Pre-Game Talk: Panthers vs Lightning 3/13

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George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) tweeted at 11:58 AM on Thu, Mar 13, 2014:
Dan Ellis starting for #FlaPanthers at #tbLightning ... Saving Louie for Schneider and the #njDevils

George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) tweeted at 11:39 AM on Thu, Mar 13, 2014:
With Bergenheim out, Upshall moves up to top line (Bjug, Boyes); Pirri centers Howden and Hayes. #tbLightning excited about tonight.

Steve Goldstein (@goldieonice) tweeted at 11:38 AM on Thu, Mar 13, 2014:
#Flapanthers tonight 19 27 24, 14 67 11, 42 73 12, 21 23 10. 51 77, 7 55, 4 72. Looks like Ellis making Panthers debut in goal

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[adam graves]

Lets see what our backup has to offer, good test.

 

[iam76]

did Pirri Bjugs Boyes make to much sense?

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

We'd be short on a centerman then. Let's see what Ellis can do.

Excited to see Howden and Petro back

 

[Android 16]

I hope Ellis can do well against his former club. Seriously, though, how many of you tired of getting owned by the Lightning? It used to be the other way around, but throughout the last couple of years I've witnessed some lopsided losses to the Lightning.

Again, like I always say.. I hope our team is awake & alert to start this game.

 

[Android 16]

It's "Quinton Howden time" at this point in the season.

 

[coopdaloop123]

Given how injuried / inexperienced the lineup is and the fact that TB has a fantastic offense, how hard are we grading Ellis tonight? If he lets in 3 I almost think that could be considered ok.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

I'm actually really excited to see Fleischman-Trocheck-Huberdeau.

Huberdeau is way more effective on the right side IMO. This could be my favorite line combo put together this season.

 

[Aksu]

Given how injuried / inexperienced the lineup is and the fact that TB has a fantastic offense, how hard are we grading Ellis tonight? If he lets in 3 I almost think that could be considered ok.

If he lets 8 in the first period, i consider it good. If he lets 20 after 2nd, i consider it "ok"

 

[Android 16]

Stammer has been kinda quiet since Marty left. Tonight is the perfect game for him to get on fire again.