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GDT: 12/30/14 "French Connection" - Canadiens VS Panthers
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Dread Clawz
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That's a tough one. Just no OT like you said.
Barky was sooooo close. Arghhh
PBPantherfan
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@GeorgeRichards: BREAKING NEWS: #FlaPanthers sign C Nick Bjugstad to six-year deal worth $4.1 per season. .@GopherHockey
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Dread Clawz
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By what metric? We had the Habs on their heels for most of the first 2 periods. We had the momentum until Gallagher scored.
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PanthersHockey1
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I really hope we are buyers for some offensive help at the deadline. This is the best this team has played in years.
I'd argue better than 2011-12 season based on competition, defense, and advanced stat numbers
I'd argue better than 2011-12 season based on competition, defense, and advanced stat numbers
KittysGotClaws
We See Red
Fun game to attend, kind of. Hate dealing with all those Habs fans. Waive Hayes tomorrow, for ruining the night.
Dread Clawz
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FlaPanthers11
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Dread Clawz
LAWSonic Boom
Dread Clawz
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I know it's not indicative of everything regarding an individual player because it's mostly a team stat really, but Olsen is a -1 this year despite only having 6 points. He was also just a -3 in 44 games last year on a terrible team.
Maybe it's because I just don't expect much from him, but I really don't think he's that bad.
Then again, after watching the likes of Jovo and Kuba the past couple of years, if a defenseman is cheap and can do things like skate, I just learn to accept it.
Olsen isn't that bad. There are worse 6th defensemen. I hope we acquire a better one at the deadline/in the offseason, but he'll do for now. He's far from terrible.
Gizmo Tkachuk
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None of our current 6 D are FA next season, so I don't really expect much barring a trade obviously. D is fine for now and the foreseeable future.
Top wingers on the other hand...
PBPantherfan
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He will only be 28 when the contract is up. It will be nice not to here about him being offer sheeted this summer.
Better than the 11-12 team but more importantly younger and on the rise...
RainingRats
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Olsen is playing well for a young guy. He makes some mistakes but everyone does. For whatever reason, people here expect players to NEVER make a SINGLE mistake.
Guds has improved as the season has gone on. Even though I like Olsen, I would love to pair Guds with a legit Veteran. I think that could take his game to another level.
Guds has improved as the season has gone on. Even though I like Olsen, I would love to pair Guds with a legit Veteran. I think that could take his game to another level.
FlaPanthers11
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Some people have started agreeing with me here the last few games. I honestly don't know how people don't see it but I'm willing to agree to disagree on this one since, while I'm not the only one thinking this (the most vocal definitely), it's definitely a minority thought as of now.
Gizmo Tkachuk
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I see it more as Olsen being the "outsider" as far as our current D corps go and someone who is not envisioned as part of the team's future or core going forward, hence his mistakes are pointed out more.
RainingRats
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Could be. Fan favorites are given more leeway. He should be considered part of the core on D because he has upside, is playing well, is young, and super cheap. Not a key piece though.
FlaPanthers11
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I'd rather not have to use the excuse of "well it was our #6" to account for the numerous questionable defensive plays that lead to prime chances and even goals for the opposition. It's too many. I'll start to get videos as examples because my rambling won't win anyone over. But again, I'll agree to disagree on him.
Gizmo Tkachuk
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But will Olsen still be around when the D prospects graduate?
After next season Campbell and Mitchell are gone and Olsen is a RFA. Looking forward that may be when Matheson, McCoshen are ready to jump in and you still have Petro waiting in the wings. Not to mention, whatever FA D we could end up signing as well. Should Olsen be considered heavily as part of the future?
Just a thought. I for one don't mind Olsen.
RainingRats
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He's a -2 on a team that can't score. He's doing fine. And being the #6 is relevant because he shouldn't be held to the same standards as a Kulikov or a Campbell.
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