Pre-Game Talk: Columbus-Panthers 2/1/2014

[GrumpyKelly]

Another "must win" situation...


lol




I am disappoint.

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[Android 16]

Why exactly did Dale draft Gudbranson over Johansen again?

Oh, ya cause he's a character. I almost forgot.

 

[Android 16]

MacKinnon nets his 19th last night and we were a stupid lottery ball away from picking him. He's on pace for 30 in his first season. Just constantly shaking my head. If I have to watch us struggle yet again in 2015, then watch some lucky team draft "Better than Crosby" at the BB&T center, then I may have to take a break from being a fan of this team. That would be in the final nail in this coffin.

 

[TheEkbombIsReal]

MacKinnon nets his 19th last night and we were a stupid lottery ball away from picking him. He's on pace for 30 in his first season. Just constantly shaking my head. If I have to watch us struggle yet again in 2015, then watch some lucky team draft "Better than Crosby" at the BB&T center, then I may have to take a break from being a fan of this team. That would be in the final nail in this coffin.

Yeah... we ended up with that loser kid from Finland, Barkov I think his name is? Man oh man has he been absolutely crap for us. (Sarcasm INTENDED).
Seriously, both Barkov and MacKinnon will be great players... I doubt MacK would've been on pace for 30 goals on the Panthers, but hey, who knows.



Anyways, haven't been able to watch games for quite some time now, new work schedule and all. But gonna catch this one, hopefully it'll be a good one.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

MacKinnon nets his 19th last night and we were a stupid lottery ball away from picking him. He's on pace for 30 in his first season. Just constantly shaking my head. If I have to watch us struggle yet again in 2015, then watch some lucky team draft "Better than Crosby" at the BB&T center, then I may have to take a break from being a fan of this team. That would be in the final nail in this coffin.

He also cost the Avs a goal last night. Offensively he is great but pretty average defensively. It's not all as sweet with him as it may seem looking at the numbers.

 

[Sykwitit]

MacKinnon nets his 19th last night and we were a stupid lottery ball away from picking him. He's on pace for 30 in his first season. Just constantly shaking my head. If I have to watch us struggle yet again in 2015, then watch some lucky team draft "Better than Crosby" at the BB&T center, then I may have to take a break from being a fan of this team. That would be in the final nail in this coffin.

Yes, Nathan Mackinnon instantly makes us a playoff team...

 

[Benched]

Per instagram Barkov is in Columbus and practicing.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Per instagram Barkov is in Columbus and practicing.

Thank god. Hopefully he plays.

 

[batting1k]

Thank god. Hopefully he plays.

harvey says he isn't definitely out for tomorrow but horachek may end up waiting till Tuesday at home for him to return.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

MacKinnon nets his 19th last night and we were a stupid lottery ball away from picking him. He's on pace for 30 in his first season. Just constantly shaking my head. If I have to watch us struggle yet again in 2015, then watch some lucky team draft "Better than Crosby" at the BB&T center, then I may have to take a break from being a fan of this team. That would be in the final nail in this coffin.

I too fantasize about drafting McDavid. But I don't think there is a way to get a chance to do it without suffering through another terrible season. And I'd rather not do that.

 

[batting1k]

I too fantasize about drafting McDavid. But I don't think there is a way to get a chance to do it without suffering through another terrible season. And I'd rather not do that.

Even then there's no guarantee we'd get the 1st pick. Ex. 2013 draft.

 

[velodim]

There is no more must win games for us. This season is lost.. Lets be honest. LOL

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Even then there's no guarantee we'd get the 1st pick. Ex. 2013 draft.

Yeah, I should have emphasized chance a little more.

 

[hockeydude1]

I think if we lose this game, then we will all start to lose hope. The last 2 games were a huge dissapointment.

 

[StrangeVision]

People still have hope for the playoffs? I mean, really? 10 points out of the last wild card spot with 28 games left. It's over. I understand being an optimistic fan, but thinking there's a chance at the playoffs at this point is just being blind.

 

[adam graves]

People still have hope for the playoffs? I mean, really? 10 points out of the last wild card spot with 28 games left. It's over. I understand being an optimistic fan, but thinking there's a chance at the playoffs at this point is just being blind.

Why do you care if people choose to believe?

I know many fans that won't quit till they are mathematically eliminated.

Insulting them doesn't help anyone.

 

[StrangeVision]

People can believe whatever they want. I believe that people who think the playoffs are still a possibility are only setting themselves up for disappointment. At some point people have to come to grips with reality and just watch the team because they enjoy watching hockey instead of thinking they can still make the playoffs. If people really think the Panthers can still make the playoffs, that is their prerogative. I will continue to watch because I like hockey and I want to see how the young players progress.

 

[DrMom9900]

I too fantasize about drafting McDavid. But I don't think there is a way to get a chance to do it without suffering through another terrible season. And I'd rather not do that.

We could make Markstrom our starting goaltender. Boom! McDavid.

 

[flapanthersfan]

Why exactly did Dale draft Gudbranson over Johansen again?

Oh, ya cause he's a character. I almost forgot.

don't forget about Cam Fowler. He's the #1 defensman on the best team in the NHL and already made team USA. at 22 years old.

i've been saying it since the draft, but we're going to regret that pick for a looooooooooooong time.

MacKinnon may be better than Barkov, but discussing that is pointless since we didn't have the choice between those 2. Barkov looks like a stud, too regardless.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

don't forget about Cam Fowler. He's the #1 defensman on the best team in the NHL and already made team USA. at 22 years old.

i've been saying it since the draft, but we're going to regret that pick for a looooooooooooong time.

MacKinnon may be better than Barkov, but discussing that is pointless since we didn't have the choice between those 2. Barkov looks like a stud, too regardless.

Yup. I too was against the pick at the time. Gudbranson I'm sure is a great dude but we lost out that draft.

 

[gudzilla]

i dont think people realize who gudbranson was seen as...

he was a big mean machine that developped greatly offensively in his draft year. he's a great leader and frankly, gudbranson had that shoulder injury that hurt him A LOT since he couldnt build on his ridiculously good playoff series

 

[ShootIt]

It's crazy to think we could of had Fowler /Johansen, Bjugstad and Coyle.

 

[Gordonx11]

People can believe whatever they want. I believe that people who think the playoffs are still a possibility are only setting themselves up for disappointment. At some point people have to come to grips with reality and just watch the team because they enjoy watching hockey instead of thinking they can still make the playoffs. If people really think the Panthers can still make the playoffs, that is their prerogative. I will continue to watch because I like hockey and I want to see how the young players progress.

So did people who thought the 1980 US hockey team would win gold set themselves up for disappointment?

 

[Benched]

don't forget about Cam Fowler. He's the #1 defensman on the best team in the NHL and already made team USA. at 22 years old.

i've been saying it since the draft, but we're going to regret that pick for a looooooooooooong time.

MacKinnon may be better than Barkov, but discussing that is pointless since we didn't have the choice between those 2. Barkov looks like a stud, too regardless.

Why will we regret it? Because he didn't develop right away? Please. Guy could surely still become a great player. All that is gonna help him is experience and playing with linemates who don't drag him down.

Sure as hell glad PH had him playing with Jovo then benched him.

 

[adam graves]

People can believe whatever they want. I believe that people who think the playoffs are still a possibility are only setting themselves up for disappointment. At some point people have to come to grips with reality and just watch the team because they enjoy watching hockey instead of thinking they can still make the playoffs. If people really think the Panthers can still make the playoffs, that is their prerogative. I will continue to watch because I like hockey and I want to see how the young players progress.

Perfect!

See how nice life is when you remove being judgmental??