Series Talk: [A2] Tampa Bay Lightning vs [A3] Florida Panthers

[BelovedIsles]

Series depends on how healthy the Cats are. If they are undermanned, I could see Tampa controlling this series. It would be a shame bc this series has the makings of being a great one.

Both teams are talented top to bottom, both teams know how to get shit done to win, both teams have won.

 

[HockeyVirus]

I am so not a fan of "resting" all your players for weeks. Who do the Panthers think they are that they can all come back and just switch it on? It doesn't work that way. Tampa has been playing their game until the end chasing the division. They are going to run the Panthers over in game 1.

Ekblad being out and Tkachuk at 50%. This is not going to be a close series folks.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Cats in 7. They can grind it out.

 

[Power Surge]

No idea but it didn't look good.

So Bjorkstrand and Chaffee are our injuries atm

 

[Power Surge]

Cats in 7. They can grind it out.

My cats are pleased by your post.

 

[Jmo89]

This will be a good series. I think Tampa will get up early but Florida will get better as the series goes on. Either of these teams could win the cup.

This is my thinking too. Tampa will take an early lead and Florida will grind it out in 7.

 

[ZachaFlockaFlame]

Monster of a series, TB in 7

 

[Czechboy]

I said cats in 7 but if vasi gets hot..

 

[OurlordAndSaviorKuch]

Time for revenge and the way the Panthers are playing coupled with injuries. Good guys in six.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Florida men vs Florida men.

Winner moves to second round, loser has to either wrestle an alligator to the death or hang out with Florida man for a day, which may involve wrestling an alligator to the death anyway.

Only thing you're missing is that they'd both be naked wearing Burger King crowns

 

[Roo]

Will be an amazing series. Probably the best of round 1. I hope nothing is left of either team when it’s over.

 

[Laus723]

I am so not a fan of "resting" all your players for weeks. Who do the Panthers think they are that they can all come back and just switch it on? It doesn't work that way. Tampa has been playing their game until the end chasing the division. They are going to run the Panthers over in game 1.

Ekblad being out and Tkachuk at 50%. This is not going to be a close series folks.

So dumb, Florida was minus two guys and beat them the previous matchup. Can definitely go either way, but you're just wasting bandwidth here. Florida just beat Toronto.

When Tampa won their 2nd Cup, we beat the shit out of them in the last game before the series. A Tampa poster said they'd get it together to start the playoffs and they came back and kicked our asses and we changed our coach, players, and play. Panthers have played a lot of hockey. It's a tossup.

 

[HockeyVirus]

So dumb, Florida was minus two guys and beat them the previous matchup. Can definitely go either way, but you're just wasting bandwidth here. Florida just beat Toronto.

When Tampa won their 2nd Cup, we beat the shit out of them in the last game before the series. A Tampa poster said they'd get it together to start the playoffs and they came back and kicked our asses and we changed our coach, players, and play. Panthers have played a lot of hockey. It's a tossup.

Don't gotta worry about Toronto you make it far enough to see them

 

[RomanianLeafs]

Panthers are done this one goes to tampa

 

[Power Surge]

Don't gotta worry about Toronto you make it far enough to see them

go easy on Laus, he's alright.

 

[Laus723]

Don't gotta worry about Toronto you make it far enough to see them

what is this word salad? Who said anything about the Laughs?

 

[HockeyVirus]

what is this word salad? Who said anything about the Laughs?

I'm saying don't worry about Toronto you won't see them because Tampa is taking this series

 

[Laus723]

go easy on Laus, he's alright.

I can be a dick, but it's usually earned.

I don't make predictions, no one has a crystal ball. I have my concerns, haven't liked our play of late, but happy with how they've risen against teams they've faced in the playoffs throughout the year. Could go either way, they have the switch, but Tampa's tough. Their top guys, Vasi, bringing McDonaugh back was smart af.

Whatever, just keep the Cup in Florida.

 

[Laus723]

I'm saying don't worry about Toronto you won't see them because Tampa is taking this series

You know we're all fans of you rooting against us, HV.

 

[Power Surge]

I can be a dick, but it's usually earned.

I don't make predictions, no one has a crystal ball. I have my concerns, haven't liked our play of late, but happy with how they've risen against teams they've faced in the playoffs throughout the year. Could go either way, they have the switch, but Tampa's tough. Their top guys, Vasi, bringing McDonaugh back was smart af.

Whatever, just keep the Cup in Florida.

I dont mind if it goes to 7. I want a good memorable series so our rivalry grows and if you guys advance...keep the cup in Florida I'll fist pump you on that

 

[GlitchMarner]

I see the Lightning taking this one.

The vibe around both teams is different compared to last year. The Panthers seem banged up and fatigue may become a factor. The Lightning are an excellent team and a lot better than they were last year. They seem to have a lot more momentum heading into this series than the Cats. The Panthers will battle and scratch and claw, but I don't see them prevailing this time around.

Let's see a slobber knocker! Beat the hell out of each other!

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

here we go again

 

[Power Surge]

I see the Lightning taking this one.

The vibe around both teams is different compared to last year. The Panthers seem banged up and fatigue may become a factor. The Lightning are an excellent team and a lot better than they were last year. They seem to have a lot more momentum heading into this series than the Cats. The Panthers will battle and scratch and claw, but I don't see them prevailing this time around.

Let's see a slobber knocker! Beat the hell out of each other!

We are pumped up that's for sure. We want our rivalry to grow into something like Toronto vs Montreal or Rangers Devils

 

[Ignatius]

Imo Tampa is the best team in the east.

Yeah right, nobody wants a piece of the Leafs Juggernaut

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

This is like Vegas vs Dallas last year with the roster stuff (Stone LTIR/Tkachuk LTIR, new additions Marchand/Hertl got healthy late) and the team with the home advantage trying to take down reigning cup champs and get revenge for the previous year.

Gut says Tampa goes on another run after couple 1st round exists, but the Panthers potential is extremely high. If they gel just in time and get through the series they could easily get back in the finals.

Could easily see game 7.