GDT: Thrash @ Canes (minus Svech)

[Anton Dubinchuk]

I don't think this is critical hit against Carolina. Puljujarvi isn't going to replace Svechnikov's production, but lets not pretend Svech is a top 10 winger in the league either. This team is more than the sum of its parts, I still think they are contenders.

Thanks Sharkbomb I agree

 

[hblueridgegal]

 

[Stickpucker]

Sorry guys I was on a little vacation and couldn't watch the last two games, which is clearly why we didn't score any goals. I'll be sure to catch this one today.

 

[Sigurd]

We do have a good rookie goalerman...

Except for last game. Hopefully he moves past his awful turnover and flopping on the ice.

 

[Stickpucker]

I don't think this is critical hit against Carolina. Puljujarvi isn't going to replace Svechnikov's production, but lets not pretend Svech is a top 10 winger in the league either. This team is more than the sum of its parts, I still think they are contenders.

I for one agree with sharkboobs

 

[MadeUpName]

0-17 for a better draft pick tbh

 

[Sigurd]

0-17 for a better draft pick tbh

Oh, so that's why we kept our 1st round pick. It will be way better trade bait too.

EP, come on down to Carolina! We know JR wants higher draft picks

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I don't think this is critical hit against Carolina. Puljujarvi isn't going to replace Svechnikov's production, but lets not pretend Svech is a top 10 winger in the league either. This team is more than the sum of its parts, I still think they are contenders.

While I agree with all of this 100%, the one issue is that there are only a couple of guys that look to shoot first, and Svech is one of the few. He leads all forward in shots, followed closely by Necas and Aho. After that, it's a pretty substantial drop off. It's why they went after Pacioretty in the off-season, because they wanted a guy that would shoot and score goals.

It's now a bigger hole in that department. That doesn't mean they are done, because as you said, they are the sum of its parts, but the some parts bring different things than others.

 

[GoCanes2015]

Except for last game. Hopefully he moves past his awful turnover and flopping on the ice.

There's a name for what he did - it's called The DeHaan

 

[Chrispy]

10-1 loss

I mean, Carolina lost 9-0 to the Thrashers in 05-06.

Maybe it's not such a bad thing...

 

[HisIceness]

I mean, Carolina lost 9-0 to the Thrashers in 05-06.

Maybe it's not such a bad thing...

I try not to remember this but they did win a certain prize in June of that year so it wasn't all bad.

 

[MinJaBen]

I mean, Carolina lost 9-0 to the Thrashers in 05-06.

Maybe it's not such a bad thing...

Didn't we just take care of our "o-fers" this past weekend?

 

[hangman005]

 

[Stubu]

10-1 loss

You're expecting Canes to score a goal? Got to admire your relentless optimism.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

You're expecting Canes to score a goal? Got to admire your relentless optimism.

nino scores 11 goals

 

[Stubu]

If Drury is in as 4C over Stastny, is it just a cup of coffee for the former or a reflection on the latter?

 

[StormCast]

While I agree with all of this 100%, the one issue is that there are only a couple of guys that look to shoot first, and Svech is one of the few. He leads all forward in shots, followed closely by Necas and Aho. After that, it's a pretty substantial drop off. It's why they went after Pacioretty in the off-season, because they wanted a guy that would shoot and score goals.

He's also far and away the hits leader among top 6 forwards, creating space for the other guys. The Canes get outhit nearly every night and this will only exacerbate it, especially in the more physical playoffs.

 

[WreckingCrew]

woo

 

[zman77]

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

I will watch this while also watching the NHL's "Big City Greens" game, a show I've never heard of but a broadcasting concept I find absolutely fascinating.

 

[zman77]

Carolina's projected lineup for tonight's 7 p.m. puck drop is:

Forwards:

Puljujarvi - Aho - Jarvis

Teravainen - Kotkaniemi - Necas

Martinook - Staal - Fast

Noesen - Drury - Stepan

Defense:

Slavin - Burns

Skjei - Pesce

Gostisbehere - Coghlan

Goalies:

Andersen

Kochetkov

Injuries:

Antti Raanta (Lower-Body)

Jalen Chatfield (Upper-Body)

Ondrej Kase (Concussion Protocol)

Andrei Svechnikov (Lower-Body)

Scratches:

Calvin de Haan

Paul Stastny

 

[Wlodarczyk]

Damn that's very sad :|

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Damn that's very sad :|

I also think so thanks Wlodarczyk

 

[zman77]

 

[WreckingCrew]

Carolina's projected lineup for tonight's 7 p.m. puck drop is:


Defense:

Slavin - Burns

Skjei - Pesce

Gostisbehere - Coghlan

Oh f*** NO...I know CDH has been bad but this feels like a recipe for 4+ GA