Pre-Game Talk: 11/8/2014 Panthers-Flames

[Theodore450]

Since this is a Calgary game thread and we'll be seeing their core of young players for the first time this season, I pose this question:

If you were GM, which group of players would YOU rather have moving forward for your franchise?

Barkov
Bjugstad
Huberdeau
Ekblad
Gudbranson
Kulikov
Olsen
Pirri
Trocheck
Grimaldi

or

Monahan
Colbourne
Gaudreau
Bennett
Backlund
Joonis
Granlund
Ferland
Baertschi
Brodie

As a fan of both teams, Florida's

 

[MPGA]

Since this is a Calgary game thread and we'll be seeing their core of young players for the first time this season, I pose this question:

If you were GM, which group of players would YOU rather have moving forward for your franchise?

Barkov
Bjugstad
Huberdeau
Ekblad
Gudbranson
Kulikov
Olsen
Pirri
Trocheck
Grimaldi

or

Monahan
Colbourne
Gaudreau
Bennett
Backlund
Joonis
Granlund
Ferland
Baertschi
Brodie

The one that can score goals. In other words, not the Panthers.

 

[Android 16]

I'd like to get Baertschi in a Panthers' uniform, it'd be a perfect fit.

8 goals in 54 games, yep, he's got Panther written all over him

 

[MPGA]

I'd like to get Baertschi in a Panthers' uniform, it'd be a perfect fit.

8 goals in 54 games, yep, he's got Panther written all over him

At that rate, he'd be our leading scorer.

 

[IM Clutcm]

I'd like to get Baertschi in a Panthers' uniform, it'd be a perfect fit.

8 goals in 54 games, yep, he's got Panther written all over him

 

[LUUUUUIS]

I wish ignore would blank out quotes as well...


Anyways, I'm glad it's an 82 game season.

 

[I am not exposed]

Since this is a Calgary game thread and we'll be seeing their core of young players for the first time this season, I pose this question:

If you were GM, which group of players would YOU rather have moving forward for your franchise?

Barkov
Bjugstad
Huberdeau
Ekblad
Gudbranson
Kulikov
Olsen
Pirri
Trocheck
Grimaldi

or

Monahan
Colbourne
Gaudreau
Bennett
Backlund
Joonis
Granlund
Ferland
Baertschi
Brodie

The 1st one for sure.

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

Flash has to either step it up or he's gone. He has a whopping one point this season. He's not the only one to blame but 4.5mil/year for a guy who is supposed to help bring offense and develop our kids is not doing the job.

I sense a trade coming by the end of the month.

 

[16Skippy]

Flash has to either step it up or he's gone. He has a whopping one point this season. He's not the only one to blame but 4.5mil/year for a guy who is supposed to help bring offense and develop our kids is not doing the job.

I sense a trade coming by the end of the month.

Yea but who would actually take him?

 

[IM Clutcm]

Yea but who would actually take him?

Columbus has a need on the wing, he may be wanted there if we retain salary. Or he could be a cap dump in a deal that revolves around young players/picks for an established player.

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

Yea but who would actually take him?

Colorado comes to mind. Maybe Carolina too.

Not a high demand for players like him I guess haha.

 

[IM Clutcm]

Colorado comes to mind. Maybe Carolina too.

Not a high demand for players like him I guess haha.

If Tallon goes after Semin I can see him going to Carolina.

 

[FlaPnthrsPunk]

I don't think Flash would be impossible to trade, but yeah it would be tough. GMs might look at his play from three years ago and think if maybe if put with the right chemistry, he would return to his former self. I had high hopes that the guy would break out of his awful slump this season, but he's on pace for less than ten points. I'm sure he'll pick it at to some extent eventually, but I can't see him fitting in the system any longer.

Anyway, as for this game tomorrow, I don't know what to expect. I'm hoping we break out of the slump as we did last time after losing to the Devils. We were due for a bad game. The Flames are surprising everyone as most picked them to finish Bottom 5 in the league. No matter how great the defense and Luongo plays, we can't expect to win 1-0 or 2-1 every game. Huberdeau coming back hopefully helps causes somehow.

 

[Android 16]

Gallant really needs to get this powerplay situation straightened out. I think I saw Mackenzie out there last night I was just thinking this guy is fresh out of ideas.

Having Pirri and Bergy out really hurts, but I'd try something like


Umbrella style A

Ekblad - Grimaldi - Campbell on the perimeter

Barkov and Huberdeau down low providing screens and looking for loose pucks

 

[Android 16]

If Tallon goes after Semin I can see him going to Carolina.

Semin would really help on the powerplay. No goals in 9 games, but I'd take that risk. Might be the old change of scenery trick. We need shooters desperately.

How about Fleischmann and a 3rd for Semin. That should be enough. Again, if it's "win now" mode, then Dale should probably be on the phones now.

 

[IM Clutcm]

Semin would really help on the powerplay. No goals in 9 games, but I'd take that risk. Might be the old change of scenery trick. We need shooters desperately.

How about Fleischmann and a 3rd for Semin. That should be enough. Again, if it's "win now" mode, then Dale should probably be on the phones now.

I'd probably do that deal, but again, I don't know if Semin is the answer. If he was on a one year deal I'd be much more on-board with it. But that's such a large cap hit for so many years that it's really risky if he can't get it together.

 

[Beezeral]

This team still can't score goals. Needs to be fixed. Luongo won't be able to play like the best goalie in the world every night.

 

[RainingRats]

Flash has a NMC/Modified NTC, doubt he would waive to Carolina. Upshall does too! LOL @ these guys getting these NMC/Modified NTC. I doubt either would waive to go to Carolina. They might waive to go to a place where they could put up some points since it is a contract year for them.

 

[Panthersfan1989]

If I were Tallin I'd be more concerned to move dead weight and get the top 9 with stable lines. As far as I'm concerned Flash has lost his job and needs to make room for Pirri. Upshall is next closest in that sense since Hayes does all that he does only cheaper and with offensive and PP upside.

I understand. If Kopy/upshall/flash were all moved i wouldn't give it a second thought. We do need some better talent to give our young guys though.. They have no one to learn from except 3 and 4th liners and we all wonder why they dont evolve. Look what Willie Mitchell has done to our D.

 

[IM Clutcm]

I understand. If Kopy/upshall/flash were all moved i wouldn't give it a second thought. We do need some better talent to give our young guys though.. They have no one to learn from except 3 and 4th liners and we all wonder why they dont evolve. Look what Willie Mitchell has done to our D.

I want Kopecky to stay this season. He's been good on the penalty kill and has done a very good job on the fourth line with MacKenzie and Thornton.

 

[I am not exposed]

Semin would really help on the powerplay. No goals in 9 games, but I'd take that risk. Might be the old change of scenery trick. We need shooters desperately.

How about Fleischmann and a 3rd for Semin. That should be enough. Again, if it's "win now" mode, then Dale should probably be on the phones now.

Lol. If that was his performance in Florida you would want him shipped out. And as IM Clutcm said, that is one hell of a risk for a player with that cap hit for another three years.

I really don't think Semin is the answer. He'll come here and play like Flash except with less effort!

 

[gudzilla]

yeah, i'd take our core over theirs every day in the week, however, they have giordano right now which is something we don't have, but he's probasbly leaving

 

[Big Bjugs]

Gallant needs to change the lines. And no more 4th line PP time. Get the skilled guys out there. I'm never feeling good about a game again. That came back to bite me in the ass hard last night.

P.S. I hate Upshall.

 

[Boothinator]

Bergy, Pirri & Bolland continue to be out...Huberdeau back at practice

 

[Boothinator]

Gallant needs to change the lines. And no more 4th line PP time. Get the skilled guys out there. I'm never feeling good about a game again. That came back to bite me in the ass hard last night.

P.S. I hate Upshall.

It is not only the 4th line on the PP that is pissing me off but especially Gudbranson on the point. For which reason is he getting PP Time. He is a shutdown Dman who misses wide even with an empty and no one in front of him.
Dylan Olsen has more offensive upside and should be on one PP Unit. Maybe beside Kulikov