Post-Game Talk: 4-0 win

[austropanther]

What an amazing ending with Greenway taunting Lombo foor getting PP minutes, and then he scores... could not write that up any better.

Hats off to Stolarz and this ridiculously tenacious team. And the real Lundell is finally standing up

 

[Prominence Problem]

He seems more interested in watching and funding his daughter play Tennis.

On that front, they probably should be...

I watch a bit of women's Tennis.

Unlike the Sabers, she is actually pretty good.

 

[Dread Clawz]

How about Buffalo departs from Pegula?

It's definitely not doing them any favors, but that team has enough talent to make the playoffs. They just need quality vets like Detroit brought in to help their young guys along. They beat LA 7-0 the other night. They just aren't consistent. They also need more grit.

 

[Ghoste]

What an amazing ending with Greenway taunting Lombo foor getting PP minutes, and then he scores... could not write that up any better.

Hats off to Stolarz and this ridiculously tenacious team. And the real Lundell is finally standing up

And then Girgensons pushes Lomby at the faceoff but they only throw out Lomby for chirping. And I heard what sounds like Buffalo players (maybe Greenway) say, “we’ll see you in a week” as he skates off. Lol

 

[Dread Clawz]

And then Girgensons pushes Lomby at the faceoff but they only throw out Lomby for chirping. And I heard what sounds like Buffalo players (maybe Greenway) say, “we’ll see you in a week” as he skates off. Lol

I guess they're looking forward to another beating lol

 

[Idiot Stick]

Cats have a +43 difference in goals scored/against which is the best in the East and only behind Vancouver (+61)
Which is crazy cause like up to late december most of our games were won by one goal usually.

Also Dallas is lookin crazy good this year again

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I gotta concede, I wasn't too big on the Stolarz signing when it happened. Figured he would be a serviceable backup that would likely cost the team a few games throughout the season.

I'm glad I was so dead wrong. He's been stellar all season but last night he stole the game for the team. Guys looked tired during long portions of the 2nd period but Stolarz stood tall. Remember, this is basically a two goal game before the last couple minutes. Re-watching the highlights this morning and it's basically the Tony Stolarz show.

You have to start to wonder if Knight may become available if Zito thinks Stolarz can become a 1b going forward?



Stolarz has never played more than 28 games but has a winning record in each of his seasons. Could shave $2 mil or more if he comes in around $2.5 mil while Knight is shipped off for a #4 RD (Mikkola type) if one of Montour/Ekblad isn't back?

Something to keep an eye on at deadline or in July.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

You have to start to wonder if Knight may become available if Zito thinks Stolarz can become a 1b going forward?

I don't think so. Zito can pick some random .900 save% tendy from the FA and elevate his stats to .915 considering how well this team defends. Knight is the future imo.

 

[Prominence Problem]

I don't think so. Zito can pick some random .900 save% tendy from the FA and elevate his stats to .915 considering how well this team defends. Knight is the future imo.

Knight is close to an all time low value. Would kind of be crazy to sell him right now.

 

[Little Bobby Boo]

I don't think so. Zito can pick some random .900 save% tendy from the FA and elevate his stats to .915 considering how well this team defends. Knight is the future imo.

100%. Look at how important goaltending is this year. Knight is still a lottery ticket, but he's a damn good one. Can't just give that up.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I don't think so. Zito can pick some random .900 save% tendy from the FA and elevate his stats to .915 considering how well this team defends. Knight is the future imo.

Knight is gonna need to play at least 35 NHL games next year then IMO as Bob gets older and needing to rest him for playoffs.

I don't want to let Knights potential go either but ya never know, Zito is one bold mofo in trades and cap space will be at premium this July.

 

[Gentle Man]

It will all come down to how important that 3.5M is to bring back guys

 

[ProjectPanthers]

Knight needs to improve his .897 save percentage at the AHL level before he can be talked about as "The Future".

Excited to see Guzda get back in action tbh.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Knight needs to improve his .897 save percentage at the AHL level before he can be talked about as "The Future".

Excited to see Guzda get back in action tbh.

His $3.5mil salary says otherwise. Think of it as another Bobrovsky situation.

 

[ProjectPanthers]

His $3.5mil salary says otherwise. Think of it as another Bobrovsky situation.

He only has 2 more years after this season. He's not exactly trending towards a pay raise right now. Very different situation from Bobrovsky's.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

He only has 2 more years after this season. He's not exactly trending towards a pay raise right now. Very different situation from Bobrovsky's.

His qualifying offer is $4.5mil. No team is trading for that.

 

[Gentle Man]

Delete

 

[Felidae]

I don't think so. Zito can pick some random .900 save% tendy from the FA and elevate his stats to .915 considering how well this team defends. Knight is the future imo.

Stolarz was a very good backup goalie before joining us and Lyon is having an even better year in Detroit. Was decent in his last year in the AHL before we got him.

These guys already had it in them imo (Lyon didn't exactly play behind the best defense last regular season) but Zito deserves credit for seeing that.

I agree though, Way too early to give up on Knight. Most goalies don't even play any NHL games at his current age, yet he was a solid backup as a 20 year old.

 

[KW]

Guys, it’s gonna be Knight and Stoli, 1A and 1B. Duh.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Knight needs to improve his .897 save percentage at the AHL level before he can be talked about as "The Future".

Excited to see Guzda get back in action tbh.

How’s the defense in Charlotte? Genuine question. .897 on a shit team can be at .905 elsewhere

 

[RCGP2]

I feel this year for Knight is more about him learning to manage his illness with a regular work load. I expect him to be the backup next year and behind our defense I expect him to have a solid year.

 

[batting1k]

Ekblad out with diarrhea, Mahura in

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Did Ek get hurt at the end of last game?

 

[WaitingForThatCab]

I think people expecting anything out of Spencer Knight at this point are going to be disappointed.

 

[austropanther]

Ekblad out with diarrhea, Mahura in

More likely with constipation