Panthers @ Lightning, Game Preview

[batting1k]

Preview for tomorrow night's game: http://catsontheprowl.com/2015/09/24/preview-panthers-lightning-92515/

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[Android 16]

I like how we're being tested with our Achilles heal right off the bat. Teams build, designed and run on skilled, high paced offensive attack like Dallas and TB. Dallas didn't have most of their vets, but they still played the same style. They tried to come at us, moved the puck quick, quick decisions and everything quick. TB will be a good benchmark.

 

[Thewselius]

Grimaldi out at least a week which probably translates to three months...hopefully at least a week though.

 

[Brokin]

Grimaldi out at least a week which probably translates to three months...hopefully at least a week though.

That means the soonest he could line up will be the last exhibition game on Sat, Oct 3. Wouldn't surprise me to see him sit that one out too just to make sure he's healed.

The more I think about it, I think Crouse won't be sent to juniors unless he absolutely stinks up the joint in his 9 games. He's physically ready and responsible defensively, so I think he gets a green light. Don't think he'll line up every game, but that won't be a bad thing.

 

[iam76]

That means the soonest he could line up will be the last exhibition game on Sat, Oct 3. Wouldn't surprise me to see him sit that one out too just to make sure he's healed.

The more I think about it, I think Crouse won't be sent to juniors unless he absolutely stinks up the joint in his 9 games. He's physically ready and responsible defensively, so I think he gets a green light. Don't think he'll line up every game, but that won't be a bad thing.

sounds like 9 games at least. If crouse goes back does he have a team that can help him develop offensively or is he it?

 

[Mogo]

 

[Gentle Man]

sounds like 9 games at least. If crouse goes back does he have a team that can help him develop offensively or is he it?

I'd much rather give Matheson a 9 game try-out. Is he eligible for that?

I want to see maybe

Soup - Ekblad
Matheson - Kulikov
Mitchell - Gudbranson

Send Crouse for development

 

[Thewselius]

I'd much rather give Matheson a 9 game try-out. Is he eligible for that?

He already has an ELC and he's over 20 so he'll start season with Portland in AHL but more than likely get called up later given injuries.

 

[MintyFresh88]

I'd much rather give Matheson a 9 game try-out. Is he eligible for that?

I want to see maybe

Soup - Ekblad
Matheson - Kulikov
Mitchell - Gudbranson

Send Crouse for development

Matheson's ELC kicks in this season regardless of where he's playing. Also, I agree...send Crouse back, no reason to rush him at this point. I'd rather sign Booth for 1 year at like 750 to 800k.

 

[Gentle Man]

He already has an ELC and he's over 20 so he'll start season with Portland in AHL but more than likely get called up later given injuries.

Then if he is waiver exempt, I'd sooner start him opening night with the pairings above and have Petro waiting in the wings if it doesnt work out.

send Crouse down, keep Booth, and go from there.

 

[Brokin]

sounds like 9 games at least. If crouse goes back does he have a team that can help him develop offensively or is he it?

Kingston will probably be a fair team this year. Most of the guys they signed including their #1 draft pick are big power forward types. I don't think they really have standout centers on the team to get him the puck since Bennett is gone. Lammikko is back with the team, but again I believe he is another big winger. They do have an excellent goalie. So in summary, I think he is better served playing with the Cats.

 

[Android 16]

Probably a slim to none chance of a stream.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

No stream from TB. Notables are that Pirri-Bjugs-Smith is the top line, Matheson/Ekblad is also a pairing for tonight.

 

[Android 16]

And Kucherov torches us as usual. No change there.

 

[Aksu]

3-0 tampa

 

[Aksu]

Kucherov again. 4-0

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

woof.

 

[Little Bobby Boo]

Monty.

 

[16Skippy]

Kucherov again. 4-0

Who's in net for all this commotion?

 

[I am not exposed]

Who's in net for all this commotion?

Montoya I believe.

 

[ShootIt]

Montoya I believe.

While it's just a preseason game, I guess this is why Tallon was goalie shopping?

 

[Mogo]

We really need to find some real backups

Kinda worried nobody except HBJ line and Bjugstad can score

Sure it's pre-season but you'd think with so many fighting for spots theyd get something done

 

[Mogo]

Havlat-Bolland-Trocheck all -2

In other news. Ekblad played over 17 minutes in 2 periods

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Tro gets on the board Pirri (!!) and Jussi with assists.

 

[CanadianPantherFan]

Call Calgary. 3 goalies there. I'll take any of them even Hiller who I don't like. End of story.