Post-Game Talk: Kulikov leads Panthers to 2-0 win over Lightning in Game 2 with 0 points

[DarthRevenue]

This place is gonna be insufferable after we lose a game with Ekblad back

My body is ready

 

[PSLguy]

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

Have a feeling we might be without Barkov for at least a game.

Who slides in if so? Greer?

 

[ShootIt]

Lundell slide in tonight, I would expect the same next game

Big reason to keep Bennett in 25+
Center depth is crucial.

 

[Gentle Man]

I'm more concerned about Boomers phone to be honest

Not an ounce of color on that shi

 

[PSLguy]

 

[Dread Clawz]

It didn't look like that bad of a hit tbh, although a major was deserved. I think Barkov at most misses a game, but I wouldn't be surprised if he's in next game.

 

[MMANumminen]

No revenge for Hagel, he can't even skate. Slash Kucherovs ankles for good

 

[WaitingForThatCab]

No thanks on the stick infractions. Bad look, leads to more retaliation, and most importantly, that's the game Tampa wants. Just keep finishing checks, they have been shying away from contact (on the puck, lol) for 2 games now.

If Barkov needs to sit a game, put in Greer. Maybe let Gadjovich in for Boqvist as well. Panthers will be on home ice and can try to avoid Point/Kucherov with the fourth line, let 'em go out there and do what they do best against Tampa's crap depth. Those guys will be begging for this to end in 4.

 

[Ghoste]

 

[Panteras]

Let’s not get too cocky. Tampa is still a great team with very dangerous players and the job is only half finished.

I do agree we need to not even think about retaliation. Play our game, insert even more toughness, finish every check, make them uncomfortable, be physical af. All of that yes. But coming out like you need to just hit someone or go after Hagel and that’s where you lose the plot. I know Maurice and the boys are too smart and experienced for that. When teams do that too us they fail. So hopefully if we can keep shutting down their top guys and they get very frustrated then we have a real chance of closing this out.

To be honest I thought the Hagel hit was a beauty, but the problem is that Barkov didn’t have the puck so it was a cheap shot interference. Barky I think was really shaken up and the league probably following concussion protocol. So I’m hoping he’s ready for next game. It’s the playoffs, Schmidt happens.

 

[Gentle Man]

Let’s not get too cocky. Tampa is still a great team with very dangerous players and the job is only half finished.

I do agree we need to not even think about retaliation. Play our game, insert even more toughness, finish every check, make them uncomfortable, be physical af. All of that yes. But coming out like you need to just hit someone or go after Hagel and that’s where you lose the plot. I know Maurice and the boys are too smart and experienced for that. When teams do that too us they fail. So hopefully if we can keep shutting down their top guys and they get very frustrated then we have a real chance of closing this out.

To be honest I thought the Hagel hit was a beauty, but the problem is that Barkov didn’t have the puck so it was a cheap shot interference. Barky I think was really shaken up and the league probably following concussion protocol. So I’m hoping he’s ready for next game. It’s the playoffs, Schmidt happens.

Barkov would have expected that hit had he possessed the puck and that hit wouldn't be that forceful

 

[Panteras]

Barkov would have expected that hit had he possessed the puck and that hit wouldn't be that forceful

indubitably

 

[Gentle Man]

Late night building for the early game Saturday, manifesting Iron Man energy for Barky

Bro this bag has Jon Cooper nooo

 

[austropanther]

I repeat: anybody still preferring OEL over Schmidty?

 

[IdleTraveller]

Woke up and was esctatic to see the score. And then saw the news about Barkov. Will watch the rest of the game and read the thread but all I can say at the moment is f*** HAGEL.

You touch our captain? Cats in 4.

 

[Aksu]

Im all for giving hell and revenge for the Barkov hit, but please don’t take any stupid penalties. Even though our PK has been good, I feel like when Tampa gets their PP going its gonna be hard to stop

 

[ChopCat]

Ekblad can go a long way towards re-endearing (that a word?) himself to the fanbase by dropping the gloves with bitchboyhagel at the opening puck drop. Give 'em hell 5.

 

[PSLguy]

If any of the the Panthers drop the gloves with Hagel, they'll both get 5 minutes for fighting. That will fire up the crowd and the team.
Don't see how that hurts?

The main reason I believe that it was a dirty hit was that Hagel leapt into Barkov. You could see his skates in the air as Barkov's head snapped back and he drove Barkov into the boards.

How many games did Bennett get a few seasons ago in the playoffs for a lesser hit?

 

[ShootIt]

If any of the the Panthers drop the gloves with Hagel, they'll both get 5 minutes for fighting. That will fire up the crowd and the team.
Don't see how that hurts?

The main reason I believe that it was a dirty hit was that Hagel leapt into Barkov. You could see his skates in the air as Barkov's head snapped back and he drove Barkov into the boards.

How many games did Bennett get a few seasons ago in the playoffs for a lesser hit?

If Barkov had the puck I would say it was a good hit/at least a "hockey hit". But he was targeting Barkov, or whoever was in a white jersey there regardless if they had the puck.

Tampa is shook and is just playing reckless in frustration.

IMO if he's getting a phone call I could see him out for game 3.

 

[Idiot Stick]

With chucky were 6-1 against the tampons

If any of the the Panthers drop the gloves with Hagel, they'll both get 5 minutes for fighting. That will fire up the crowd and the team.
Don't see how that hurts?

The main reason I believe that it was a dirty hit was that Hagel leapt into Barkov. You could see his skates in the air as Barkov's head snapped back and he drove Barkov into the boards.

How many games did Bennett get a few seasons ago in the playoffs for a lesser hit?

bennetts also gotten away with a few dirty hits tbf

 

[TheImpatientBoomer]

Sit Samo, dress Gadjo.

Maurice tells Gadjo to run Kucherov at full speed.

Kick their ass in game 3 in front of an amped home crowd and look to sweep them into a retool.

 

[whitefang]

Hagel = dead man skating

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Boqvist needs to sit. He only played 6 minutes and was basically invisible. Play Greer over him. Then if Barkovs out, play Gadjo.

 

[Idiot Stick]

Boqvist needs to sit. He only played 6 minutes and was basically invisible. Play Greer over him. Then if Barkovs out, play Gadjo.

Greer is bad mf
Im surprised he hasnt been in. J Bo got a on insane run but has been cold for a long time