Series Talk: ECFs Discussion - Panthers vs Rangers - (4-2 Florida)

[Ratsreign]

Zito has overhauled this roster so completely, there’s only Barkov and Ekblad left that Trocheck was teammates with here. Oh, I almost forgot Bob was here before Vinnie left.

 

[Felidae]

I highly doubt Barkov's hand is gonna magically heal in 4 days.

Look at Bennett since he's been back, hasn't been nearly as impact full.

I don't think we'll be seeing the same dominant Barkov.

Gonna need Tkachuk and Verhaeghe to step up cause they were a let down against Boston.

 

[GermanPanther]

Its complete different Series to the Boston Series.
Rangers are more fast Game and excellent Scoring Team, that will be a tough series for Ekblad.
If he get caught out of Position like in Game 6 against Boston, then it mostly can cost us a Goal.

I want us to reach Cup Final, but Rangers are far more hungry then Boston was and is.
Boston reach now a Periode like WSH and other, where the Main core or Main Players retire and no big names are there who are still hungry.
Rangers have their hunger back, with the current Team level to get the Cup now. Its the same Energy we had, when we had a real complete Team together.

 

[BabyBennettov]

I highly doubt Barkov's hand is gonna magically heal in 4 days.

Look at Bennett since he's been back, hasn't been nearly as impact full.

I don't think we'll be seeing the same dominant Barkov.

Gonna need Tkachuk and Verhaeghe to step up cause they were a let down against Boston.

And where did you saw that his hand was hurt my always pessimistic friend ?

 

[austropanther]

There is not enough praise for Kuli IMO. Mahura did a very good job last year as number 6, but I find that Kuli gives us another level of physical and steady play. Also OEL contributes more than Gudas.

I find it so strange and impressive at the same time that our team plays so differently than last year. We are so disciplined, cool and defensively aware compared to last year where it was all about chaos, emotions and Bob. It is a big feat how this team learns and evolves each year. PoMo is doing a fantastic job, and the players are buying in.

Will it be enough for the NYR? Absolutely possible. We beat TB and BOS who both would have been trouble for NYR. Key figures to me are Zibanejad who always looks great against us and Tkachuk who has been pretty quiet so far - not bad, but to beat NYR he needs to be better.

 

[TotalHomer]

I highly doubt Barkov's hand is gonna magically heal in 4 days.

Look at Bennett since he's been back, hasn't been nearly as impact full.

I don't think we'll be seeing the same dominant Barkov.

Gonna need Tkachuk and Verhaeghe to step up cause they were a let down against Boston.

They need to step up but Barkov's hand looks fine without swelling etc in this video (starting around 35 second mark)

 

[Egblad]

I definitely want a more dominating display from Tkachuk. We know it’s in him.

 

[Mogo]

I highly doubt Barkov's hand is gonna magically heal in 4 days.

Look at Bennett since he's been back, hasn't been nearly as impact full.

I don't think we'll be seeing the same dominant Barkov.

Gonna need Tkachuk and Verhaeghe to step up cause they were a let down against Boston.

I dont think he returns that game if his hand isnt good enough to play

I dont like that Panarin owns Bobrovsky

 

[BabyBennettov]

There is not enough praise for Kuli IMO. Mahura did a very good job last year as number 6, but I find that Kuli gives us another level of physical and steady play. Also OEL contributes more than Gudas.

I find it so strange and impressive at the same time that our team plays so differently than last year. We are so disciplined, cool and defensively aware compared to last year where it was all about chaos, emotions and Bob. It is a big feat how this team learns and evolves each year. PoMo is doing a fantastic job, and the players are buying in.

Will it be enough for the NYR? Absolutely possible. We beat TB and BOS who both would have been trouble for NYR. Key figures to me are Zibanejad who always looks great against us and Tkachuk who has been pretty quiet so far - not bad, but to beat NYR he needs to be better.

Kulikov (and also Mikkola) basically is a replacement to Gudas… And even if less of a BOOM-type, Kuli is really REALLY physical and tough !

But what’s even better is that… Okay maybe he doesn’t hurt as much as Gudas… But he also has a WAY better reputation, while being also more disciplined.

I loved Radko, and The Beard should always be something around here… But the Kulikov/Gudas swap was pretty pretty good and such an underrated move by BZ.

Easy decision probably with all the money Gudas got… But great under-the-radar move by Zito.

Also think Kulikov as a personality/swag that rivals Radko, even if more of a shy-type !

Remember how happy and pleased Barkov was with that signing… And Barky knew that Kuli was signed to be the Gudas-type veteran… I think it says it all !

 

[Panteras]

Barkov’s hand after the game

 

[CanePanther]

Moneyline:

New York Rangers -102

Florida Panthers - 118

 

[CanePanther]

No.

We just reached the ECF. Anything more is just gravy IMO.

Of course I’d be very disappointed if they don’t make it to the SCF at least, being so close. Unless they lose in 4 a play horribly against NYR, I will consider this season a successful one.

I don’t see it this way we have some free agency questions. Plus we are considered by most as the team that will get to the Cup and win it plus we were there last year. I want to stay on the mountaintop it’s a long way down from there.

 

[TotalHomer]

I definitely want a more dominating display from Tkachuk. We know it’s in him.

Need it. He can't be a ghost the entire series again. Much of it has to do with Benny I think.

 

[Last Rat Standing]

Seatgeek at around $350-$400 for G3 tickets. Long way from free tickets with a losing lottery ticket.

 

[CHGoalie27]

You wouldn't think id hate having a guaranteed Stanley Cup finalist, turns out it's the worst

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Seatgeek at around $350-$400 for G3 tickets. Long way from free tickets with a losing lottery ticket.

Yeah I can’t pull that right now. Gonna save for a Cup game if it gets there

 

[ScottyMascotty]

I highly doubt Barkov's hand is gonna magically heal in 4 days.

Look at Bennett since he's been back, hasn't been nearly as impact full.

I don't think we'll be seeing the same dominant Barkov.

Stop this, he is fine

 

[ScottyMascotty]

 

[TotalHomer]

Getting Bennett back to at least close to normal is the biggest thing. Plus Bob needs to elevate his game, being average isn't going to cut it from this point on.

 

[TotalHomer]

Just looked at the numbers, out of the goalies who have played minimum 5 games in the playoffs Swayman is the clear #1 with GSAx / 60 at 1.144 with Shesterkin behind him at 0.843. There's a huge gap to Bob who's at 0.237, next to Freddie Andersen at 0.178.

Can't get Andersen level goaltending if they want to advance, let alone win it all.

 

[letsgrowcactus]

Getting Bennett back to at least close to normal is the biggest thing. Plus Bob needs to elevate his game, being average isn't going to cut it from this point on.

Bob's been better than average; not lights-out carry-the-team level though. If he can hit the level he played at last year, that would be immensely helpful.

 

[austropanther]

Getting Bennett back to at least close to normal is the biggest thing. Plus Bob needs to elevate his game, being average isn't going to cut it from this point on.

Bob playing average? What POs have you been watching...???

 

[Idiot Stick]

Bobs has had one bad game so far
A few ok and a few god bob games but still feels like hes not at last years peak yet.

Were really gonna need it for the next series, tampas and bostons lack of scoring depth couldnt take advantage of our defensive lapses that we were handing out like candy

 

[CatscratchFever]

You wouldn't think id hate having a guaranteed Stanley Cup finalist, turns out it's the worst

I have zero sympathy for this . Do I understand people have this? Yes. Do I understand or support it? Nope.

 

[TotalHomer]

Bob playing average? What POs have you been watching...???

Ok so the numbers lie then when it comes to Bob. Doesn't seem to lie with anyone else. Swayman #1, Shesterkin #2 and Saros #3 in the playoffs.