2013 panthers training camp thread

[adam graves]

thought this would be a good thread to concise all the morning camp news notes and pix this week.

Harvey Fialkov‏@hfialkov
kovalev displaying sick skills. Practice is over#flapanthers

George Richards‏@GeorgeRichards
Kovalev just scored a dirty top-shelf goal v Theodore...right in front of a nodding Tallon and Dineen #FlaPanthers

Day 1 goes to Ak27

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[RainingRats]

It would be great if Kovalev found his game but I don't see that happening. He's too old.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

Kovalev sure looked good today... Obviously skating isn't what it was for him, but he will be nice addition to our PP

 

[adam graves]

Kovalev sure looked good today... Obviously skating isn't what it was for him, but he will be nice addition to our PP

im guessing that is what they have in mind for him...goals at a premium, and there will be alot of pp the lst 10-15 games....

 

[Jeff Shafer]

I'm excited for the blend of talent we're going to have!

 

[CoolburnIsGone]

im guessing that is what they have in mind for him...goals at a premium, and there will be alot of pp the lst 10-15 games....

Not to mention we need to replace all those PP goals that Garrison scored last yr. Kovalev might work well on the point next to Campbell.

I dont want to pencil Kovalev into the lineup just yet either. I want to see how he looks at the tail end of camp when its gonna get progressively tougher. I want to see how he responds to that and if he can keep up the same energy level as now.

 

[Great8Cam]

Skille and Danger looked great.

Sturm looked really good as well. Someone will pick him up. He scored the 1st goal in the scrimmage on a pseudo break away and it was nice.

AK27 had some nice stuff, but his age is showing. I'm not so sure that he stays.

Guds looked very good. Soupy looked good.

Mueller was not impressive, but he was hustling out there.

Ellerby was a 6/7 D man and Jovo was aggressive. Weaver was fine.

 

[PanthersHockey1]

I reiterate the importance of the SO once again. If Kovalev scores one SO Goal that results in the difference between having one additional point in the standings versus not having the point it could seriously be the difference this season.

He's worth his weight in gold if he can score in the SO.

 

[Great8Cam]

The only guys missing today were Goc and Bergie, and Kuba.

Strachan and Huberdeau should be in for Sunday.

 

[RainingRats]

I reiterate the importance of the SO once again. If Kovalev scores one SO Goal that results in the difference between having one additional point in the standings versus not having the point it could seriously be the difference this season.

He's worth his weight in gold if he can score in the SO.

Hubs should help in the SO. Kovalev's value in the SO might not outweigh his play for 65 min.

 

[Reway]

What about Svatos? How did he do?

 

[HockeyRulez]

I reiterate the importance of the SO once again. If Kovalev scores one SO Goal that results in the difference between having one additional point in the standings versus not having the point it could seriously be the difference this season.

He's worth his weight in gold if he can score in the SO.

I agree with you. His scoring skills can still be utilized on the powerplay and shootout

 

[Lundell4Prez]

The only guys missing today were Goc and Bergie, and Kuba.

Strachan and Huberdeau should be in for Sunday.

And Kulikov...

What about Svatos? How did he do?

Thought he looked alright, about what I expected.. Showed some nice hands and a hard shot.. I'd WAY rather have him in the lineup then Santorelli.

 

[Great8Cam]

And Kulikov...



Thought he looked alright, about what I expected.. Showed some nice hands and a hard shot.. I'd WAY rather have him in the lineup then Santorelli.

Maybe not.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

Maybe not.

Wasn't on the ice obviously.. I have no doubt we'll get him signed, but along with Kuba/Huby, he was the other noticeable not skating.

 

[Great8Cam]

Wasn't on the ice obviously.. I have no doubt we'll get him signed, but along with Kuba/Huby, he was the other noticeable not skating.

Why?

 

[Lundell4Prez]

Why?

Worst case scenario they get something done short term, just don't see him as a holdout type, plus he hasn't done anything to warrant huge $$$.. I'd bet he's signed by midweek the latest.

 

[adam graves]

I reiterate the importance of the SO once again. If Kovalev scores one SO Goal that results in the difference between having one additional point in the standings versus not having the point it could seriously be the difference this season.

He's worth his weight in gold if he can score in the SO.

Excellent point.

 

[MintyFresh88]

Just a question: Is Huberdeau eligible for AHL?

 

[Thunderheart]

Do not believe so....not 20 years old.
Thunderheart

 

[Laus723]

Why?

What has you negative about a deal?

 

[Laus723]

I reiterate the importance of the SO once again. If Kovalev scores one SO Goal that results in the difference between having one additional point in the standings versus not having the point it could seriously be the difference this season.

He's worth his weight in gold if he can score in the SO.

Not if his age hurts us and indirectly, or directly, causes goals against resulting in a loss. I'll trust Tallon, but I'll stay pessimistic when it comes to him.

 

[Great8Cam]

What has you negative about a deal?

What if he is being crazy like Subban (but not as crazy) and he thinks he should be paid alot more than $3.5 million? He is good, but is he that good?

 

[SoupyFIN]

Just a question: Is Huberdeau eligible for AHL?

I'm not so (drunk) sure about that, since RNH was allowed to play in the AHL.

 

[thrillhous]

Hubs is not eligible for the AHL. RNH was only eligible because of an exception that they created for players that weren't otherwise old enough but had played full-time in the NHL last season.