Post-Game Talk: Panthers lose again, but clinch playoff spot for 6th straight season

[austropanther]

Didn't have time to watch the 3rd period, did anyone play well? Lol

Megna played well, looks better than Björnfot and uses his size well. Add the 4th line, best line this game.

Now you can figure how good the whole team actually was

 

[sinDer]

I guess we’ll see. All the whining last year produced a pretty good result

This has nothing to do with last year.

They had a bad stretch last year where they were clearly coasting. But they still went 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and 4-0 in their last 4.

This year, they are just bad. Obviously, injuries have something to do with it.

But we will still miss Ekblad for the first 2 games. And Tkachuk will miss at least the first 2 games. We’d be lucky if he plays at all in R1. And even if he does, he’ll probably be at 50%.

 

[FinlandPanther]

This has nothing to do with last year.

They had a bad stretch last year where they were clearly coasting. But they still went 6-3-1 in their last 10 games and 4-0 in their last 4.

This year, they are just bad. Obviously, injuries have something to do with it.

But we will still miss Ekblad for the first 2 games. And Tkachuk will miss at least the first 2 games. We’d be lucky if he plays at all in R1. And even if he does, he’ll probably be at 50%.

And if that happens then we’re a first round exit. Shit happens lmao. Losing players like Tkachuk is catastrophic. This team made 2 finals in a a row and won 1. You’re not guaranteed shit in this league. We had a luxury of riches last year, the cap didn’t afford that this year. Load up again next year and rest up. So before that last 4 game win streak they were 2-3-1? Lmao

 

[sinDer]

And if that happens then we’re a first round exit. Shit happens lmao. Losing players like Tkachuk is catastrophic. This team made 2 finals in a a row and won 1. You’re not guaranteed shit in this league. We had a luxury of riches last year, the cap didn’t afford that this year. Load up again next year and rest up. So before that last 4 game win streak they were 2-3-1? Lmao

Yeah, but I really doubt they’ll go 4-0 this year the way things are going lol

If we lose in R1, I wouldn’t be mad at all. You are right, last 2 years were amazing.

They’ll come back stronger next year. That’s fine. I just don’t want to lose to Toronto. So I Hope they play Tampa.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Yeah, but I really doubt they’ll go 4-0 this year the way things are going lol

If we lose in R1, I wouldn’t be mad at all. You are right, last 2 years were amazing.

They’ll come back stronger next year. That’s fine. I just don’t want to lose to Toronto. So I Hope they play Tampa.

I mean they’ve played like hot ass lately but in my opinion the last 3 games have been encouraging. I’m on the just make it and go from there. They lose round 1, it is what it is. The last 2 years was ALOT of hockey.

 

[WaitingForThatCab]

Yeah, Megna actually looks OK.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Yeah, Megna actually looks OK.

Truly a testament to how bad Bjornfot is.

 

[floridada]

live paul maurice reaction
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Paul truly looks awful without his glasses

 

[KW]

They need to stop giving away grade A chances on the first 10 or so shots, but if they give up one, Bob needs to save it. Always being down a goal or two before the tenth shot is deflating as f***.

 

[KW]

There you have it folks. 4-0 OTT shutout

You were so wrong

 

[FinlandPanther]

There you have it folks. 4-0 OTT shutout

Can’t even get that right!

 

[ShootIt]

Might as well give Bob some rest.

 

[Vilam]

Humblebrag: I made a great decision to not watch this game.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Live clinch reaction:

 

[zeroG]

i thought it was an entertaining, if frustrating game. agree with maurice's post-game presser - we looked pretty good in terms of what you expect. we were the hungrier of the two teams, despite the fact the sens needed the game more. we were the more creative and physical team. we had a ton of grade a chances. at full strength, someone at some point is going to convert for us and then you either neutralize or turn score effects in your favor.

I think they’ve played 3 really good games. The last minute meltdown was annoying to Montreal but we’ve been the better team all 3 games. If you think Tkachuk, Barkov, Ekblad, won’t help then whatever I guess lol

i guess this is what i'm trying to say in fewer words!

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Thread 'Realistically, how do you fix this team'

May 1, 2020

Something I have been thinking a long time. This team had a great off-season, signing a top 10 goalie and one of the best coaches in the league, yet when the season ended, there was a 60% chance they were going to miss the playoffs in a league where half the teams get in. If you read opposing boards, the general consensus is that Florida is better than their record (some of it is due to lack of knowledge-see the amount of people who thought Trocheck was still good) but I generally agree. I have no real idea of how to fix this team without overhauling the roster. They don't play defense and...

• ucanthanzalthetruth
• Replies: 384
• Forum: Florida Panthers

On May 1, 2020, so pretty much 5 years ago, I made a 400 post thread talking about how to fix this team. 5 years later, a President's Trophy, 2 straight Cup finals, a freaking Cup! later, who could have seen this coming. I still think a deep run is in them but even if they lose in 4, what a run it's been (also the solution to that thread was getting Zito and dumping Hubs for Chucky.) Cheers to another deep run, we're back again baby!

edit-reading that thread is fun

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

I thought we already clinched, no?

 

[CatscratchFever]

I thought we already clinched, no?

Needed 1 pt. Or a NYR and CBJ loss.

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Needed 1 pt. Or a NYR and CBJ loss.

Gotcha. Thx

 

[FrolikFan67]

I knew the end of the this season was going to be a slog, but…….this is such a slog…

Only 10 more days. Just hope tkachuk is ok. I’m doubtful that he’s going to be ok

 

[batting1k]

Thread 'Realistically, how do you fix this team'

May 1, 2020

Something I have been thinking a long time. This team had a great off-season, signing a top 10 goalie and one of the best coaches in the league, yet when the season ended, there was a 60% chance they were going to miss the playoffs in a league where half the teams get in. If you read opposing boards, the general consensus is that Florida is better than their record (some of it is due to lack of knowledge-see the amount of people who thought Trocheck was still good) but I generally agree. I have no real idea of how to fix this team without overhauling the roster. They don't play defense and...

• ucanthanzalthetruth
• Replies: 384
• Forum: Florida Panthers

On May 1, 2020, so pretty much 5 years ago, I made a 400 post thread talking about how to fix this team. 5 years later, a President's Trophy, 2 straight Cup finals, a freaking Cup! later, who could have seen this coming. I still think a deep run is in them but even if they lose in 4, what a run it's been (also the solution to that thread was getting Zito and dumping Hubs for Chucky.) Cheers to another deep run, we're back again baby!

edit-reading that thread is fun

I was right as usual

Need a top-4 dman and 2-3 bottom-9 forwards who are willing to pay the price in the dirty areas on a nightly basis. This team is far too soft, far too brain-dead, and far too easy to play against to compete with teams like the Islanders who make you fight for every inch and happily take advantage of your mistakes.

 

[KW]

I was on the f***ing money. Dadonov had a hat trick but they still lost - proving my point! Sort of

I’m okay with trading Hubie and Weegar if he’s asking for too much money and too long a term.

I’m not okay keeping Dadonov, he’s already in a decline. I send Haula to orbit. I might keep Hoffman as long as money and term are okay.

Matheson, Yandle, .... argh so many to get rid of, so few options. Okay, there’s no hope, I give up.

 

[Idiot Stick]

Thread 'Realistically, how do you fix this team'

May 1, 2020

Something I have been thinking a long time. This team had a great off-season, signing a top 10 goalie and one of the best coaches in the league, yet when the season ended, there was a 60% chance they were going to miss the playoffs in a league where half the teams get in. If you read opposing boards, the general consensus is that Florida is better than their record (some of it is due to lack of knowledge-see the amount of people who thought Trocheck was still good) but I generally agree. I have no real idea of how to fix this team without overhauling the roster. They don't play defense and...

• ucanthanzalthetruth
• Replies: 384
• Forum: Florida Panthers

On May 1, 2020, so pretty much 5 years ago, I made a 400 post thread talking about how to fix this team. 5 years later, a President's Trophy, 2 straight Cup finals, a freaking Cup! later, who could have seen this coming. I still think a deep run is in them but even if they lose in 4, what a run it's been (also the solution to that thread was getting Zito and dumping Hubs for Chucky.) Cheers to another deep run, we're back again baby!

edit-reading that thread is fun

Back when the boards were good
( i hadnt made an account yet)

 

[Gentle Man]

Love ass backing into the playoffs

Lfg

0-0 disgusting

 

[Gentle Man]