Post-Game Talk: Huge April win Vs New Jersey, just 3 years too late.

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Your Character Panthers take on the New Jersey Devils! Game time at 7:00pm EST live from BB&T Center!

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Team who has 50% of their players playing their last game in the NHL:

LW |C| RW
Adam Henrique|Scott Gomez|Steve Bernier
Mike Cammalleri|Travis Zajac|Jordin Tootoo
Dainius Zubrus|Patrik Elias|Stephen Gionta
Steffan Matteau|Jacob Josefson|Tuomo Ruutu

LD|RD
Andy Greene |Adam Larsson
Mark Fraser|"Matt" Damon Severson
Seth Helgeson|Raman Hrabarenka

Characters:

LW| C |RW
Dave Bolland|Dave Bolland|Dave Bolland
Dave Bolland|Dave Bolland|Dave Bolland
Brandon Pirri|Dave Bolland|Dave Bolland
Scottie Upshall* |Derek MacKenzie |Tomas Kopecky*

*Last games as Panthers

LD|RD
Dave Bolland|Dave Bolland
Dave Bolland|Dave Bolland
Dave Bolland|Dave Bolland

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[fieldset=Expected Starting Goaltenders]

New Jersey:

Cory Schneider

GP | W | L | OTL | GAA | SV% | SO
68|26|30|9| 2.25| .926|5

VS.

Florida:

Al Montoya

GP | W | L | OTL | GAA | SV% | SO
19|5|7|2| 3.08| .888|0

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I see a team with that much character, and you know it makes them a tough team to play against.

-Scott Gomez on playing the Panthers

Notes: Scottie Upshall and Tomas Kopecky are expected to be in the lineup for their more than likely final games as Panthers.
At 26-19-8, the Panthers need a win to go .500 vs the East. They finished 11-10-7 vs the West

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[ucanthanzalthetruth]

 

[Tranq]

Kopecky and Upshall helped us break our playoff drought in 11-12. If they don't return I have respect for them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBKk1McBLxM

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Kopecky and Upshall helped us break our playoff drought in 11-12. If they don't return I have respect for them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBKk1McBLxM

I agree, but their time has passed. And it's not if for Kopecky really, he's done here.

 

[Juggernaut27]

Great #character GDT.

Had to vote for the Flames pond hockey game because I can't remember the last time I had that much fun watching a regular season Panthers game.

The shootout was awesome but took a year or two off my life. Av's game too.

Next year when some of these young 'skill' guys develop more #character we'll be a force.


Edit: whoooo on earth is playing 3rd D pair for Nj?

 

[gudzilla]

Feb 8 is the best moment imo, the shootout was just miserable, the 2 goals in last minute was just sick

 

[Android 16]

I know the popular choice will be beating the capitals in the longest shootout ever, but I gotta say beating the Canucks in Luongo's return to Vancouver made me feel great because of the tremendous amount of admiration and respect I have for #1.

 

[Android 16]

Feb 8 is the best moment imo, the shootout was just miserable, the 2 goals in last minute was just sick

Assuming you mean the late (almost) comeback against Nashville?

Yes, that was awesome, especially seeing Rocco being clutch in his first stint with the Panthers, but it was only a tease since they couldn't win.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Great #character GDT.

Had to vote for the Flames pond hockey game because I can't remember the last time I had that much fun watching a regular season Panthers game.

The shootout was awesome but took a year or two off my life. Av's game too.

Next year when some of these young 'skill' guys develop more #character we'll be a force.


Edit: whoooo on earth is playing 3rd D pair for Nj?

Thanks, yeah the Flames game was close for me, it was a lot of fun.

I am pretty sure Raman Hrabarenka is a dish at my local asian restaurant

 

[panthersfan94]

You have the wrong Preds game listed the two goal comeback was Nov. 20 I think

 

[I am not exposed]

I know the popular choice will be beating the capitals in the longest shootout ever, but I gotta say beating the Canucks in Luongo's return to Vancouver made me feel great because of the tremendous amount of admiration and respect I have for #1.

That was awesome. Especially as I was at the game!

 

[Gentle Man]

I would like Upshall back personally. Shame

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

For me, the most satisfying game was the win vs the Avs, I was so mad during that game. That GDT was hilarious.

 

[Android 16]

That was awesome. Especially as I was at the game!

After all of the crap that Lu took in that city, he comes back, beats them and gets a respectful ovation during the game and at the end of the game. Classy of the Vancouver fans to do so. Jokinen will never get that in Florida. Weiss will never get that in Florida. Only Luongo commands that level of respect and praise.

If the Panthers fail to raise the #1 to the rafters when Luie calls it a career, then I'll gladly discontinue my allegiance to this franchise.

 

[Gentle Man]

I want to vote for last night. hard to get up for a game when season is over.

Luongo's moment was the goalie Debacle and his return.

Major props to thunder Dan also

 

[Juggernaut27]

Thanks, yeah the Flames game was close for me, it was a lot of fun.

I am pretty sure Raman Hrabarenka is a dish at my local asian restaurant

Apparently he's Belurussian. Who knew.

2013 FA signing but been playing in NA for 5 years. Devils very quietly have put together a solid D pool the last few years.

 

[SoupyFIN]

That home game vs. Anaheim.

Mr Universe's last NHL game IIRC.

 

[floridada]

That SO was dope. #character

 

[16Skippy]

I voted other for just watching Bolland play #character #5.5millionwaystotrollintheeast

 

[Big Bjugs]

Jags and elevating the kids, end of poll. #Character

 

[Gentle Man]

People going to the game should have the # character to start a we want Jagr chant # epiccharacter

And I'll bet Tallon, viola and company will be there, so a we want playoffs chant too. #SupremeEpicCharacter

 

[flapanthersfan]

I would like Upshall back personally. Shame

Why? He's bad and a terrible influence for our younger players.

Good riddance.

 

[Prominence Problem]

I voted for the 3rd period onslaught we handed the Leafs at home on Dec. 28th. This was the first out of three games I saw this year down in FLA. Awesome time!! If I lived in the area I'd have season tickets no doubt. For now though I will stay where I am and continue to attend the two games a year in DET.

Last game of the year, great season guys, lots of fun! Sunday a.m. I am off to Cuba for the week. Enjoy the season finale, and the off-season to come.

Take care all, and stay up!

 

[Chino Oscar]

Why? He's bad and a terrible influence for our younger players.

Good riddance.

Don't be so quick to judge... he was given the "A" for a reason and most players, if I recall correctly, like his presence in the locker room.

 

[JP Mick]