Post-Game Talk: Panthers play like it's 2004 and waste great goaltending against old southeast rivals, lose 4-1 to Caps

[Sticksandsun]

Worst 7 game stretch for the Panthers since they went 0-5-2 from January 3 to January 15, 2019. Ironically, the skid was snapped with a 3-1 win over the Leafs in Florida.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Looks like I missed a thoroughly fun game

 

[ProjectPanthers]

Get Jiricek and see what Maurice can get out of him.

He'd be a great second pairing guy.

 

[batting1k]

Looks like I missed a thoroughly fun game

You could say we came out a bit Ekflat.

 

[Panteras]

just call me when we make the playoffs. We are making the playoffs right..?

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Get Jiricek and see what Maurice can get out of him.

He'd be a great second pairing guy.

I'm done with these Lumbus reclamation projects

just call me when we make the playoffs. We are making the playoffs right..?

I think one Cup is enough. No point in getting to the playoffs.

 

[Vilam]

Anyone care besides Knight tonight? No? Great.

 

[zeroG]

holy shit. take a deep breath.

the team is playing like dog shit, right now, no doubt. i mean, there were missed assignments 4v4, 5v5 and in every area of the ice.

rush chances were 5-1 caps going into the 2nd. that's shocking. that's not a recognizable game.

we're missing the net a lot, though those shots/goals would mask some of the other issues so maybe it's better that it get ugly.

i'm not worried bigger picture, though. we got a couple of bounces a few games ago and dismantled a top team. we've played pretty well for the first 1/4 of the season overall. i don't think a massive hole has opened up in our roster overnight. not that i'm saying i'm convinced this is a contender, mind you.

 

[KW]

ANYONE who wants to extend Ekblad to an 8 year contract, just watch the footage of this game.

Shhhh

 

[Haj]

We miss Montour and OEL.

For whatever reason Kulikov, Balinksis, and Schmidt's play have all dropped off. These guys are playing one pairing too high. Nosek isn't fast enough to help out the defense with break outs / back check. He is pretty f***ing useless. Pucks aren't getting out of our zone quickly and cleanly enough to sustain speed through the NZ and forecheck effectively.

I don't think we can acquire a dman for cheap that will fill a 2nd pairing role.

A better idea might be to acquire a winger that can play with Barkov and Reinhart. Someone like Nils Hoglander. This will drop Rodrigues or CV down to line 3, which will create a better environment for our D. You could optionally run Eetu as the 4th line C as well.

 

[Mogo]

Hello darkness my old friend…

2 points out of playoffs.. with teams having games in hand

sure it's early but you know what the stats say if your out of playoffs end of november

 

[Panthers Propaganda]

We miss Montour and OEL.

For whatever reason Kulikov, Balinksis, and Schmidt's play have all dropped off. These guys are playing one pairing too high. Nosek isn't fast enough to help out the defense with break outs / back check. He is pretty f***ing useless. Pucks aren't getting out of our zone quickly and cleanly enough to sustain speed through the NZ and forecheck effectively.

I don't think we can acquire a dman for cheap that will fill a 2nd pairing role.

A better idea might be to acquire a winger that can play with Barkov and Reinhart. Someone like Nils Hoglander. This will drop Rodrigues or CV down to line 3, which will create a better environment for our D. You could optionally run Eetu as the 4th line C as well.

OEL was amazing value last year that we just straight up won’t find again :/


Bag skate these boobs for this performance.

 

[MarginNotes]

 

[CatscratchFever]

Hello darkness my old friend…

2 points out of playoffs.. with teams having games in hand

sure it's early but you know what the stats say if your out of playoffs end of november

Out? Aren't we second in the division even looking like ass the last 2 weeks?

 

[FinlandPanther]

I don’t know about you guys but Chychrun is looking real appetizing as a UFA

 

[FinlandPanther]

Hello darkness my old friend…

2 points out of playoffs.. with teams having games in hand

sure it's early but you know what the stats say if your out of playoffs end of november

There should be no darkness. We are coming offf a cup win lol. The team is playing like got ass right now but they have come off 2 deep playoff runs. They’re human.

 

[ShootIt]

I don’t know about you guys but Chychrun is looking real appetizing as a UFA

Would be nice to offload the Bob contract in 2025. Nothing against the guy, but that 10mil, or even a portion-if a buyout, would do a lot to restock talent on the team as the lack of NHL ready prospects is hurting.


I would take Chyrch as long as he buys into not taking the top dollar to play here.

 

[KW]

There should be no darkness. We are coming offf a cup win lol. The team is playing like got ass right now but they have come off 2 deep playoff runs. They’re human.

They all need new firmware

 

[ProjectPanthers]

I am not concerned at all. Hard to feel panic after winning a Stanley Cup.

Regardless, the boys are indeed playing like ass and I think we can all agree it stems from the blue line. Our bottom-6 has been relatively solid and our top-6 remains unchanged for the most part.

It's clear Schmidt, Boqvist and Balinskis are huge downgrades from Montour and OEL. It's a pretty monumental drop off if you ask me. Neither of these guys fill that puck moving role that both Monty and OEL served.

No idea how they're replaced but I do think Jiricek might be a good move for us. He's young, impressionable and clearly has a pedigree of talent. This isn't exactly a "reclamation project" ala Boqvist (who I will eat a massive plate of crow on because he's been awful).

Regardless, some change is probably needed. Not all of these guys are up to snuff and it's forcing Kulikov to be in positions where he struggles to succeed. Also results in asking too much of Mikkola.

 

[KW]

I am not concerned at all. Hard to feel panic after winning a Stanley Cup.

Regardless, the boys are indeed playing like ass and I think we can all agree it stems from the blue line. Our bottom-6 has been relatively solid and our top-6 remains unchanged for the most part.

It's clear Schmidt, Boqvist and Balinskis are huge downgrades from Montour and OEL. It's a pretty monumental drop off if you ask me. Neither of these guys fill that puck moving role that both Monty and OEL served.

No idea how they're replaced but I do think Jiricek might be a good move for us. He's young, impressionable and clearly has a pedigree of talent. This isn't exactly a "reclamation project" ala Boqvist (who I will eat a massive plate of crow on because he's been awful).

Regardless, some change is probably needed. Not all of these guys are up to snuff and it's forcing Kulikov to be in positions where he struggles to succeed. Also results in asking too much of Mikkola.

Whenever you have a situation where Ekblad looks decent and possibly not the slowest D out there, you know you’re f***ed.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Would be nice to offload the Bob contract in 2025. Nothing against the guy, but that 10mil, or even a portion-if a buyout, would do a lot to restock talent on the team as the lack of NHL ready prospects is hurting.


I would take Chyrch as long as he buys into not taking the top dollar to play here.

If Bob doesn’t have a great year I could see him going next year. Will always love the guy for what he did but Father Time comes for everyone.

 

[batting1k]

There it is

 

[ScottyMascotty]

I was right. Glad that people there are starting to appreciate Knight faster than on other places.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

There it is

 

[FinlandPanther]

There it is

Oh my f*** my heart sank. You bastard.