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Haven’t said yet but PoMo said he was injured during the Toronto series
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Haven’t said yet but PoMo said he was injured during the Toronto series
Just too much dead weight on this team tbh. That score was inflated Becuase the 4th line gave up a goal every minute they were on the ice. That just screams liability.
batting1k
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I mean the 4th line was always going to be of AHL caliber with Tkachuk and Luosty out, that’s to be expected. I didn’t find they were as bad with those guys in.
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For me, I don't feel bad about the finals even with the blowouts. Sucks? Yes. But we got to see the Panthers in the finals since 96 and hell they actually won a game lol.
This is a franchise not too long ago that was being run into the ground by Cohen/Viner and President Yorkmark . They treated fans like shit, the game was shit and the arena had too much stupid antics. And at one point they had Panther logos in the urinals.
As possibly petty as it sounds, this run is still special considering the Eastern run they had and all the fanbases they shutup. Underdog all the way and went 8-1 in the 2nd/3rd.
Outside of Bob's shaky confidence, I think the players have to feel good on what they accomplished even if they landed short of the ultimate goal. They hopefully see what's needed to make this type of run. Now it's on Zito/Maurice to upgrade the talent and fix the special teams.
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This team will be back in the final within the next few years.
This core is talented and hungry, these playoffs showed that. What it also showed was how much depth they lacked. They lost Luostarinen and the entire lineup immediately looked messed up. It screwed with the mojo.
Guys were playing with broken bones and muscle tears because there was no one else to take the spot. It's no surprise they collapsed in the end, the mind is willing but the body can only do so much.
The great news is depth can be addressed very easily. The core has it, they are hungry, determined and resilient. They can do this with some better pieces around them, no doubt in my mind.
This is not 1996. We don't have a bunk owner and some group of misfits, this team has a ton of talent and skill to go with that edge they've developed in these playoffs.
Just an incredible run from these boys and I promise you this is just the beginning so buckle up, buckaroos.
This core is talented and hungry, these playoffs showed that. What it also showed was how much depth they lacked. They lost Luostarinen and the entire lineup immediately looked messed up. It screwed with the mojo.
Guys were playing with broken bones and muscle tears because there was no one else to take the spot. It's no surprise they collapsed in the end, the mind is willing but the body can only do so much.
The great news is depth can be addressed very easily. The core has it, they are hungry, determined and resilient. They can do this with some better pieces around them, no doubt in my mind.
This is not 1996. We don't have a bunk owner and some group of misfits, this team has a ton of talent and skill to go with that edge they've developed in these playoffs.
Just an incredible run from these boys and I promise you this is just the beginning so buckle up, buckaroos.
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Also it's sort of becoming a right of passage these days for elite teams to make the final only to lose before eventually winning the cup.
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We had to go through the top 1, 2, 4 and 5 teams in the league. Nothing to feel bad about.
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Hell of a run guys! Be proud! Some of the more exciting playoff hockey I've seen in quite a while.
I believe a broken back for carrying Staal all year.
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Respectfully I don't think we are an elite team. That's why I think this off-season is so important for Zito. We have to (finally) address the defense and add more depth up front.
We went on a good run and MT and Bob really carried us. There's no guarantee we will make it back to the Final but Zito has shown he can make the necessary moves so I'm looking forward to what happens.
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A few things: This was supposed to be a transition year. I admittedly wanted Paul M gone and Bob sucks in goal. The Panthers run from the end of the year (last 15-20 reg seasons games) and then the gauntlet of Bruins, Leafs, Canes wore them out. It’s brutally tough to go that far in the playoffs with zero depth! I got nuthin’ but respect for the Panthers, they greatly exceeded my expectations. I was at Game 3 vs Vegas and the last time I was at a Finals Game was when Detroit swath the Caps in 1999. Me, I’m enjoying what a great season this has been & I’m proudly still wearing my Panther Hat, Shirt and my Panthers Golf Bag!!!
I forgot where I saw it, but I remember someone said it was his shoulder.
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Congrats on an epic run guys. I was pulling for you and I’m sad to see it end. Definitely, one of the best runs from a wildcard team I’ve seen in a while.
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Shoulder at a minimum I’m guessing. He went hard into the boards in game 3 and he was doing some really awkward looking movements with his left arm after he got up.
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Let’s be honest, hoarding picks and prospects with Dale never did anything good for us either.
