GDT: 11-1-2014 | Game #10 | Flyers @ Panthers

[TheImpatientPanther]

Team was 7th in GAA in the league coming into this game, likely even better after this. For all the doombringers and naysayers among you, there definitely are quite a few silver linings in this team.

Scoring slumps happen, but good defensive play is much harder to come by. My prediction is this team will make the playoffs, and it will be much more obvious once the scoring slump is broken.

I think we are going to resemble the Kings more than the Blackhawks in the next couple years, more defensively sound and we will have to trade/sign FA to attain more offense. Love the effort tonight! We have opened some eyes around the league with this win!

 

[Android 16]

George Richards ‏@GeorgeRichards 2m2 minutes ago
Hearing a rumor #FlaPanthers may be without Roberto Luongo tonight v #Flyers because of the flu. Spoke w/ him today. Looked OK.

Imagine if he didnt play tonight.

 

[SoupyFIN]

They started playing the lead too much after Ekblad's goal, otherwise a really good game.

Semin arnt a +30 goal scorer anymore, its like calling Heatley a +30 goal scorer.

He scored 22 goals in 65 games last year and that was one of his worst seasons so far.

 

[gudzilla]

Imagine if he didnt play tonight.

montoya have proved he's very good, im actually surprised over how well he have played for us, given its a limited sample though

 

[Juggernaut27]

I feel like Lou has been first star of the game almost every game.

This has been his best October since I don't even know when. Very encouraging for this season and the next few.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

All I'm going to say about this one:

 

[Rats96Yo]

this is a very encouraging win... no barkov, pirri, huberdeau, bergy, bolland. plagued with dumb penalties. they played confident and with alot of energy all night.

 

[Gaebriel]

I think this Ekblad kid is going to be a pretty okay hockey player.

 

[Effe]

They started playing the lead too much after Ekblad's goal, otherwise a really good game.

He scored 22 goals in 65 games last year and that was one of his worst seasons so far.

As far as i know 30>22

 

[TheEkbombIsReal]

Watched the game with a couple of friends, great win!!!


Luongo played yet another awesome game. Really good game overall. Happy to see Ekblad get his first goal

 

[1972]

who do you guys value higher between Barkov and Ekblad?

 

[Erick*]

As far as i know 30>22

For this team, 22 is basically the new 30. We need a goal scorer. I don't know who, but we definitely need one.

 

[Effe]

For this team, 22 is basically the new 30. We need a goal scorer. I don't know who, but we definitely need one.

I agree with that but I dont think Semin with his contract is the answer, way to risky to sit there with an awful contract for a couple of seasons.

 

[Big Bjugs]

Stupid Kulicrap. Get rid of him. Ruined Luos shutout.

 

[Android 16]

All I'm going to say about this one:

Our favorite son.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

who do you guys value higher between Barkov and Ekblad?

Equal so far but Barkov's injuries are starting to pile up a bit. Not his fault but just more annoying than anything.

Barkov was our bright spot last year and Ekblad is ours this year minus Luongo.

 

[Rats96Yo]

Ekblad GWG!
?

way to show he belongs, great timing right after the announcement he's staying

 

[Android 16]

who do you guys value higher between Barkov and Ekblad?

Without question Ekblad.

 

[SoupyFIN]

As far as i know 30>22

Well, 82>65 obviously too then.

This mythical creature of a goal scorer that doesn't come with baggage and plays defense like Barkov doesn't exists, even our Pirri has his faults. That's why they're goal scorers.

 

[Vilam]

Empty net with 4 minutes left? Da ****? I've never seen that before. Screw Philly for stealing Lu's shutout with 6 seconds left

PANTHERS WIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!

 

[CaptainScrewy]

who do you guys value higher between Barkov and Ekblad?

It's really easy to say Ekblad right now but i still love what Barkov brings. The one concern being injuries. Honestly i can't pick one.

 

[Gaebriel]

2nd in the NHL in goals against
29th in goals scored
1pt out of the wildcard spot with a game in hand

This team is confusing.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I agree with that but I dont think Semin with his contract is the answer, way to risky to sit there with an awful contract for a couple of seasons.

With Bergy/Flash/Upshall being replaced by Trocheck/Howden/Shore I don't see the huge difference in salary with taking on a Semin/Eberle/Byfuglien type contract for the next 2-3 years.

 

[Erick*]

I agree with that but I dont think Semin with his contract is the answer, way to risky to sit there with an awful contract for a couple of seasons.

I don't really care for Semin either, but I believe that the person who brought his name up said we should trade one of our awful contracts to get him so that would negate the terrible contract a bit.

But yeah, I'd rather get somebody else too.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Well, 82>65 obviously too then.

This mythical creature of a goal scorer that doesn't come with baggage and plays defense like Barkov doesn't exists, even our Pirri has his faults. That's why they're goal scorers.

The only real scorers I think are available are:
Kane
Yakupov
Eberle
Semin

(and later Sharp)

I think Tallon has to be in on Sharp for sure after this season.