GDT: FURY OF THE STORM @ SWAMP CATS

[HisIceness]

It would seem this team is good.

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I know its early but we havent been here since 2006 right?

They were atop the league at this time last season as well.

 

[VAcaniac]

Where you been

 

[VAcaniac]

They were atop the league at this time last season as well.

Duh, idk how I forgot.

 

[zman77]

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

I think what some folks are maybe missing here is that we absolutely DID step on their throats. We smashed the **** out of them to the point that they could completely dominate for 30 minutes and not even get that close.

Tampa packed it in with a 2-goal lead and paid for it. We extended it to 3 and 4, and especially that 5th goal which was a “let’s all agree nobody gets hurt tonight” goal.

Yeah, I think--especially considering this is just the fourth game and the fourth straight win at that!-- we can cut them a bit of slack. they are still really gelling and gaining chemistry together. plus once you get to the 5-0 category it's a little dicey in non-playoff games to figure out how to play tha outt. if we see this happen more this sesaon with a lead, then i'll be more concerned. just my two cents.

 

[A Star is Burns]

I honestly had zero worries about them losing this game at 5-0, and I expected the Panthers to score to get it about where they did. I felt about like the players. I loved going up 5-0, but at that point, I just wanted it over and was watching, but wasn't nearly as engaged. It was fun watching Reimer kick ass at that point at least.

I think we are a very good team that has played mostly pretty well when it truly matters, and we still have much more to give.

ETA: This was also the end of 4 games in 6 nights. Not surprising they didn't keep going balls to the wall at that point.

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

Where you been

Hey!

I have been posting relatively frequently -- although nowhere near my spam-like levels during the posteason lol! Been traveling quite a bit and invested in my Yankees though, often having to watch games after the fact.

Missed you guys over the offseason. As I posted elsewhere, I'm not hardcore enough to really be that active during the offseason (of any sport really lol!) so I pretty much ghosted until October. Good to see (read?) you

 

[DaveG]

It frightens me in a good way just how good this team is and that they still haven't really come all that close to putting together a full 60 minute effort yet this season. The weaknesses of the team from last year (and there weren't a ton) are basically gone at this point. Between bringing up Necas, the Haula trade, and Dzingle signing we've basically eliminated our lack of scoring depth at the grand total cost of a guy that may or may not make it as a #4 center, a conditional draft pick, and cash. The lack of guys further down the lineup being able to step up is a large part of why Boston beat us in the conference final. Now we have a 3rd line that honestly could pass for a 2nd line. We have the best defense in the league, have since last year and it only got better. All we need is our tandem to be good enough to not cost us games, they are. None of this is a guarantee that we'll win a damn thing in the playoffs, but the team that's been assembled has the elements it needs to be elite, and most importantly it was built smartly with the ability to have sustained success with smart management and drafting.

 

[HisIceness]

Duh, idk how I forgot.

Never forget.

Also time for new one

 

[tarheelhockey]

Any day that the Carolina Hurricanes are the undisputed #1 team in the NHL is a good day.

 

[Lempo]

Any day that the Carolina Hurricanes are the undisputed #1 team in the NHL is a good day.

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[GindyDraws]

4-0. 8 points.

All is good.

 

[PG Canuck]

Aho isn’t even on his game either. Scary team.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

Aho isn’t even on his game either. Scary team.

AND EVEN SCARIER HFBOARD.

 

[zman77]

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

Gonna go out on a limb here to say Reimer may end up out playing Mrazek.

GONNA TEAR THOSE LIMBS IF ANY GOALIE IS DISRESPECTED.

 

[zman77]

James Reimer played amazing!!
He stole the win!!

 

[Aurinko]

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Welp. At least Aho got going.

Aho still looked anxious and embarrassed after his goal

He would definitely benefit from a hat trick in the next game.

 

[Wolfpuck]

So we’re gonna have to drag sack all over the Isles to set the new standard. I’ll take it.

 

[bleedgreen]

Do not ask for whom the bell inside the Shed of Vengeance tolls, Panthers....it tolls for thee.

I’m rewarding myself five cancerous Dougie’s and as many Odell’s Oktoberfest’s as it takes for having the most prophetic pre game post of the night.

Carry on. If anyone needs me I’m peeing again.

 

[sabremike]

I’m rewarding myself five cancerous Dougie’s and as many Odell’s Oktoberfest’s as it takes for having the most prophetic pre game post of the night.

Carry on. If anyone needs me I’m peeing again.

Marking your territory???????

 

[PG Canuck]

AND EVEN SCARIER HFBOARD.

no more yelling

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

no more yelling

THIS BOARD WOULD RIOT IF I LOWERED MY VOICE FOR TOO LONG.

 

[Lucky Lindy]

Now it’s no problem setting the alarm early to watch this team. Finally.

 

[Lempo]

THIS BOARD WOULD RIOT IF I LOWERED MY VOICE FOR TOO LONG.

It's freaky and really scary if you feel that vengeance is happening in silence, equipped with medical skills.