GDT: 9/27/15 Panthers Do Dallas 8:00 PM EST

[RainingRats]

Lol its Petrovic. Don't need to experiment to know he shouldn't be there

Should be using this time to test actual combinations

Got to give guys a chance. It's one shift. Not a big deal and other people played before him. There could be games with injured D. A little taste of 3 on 3 could help a bit.

 

[Gentle Man]

Got to give guys a chance. It's one shift. Not a big deal and other people played before him. There could be games with injured D. A little taste of 3 on 3 could help a bit.

Which is fine, if a D-Man was injured I assume Kampfer with step in. Now there's a guy that belongs on the 3 on 3.

I just think 3 on 3 is all about speed.

Has the team even scored a 3 on 3 goal yet? Rookie tournaments not withstanding.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Which is fine, if a D-Man was injured I assume Kampfer with step in. Now there's a guy that belongs on the 3 on 3.

I just think 3 on 3 is all about speed.

Has the team even scored a 3 on 3 goal yet? Rookie tournaments not withstanding.

Matheson vs the Preds.

 

[SoupyFIN]

I meant the shot from the blueline that beat Lou, seemed pretty weak. Also what was Petrovic doing on the last goal lol, pretty casual skating there.

Most of them looked kinda casual.

Which is fine, if a D-Man was injured I assume Kampfer with step in. Now there's a guy that belongs on the 3 on 3.

I just think 3 on 3 is all about speed.

Has the team even scored a 3 on 3 goal yet? Rookie tournaments not withstanding.

Well, speed improves your chances of ditching the guy that's covering you, but you also need the vision to understand what the guy you're covering is about to do and stay with him.

3on3 is all about man to man coverage, one guy ****s up and your team is pretty much screwed.

 

[adam graves]

http://video.stars.nhl.com/videocenter/console?hcatid=1132&id=837979&lang=en&navid=DL|DAL|home

Highlights are up on the Dallas Stars website.
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Trocheck just continues to impress.

 

[JP Mick]

Tonight's tweet recap: http://catsontheprowl.com/2015/09/27/recap-panthers-stars-92715/

Thanks for the awesome gif!

 

[Gentle Man]

Matheson vs the Preds.

That's right. he did! impressive goal at that.

 

[RainingRats]

Trocheck just continues to impress.

agree. I'm hoping for a 40 point season.

 

[adam graves]

agree. I'm hoping for a 40 point season.

I would sign for that right now.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Looks like Brickley is turning some heads:
http://www.si.com/nhl/2015/09/28/best-rookies-nhl-preseason-connor-brickley

 

[VerhaegheAintAverage]

Very pleased to see Howden get a point. If he stays up and Crouse doesn't, I'm going back to my Howden avatar

 

[SoupyFIN]

agree. I'm hoping for a 40 point season.

I'd be more impressed by a consistent 2-way game, hell, consistent play altogether. The difference between Trocheck's good and bad game was way too big last season, similar to Hayes in that matter. There was no medium.

Hard to say right now if he's improved in that category; with the lack of video available and some players half-assing it through preseason. We'll know more by the end of the year and the final grade at the end of the season.

 

[Gentle Man]

So do you guys think its probably going to be Booth, Brickley, Grimaldi, and Howden, with the latter three all waiver exempt so you can swap in and out on who is being effective or not?

I think that's the best possible scenario.

Kampfer starts in the AHL.

I dont think Crouse has warranted a 9 game tryout at this point. Just my opinion so far. Nothing he has shown suggest otherwise

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

So do you guys think its probably going to be Booth, Brickley, Grimaldi, and Howden, with the latter three all waiver exempt so you can swap in and out on who is being effective or not?

I think that's the best possible scenario.

Kampfer starts in the AHL.

I dont think Crouse has warranted a 9 game tryout at this point. Just my opinion so far. Nothing he has shown suggest otherwise

I'd be fine if he was just sent down without the 9 game tryout. We need a strong start to this season, time to be ahead of the pack come November and/or December. By the sounds of it, Brickly/Howden/Grimaldi and Booth are more qualified. Crouse will get his chance but he will have to earn it. Getting antsy for game #1.

#CatsAreComing

 

[Ghoste]

I found a vid of the Guddy/Moen fight. I'd call it a draw but if I had to pick a winner, I'd say Guddy for being the aggressor. Definitely not the beatin' I was hoping for.



-ghoste

 

[Android 16]

Man Trocheck has had one heck of a preseason. I hope it translates into the regular season.

 

[Benched]

That's right. he did! impressive goal at that.

He should be here over Petro.

 

[austropanther]

I found a vid of the Guddy/Moen fight. I'd call it a draw but if I had to pick a winner, I'd say Guddy for being the aggressor. Definitely not the beatin' I was hoping for.



-ghoste

Moen is too experienced and he had a good hold on him to avoid taking hits. A tie seems just.

Guddy is not the kind of fighter who completely abandons protecting himself and go for a slugfest. He isn't even a real fighter. I am thankful for that, we need him to be a monster on the ice, not in the penalty box (although it would be entertaining if he dared to go for it at some point...)

 

[adam graves]

Man Trocheck has had one heck of a preseason. I hope it translates into the regular season.

Yea you'd have to have some bias against him not to appreciate it.

Never know what the season will bring but he has certainly earned the 3c spot objectively.

 

[Beezer]

Looks like Brickley is turning some heads:
http://www.si.com/nhl/2015/09/28/best-rookies-nhl-preseason-connor-brickley

It's nice to see some positive news from anyone about our Cats. Hope he makes the team, he's been giving it 110% out there every shift.

 

[ShootIt]

So, to the folks who have been paying more attention to the preseason, Brickley is the favorite for the 4th line winger spot?

HBJ
PBS
JTB
BMG*

With Grimaldi being replaced by someone like Howden or even Crouse till he is healthy?

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

So, to the folks who have been paying more attention to the preseason, Brickley is the favorite for the 4th line winger spot?

HBJ
PBS
JTB
BMG*

With Grimaldi being replaced by someone like Howden or even Crouse till he is healthy?

Yes. Personally I see Grimaldi getting sent down for a "conditioning stint." Opening night should be Howden-Dmac-Brickley on the 4th. Thornton will work in maybe every 5 games or so.

 

[RainingRats]

Yes. Personally I see Grimaldi getting sent down for a "conditioning stint." Opening night should be Howden-Dmac-Brickley on the 4th. Thornton will work in maybe every 5 games or so.

Booth may be on the fourth line over Howden. Can't hurt to have some quality depth.