Gently lay a fork atop Florida but don't pierce them

[Legion34]

Florida is tenth in the NHL in points per game and sixth in regulation wins per game lol

so now “points per game” matters?

 

[razor8]

so now “points per game” matters?

Of course. Points per game > actual point totals.

Do you even hockey?

 

[TomasHertlsRooster]

so now “points per game” matters?

Um, what exactly is this about? What do you think you’re getting at here?

 

[Anisimovs AK]

Lol, why are you acting like they play in the pacific?

Because they play in the Eastern version of the Pacific. Unlike the Pacific; however, it appears the Atlantic will only have 3 playoff teams

 

[kerrabria]

If we miss the playoffs again, it's going to be dark days for this franchise. Quebec City your dream may finally be coming true.

The lease isn't up until 2028, but there's absolutely zero chance that the county will bail them out again if they aren't turning big profits.
But even in the likely event that the Panthers have to relocate, there's still plenty of time for Bettman and co. to make other arrangements besides worse case scenario Quebec. They'd cave to some of Houston's asks in like 2026 if the Panthers are still irrelevant.

 

[Dread Clawz]

The lease isn't up until 2028, but there's absolutely zero chance that the county will bail them out again if they aren't turning big profits.
But even in the likely event that the Panthers have to relocate, there's still plenty of time for Bettman and co. to make other arrangements besides worse case scenario Quebec. They'd cave to some of Houston's asks in like 2026 if the Panthers are still irrelevant.

I thought it was 2023 my mistake.

But still, it would be bad. The new gm is gonna put his fingerprints on the team, personnel changes, more instability, possibly Huberdeau requesting a trade. If they don't make the playoffs this season, I don't really see any growth for a few years. And Barkov's contract is up in '22 and Huby in '23. Would they even want to re-sign?

 

[kerrabria]

I thought it was 2023 my mistake.

But still, it would be bad. The new gm is gonna put his fingerprints on the team, personnel changes, more instability, possibly Huberdeau requesting a trade. If they don't make the playoffs this season, I don't really see any growth for a few years. And Barkov's contract is up in '22 and Huby in '23. Would they even want to re-sign?

The lease has a team option to leave in 2023 if they lost $100m within that time. Being that the Panthers regularly lose 10m - 20m in any given season, they likely will hit that mark. But Viola and Bettman are committed to keeping the team in Broward, so I can't fathom they'll exercise that option.
And I agree. I don't see Barkov re-signing if we do nothing in his final three years. And if Barkov walks, Huberdeau likely requests a trade. Then we're done.
But I doubt we'll fire Tallon. Last summer was the final push. They kept Tallon, so he could recruit Quenneville. They gave Q the biggest contract in coaching history and gave Tallon unlimited cash, so he can give Q what he needs.
It has all come down to becoming relevant again by 2022, or at least convincing Barkov and Huberdeau that it's worth staying. But if they're bottom feeders again by the mid-2020s, yea, the team is gone. And it'll be an unspoken truth far before a new home is found.

 

[MPGA]

Too bad. Wanna see Barkov-Hub unleashed in the playoffs.

No you don't. These 2 have a track record of coming up small in important regular season games. Also did nothing in the one playoff series they played in.

 

[Dread Clawz]

The lease has a team option to leave in 2023 if they lost $100m within that time. Being that the Panthers regularly lose 10m - 20m in any given season, they likely will hit that mark. But Viola and Bettman are committed to keeping the team in Broward, so I can't fathom they'll exercise that option.
And I agree. I don't see Barkov re-signing if we do nothing in his final three years. And if Barkov walks, Huberdeau likely requests a trade. Then we're done.
But I doubt we'll fire Tallon. Last summer was the final push. They kept Tallon, so he could recruit Quenneville. They gave Q the biggest contract in coaching history and gave Tallon unlimited cash, so he can give Q what he needs.
It has all come down to becoming relevant again by 2022, or at least convincing Barkov and Huberdeau that it's worth staying. But if they're bottom feeders again by the mid-2020s, yea, the team is gone. And it'll be an unspoken truth far before a new home is found.

Well I know Bettman is committed. I wouldn't blame Viola if he wanted to sell. There would likely have to be a Coyote-like intervention by the nhl to keep the team in that market.

But yeah, that's kinda what I'm getting at. If Barkov leaves, and Huby to a lesser extent, then this franchise is done. Any last ditch attempts after that would just be delaying the inevitable.

 

[Muikea Bulju]

why is bob so bad this year

You missed the news on him getting a 7x10M$ contract?

 

[Muikea Bulju]

And I agree. I don't see Barkov re-signing if we do nothing in his final three years. And if Barkov walks, Huberdeau likely requests a trade. Then we're done.

Barkov is exactly the kind of guy who is gonna stay in with the Panthers for most of his career.

He hates attention. He is never signing with teams like the Leafs.

If you just let him play without giving him any extra attention due to it, you'll be fine.

The contract negotiations should go like this:

-When the contract season comes, Tallon shouldn't even speak to him. All year. Then slip a paper under his agent's door, sign him.
-Give him a NMC. No, not a "no movement clause", but a "no media clause". Forbid the media even telling about his contract.

 

[Deen]

What's up with Jayce Hawryluk? I thought he was going to easily be an everyday top 9.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Barkov is exactly the kind of guy who is gonna stay in with the Panthers for most of his career.

He hates attention. He is never signing with teams like the Leafs.

If you just let him play without giving him any extra attention due to it, you'll be fine.

The contract negotiations should go like this:

-When the contract season comes, Tallon shouldn't even speak to him. All year. Then slip a paper under his agent's door, sign him.
-Give him a NMC. No, not a "no movement clause", but a "no media clause". Forbid the media even telling about his contract.

I can see it. It's sad that this is a possibility. Lol.

 

[Dread Clawz]

What's up with Jayce Hawryluk? I thought he was going to easily be an everyday top 9.

It looks like he lost too much development time due to injuries. Sucks. He bleeds the Florida Panthers.

 

[AfroThunder396]

The lease isn't up until 2028, but there's absolutely zero chance that the county will bail them out again if they aren't turning big profits.
But even in the likely event that the Panthers have to relocate, there's still plenty of time for Bettman and co. to make other arrangements besides worse case scenario Quebec. They'd cave to some of Houston's asks in like 2026 if the Panthers are still irrelevant.

Best case scenario would be to move downtown. I live in the grove right now and BB&T is a f***ing trek to get to. I'm only going to 1-2 games a year, but with a closer/more convenient venue I'd go to a lot more.

 

[playasRus]

TML breathing a sigh of relief

 

[Pandaman11]

why is bob so bad this year

He has 70 million reasons to become fat and complacent and honestly: I don't blame him at all. I envy him, I'd also like to lead such a life in South Florida.

 

[razor ray]

 

[Coffey]

TML breathing a sigh of relief

Why? Cats crushed the Devils.

 

[Bedards Dad]

Certainly aren't burning any villages.

I for one, miss the quiet threads.

 

[Paris in Flames]

Why? Cats crushed the Devils.

5-3 with a 33-28 shot advantage is what qualifies as crushing now?

 

[Warden of the North]

Why? Cats crushed the Devils.

Because you quoted a post from before the game?

 

[Danrs112]

Because they play in the Eastern version of the Pacific. Unlike the Pacific; however, it appears the Atlantic will only have 3 playoff teams

Given the choice I'd prefer to play against any team in the Pacific rather than the Panthers.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

There is no fork.

 

[Bedards Dad]

There is no fork.

Spork