You forgot Campbell.I agree. Flash, Bergy, Upshall, Kopecky should be gone via UFA
Somebody hopefully wants Boyes for a pick at the deadline
Were stuck with Jokinen and 5.5 and nothing we can do about that.
You forgot Campbell.I agree. Flash, Bergy, Upshall, Kopecky should be gone via UFA
Somebody hopefully wants Boyes for a pick at the deadline
Were stuck with Jokinen and 5.5 and nothing we can do about that.
This exactly. I'm as disgusted at this effort as the rest of you. We looked so damn good before that game in Winnipeg game and I actually semi-thought we could possibly earn a divisional spot. I mean I don't know how you lose against a team with tons of overpaid veterans, a backup goaltender with a 1-3-3 record, and 14 shots on goal and only FOUR in the last two periods.
Now, I realize that everything just so happened through our first 40 games clicked like it overall did in 2012 to get into the playoffs. This season, Luongo and the defense was phenomenal and was holding us in the games thus far as the offense is poor especially from the veterans. Now, the defense is falling apart and Luongo can't save us in every game.
Overall, we're a mediocre team and probably shouldn't be a playoff team to begin with yet. It's just frustrating that we know what they're capable of and can't stay consistent with it. In most of the losses over the last couple of weeks, it's because we can't play a full 60-minutes and the issues happen early on in the game.
Nevertheless, I'm damn excited about our future as our young kids are going to lead this team into a contender. It's just way too early for the success to happen as we've been brutally bad over the last two seasons. The jump hardly happens that quickly.
The only thing that does scare me is, while we're getting rid of some overpaid veteran weight after this season, guys like Bolland and Jokinen's contracts are here for awhile. I think it's too late to make a trade to save this season and at this point wouldn't make sense.
If Tallon is going to make a trade, do it for long-term. While I was on-board with getting a guy like Jagr, it won't help us when the team will have much higher potential in two seasons.
Things will get better as time goes on. Many fans around the league keep saying we're going to be scary good soon, but after so many damn years of seeing games like tonight, I can understand everyone's frustration.
You do know were like 3rd oldest team in the league
I believe it is 8th, but don't let facts get in the way.
First 10 minutes? **** off Gallant.GG comments are getting really old
Panthers coach Gerard Gallant said. "We didn't come out ready to play a real good hockey game. We were a little sleepy the first 10 minutes. After that we played well, but you can't get away with that and we didn't tonight.''
Hopefully these trades bring back some bodies (that are UFAs obviously), because Grimaldi isn't ready yet and I don't want him anywhere near this mess that the team is in right now.I agree. Flash, Bergy, Upshall, Kopecky should be gone via UFA
Somebody hopefully wants Boyes for a pick at the deadline
Were stuck with Jokinen and 5.5 and nothing we can do about that.
You forgot Campbell.
You didn't lose your mind?
The second half of the season is upon us. Good teams seem to turn it up after the Christmas break. The Panthers have dropped off instead of turning it up.
The first half of the season many teams are adjusting to new teammates, linemates, or even a new system. This is when teams decide to push for the playoffs or sell off players.
The next 7-8 games in the first two weeks of February will decide the Panthers fate. Playoff team or potential lottery team.
Personally I hope for the boys to turn it around and make the push! But then again I go into every game thinking they are going to win!
lol, no 4th so mogo was kinda right, "but don't let facts get in the way"
New Jersey Devils - 29.89
Pittsburgh Penguins- 28.30
New York Rangers - 28.23
Florida Panthers - 28.05
Detroit Red Wings - 27.92
etcetc
http://www.eliteprospects.com/league_home.php?leagueid=7&sort=age
just scroll down to team comparison
First 10 minutes? **** off Gallant.
How delusional is this guy really?
Thoughts on Petrovic?
Think he's more confident in the offensive zone than the defensive zone. Think he's a slight upgrade over Olsen so far.