Confirmed with Link: Matheson and Rau called up, Regner & McFarland down

[Gentle Man]

Finally get to see if these two, especially M&M is what he is pegged to be

 

[Panthers Rock]

Omg yes, that's so awesome. 2 big name prospects we finally get to see. Gotta say I'm excited. Too bad for McFarland though, he looked pretty good out there for his short stint. Why Rau though? I thought he was a center and that's why McKegg is up?

 

[JP Mick]

Glad Regner is finally sent back down and looking forward to seeing these two on the ice.

 

[AwesomePanthers]

Really good news. Cant wait to see them play!

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

Awesome!

 

[PSLguy]

So tomorrow night; Thornton sits, Rau sits, or ??? sits?

 

[Beezeral]

So tomorrow night; Thornton sits, Rau sits, or ??? sits?

no extra players in the lineup. Everyone currently healthy will be in the lineup

 

[Ghoste]

So tomorrow night; Thornton sits, Rau sits, or ??? sits?

Rau just goes in for the departed MacFarland. Same goes for Matheson, takes Regner's spot.

-ghoste

 

[Gentle Man]

NHL Radio really up-talking Matheson. Kouleas and Shane Malloy

I'm so so excited.

 

[batting1k]

Rau on Mac's line, Matheson with Kampfer

 

[Gentle Man]

Rau on Mac's line, Matheson with Kampfer

Saw that. Would prefer

M&M Ekblad
Soup Petro
Kuli Kampfer

or

Kampfer Eks
Soup Petro
Kuli M&M

Kampfer and M&M doesnt excite me

 

[iam76]

Saw that. Would prefer

M&M Ekblad
Soup Petro
Kuli Kampfer

or

Kampfer Eks
Soup Petro
Kuli M&M

Kampfer and M&M doesnt excite me

he will be fine.

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

Rau on Mac's line, Matheson with Kampfer

Guess I'm okay with Rau being on the MacKenzie line, but I wish Matheson was with Kulikov or Ekblad.

 

[RainingRats]

Makes sense to have Matheson play with Kampfer because we need two strong pairs and he's going to get sheltered minutes.

Rau not playing with Bjugstad makes sense given Bjugstad's role right now. we probably need to wait for Barkov to return to see them together.

 

[FlaPnthrsPunk]

It's funny because I was just telling my wife last night that the guys called up in last night's game are pretty much going to be call-ups for their entire careers. Then, I mentioned Matheson and Rau specifically as the future and bringing them up at the wrong time might hurt their development.

Nevertheless, I'm happy to see them up with the big boys and am eager to see what they can do in the NHL-level. They both should have great futures ahead of them.

 

[PBPantherfan]

Wouldn't completely rule out a showcasing intention

Those are 2 players I really don't want to trade for a rental. If M&M is as good as advertised the Panthers are going to need him to replace Campbell. Rau is a gritty forward this team needs kind of like Gallagher in Montreal.

I've been happy with Wilson as a call up he's was throwing the body around pretty good last night.

 

[CanadianPantherFan]

I'm jacked to wake up to this news today. I feel like Matheson is a type of dman who will excel as "the new level" type of player from everything the insiders on HF say about his game.

Rau is a guy who every winning hockey team needs 2-3 of those type of kids with high energy, grit plus clutch goal factor. I loved watching him on the Bjugs line/PP line in college on Big10 network. A lot of nights I felt in Bjugs last year there , Rau was the leader/driver of that line. Their chemistry together was as good as Huberdeau and Joel Wards for Canada in WHC.

This should be fun to see boys!!

PS Like to see Rau play with Jagr on PP

 

[ShootIt]

Those are 2 players I really don't want to trade for a rental. If M&M is as good as advertised the Panthers are going to need him to replace Campbell. Rau is a gritty forward this team needs kind of like Gallagher in Montreal.

I've been happy with Wilson as a call up he's was throwing the body around pretty good last night.

Yup. If Matheson is as good as he projects to be, he would be a worthy guy to have in the top 4 to replace/add to Campbell's offensive abilities.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Holy Jesus. Matheson's debut. Hope the kid plays decent. I don't want the trades proposals firing up.

Edit: And I liked what I saw from McFarland. I can see why he was so highly thought of at one point, I can see the tools. Hopefully he will become a regular down the line. I think he can bring an element to this team that we need: speed, skill, shot.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

As a side note Batt can finally get those interview questions!

 

[Android 16]

The search for a winger for Bjugstad is over.

 

[Juggernaut27]

The search for a winger for Bjugstad is over.

Woke up and checked Twitter which led to running circles around the bed, to my gf's great displeasure even without being on the same line you can tell NB is pumped his buddy is finally here.

Twitter says they are the 4th 'Mr. Hockey' winners to play together and as much as I love and respect Trent Klatt and Darby Hendrickson... I think they may have a chance at being the best

I'll probably regret saying this, but I'm not at all worried about Matheson.

 

[Brokin]

Congrats to both guys. They have worked hard adjusting their game on the pro level, so it should be fun to see how they do. Unfortunately, they will be saddled with limited minutes as Gallant will ease them into a comfort zone. If it's anything like the other call-ups, then they both will feel tethered to the conservative philosophy that young guys have to show defense first to get some latitude from Gallant's tight leash.

Matheson and Kampfer are both offensive defensemen by nature without the benefit of working together in a game. They should do well together 5 on 5 knowing they are on the ice for defensive purposes. Matheson and Rau will likely get PP time as they practices with the unit after Saturdays game.

I guess Wilson stays up for his semi enforcer capabilities.

 

[Mogo]

It would be awesome if one of Rau or Matheson suprises us so much we cant send them down because there good play. We really could use that kinda spark right now and in general that rarely happens with our call ups that they shine and make it a case to not send them down after 5-10 games once we get healthier

Off topic. GET SHAW OFF THE GOD DAMN PP!

I would rather seen Shaw sent down not McFarland

 

[Gentle Man]

The best part about this....

They will both finally get added on NHL 16.

yay