Post-Game Talk: Panthers kick off November with their 10 straight win vs Detroit. 22-3 in last 25 in the Motor City

[WaitingForThatCab]

I highly doubt Ekblad is traded. I don't know why some are entertaining that thought.

Will he be re-signed though? That's a different story.

I really like Aaron Ekblad, but I think the writing is on the wall for his tenure here. I really don't pay attention to the cap, but I think if there's a chance that moving Ekblad would allow the team to keep Reinhart + Forsling + Montour, he gone.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I really like Aaron Ekblad, but I think the writing is on the wall for his tenure here. I really don't pay attention to the cap, but I think if there's a chance that moving Ekblad would allow the team to keep Reinhart + Forsling + Montour, he gone.

Agreed, he never lived up to the #1 pick outside a couple years.
There should be at least 4-5 GMs that would take a 1 yr flyer on him for futures and evaluate him for the retirement deal.

He has a 1.5 years to prove his worth, just don't think it'll be Zito doing the evaluation.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Agreed, he never lived up to the #1 pick outside a couple years.
There should be at least 4-5 GMs that would take a 1 yr flyer on him for futures and evaluate him for the retirement deal.

He has a 1.5 years to prove his worth, just don't think it'll be Zito doing the evaluation.

He's not a Zito guy or pick, so I can see him not being too partial on him. How much value would he even have in a trade given his injury history and cap?

I'm also not as soured on the guy as others. Dude is a warrior playing with a broken foot all playoffs. I'd like to see him thrive here and I think its more likely he stays than Reinhart. Reino is going to command a huge payday if he keeps up this pace.

 

[Dread Clawz]

He isn't as physical but skates so much better, and has some extra offensive skills.

My surprise is that he is quite good in front of the net on blocking shots and boxing attackers out.

Yeah he is basically a Staal/Gudas hybrid, without some of the deficiencies of either.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

He's not a Zito guy or pick, so I can see him not being too partial on him. How much value would he even have in a trade given his injury history and cap?

I'm also not as soured on the guy as others. Dude is a warrior playing with a broken foot all playoffs. I'd like to see him thrive here and I think its more likely he stays than Reinhart. Reino is going to command a huge payday if he keeps up this pace.

A lot would depend on how he does this season.

Vancouver comes to mind.
I've said Dallas for months. They've been in desperate need for offensive minded D for a while now since Klingberg left.
They have some money coming off books on defense as well.



Nils Lundkvist isn't the answer so far.

They have solid D prospects growing a very defensive minded system.
I'd go hard after Thomas Harley as main piece.

It's a decent free agent defensemen market as well to find a defensive minded #4 on right side behind Montour and allows us to promote a prospect like Kinnunen/Benning etc next year.

Maybe re-sign OEL with bonus incentives if he keeps playing well and understands his role as a #4/5 guy.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Not as excited as some about the idea of buying out Bob, even if that is what is needed to keep all of Montour, Forsling and Reinhart, and just life post-Bob in general. I think Knight is good, bit he's still just magic beans at this point. I hope Zito focuses more on dealing Ekblad with retention.

Bob is also 35. I'm hoping he'll give us a great year and postseason, but not expecting much after that point.

 

[WaitingForThatCab]

I think once Bob goes to the 16 team NTC, he can definitely be moved if the Panthers retain a good chunk. TBH, I think it might even be possible to move him without retaining 50%. The state of goaltending in the NHL right now is not good, and Bob has had a strong start after a dominant playoff performance. If he maintains this level of play for the majority of the season and has another strong playoff performance, there WILL be takers.

The problem is that we really have nothing behind him. Spencer Knight's development was derailed enough that I'm a little concerned.

 

[FinlandPanther]

I think once Bob goes to the 16 team NTC, he can definitely be moved if the Panthers retain a good chunk. TBH, I think it might even be possible to move him without retaining 50%. The state of goaltending in the NHL right now is not good, and Bob has had a strong start after a dominant playoff performance. If he maintains this level of play for the majority of the season and has another strong playoff performance, there WILL be takers.

The problem is that we really have nothing behind him. Spencer Knight's development was derailed enough that I'm a little concerned.

I think this year in the A will be very telling. Spencer is still an A tier goalie prospect

 

[Chaos2k7]

Yeah he is basically a Staal/Gudas hybrid, without some of the deficiencies of either.

I was expecting a big hitter, not a solid in all three zones guy.

Blues fans seemed to think he was at the ceiling, there is still more there I think.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

I think once Bob goes to the 16 team NTC, he can definitely be moved if the Panthers retain a good chunk. TBH, I think it might even be possible to move him without retaining 50%. The state of goaltending in the NHL right now is not good, and Bob has had a strong start after a dominant playoff performance. If he maintains this level of play for the majority of the season and has another strong playoff performance, there WILL be takers.

The problem is that we really have nothing behind him. Spencer Knight's development was derailed enough that I'm a little concerned.

Bob getting moved one way or another before his contract expires is contingent on bunch of what-ifs. If Zito and his pro scouts can't find a 1B goalie á la Adin Hill then getting rid off Bob solves nothing for the Panthers since Bob is still at least good enough for any given playoff run.

I'm expecting Bob getting traded during the off-season in 2025 because in 2025-26 they have know whether Knight can handle a ~60 game schedule.

 

[Chaos2k7]

Bob getting moved one way or another before his contract expires is contingent on bunch of what-ifs. If Zito and his pro scouts can't find a 1B goalie á la Adin Hill then getting rid off Bob solves nothing for the Panthers since Bob is still at least good enough for any given playoff run.

I'm expecting Bob getting traded during the off-season in 2025 because in 2025-26 they have know whether Knight can handle a ~60 game schedule.

This is another reason Knight benefits from a full year as starter in the AHL and hopefully playoff run.

 

[KW]

Bob getting moved one way or another before his contract expires is contingent on bunch of what-ifs. If Zito and his pro scouts can't find a 1B goalie á la Adin Hill then getting rid off Bob solves nothing for the Panthers since Bob is still at least good enough for any given playoff run.

I'm expecting Bob getting traded during the off-season in 2025 because in 2025-26 they have know whether Knight can handle a ~60 game schedule.

Like you said, a bunch of what-ifs, so in addition to what you say, what if by 2025-2026 Bob is willing to not be #1, then he might stay… otherwise Bob might himself choose to go.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

 

[batting1k]

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[ANFTL17]

Logged on real quick just to see everyone’s reaction to this. I’ll check again soon

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Thanksgiving

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

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Pulling a reverse card. Bennett back vs Columbus

 

[ScottyMascotty]

vendetta will not be happy

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

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Memorial service is on next week.

 

[barkovcanfinnish]

Sam Bennett is officially The Undertaker with how many times he’s died and came back

 

[KW]

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We’ll tell you on a weekly cadence whether Bennett will ever play the game of hockey again.

 

[TotalHomer]

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Maurice injury update translator:

day to day = week to week
week to week = month to month
month to month = year to year
not bad as the first injury = worse than the first injury
should be good to go tomorrow = not ready to go tomorrow

 

[jonu]

A lot would depend on how he does this season.

Vancouver comes to mind.
I've said Dallas for months. They've been in desperate need for offensive minded D for a while now since Klingberg left.
They have some money coming off books on defense as well.

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Nils Lundkvist isn't the answer so far.

They have solid D prospects growing a very defensive minded system.
I'd go hard after Thomas Harley as main piece.

It's a decent free agent defensemen market as well to find a defensive minded #4 on right side behind Montour and allows us to promote a prospect like Kinnunen/Benning etc next year.

Maybe re-sign OEL with bonus incentives if he keeps playing well and understands his role as a #4/5 guy.

Dallas dont need an offensive D, they have Heiskanen who was nearly point per game last season while carrying the corpse of Ryan Suter with him on 5v5.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Dallas dont need an offensive D, they have Heiskanen who was nearly point per game last season while carrying the corpse of Ryan Suter with him on 5v5.

Miro did get 73pts
Next closest defenseman was Suter with 25 pts last year.
Ekblad being a 10 goal, 40pt defenseman definitely helps them. One of Miro and Ekblad on their own pairing. He could focus on offense more in a heavily defensive unit.

 

[KW]

Miro did get 73pts
Next closest defenseman was Suter with 25 pts last year.
Ekblad being a 10 goal, 40pt defenseman definitely helps them. One of Miro and Ekblad on their own pairing. He could focus on offense more in a heavily defensive unit.

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Sold!

 

[RJMA]

Bob getting moved one way or another before his contract expires is contingent on bunch of what-ifs. If Zito and his pro scouts can't find a 1B goalie á la Adin Hill then getting rid off Bob solves nothing for the Panthers since Bob is still at least good enough for any given playoff run.

I'm expecting Bob getting traded during the off-season in 2025 because in 2025-26 they have know whether Knight can handle a ~60 game schedule.

Enter guzda, waeber, glifford, muszelik and gerasimyuk. I have a feeling waeber and guzda are seen as the contingency plan if Bob falls off a cliff or is traded and Knight is no longer seen as a future starter. Waeber has yet to look bad and guzda looks like he may be a backup one day. Zito was smart to not put all of his goaltending eggs in the Knight basket. He stockpiles at all positions, unlike any Panthers GM I can think of.