Panthers announce new team charter jet + Doug Cifu interview

[batting1k]

COTP was invited to the Panthers team jet announcement and we also caught up with co-owner Doug Cifu to talk about it with him...

Oddly enough, the plane was held up in Miami due to FAA things and was supposed to be at the event for a tour, etc.

Dale Tallon talked at the event as well.

Here you go: http://catsontheprowl.com/2015/09/15/panthers-announce-new-team-charter-jet/

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[Brokin]

Nice interview.

Gudbranson grew an inch to 6'6" and is now up to 230? Good for him. The weight was something he needed to do for awhile. I know he was reluctant due to the fact he thought it would slow him down. It may have confirmed that he finally believes his strengths lie back on the defensive end and the protection of teammates. Doesn't mean he hasn't worked on his shot from the point, which would enhance his value even more. Now if they can get Petro to follow suit and put on some weight.

 

[Gentle Man]

Nice interview.

Gudbranson grew an inch to 6'6" and is now up to 230? Good for him. The weight was something he needed to do for awhile. I know he was reluctant due to the fact he thought it would slow him down. It may have confirmed that he finally believes his strengths lie back on the defensive end and the protection of teammates. Doesn't mean he hasn't worked on his shot from the point, which would enhance his value even more. Now if they can get Petro to follow suit and put on some weight.

How are his legs though

 

[Brokin]

How are his legs though

He's not known as a "Pumpkin on toothpicks" for nothing.

 

[Android 16]

Nice interview.

Gudbranson grew an inch to 6'6" and is now up to 230? Good for him. The weight was something he needed to do for awhile. I know he was reluctant due to the fact he thought it would slow him down. It may have confirmed that he finally believes his strengths lie back on the defensive end and the protection of teammates. Doesn't mean he hasn't worked on his shot from the point, which would enhance his value even more. Now if they can get Petro to follow suit and put on some weight.

All I want out of Gudbranson is for him to play stay at home d and be a plus player. Be defensively smart and keep the errors to a minimum. Don't delay the game and don't take unnecessary penalties. Doesn't even really matter how tall he is. It's a disadvantage when we play Montreal and Tampa, because their small forwards just do whatever they want around him. He can't do much without taking a penalty. Two minutes for being taller than the other guy and checking him". Happens all the time. Especially with those two teams. It's becoming increasingly obvious that his size is arguably more of a con than a pro sometimes.

 

[Brokin]

All I want out of Gudbranson is for him to play stay at home d and be a plus player. Be defensively smart and keep the errors to a minimum. Don't delay the game and don't take unnecessary penalties. Doesn't even really matter how tall he is. It's a disadvantage when we play Montreal and Tampa, because their small forwards just do whatever they want around him. He can't do much without taking a penalty. Two minutes for being taller than the other guy and checking him". Happens all the time. Especially with those two teams.

Gudbranson's problem has always been he is a gambler and does not keep good gap control. He has to accept the fact that he is not an offensive defenseman and focus as you say on playing smart defensively. He also is known to get out of position if he feels his partner has lost his man. Let the coaches worry about his partners. They can be replaced if they are not sound on positioning.