Post-Game Talk: 2024 NHL Playoffs - Round 1: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers | FLA wins 4-1

[Bartleby]

As frightening as this notion sounds, in addition to the other obvious key players having to perform at their best, I think Jeannot is going to have to be at least close to the player JBB thought he signed in order for us to have a chance to win this series.

 

[Bartleby]

He gave up a ton of softies until about March. Most goals since then have been horrendous d-zone bonehead plays with little to no chance for Vasy or stupidly sliding too early on a 2-1 giving up tap ins. He has only let in a few softies since March.

We all hope that somehow Vasy can become vintage, pre-injury playoff Vasy, but trying to parse his season into something other than overall disappointing, even including his somewhat better, though far from lights out, play down the stretch is to be kidding ourselves. It's a toss up at best as to whether he will be able to get it done. That is just reality.

 

[OffBy1]

As frightening as this notion sounds, in addition to the other obvious key players having to perform at their best, I think Jeannot is going to have to be at least close to the player JBB thought he signed in order for us to have a chance to win this series.

That'd almost be better than winning the series. I do still have hope he'll at least be a valuable third liner.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Jeannot, from a physicality standpoint, needs to cancel out the impact of Bennett. Not asking him to score 3 goals, but just be dialed in, play with consistent bite/edge, and make the Panthers fear you.

 

[DistantThunderRep]

Any word on Motte or Cirelli?

 

[LightningStrikes]

Any word on Motte or Cirelli?

Tune in! ™

 

[Peacefool]

Tune in! ™

check game and u will see xD

 

[StammerHammer]

Let's get these p***y cats out of the way on the quest for the holy grail.

 

[gn2007]

Really depends on who capitalizes on special team and defense need to play smart can't give them 2 on 1 and breakaways. Lightning in 6

 

[Ducati Boy]

Here's what we need from each player:

Kuch to be Kuch
Point to be playoff Point
Vasi to be Covid-era Vasi
Stammer to have his one-timer absolutely fine tuned
Hagel and Cirelli to never give an inch in the neutral zone and frustrate the hell out of the Panther's D on the forecheck
Paul to be a net front presence
Duke to be a constant breakaway threat to keep the Panther D anchored
Jeannot to be pissed, mean, scary and be a pest in front of the net; Watson to be his deputy if needed
Ace to draw penalties from the Tkachuk, Cousins, and Bennetts of the world; Chaffee too
Sheary to suddenly discover whatever the hell it was he had when he won two cups
Glendenning and Motte to be healthy and bring that vet presence, especially on the PK
Hedman to play with fire and authority
Cernak to stay healthy and be a rock in his own zone
Serge to make a surprise early comeback in mid-season form
Perbix to find his rookie form
Raddysh to keep taking his overall game up a notch
Lilleberg to launch a few massive hits
Dumba to fight, hit and get his heavy shot through
Fleury to be that guy you don't notice because he's just doing a steady job each shift
DeHaan to suddenly become a veteran calming presence
JJ to never be needed

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[Stammertime91]

How does Tampa deal with the forecheck?

Well, I can give you a couple scenarios.

1. Perbix turns the puck of with 0.5 ounces of pressure every time.
2. CDH gets put in a washing machine spin cycle and blows a tire.
3. Cernak gets concussed after a hit.
4. Hedman leaves Raddysh on multiple 2 on 1s.

 

[DrMartinVanNostrand]

How does Tampa deal with the forecheck?

Well, I can give you a couple scenarios.

1. Perbix turns the puck of with 0.5 ounces of pressure every time.
2. CDH gets put in a washing machine spin cycle and blows a tire.
3. Cernak gets concussed after a hit.
4. Hedman leaves Raddysh on multiple 2 on 1s.

If I remember, you were doing poetry or whatever the f*ck when we last faced the Panthers in the playoffs, and that went well, so I hope you've got some new material to work with.

 

[Stammertime91]

If I remember, you were doing poetry or whatever the f*ck when we last faced the Panthers in the playoffs, and that went well, so I hope you've got some new material to work with.

That is one way of putting it.


I have been summoned and I must deliver. For HF!

 

[Fan from AK]

The one surprise signing in which I thought he earned his spot is Glendening. He IMO is a great role player. Sheary needs to be sent into outer space.

 

[OffBy1]

Interesting analysis about the down low pressure and something to watch for. Hearing we were last in the NHL on giving up goals off turnovers - I guess Vasy did regress this year in that he was no longer able to cover the rest of the team's slop.

 

[Bozo Nicholson]

It’s time to cook up a truly heinous dish. I’m talkin about pan frying some Pan Turds.

 

[Summer Rose]

Hi friends. I know I don't post much (if at all) during the regular season on this board, but the Bolts are my second team and my husband's team, so I'm obviously rooting for us in the playoffs. Hoping we can dispatch the cats and face the Bruins in round two!

 

[Bozo Nicholson]

Hi friends. I know I don't post much (if at all) during the regular season on this board, but the Bolts are my second team and my husband's team, so I'm obviously rooting for us in the playoffs. Hoping we can dispatch the cats and face the Bruins in round two!

Something, something, meatballs.

 

[Summer Rose]

Something, something, meatballs.

Hedman's meatballs! I will probably make them for dinner for game 2.

 

[Peacefool]

Here's what we need from each player:

Kuch to be Kuch
Point to be playoff Point
Vasi to be Covid-era Vasi
Stammer to have his one-timer absolutely fine tuned
Hagel and Cirelli to never give an inch in the neutral zone and frustrate the hell out of the Panther's D on the forecheck
Paul to be a net front presence
Duke to be a constant breakaway threat to keep the Panther D anchored
Jeannot to be pissed, mean, scary and be a pest in front of the net; Watson to be his deputy if needed
Ace to draw penalties from the Tkachuk, Cousins, and Bennetts of the world; Chaffee too
Sheary to suddenly discover whatever the hell it was he had when he won two cups
Glendenning and Motte to be healthy and bring that vet presence, especially on the PK
Hedman to play with fire and authority
Cernak to stay healthy and be a rock in his own zone
Serge to make a surprise early comeback in mid-season form
Perbix to find his rookie form
Raddysh to keep taking his overall game up a notch
Lilleberg to launch a few massive hits
Dumba to fight, hit and get his heavy shot through
Fleury to be that guy you don't notice because he's just doing a steady job each shift
DeHaan to suddenly become a veteran calming presence
JJ to never be needed

You forgot obne thing...
Dress Kuch and others leaders in to this suit, that will preventi Panthers to injure them xD

 

[Zwui21]

Sheary probably benched for game 1, good start.

 

[Master P]

 

[StammerHammer]

Looks like we have the answer regarding Motte and Glendening.

YES!!!!

 

[DistantThunderRep]

Looks like we have the answer regarding Motte and Glendening.

YES!!!!

Might be both are coming in hurt and playing through it.