Pre-Game Talk: Panthers open up season vs Blackhawks January 17

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

DeBrincat-Strome-Kane
Kubalik-Wallmark-Soderberg
Janmark-Suter-Pirri
Highmore-Kampf-Shaw

Keith-Murphy
de Haan-Mitchell
Zadorov-Boqvist

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[ucanthanzalthetruth]

I'm surprised there haven't been more PTOs for the taxi squad (maybe they're coming). You want older players on the squad since they can't play in the minors, it wouldn't hurt their development. Scott Wilson will definitely be on it, as well as Monty as the 3rd goalie, but aside from that?

Huberdeau-Barkov-Tippett
Duclair-Verhaeghe-Hornqvist
Connolly-Wennberg-Hinostroza
Vatrano-Acciari-Lomberg

Weegar-Ekblad
Yandle-Nuti
Stralman-Gudas

 

[Dread Clawz]

I think we'll split the series with them. Hopefully Pysyk doesn't clown us.

 

[Sticksandsun]

I think we'll split the series with them. Hopefully Pysyk doesn't clown us.

He is on D, big help for Florida

 

[Dread Clawz]

He is on D, big help for Florida

Hopefully. If he's playing D that's a godsend.

 

[16Skippy]

I'm not sure what's going to happen with Saarela, but maybe start with something like this:

Huby-Barky-Duclair
Connoly-Wennberg-Horny
Vatrano-Hinistroza-Tippett
Verhaeghe-Accari-Lomberg

Weegar-Ekblad
Stralman-Nuti
Yandle-Gudas

Taxi squad:
F: Wilson
F: Marchment
F: Saarela * (If he signs, shuffle the lines to get him as a regular and bump Lomberg)
F: Luostarinen *(If Saarela signs then let Eetu get regular ice time in the AHL instead)
D: Prow
D: Keeper
G: Monty

 

[MintyFresh88]

I'm not sure what's going to happen with Saarela, but maybe start with something like this:

Huby-Barky-Duclair
Connoly-Wennberg-Horny
Vatrano-Hinistroza-Tippett
Verhaeghe-Accari-Lomberg

Weegar-Ekblad
Stralman-Nuti
Yandle-Gudas

Taxi squad:
F: Wilson
F: Marchment
F: Saarela * (If he signs, shuffle the lines to get him as a regular and bump Lomberg)
F: Luostarinen *(If Saarela signs then let Eetu get regular ice time in the AHL instead)
D: Prow
D: Keeper
G: Monty

Denisenko is going to get his chance, especially if there’s no AHL season. He’s just as ready as OT, if not more, imo.

 

[austropanther]

Dallas has more Finns on their team than us, so at least half of our fanbase should be cheering for them...

 

[16Skippy]

Denisenko is going to get his chance, especially if there’s no AHL season. He’s just as ready as OT, if not more, imo.

If there's no AHL sure, but what makes you say he's more ready than OT?

 

[Ratsreign]

Pysser gonna light us up Second career hattie incoming

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

I'm surprised there haven't been more PTOs for the taxi squad (maybe they're coming). You want older players on the squad since they can't play in the minors, it wouldn't hurt their development. Scott Wilson will definitely be on it, as well as Monty as the 3rd goalie, but aside from that?

Huberdeau-Barkov-Tippett
Duclair-Verhaeghe-Hornqvist
Connolly-Wennberg-Hinostroza
Vatrano-Acciari-Lomberg

Weegar-Ekblad
Yandle-Nuti
Stralman-Gudas

Love your proposed lines except for Yandle on 2nd pair.

 

[Prominence Problem]

If there's no AHL sure, but what makes you say he's more ready than OT?

Give OT 5 games or so, seeing he hasn't played since January / February. Knock some rust off.

I can't wait to watch him shine!

 

[Android 16]

He’s just as ready as OT, if not more, imo.

They should be healthy. But, both haven't played any competitive hockey games since the beginning of the year. There's no guarantees they're ready.

What's the deal with Saarela and Borgstrom. They're in the mix or no?

 

[PanthersHockey1]

I'm surprised there haven't been more PTOs for the taxi squad (maybe they're coming). You want older players on the squad since they can't play in the minors, it wouldn't hurt their development. Scott Wilson will definitely be on it, as well as Monty as the 3rd goalie, but aside from that?

Huberdeau-Barkov-Tippett
Duclair-Verhaeghe-Hornqvist
Connolly-Wennberg-Hinostroza
Vatrano-Acciari-Lomberg

Weegar-Ekblad
Yandle-Nuti
Stralman-Gudas

Man that roster looks right out of 2003-2004.

 

[Gentle Man]

Undecided whether Im paying for NHL.TV or not.

If I dont, Im not gonna be going to websites to watch the games lol.

 

[KW]

Undecided whether Im paying for NHL.TV or not.

If I dont, Im not gonna be going to websites to watch the games lol.

What else is there to spend money on other than beer and NHL TV?

 

[Dread Clawz]

What else is there to spend money on other than beer and NHL TV?

Touche

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Not making a GDT but I feel like it's time for some opening night roster talk

Stars are banged up with their best forward and starting goalie out until April, while they ice a great defensive group, their forwards are not scary
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10-1 Dallas.

 

[Gentle Man]

What else is there to spend money on other than beer and NHL TV?

NBA league pass and the Dallas Mavericks

 

[Boothinator]

What else is there to spend money on other than beer and NHL TV?

With this team playing you know you are going to need the hard stuff

With everything closed in Germany I will have lots of time to watch hockey

 

[Boothinator]

 

[MintyFresh88]

Huberdeau - Barkov - Tippett/Deni
Duclair - Wennberg - Hornqvist
Vatrano - Verhaege - Connolly
Lomberg - Acciari - Hinostroza

My guess for the lineup opening night. Guys like Luostarinen, Lammikko, Saarela/Borgstrom (if signed) will see time as well.

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

How's this guy already have a bruised/roughed up eye?
Think we are going to love the physical nature he brings to the team.
Weegs growing the mulley?

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

10-1 Dallas.

I mean it's a great year to tank, problem is the division is too bad. It's actually pretty unique, the 2 Cup finalists from last year and the likely 31st and 30th teams, odd blend.

 

[KW]

How's this guy already have a bruised/roughed up eye?
Think we are going to love the physical nature he brings to the team.
Weegs growing the mulley?

His wife didn’t like what he brought home for dinner? (I’m not referring to food...)