Tuesday Caterwaul: Panthers GameDay Open Forum

Rank	Team	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	GF	GA	Home	Away	L/10	Streak
1	NY Rangers	50	33	12	5	71	141	102	16-5-2	17-7-3	6-3-1	Won 2
2	Boston	51	33	16	2	68	180	111	17-9-2	16-7-0	5-4-1	Won 1
3	Florida	51	24	16	11	59	131	145	13-5-7	11-11-4	4-3-3	Lost 1
4	Philadelphia	52	30	16	6	66	173	156	12-8-4	18-8-2	4-4-2	Lost 2
5	Pittsburgh	53	30	19	4	64	161	138	15-7-2	15-12-2	8-2-0	Lost 1
6	New Jersey	52	30	19	3	63	149	148	15-9-2	15-10-1	7-2-1	Won 4
7	Toronto	53	28	19	6	62	167	155	16-8-4	12-11-2	6-3-1	Won 3
8	Ottawa	55	27	21	7	61	161	171	14-10-2	13-11-5	3-6-1	Lost 1

9	Washington	52	27	21	4	58	145	149	18-7-1	9-14-3	4-4-2	Lost 1
10	Winnipeg	54	24	24	6	54	129	150	15-8-2	9-16-4	4-5-1	Lost 2
11	Tampa Bay	51	23	23	5	51	147	173	15-7-2	8-16-3	6-3-1	Won 1
12	NY Islanders	51	21	22	8	50	125	150	11-11-5	10-11-3	6-2-2	OT 1
13	Buffalo	52	22	24	6	50	126	154	11-9-6	11-15-0	4-5-1	Won 1
14	Montreal	53	20	24	9	49	137	145	10-11-7	10-13-2	4-4-2	Won 1
15	Carolina	54	20	25	9	49	137	165	14-12-3	6-13-6	6-2-2	Won 2

am i crazy for thinking this? i truly believe the second place team in the SE takes the 8th and final playoff spot. currently ottawa is holding it, and they are just 2 points up on the Panthers but having played four more games than us.

i think it’s very likely that Ottawa doesn’t get in and that spot goes to FLA/WAS/TB – all this “only one spot for our division” talk is WAY too early.

by alterego6487 on Feb 7, 2012 9:58 AM EST reply actions

anything could happen at this point. I think in another ten games we’ll have a better handle on this but it is entirely possible that only one SE team will get in or maybe FL / Wash / Wpg will all get hot and get in. Panthers need to keep picking up points and they should be OK. They are on pace to get in either way (right now). Panthers are on pace to finish with 95 points. Ottawa is on pace to finish with 91.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 10:05 AM EST up reply actions

of course i’m hoping we win the division. you’re totally right that its possible only one SE team gets in, but there is so much talk as though that’s definitely the case. not yet my friends.

but, like you said. just keep getting points. take care of our own business.

by alterego6487 on Feb 7, 2012 10:07 AM EST up reply actions

Winning the division is the best path. You are right things are not definite. There is a lot of season left and all teams in the east are still alive at least mathematically.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 10:16 AM EST up reply actions

Pretty glad we continue to face a depleted Capitals club. They have Ovi back, but now Laich is out.

Must win is putting it lightly.

Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215

by Sdiaz6215 on Feb 7, 2012 10:05 AM EST reply actions

Hm…Looks like Laich is out practicing with the team in full swing. Dandy.

Steve Diaz
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by Sdiaz6215 on Feb 7, 2012 10:08 AM EST up reply actions

no he’s filling in on the fourth line… much like our “non-contact” guys do.

by alterego6487 on Feb 7, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions

I’m confident he’ll play tonight. Ovechkin might wear the ‘C’, but Laich is the real leader of that team.

Steve Diaz
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by Sdiaz6215 on Feb 7, 2012 10:55 AM EST up reply actions

It would really great to win tonight but it’s still too early for “must wins” If Washington wins they are only up a point with the Panthers holding a game in hand to potentially jump back ahead. A win tonight would be key. Beating the Caps twice in this short time span will show the Panthers mean business about winning the division.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 10:10 AM EST up reply actions

this is spot on. not a must-win, yet. but quite a confidence boost and quite a message to the Caps we ain’t backin down like Panthers teams of old….

by alterego6487 on Feb 7, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions

I don’t think it’s ever too early for must wins. It’s 2 points now or 2 points two weeks from now. It’s still two points against a divisional opponent. Call it what you want, but we need this win.

Steve Diaz
Twitter - @sdiaz6215

by Sdiaz6215 on Feb 7, 2012 10:57 AM EST up reply actions

A++++++, would read again

by stopdropandbreathe on Feb 7, 2012 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

Every game is a must win. Its two points you’ll never have a chance to get again. I personally don’t want to be in the business of makin up points. I want to be setting the pace.

by MrOmnipotent on Feb 7, 2012 1:31 PM EST up reply actions

agreed on the pace setting but calling this a must win with 30 games left in a race between two barely above average teams is a little bit off the mark imo. it would be a big win and a needed win but it’s not a must win. The Panthers could lose the rest of their games against the Caps and still make the playoffs if they win the majority of their other games.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 1:44 PM EST up reply actions

The problem is too many ifs in the equation. I expect the worst to happen, being none of the ifs happen. I’ve seen to many late season slumps for a mediocre team to make the playoffs. An that’s part of why this IS a must win. Panthers have a better chance of pickin up two points against a mediocre team, than the top five or seven teams, or even a more veteran mediocre team that might surge. A team like the Panthers needs to be those below them in the standings every game.

by MrOmnipotent on Feb 7, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions

Nah, let’s keep saying that a game, any game, is “not really a must win”. We can just make up points later on. I mean, 2008-2009 will never happen again!! Thankfully the NHL lets teams have make up points at the end of the year.

I never understood how can you “make up” points. It’s either 2 points now and 2 points later, or no points now, and 2 points later. Personally, I would rather have 4 points than 2, no matter who it is against. The season offers 164 points for a team, no more, no less. Once you lose out on 2 points, you can never get them back. Besides, it’s better to have the luxury of being able to lose a few games than worrying about getting enough points late in the season to avoid Montreal embarrassing themselves in the playoffs.

by Kellner21 on Feb 7, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions

No you’re right you can never get them back but you have 30 games left to pick up more points than Washington picks up. It’s not like the Caps aren’t going to lose again if they win tonight. Of course I want them to win tonight but there are a lot of games left. Sorry but “must win” in game 52 of the season is overly dramatic. Cats lose tonight and win their game in hand they are back in first. The same scenario is going to play out all season.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 2:14 PM EST up reply actions

But that’s expecting Washington, Tampax, or whoever to continue playing at subpar levels. These are teams that have played together longer than the Cats, and quite possibly can turn it around suddenly. You need to take the points when you have the opportunity and not hope things work out in your favor later. Its about controlling your own destiny, not letting others do it for you.

by MrOmnipotent on Feb 7, 2012 2:36 PM EST up reply actions

agreed, still not a must win in the true sense to me that’s all. All for them taking the division by the throat just hasn’t happened and I don’t think any of these teams are going to do it. Looks like this going right down to the wire.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 2:54 PM EST up reply actions

It wouldn’t have to if they could find a way to string wins together instead of having to bounce back after a loss.

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by RPC on Feb 7, 2012 3:14 PM EST up reply actions

I second that. The Panthers have lost a lot of OT/SO games but it’s better than straight up losing like the other teams do. Toronto, Ottawa, and New Jersey are not going anywhere anytime soon and the gap between first and last is only 10 points. The Cats hopefully have 1 long (5+) win streak in them somewhere.

Fish, Heatles, Cats, Fins, Noles

by National Mario on Feb 7, 2012 3:12 PM EST up reply actions

What is this win streak thing you speak of, i’m unfamiliar…..

by Sycamore on Feb 7, 2012 3:16 PM EST up reply actions

Looks kinda like this

Fish, Heatles, Cats, Fins, Noles

by National Mario on Feb 7, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions

yeah, it’s unreal how hard a time they have winning more than 2 or 3 in a row.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 3:38 PM EST up reply actions

I’m starting to look forward to the trade deadline. The suspense is killing me. Could the Panthers actually be buyers this time around? I don’t think Tallon is going to break the bank, but if the team can get a finisher or a top-two center, I think they should.

by jimmyh71 on Feb 7, 2012 10:32 AM EST reply actions

deadline time is always fun. I think this year is going to be exciting as there a lot of good teams this season with a chance to win it all so there should be some interesting moves.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 10:36 AM EST up reply actions

7 UFAs and 4 RFAs should indeed keep it interesting, if only to see what’s done with the Garrison, Kulikov and Ellerby.

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by Donny Rivette on Feb 7, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions

Nothing is happening to Kulikov

by Colt1235 on Feb 7, 2012 3:20 PM EST up reply actions

Spector’s once said the same about Phanuef before he ended up in Toronto.

by MrOmnipotent on Feb 7, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions

Garrison and Ellerby to the Caps for Semin, Matt Bradley’s favorite ex-teammate. (e5)

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by John Beatty on Feb 7, 2012 5:33 PM EST up reply actions

Dave Bolland from Chicago would be F’n AMAZING to grab..

Either Santorelli or Bergy and a 3rd rounder for him, He’d be that second line center we need and Dineen could reunite Kopecky, Bolland and Versteeg from back in 2010. Gives us 2 lines that can chip in frequently.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Feb 7, 2012 3:40 PM EST up reply actions

Are you a Panther fan or a Chicago fan?

by MrOmnipotent on Feb 7, 2012 3:46 PM EST up reply actions

Both.. but clearly the trade would upgrade Florida second line along with still giving chicago some assets.

Both.. but clearly the trade would upgrade Florida second line along with still giving chicago some assets.I don’t see us trading for any big names from the teams not making the playoffs such as Nash, Getzlaf, Ryan etc..

by Rob PKane McMahon on Feb 7, 2012 3:47 PM EST up reply actions

YES!

Double post

by Rob PKane McMahon on Feb 7, 2012 3:48 PM EST up reply actions

Adding another glorified third liner to the line-up won’t solve anything. And Santorelli or Bergenheim won’t be enough to offer up for Bolland, even with the third. Neither has proven anything when it comes to scoring.

by MrOmnipotent on Feb 7, 2012 4:01 PM EST up reply actions

They arent shopping him

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 Feb 7, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions

Doesnt mean tallon cant make an offer or even sweeten the deal in some way. He’s not one of those guys that people are going to demand something outrageous like Huberdeau and could still help.

If Chicago takes Bergy they could be getting a repeat of last season, or he could just prove that was a one time show. Both would take risks I guess.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Feb 7, 2012 4:00 PM EST up reply actions

Both would take risks I guess.

which is why Bowman wouldnt want to do it.

Tallon’s winding down on the whole crazy immediate overhaul thing, next year we should see at least one of our OHL prospects join the team, then after that a somewhat steady flow if he keeps the quality drafts coming. I think he’s done amalgamating other GM’s guys into his own team, other than a few free agent signings this summer and deadline deals, we might be done with the big trades.

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 Feb 7, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions

We are already 1 point behind the worst Panthers team ever, 2001-02, and are 12 points from matching the 2006-07 Blackhawks which was Tallon’s 2nd year as GM there.

Fish, Heatles, Cats, Fins, Noles

by National Mario on Feb 7, 2012 5:20 PM EST up reply actions

Anyone else feeling a loss up in WAS? We really need to be playing better hockey on the road, even though we thankfully have many more left at home. Usually, when I’m about to doubt this team, they come up with another big one. We just need to get in the dance. I don’t see this gritty group as a 1 and done. Find a way to make it in!

by The real CatscratchFever on Feb 7, 2012 10:43 AM EST reply actions

the Caps aren’t playing any better so if they were playing someone else I’d probably feel more like a loss was coming. The Panthers were pretty bad in Tampa bay so I am expecting them to play a good game tonight.

I really want to see Weiss step up and have a big game. 6 points in the last 16 games isn’t good enough.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 10:51 AM EST up reply actions

I’m a little concerned based on the result of the last game.

by studyaid on Feb 7, 2012 10:51 AM EST up reply actions

yeah, the road play needs some big time improvement. Tonight would be a good place to turn things around.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 10:57 AM EST up reply actions

Back to backs, we suck at them. I’m not too concerned. Aside from the terrible defense, the offense was pretty good. I mean, 3 goals? I’ll take that any day for this team.

Steve Diaz
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by Sdiaz6215 on Feb 7, 2012 10:58 AM EST up reply actions

figures they’d get 3 on a night when they give up 6.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 11:07 AM EST up reply actions

I am worried that the Panthers are in trouble and tonite will confirm it. Sturm’s injury is a big loss because with him in the line-up, the Panther’s would have barely enough fire-power to score at least three goals a game on most nights. Our goalies and defense aren’t quite good enough if we can’t score more. I was hoping that when Sturm and Upshall came back, that we would start playing like we did at the beginning of the year (after the first week or two). It was starting to look like that might happen against Washington last time as we had long stretches where we held the puck in their zone. We can still barely get past the weaker teams, but we aren’t good enough against the upper echelon. In short, we need more scoring or this team will finish just out of the playoffs again. We need to be buyers and as soon as possible. A package with Repik, and maybe Skille, or Santorelli, might be able to get us a second line player. Actually we need two players of that caliber, and we need them now!

by scapegoat52 on Feb 7, 2012 10:51 AM EST reply actions

sturm hasn’t played barely at all this year, neither did Upshall. their injuries are not the reason we are in trouble.

by alterego6487 on Feb 7, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions

I liked what Sturm brought to the team against Washington. I thought he gave us a spark. But it's like a tipping point where better players build up greater pressure on the other side. Players of Sturm's ability raise the entire team's game.

by scapegoat52 on Feb 7, 2012 10:58 AM EST up reply actions

I think you are overstating a bit but you are right for the most part. When the overall depth takes a hit it shows up in games in the little things that lead to wins and losses especially with a team like the Panthers who always seem to win or lose by a goal. If Skille can come back the loss of Sturm will be felt less.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 11:01 AM EST up reply actions

This being my first post here, I didn’t know about the boldface if you use the subject line.

by scapegoat52 on Feb 7, 2012 10:59 AM EST reply actions

It happens :)

by jimmyh71 on Feb 7, 2012 11:04 AM EST up reply actions

Welcome to the party!

:(){ :|:& };:

by Spencer-IV on Feb 7, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions

Welcome! Enjoy your stay

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 Feb 7, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions

The Panthers have lost 12 of 19 games without Sturm in the line-up. Hes a great penalty killer and defensive player in general. He does the little things, he will be missed.

by The real CatscratchFever on Feb 7, 2012 11:01 AM EST reply actions

not bagging on Sturm he has been missed but while he’s been out so have a lot of other people and that is what’s taken a toll on the team. If only Sturm and one other guy was out his absence would not be felt as much but when you have up to seven forwards hurt at the same time then it’s going to show up on the ice. Even if most of them are lower line players.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 11:06 AM EST up reply actions

It was fascinating when everyone was out, being able to watch our play improve incrementally as they filtered back. But not having Sturm and Upshall leaves a big hole on a team that doesn’t have any Gaborik’s , Malkin’s, or Ovechkin’s that can make individual efforts to score. The Panthers, lacking true first line stars, has to depend upon overall pressure, grit and determination to get their goals. Versteeg and Fleishmann are improvements over what we had (except for Horton and Jokinen) over the last few years. But we still lack a first-line center and need a lot of second and third liners to compete (two more than we currently have).

by scapegoat52 on Feb 7, 2012 11:15 AM EST up reply actions

I think our second and third line depth is alright especially if they acquire a first line type player at the deadline.Guys like Matty, Sammy, Bergy and Goc have played pretty well lately

by Sycamore on Feb 7, 2012 11:50 AM EST up reply actions

I doubt that Tallon does much at trade deadline. Team compeyotive despiteinjuries.

The splash will be in the offseason and draft. I bet with the expiring contracts of strum and Sammy that Tallon will go after two current captains. Mr Nash ad Mr Parise. Neither captains will be moved until draft. Too much money and teams wont overpay to move any sooner.

I can see Backstrom in the panthers future though or even semin ( if caps tank it by deadline as McPhee will have to make a drastic move)

by Hawkseye on Feb 7, 2012 12:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Backstrom :) He’s quite the Panther killer though

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

by trinidaddy on Feb 7, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions

Tallons not going to make that kind of commitment until he finds out Hubs/Bjugstad are flops, which I doubt they will be.

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 Feb 7, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions

Panthers aren’t going to pay the ransom for a player like Nash. That would be a Bure trade, v 2.0, which set this organization back years.

by MrOmnipotent on Feb 7, 2012 2:18 PM EST up reply actions

Third line depth is amazing. Panthers have enough third liners to supply the entire Southeast with third liners. Second line depth is nonexistent.

by MrOmnipotent on Feb 7, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions

I liked what Sturm brought too, but I think that stat is more resultant of a hidden variable. A lot of other guys have missed time while he’s been out

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 Feb 7, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

@hfialkov: #panthers on ice. Guess G theodore stayed home. Foster and Clemmensen here #flapanthers

Steve Diaz
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by Sdiaz6215 on Feb 7, 2012 11:42 AM EST reply actions

I wish I knew more about what was going on with Theodore or is going to be another oh by the way he had to have knee surgery.

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

by trinidaddy on Feb 7, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

very likely. You know they just signed a goalie for San Antonio….

by Hawkseye on Feb 7, 2012 9:02 PM EST up reply actions

umm… this Matsumoto guy we traded for with Carolina…..

he’s scoring quite a bit for the Rampage.

by alterego6487 on Feb 7, 2012 11:50 AM EST reply actions

No space for him right now. Plus, that was a trade for the Rampage as he’s been a bit of an enigma in the NHL so far.

The Ghost of David Nemirovsky

by panthersfan27 on Feb 7, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions

Yup, great trade for SA.
Matsumoto: 7GP 4G/4A
Daddy: 7GP 1G/2A

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 Feb 7, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

and Loss of attitude, priceless!

by Hawkseye on Feb 7, 2012 9:03 PM EST up reply actions

BAC getting an outlook downgrade.

Looks like that county money showed up just in time.

:(){ :|:& };:

by Spencer-IV on Feb 7, 2012 12:53 PM EST reply actions

The chances of being repaid the debt to the county got more difficult with the new terms of the loan. I think that’s a big factor in the downgrade.

by MrOmnipotent on Feb 7, 2012 2:26 PM EST up reply actions

I’m not feeling much confidence about tonight.. Go ahead Bergie- make me eat my words today, I double dog dare you & the rest of your friends.

I hereby predict Captain Mike Weaver #43 will score 6G 20A -RCR 0G10A 1/17
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by RPC on Feb 7, 2012 2:15 PM EST reply actions

I think we’ll do more than ok. I think that Mattias and Steeger will have a great game tonight.

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

by trinidaddy on Feb 7, 2012 3:02 PM EST up reply actions

positive vibes people. they can win this one. They have bounced back well after crappy performances this season.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 3:03 PM EST up reply actions

We get a little bit of rain and it turns into downer tuesday. But after ten years of poor performances by this club I really can’t blame anyone on here.

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

by trinidaddy on Feb 7, 2012 3:05 PM EST up reply actions

I made my original comment a little tongue in cheek.

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 7, 2012 3:12 PM EST up reply actions

Touche

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

by trinidaddy on Feb 7, 2012 3:45 PM EST up reply actions

Forget Nash, Parise, Semin, Backstrom, Sidney Crosby, The Ghost of Gretzkys Career and anyone else of that nature, the chances of that trade happening are .00001%.

Go after a guy like David Jones, he scored 27 last year and was on par for mid 30s the year before. He’s had some injuries with the Avs and Sherman(being the idiot he is) isn’t acting on him because he’s ‘given up hope’ so to speak. Avs are looking like sellers now, too.

Remember that JM Liles was traded by Sherman for a 2nd round pick, and he was still under contract for a few years. What’ll he move Jones for? A 3rd and a steak dinner?

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 Feb 7, 2012 4:13 PM EST reply actions

Take a look at PA Parenteau, kick the tires on Lee Stempniak, Grabovski has produced well. Maybe Andrei Kostitsyn. Maybe they work out, maybe they dont. But if their teams dont resign them, maybe theyre worth a shot. Better taking a chance on a few of these guys than doing something drastic for Parish of Nash and having that not work out.

I still believe Flash can score 30 goals, he’s on a pace for 27. Versteeg can easily hit 30 goals, or more. Weiss is a 20 goal scorer. We havent even seen what Upshall is good for. Give Santorelli another year and see what happens. Extend Samuelsson if possible.

What do we expect out of Huberdeau? Maybe 15-20 as a rookie, then working up from there. So theres some more scoring for you. It would be nice to have a 40 goal scorer, but maybe not for a few seasons.

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 Feb 7, 2012 4:31 PM EST up reply actions

I wish Sam Gagner wasn’t on this tear he’s been on, he’s always been a favorite of mine. I’d say take the risk on hemsky and lowball them but he’ll be a free agent soon enough if hes not resigned so either grab him and kick the tires and resign or wait until hes avail to sign.

Eric Cole who made a huge mistake signing with montreal could be a decent pick up if they dont ask too much which you know they will. Hell going back to Edmonton I’d even take a risk on grabbing Ryan Whitney for the right price, when healthy he’s a great d-man and could take a little weight off of Campbells back without creating the issue that he faced in Chicago.

by Rob PKane McMahon on Feb 7, 2012 4:37 PM EST up reply actions

if the Isles are stupid if enough to trade PA I’d take him here.

121 days until Prometheus

by Todd Little on Feb 7, 2012 4:40 PM EST up reply actions

You know what I would love?

I know it’s not anything but a pipe dream, and the guy probably will never leave Detroit, but Darren Helm. The guy’s work ethic is incredible.

The Florida Panthers have become Chicago's retirement home. This is oddly fitting.
My feelings on the Florida Panthers' AHL affiliate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cR-WiGKZtg

by BadLuckCharm on Feb 7, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions

Welll, looking at that list.

Parise is a UFA – which is why I said I would not be surprised to see Tallon try to sway him. Plus he WANTS to be a captain.

Semin – I would say no. Enigma. He is too hot and cold. He is also UFA

Backstrom – he will be moved if Caps dont make the playoffs. They need to reconfigure their lines then.

Honestly though none of those guys are going to be moved until the season is over. Those are blockbuster trades that happen at a draft or before it. Not at the trade deadline.

I really dont see the Panthers doing much at the deadline excpet pickup a journeyman defenseman (just sign mcabe already instead of throwing away pick! stepup over a journeyman)

by Hawkseye on Feb 7, 2012 9:01 PM EST up reply actions