Friday Caterwaul: Panthers GameDay Open Forum
by Donny Rivette on Jan 6, 2012 11:10 AM EST
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Though he didn't make the scoresheet vs New York, Florida's Erik Gudbranson completed the night with 4 SOG, 3 hits, 3 blocked-shots and an even plus-minus rating in 24 shifts.
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The Eastern Front
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Rank |
Team |
GP |
W |
L |
OT |
PTS |
GF |
GA |
Home |
Away |
L/10 |
Streak |
|
1 |
NY Rangers |
38 |
25 |
9 |
4 |
54 |
113 |
81 |
12-3-2 |
13-6-2 |
8-2-0 |
Won 3 |
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2 |
Boston |
37 |
26 |
10 |
1 |
53 |
138 |
69 |
14-6-1 |
12-4-0 |
9-1-0 |
Won 2 |
|
3 |
Florida |
40 |
20 |
12 |
8 |
48 |
105 |
110 |
10-4-5 |
10-8-3 |
4-3-3 |
OT 1 |
|
4 |
Philadelphia |
38 |
23 |
11 |
4 |
50 |
130 |
113 |
9-6-2 |
14-5-2 |
5-4-1 |
Won 1 |
|
5 |
Ottawa |
41 |
21 |
15 |
5 |
47 |
127 |
136 |
13-8-1 |
8-7-4 |
7-2-1 |
Won 4 |
|
6 |
Pittsburgh |
38 |
21 |
13 |
4 |
46 |
121 |
100 |
11-4-2 |
10-9-2 |
5-5-0 |
Lost 2 |
|
7 |
Toronto |
40 |
20 |
15 |
5 |
45 |
129 |
128 |
10-5-4 |
10-10-1 |
4-4-2 |
Won 2 |
|
8 |
Washington |
38 |
21 |
15 |
2 |
44 |
114 |
110 |
14-5-1 |
7-10-1 |
6-3-1 |
Won 4 |
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9 |
New Jersey |
39 |
21 |
16 |
2 |
44 |
106 |
114 |
10-7-1 |
11-9-1 |
6-3-1 |
Lost 1 |
|
10 |
Winnipeg |
40 |
19 |
16 |
5 |
43 |
107 |
118 |
14-6-1 |
5-10-4 |
5-4-1 |
Lost 2 |
|
11 |
Buffalo |
39 |
18 |
17 |
4 |
40 |
104 |
115 |
10-9-4 |
8-8-0 |
3-5-2 |
Won 1 |
|
12 |
Tampa Bay |
39 |
17 |
19 |
3 |
37 |
108 |
133 |
11-5-0 |
6-14-3 |
5-4-1 |
Lost 2 |
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13 |
Montreal |
40 |
15 |
18 |
7 |
37 |
106 |
113 |
6-7-6 |
9-11-1 |
3-7-0 |
Won 1 |
|
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:
- TOR over WPG, 4-0; Jets move on to Buffalo Saturday, where they are 0-4 (2 OTL) in past four
Why last night jonesed:
- OTW over TB, 4-1; Sens' minus-9 goal differential worst of top-nine teams
- PHI over CHI, 5-4 (REG); Flyers are 7-1-2 vs Western clubs
- BOS over CGY, 9-0 (REG); Why the Flames haven't yet called it a season and blown up the roster is truly baffling
Why tonight is a Big Deal in SoFla:
- BUF at CAR, 7 p.m.
- NYR at PIT, 7
- NYI at ANH, 10
Next up for the Cats:
Tonight from Newark; the LBC Game Thread wasn't even supposed to be here today, so bring your own ball at 6:30
Did you know:
FLA is 3-4 in past seven games at New Jersey; won the last match 4-3 (OT) on February 4, 2011.
Panthers playoff chances:
Lost to NY Rangers 2-3 (OT), playoff odds down 0.3 to 85.2% via Sports Club Stats
On the table:
More Barch fallout, courtesy of the Globe/Shoalts....THN's Proteau not on the ShanWagon...Panthers still "have growing to do", via Spector/SN...the Community Rink Tour commences tomorrow at three locations around SoFla...Per TSN, Johan Hedberg will start for New Jersey tonight; he's 8-7-0-1 (2.71/.908) lifetime vs the Cats. Presumably our beloved xenomorph goes for FLA...CapGeek: center John Madden's contract garners (pro-rated?) $600,000 for 2011-12. And - zoinks - it's a two-way deal...Devils forward Patrik Elias will play his 1,000th NHL game tonight (all with NJ).
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The Shoalts article is well thought out and a good read but it’s still wrong. I just can’t agree that the offense is worth the punishment. You can beat someone into a coma and only get five minutes. You can question the refs’ integrity and pay a fine. But asking someone who just fell on his tail if he slipped on a banana peel is a suspension just because the guy’s black, even though the league agrees with Barch that he didn’t mean it that way. I don’t buy it.
But the (nonsense) suspension has been served; I guess it’s time for me to let this one go. It’s just one more spin of the wheel of justice.
You know, I’d agree with you, but in watching the Animaniacs a long time ago – I really think the NHL just spun the wheel of morality.
“Wheel of morality, turn, turn, turn. Tell us the lesson that we should learn!”
Flames
despite their poor play the Flames are only 5 points out of the 8th spot. Too early to call it a season yet. so far only Columbus and Anaheim are truly out of it with a few more teams on the brink.
the LBC Game Thread wasn’t even supposed to be here today
What? No work today I play hockey at 2!!!
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
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Is there anywhere to learn
Just the basics of hockey skating and play, like a league for old noobs? I do well enough to not run over all the little kids at the iceplex when I go skating let alone hold a stick and play a game.
by Robert Wright on Jan 6, 2012 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
Here you go sir.
This interests me as well. Might have to plan for this.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
I’d recommend learning to skate first before doing the hockey classes. If you’re still trying to stay upright, you’ll have problems doing drills. All the local rinks have some kind of skating classes for adults.
"Shut up, Pierre!" -Everyone
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Darn
Looks like its pretty much done, wish I would have asked sooner =S
I want to get in on that at some point. used to play a lot inline hockey but have never played on the ice.
They run them almost constantly. The next one will probably start 2 weeks after this one ends.
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the LBC Game Thread wasn’t even supposed to be here today
What? No work today I play hockey at 2!!!
Guys guys.. You never saw the movie Clerks?
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
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by RPC on Jan 6, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
“Cute cat! What’s his name?”
“Annoying Customer.”
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 6, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
36? is that including me?
Make that 37
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 6, 2012 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Clerks and Strangebrew all in one night back at the dorm, I was probably pretty drunk at the time lol
by Robert Wright on Jan 6, 2012 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
Try not to blank any blanks on the way out to the parking lot!
Hey you! You get back here!
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 6, 2012 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
“Are there any balls down there?”
says Jay: About the biggest pair you ever seen, nonpgword.
I feel a Smith movie-a-thon coming on.
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 6, 2012 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
Brought Firefly (the series) and Serenity with me on this road trip. Now wishing I had added Dogma to the pile, fragnabbit.
Dogma!!!
I haven’t seen Firefly or Serenity.. would I like?
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
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by RPC on Jan 6, 2012 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
I thought they were great but
I love most all Sci-Fi…
by Robert Wright on Jan 6, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
I love it. It’s a Joss Whedon show and I think that’s more key than it being sci-fi. It’s also less traditional sci-fi than it is a western IN SPACE and it’s just generally great, probably the characters more than the plot, but great.
The character development is strong. The Science Channel runs it from time to time – most recently as a Christmas marathon. Maybe this will help: http://science.discovery.com/tv/firefly/
Jersey Girl=not a chance
I heard a way long time back that he was making a Hockey movie…. Hit Somebody I think?
Apparently the 2nd of Feb he’s doing some interactive movie thing too..
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 6, 2012 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t forget Cop Out and Zack and Miri make a porno
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 6, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
The halfway point ...
Tonight’s game is the Panthers 41st, and marks the halfway point of the season. With a win the Cats will have 50 points, on schedule for 100 points at the end of regular season play.
I don’t have a point here – just saying. :)
Stay hungry PB&J!!!!
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by RPC on Jan 6, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
Last night was good to get the point. Quite a difference when 2 healthy NHL forwards come back. Makes you think what happens when everyone is healthy cause Florida can roll with the best already. Speaking of, 3 OT Heat victory in ATL was great. Couldn’t find the Thrashers banner in Philips Arena to see if they even bothered to acknowledge the past.
Fish, Heatles, Cats, Fins, Noles
by National Mario on Jan 6, 2012 1:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I managed to catch that as the 4th ended. Pretty insane. It was fun watching the Atlanta crowd give 4 separate standing ovations at the end of each overtime period thinking they won the game.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
ATL sports teams are what you call good but never good enough. Florida and Miami are really fun to watch. I’m really glad the Heat stepped up the attitude to win when we signed the Big 3. Snowballed into the Panthers free agent extravaganza and even the Marlins spent money finally. Now if we can get the Miami Dolphins to stop being a collective mess.
Fish, Heatles, Cats, Fins, Noles
by National Mario on Jan 6, 2012 1:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Madden & Barch in tonight?
@TSNBobMcKenzie: ANA’s Andrew Gordon and Matt Smaby clear waivers. FLA’s Bill Thomas and PHI’s Matt Walker on waivers.
Also hearing Kennedy was reassigned to SA.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
I would have loved to keep Thomas up for longer (since hes mucho awesome) but he really is SA’s dude.
I assume Barch will be in, havent heard anything about Madden.
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 6, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe Bergenheim is ready? I don’t know if he even made the trip.
If Kennedy did get sent down then we don’t have enough bodies without Madden, correct?
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
GR hasnt mentioned Bergie for a while, so who knows.
Heres my (uninformed) prediction for returns
Skille, Bergie, Theodore …..1 or 2 weeks
Sturm….3 weeks
Upshall…..All Star Break
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 6, 2012 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Bergie in my mind is the closest to return. Him, Upshall, and Skille were skating before a practice last week, but Upshall and Skille are expected to be out until the All-Star Break.
- Go Panthers -
Dang, I didnt think Skille was that bad. At least Bradley has filled his spot pretty well
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 6, 2012 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
Lines?
Flash-Weiss-Versteeg
Samuelsson-Goc-Bradley
Kopecky-Matthias-Repik
Barch-Madden-Santorelli
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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Probs
Would love a blowout game ala that Tampa game with the power play jackpots.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
hfialkov Harvey Fialkov
Panthers waive of Thomas tells me that John Madden makes his Panthers debut tonight against old team #flapanthers #nhl
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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Was liking Thomas
I like cheering for the underdog and he was playing solid hockey
by Robert Wright on Jan 6, 2012 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
If injuries hit again, I fully expect to see him being recalled. Did more than Kennedy, anyways.
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 6, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
So the trade deadline is looming closer. I’d love to dream of some good acquisitions. but I’m worried of what we’ll give up.
Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215
If the Cats remain in 1st place, or at least in the playoffs bracket in a good position, then I only expect him to add to his lineup, maybe some more scoring.
- Go Panthers -
i think a goal scorer for the second line is badly needed. Matthias – Sammy and someone who can put the puck in the net on a consistent basis would be a nice #2 combo.
although they should probably hold off on any deals until the team is fully healthy.
we haven’t seen them at 100% yet.
Nash to Florida for Santorelli Ellerby Clemmensen Drew Shore and a 1st rounder
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 6, 2012 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
I’m playing Toronto fan today and making up random trades
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 6, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
really? because it’s been said they’d listen to offers and he also said he’d waive his NTC if it helped columbus
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 6, 2012 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
I also seem to remember this one not too long ago
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 6, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
Santorelli on the first line with Carter since the Nash/Carter thing didnt work out like they all expected, Ellerby getting play time with them which will help him develop into the 10th overall pick he is, Clemmensen because their goaltending is HORRIBLE, Drew Shore another solid young D-man who fell in our prospect rankings due to heavy drafts who will be ready within 2 years after college and a 1st rounder which could either end up being 14 or lower in the draft, if we fall out of a playoff spot which anything is possible.
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 6, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
Could be a pretty good one 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 6, 2012 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
He’s actually played defense in the past, or I had seen him playing on it in a few vids I had seen so it’s the natural position my mind puts him in while typing
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 6, 2012 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
Darren Dregher said on NHL Tonite, that Ducks will/are listening to offers for Bobby Ryan. Would require to unload some good prospects, but he is young, big, and proven scorer.
Some people are thinking that, given Brian Burke’s ties to the Ducks, they might go after Ryan Getslaf.
- Go Panthers -
those “some people” would be Leaf fans who feel they are owed every good player whos “available”
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 6, 2012 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
By the way, I don’t know if anybody came across this yet, but John McFarland has been traded to his third OHL team, the Ottawa 67’s.
- Go Panthers -
Really we sent away Robbie Niedermeyers long lost brother?
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 6, 2012 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
Woah!! Look at this: #NHL Rumor Mill: #Wild, #Kings and #Panthers among teams interested in UFA F Ales Hemsky – #Oilers
7 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply
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While Hemsky has never really developed into the player the Oilers had hoped, he’d fit in great on a second line for the Panthers. He would add some scoring depth, except he’s more of a playmaker and not a finisher. They need a finisher.
I think that a playmaker is needed on the second line because I think someone like Bergenheim or maybe even Santorelli can score when set up in the right way. What do you think we’d be giving up for him though?
Bergenheim isn’t a scorer. People seem to think he’s this great scorer based on the playoffs last season, but he hasn’t been a scorer the rest of his career. He’s a career third liner, at best..
Edmonton would be looking to clear cap space, so maybe the right package of picks and prospects would work. Possibly Santorelli, but they’re going to want someone capable of playing top tix minutes and producing, which is where the prospects come in. So think a McFarland, Howden, or Bjustad, or combination of the two, as center pieces.
Interesting article on Hemsky. It seems the EDM organization has turned their back on him http://www.coppernblue.com/2011/12/29/2667527/ales-hemsky-ryan-whitney-and-preferential-media-treatment
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
I always liked Hemsky and said one day I would get his jersey even if it did mean wearing an edmonton jersey… He’s basically tim connolly 2.0, has the ability to be a point per game guy has great passing ability and a sick shot. Injury bug needs to be given an antibiotic however
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 6, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
It said in the article that the Oilers are looking for a D-man. While I don’t want to get rid of him, maybe a swap of Ellerby for Hemsky? Only if Tallon doesn’t want a 7 man rotation. I would rather find someone else to trade though, Ellerby has potential.
- Go Panthers -
If Tallon overlooked all the reasons not to get Hemsky, EDM would want someone like Kulikov or Garrison.
EDM has kinda publically trashed this guy, yet demands a kings ransom for him. No one has been willing to take a risk on him, yet.
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 6, 2012 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
EDM has kinda publically trashed this guy, yet demands a kings ransom for him. No one has been willing to take a risk on him, yet.
Been seeing the same stuff for months now.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 6, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
DAMN IT! I have a doctors appointment and it causes me to miss a Clerks referenced thread. #AllTimeFavMovie
by Rob PKane McMahon on Jan 6, 2012 3:53 PM EST reply actions
Soon as I saw this
wasn’t even supposed to be here today, so bring your own ball atI knew it was on. I’ve been using the R rated comments here at work. Jay & Silent Bob.. Sigh :-)
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
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by RPC on Jan 6, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
Funny thing is it just popped into my head on the way to bed last night (early morning?).
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 6, 2012 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
LMAO!
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 6, 2012 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
This One
Tonight, Elias plays his 1000th career game and 1000th game as a Devil.
I can’t even bring myself to comment on in the correct place…
I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G9A 12/6
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Funny stat via Cap Geek: The #Panthers could (theoretically) acquire the entire #Predators roster, other than Shea Weber, for draft picks, at the deadline.
- Go Panthers -
Preds won’t have Weber after the deadline anyway.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 6, 2012 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
You think so? I would think that Ryan Suter would be the guy on the way out, if any of the two.
- Go Panthers -
Depends entirely on the internal budget/cap.
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by Donny Rivette on Jan 6, 2012 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
It all depends on the budget. Theoretically, they have the cap space to resign both and Kostitsyn, and not blink. They’re a smart draftin team, and with talk of Radulov coming back (again, which never happens), you just don’t know. It really would break down to if, they want to stay in Nashville or don’t. I can see Suter wanting to stay, but Weber wanting to go someplace almost guaranteed to win.
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