Pre-Game Talk: Cats @ Canes 2-7

[floridada]

Well that was fun.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Jovo, Flash and Kopecky need to be gone. Whatever we have to do to make that happen. (Wouldn't mind getting rid of Campbell as well)

 

[PSLguy]

Tough game tonight. Ran into an extremely hot goaltender and couldn't finish the opportunities that were presented.

I was really hoping that the Panthers would go into the Olympic break with a good strong showing.

I hope Tallon was watching the game and saw how badly the team needs finishers.

 

[adam graves]

Why is Timmy playing again tonight? He has sucked every B2B this season.

notes to take when considering coach for next season...

My record is clear from day 1 this season i would not have played a 40 yr old 3x inured THIS season anytime b2b.

If you don't have faith in your backup, cut him.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

So much bad in this team… I'm starting to have serious doubts about Tallon.

 

[Android 16]

Hope Tallon is feeling his job security slipping away.

 

[adam graves]

So much bad in this team… I'm starting to have serious doubts about Tallon.

If you think Guds, hubby, Bjugs suck ya doubt Tallon.

Not his fault his hands were undeniably tied in the FA market this last summer.

Gotta let him have this summer and then next season's on him, IMHO.

 

[Android 16]

If you think Guds, hubby, Bjugs suck ya doubt Tallon.

Not his fault his hands were undeniably tied in the FA market this last summer.

Gotta let him have this summer and then next season's on him, IMHO.

No issue with Bjugstad whatsoever.

 

[jrockett1096]

Missed my first game of the season. By the score it looks like a beat down. Who played well and who stunk up the joint?

 

[Benched]

Jovo, Flash and Kopecky need to be gone. Whatever we have to do to make that happen. (Wouldn't mind getting rid of Campbell as well)

Why in earth would you get rid of Campbell?

 

[Laus723]

So much bad in this team… I'm starting to have serious doubts about Tallon.

Don't think we can blame Tallon, blame last year's self imposed cap as well as this year's to sell the team. He was seriously handcuffed.

 

[FlaPanthers11]

Missed my first game of the season. By the score it looks like a beat down. Who played well and who stunk up the joint?

Huberdeau had a very good game, setting up multiple good chances and taking a lot more shots (including a couple slappers).

Bjugstad was his usual, consistent self and got rewarded.

Gomez missed three open nets that could have been goals.

Olsen contributed to our goal but also helped them score once or twice.

Jovo played like Jovo.

Thomas was off but Clemmer looked good.

 

[Benched]

Huberdeau had a very good game, setting up multiple good chances and taking a lot more shots (including a couple slappers).

Bjugstad was his usual, consistent self and got rewarded.

Gomez missed three open nets that could have been goals.

Olsen contributed to our goal but also helped them score once or twice.

Jovo played like Jovo.

Thomas was off but Clemmer looked good.

I don't care if our next game is two weeks away, Gomez absolutely must sit. He followed up two decent games, especially the Leafs game with two of the worst hockey games I've ever seen. How dobyou miss a WIDE OPEN net three times? If he could just hit it, this is a completely different game and possibly a win.

Like I said he hasn't even been AHL quality these last two.

God he pissed me off tonight.

 

[Android 16]

Thomas shouldn't have started. He looked tired.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

If you think Guds, hubby, Bjugs suck ya doubt Tallon.

Not his fault his hands were undeniably tied in the FA market this last summer.

Gotta let him have this summer and then next season's on him, IMHO.

I don't think they suck.. I think the Jovo, Kopecky, Upshall, Kuba, Versteeg and Fleischmann contracts suck. I also think Horacheck is his puppet.. Campbell isn't a #1 defenseman. Then to be quite frank, I'm scared of what he's gonna do with money in the offseason.

 

[coopdaloop123]

So much bad in this team… I'm starting to have serious doubts about Tallon.

If he goes through this offseason and doesn't make some good changes then I'll agree, but for now idk how you can doubt him based on what he's done. I know we all want trades ASAP, but there's a lot of guys that you can't give away like Flash/Kopy etc. due to their contracts and then the big trade ***** like Campbell/Kulikov you can't just magically get a good return for until most likely the deadline when teams know where they stand. Basically trades don't just happen even when we want them too.

 

[coopdaloop123]

I don't think they suck.. I think the Jovo, Kopecky, Upshall, Kuba, Versteeg and Fleischmann contracts suck. I also think Horacheck is his puppet.. Campbell isn't a #1 defenseman. Then to be quite frank, I'm scared of what he's gonna do with money in the offseason.

He had to overpay to get some of those guys to come to FL and all of those big contracts also barely got the team to the cap floor where they needed to be. I think they will assess Horachek at the end of the season and if a better name is out there I am sure they will grab it. And as for this offseason if any good names come they will once again be at a higher price than other teams would have to pay, that's just the nature of the FL market at the moment until this proves to be a destination for players.

 

[Mogo]

Gudbranson regresses always with Jovo. Jovo please retire. You suck so much

 

[adam graves]

Can't wait for the renewal package.

 

[ProjectPanthers]

Wheels seem to have fell off. Olympic break couldn't come sooner for this team.

Tonight was another stinker. Our offense is so dreadful, we are painful to watch in the offensive zone. I'm curious as to what Tallon does with this team and whether or not we will keep the likes of Boyes and Gilbert, considering playoffs are basically impossible at this point. If we see them past the deadline, we can only assume DT will do his best to re-sign them.

I agree with other's here though in saying that this team has lost its fight. A few weeks ago we were in games, we were competitive, now we just seem to give up and go through the motions until the game ends. A few guys are always competing it seems (Upshall for one), but it doesn't make much of a difference in the end. I really can't be upset, the guys have been putting in strong efforts for a few months now but with a lack of offensive talent, they just weren't getting the consistent results.

I don't care what you say, these are human beings. A couple months of busting your ass and constantly seeing 1 or 2 goals on the board is going to take its toll on you. This Olympic break is a good thing for the team, and hopefully we can come back and finish this season strong.

BTW, Bjugstad could very well be the one of the best players this team has ever drafted. Kids gonna pot 20 goals in his first career season and I fully expect him to be a perennial 30 goal man every single season, possibly even exceeding 40 at some point. Kid is an absolute monster competitor out there.

Really hope DT surrounds these kids with proven NHL talent next year, otherwise we're in for yet another incredibly tough season to watch.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Why in earth would you get rid of Campbell?

He holds the puck too long with time and space in the defensive zone or pass it back and forth with Gilbert. I mean it's like they wait for the opponent to hem them in to their own zone. Gudbranson, Kulikov, and Weaver are way better at moving the puck up ice to get the offense started.

 

[coopdaloop123]

Gudbranson regresses always with Jovo. Jovo please retire. You suck so much

If he is on the roster next season it'll be a longggggggggggg year Hopefully he takes an office job or something

 

[Benched]

He holds the puck too long with time and space in the defensive zone or pass it back and forth with Gilbert. I mean it's like they wait for the opponent to hem them in to their own zone. Gudbranson, Kulikov, and Weaver are way better at moving the puck up ice to get the offense started.

He's our best defensive player and arguably the best player on this team. Without his 25-30 mins a game, we would be twice as bad as we are now. He isn't here for his offense.

 

[Boothinator]

I don't think they suck.. I think the Jovo, Kopecky, Upshall, Kuba, Versteeg and Fleischmann contracts suck. I also think Horacheck is his puppet.. Campbell isn't a #1 defenseman. Then to be quite frank, I'm scared of what he's gonna do with money in the offseason.

Well, at least Upshall is able to finish breakaways.

 

[Benched]

I'm sorry I just can't get over it.

When Huby does it it's somewhat understandable because he is a young player struggling in his sophomore year. Gomez has been playing this game a long time. He's a seasoned vet and a former 70 point guy. And you are telling me he can't hit at least one of three wide open nets?

Go retire, bum. Take Jovo with you.