine or anything at all when Barch was told “if it was racial he wouldve got 5-7 games”. So the NHL decided it wasn’t racial, but suspended him 1 game anyway? Curious.
I believe this is handled by Colin Campbell. Shanny handles the player safety; this issue was an outsider to that realm.
I think the “if it was racial” comment probably means that if they’d decided he’d purposely been racist, it would’ve been more, but as it is, this is just a reminder to think before you speak, not saying that it wasn’t racial.
by angellen on Jan 5, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This one game suspension feels more like the league couldn’t admit that the official over reacted. They’re standing by the official as much as the Panthers are standing by Barsch in this situation. The whole “if it was racial” is a tacit admission that he didn’t actually do/say anything really wrong but they had to do something to save face.
In light of non-suspension of Simmons after the Avery thing this is almost like the league telling its players that homophobia is still cool.
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THIS ^
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
Be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions, always do your best...
by RPC on Jan 5, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
Let’s not forget how Viner or whatever his name is and how he reacted…some stuffed suit who practically tossed Barchie under the bus with his remarks
Loser
Another west coast Panthers fan who misses a good media noche at Verailles
Let’s not forget how Viner or whatever his name is and how he reacted…some stuffed suit who practically tossed Barchie under the bus with his remarks
Loser
Seriously? Cliff Viner is a good guy. He didn’t know what Barch said when he was approached about the situation. Don’t start talking trash about the team’s owner just because he was asked about an incident before he knew the details and explained that the team wouldn’t tolerant the type of behavior that was described to him to have taken place.
He has to maintain a certain position on that type of behavior in the community. The fact that this whole thing ended up being relatively innocent shouldn’t have any bearing on Cliff Viner and the fact that he stated the team has a zero tolerance attitude toward racial bigotry or the use of racial slurs, the team should take that position and that is in no way “throwing Barch under the bus”.
Hockey is a business, only we fans love it as a game.
Agreed
And the owner is more than some stuffed suit, especially this one who has allowed the team to come off its wallet and get some talent.
by Robert Wright on Jan 5, 2012 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
Notable
— With Barch out, the Panthers will bring back injured forwards Marcel Goc (concussion) and Mikael Samuelsson (bruised tailbone) against the Rangers.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
Also
Center John Madden, who signed on Wednesday, practiced but will not play Thursday. Dineen said it’s possible that the 38-year-old would be sent to AHL San Antonio to get in a couple of games before he plays for the Panthers.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
Figured he’d probably need a short conditioning stint with the Rampage before he gets up here. As far as Santorelli is concerned I think there’s a real possibility that it turns into an Ellerby/Gudbranson situation where he and Madden switch off the press box seats.
Hockey is a business, only we fans love it as a game.
Very good
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 5, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry about the Barch suspension
But I wish that the term ‘political correctness’ would disappear from the English language – it implies that people need to suppress the unpleasant thoughts in their head(s) to avoid public condemnation. People should avoid making racist/sexist/homophobic jokes because…well, because they’re just not funny. Would Barch have directed the banana joke at Cammalleri? Who knows.
And on a hockey related note – congrats on your team’s success! It’s always nice to see teams in non-traditional markets succeeding (I’m a Ducks fan, lol). Good luck against the Rangers tonight.
Puck Daddy on Barch phrase:
a former NHLer texted us this morning to say it’s “commonly used when a guy goes down in purpose in a fight to avoid getting his ass kicked”.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
Colin Campbell statement on Barch suspension:
"Mr. Barch has admitted making the remark, but denies that the comment was racially motivated," said Colin Campbell, Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations. "While we accept Mr. Barch’s assertion, as a player in the National Hockey League, he must be held accountable for making a comment that, in the context in which it was made, and in light of the entirety of the circumstances, was offensive and unacceptable."
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
Why not a fine?
So basically they’re saying they really don’t want him messing with Rupp or Del Zotto tonight.
Tortorella accused the refs of having an agenda and all he got was a fine. Why not Barch?
Season ticket holder sign and greet
Just got my info squared away, so stoked for next week!!!!
Yep! I hope they aren’t too strict on that “One item to be signed only” rule…I would like two things signed. :(
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
In the past, they’ve given out an item to be signed (team yearbook with everyone’s picture in it) and allowed one more. So, a lot of people would get the yearbook signed and then a jersey or something. If that’s still the case, you might be allowed to not get the handout signed and get two other things signed instead. Worth asking. They will push the line ahead pretty quickly, though.
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Oh hell, last year I was a full season holder and didn’t get invited.
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Couple thoughts...
As a minority I wouldn’t be and I am not offended by Barch’s comment. As for Mr. Viner, I see him at almost every home game. I used to go out of my way to say hello to him. Now when he see’s me walking around he goes out of his way to say hi and shake my hand. Love having a owner like him. Very down to earth guy
A lil thunder and a lil lightning is what the Cats are going to bring this year.
by trinidaddy on Jan 5, 2012 6:20 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Couple thoughts...
As a minority I wouldn’t be and I am not offended by Barch’s comment. As for Mr. Viner, I see him at almost every home game. I used to go out of my way to say hello to him. Now when he see’s me walking around he goes out of his way to say hi and shake my hand. Love having a owner like him. Very down to earth guy
A lil thunder and a lil lightning is what the Cats are going to bring this year.
by trinidaddy on Jan 5, 2012 6:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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