Post-Game Talk: Reimer gets his vengeance, Canes win 6-3 in his return to Florida.

[16Skippy]

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I'm not a huge Luce fan or anything but that stat is a little misleading. We drafted other NHL players, they are just no longer with us. And given how long ago those drafts were it's not too surprising that there are only three players left with us.

The teams around us in 2010 (BOS, EDM, and CBJ) only have 1, 3, and 4 players on the roster that were drafted in that period unless I'm missing someone.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Always great to see the Devils and Habs lose

 

[FrolikFan67]

buffalo leading the division again

 

[Android 16]

Anyone still angry thinking about the last game?

 

[FinlandPanther]

Go read the Canes board about Reimer and how dumb we were to trade him lmao. Gonna be fun to watch when the honeymoon is over. The terms underrated and we were desperate were used

 

[Acadmus]

Disagree. Bob is capable of being the X factor. The defense just hasn’t supported him one bit. Prime hasek wouldn’t have saved those point blank chances last night. He was phenomenal in the second game against Tampa as well. That was a 7-4 game without him.

Whether it's him or the defense, my assertion still stands: he's not the solution we were hoping for.

 

[Acadmus]

Go read the Canes board about Reimer and how dumb we were to trade him lmao. Gonna be fun to watch when the honeymoon is over. The terms underrated and we were desperate were used

Yeah, they're still overlooking the fact he gave up three goals and their offense won the game. If the forwards start to struggle, his GAA number is going to look really uncomfortable for those same people.

 

[Acadmus]

But if you believe Q fixes the D or improves it, then you have to give him time. There isn’t enough time yet to coach up the guys

Well, like I said, I'm not close to panicking yet. But I was kinda hoping shoring up the net would cause a quicker turnaround, I confess

 

[ShootIt]

Carolina has a blue line that can bail out Reimer here and there. Here, he would be left to dry once again.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Anyone still angry thinking about the last game?

I am for sure.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

Hopefully Q has downloaded the Uber app just in case.

 

[DrMom9900]

I need these opening season expectations to go away already. My mind is putting too much emphasis on these first few games. I see teams like Carolina and Buffalo streaking like they are and I get sad because I wanna have the young surging team =(

 

[IceManCat]

Well where does that rank amongst the other teams? In order for this to be considered bad we would have to have less picks than the other teams

 

[Panthers Propaganda]

I’m actually really happy they got bag skated for that turd of a game.

 

[CHGoalie27]

Whether it's him or the defense, my assertion still stands: he's not the solution we were hoping for.

Some folks just never learn, even the smart ones.

If the defense has been on point, and the goals have all been stinkers that a "better" goalie would've saved, I wouldn't argue with about 80% of the hockey internet.

We've now officially seen pretty much every level of goaltending there is to offer in the last 2 years:
-Top 3 all time winning in NHL history vet goalie.
-Top 5 current/recent 2 time Vezina, future HOF elite goalie in his prime
-AHL all star in his first half season potential NHL starter/all star
-Very good NHL back up
-Fringe AHL starter/NHL back up

Same 3 millionaire defensemen having a hand in blowing up the stats of all the above.

For the thousandth time, I ask: what's really the variable?

 

[PanthersHockey1]

Did not watch a second of the game but to a man every single roster player needs to learn how to play defense. Every man needs to be responsible for a corresponding opponent on the ice at all times.

So many guys able to sit unopposed in front of our goalie which is completely unacceptable.

 

[zeroG]

Yeah, they're still overlooking the fact he gave up three goals and their offense won the game. If the forwards start to struggle, his GAA number is going to look really uncomfortable for those same people.

we have a talented offense. we are going to score 2-3 goals pretty much every night just by showing up and putting on our gear.

i don't agree with your premise here at all though - the canes had success last year (and this year) by playing solid defense. defense doesn't slump. they'll be able to hang with other teams that can play defense, too. has nothing to do with the goalie's GAA. reimer could slump but that's not what you said. furthermore, the danger of a goalie slumping is mitigated when you have a solid team in front of them.

Well, like I said, I'm not close to panicking yet. But I was kinda hoping shoring up the net would cause a quicker turnaround, I confess

this game was a pretty clear (and poetic) demonstration of goaltending vs defense. the reimer haters ought to enjoy their tasty fedoras.

 

[MintyFresh88]

Did not watch a second of the game but to a man every single roster player needs to learn how to play defense. Every man needs to be responsible for a corresponding opponent on the ice at all times.

So many guys able to sit unopposed in front of our goalie which is completely unacceptable.

I think Stillman ends up being called up sooner than later, to be honest. He actually looked decent next to Ekblad in pre-season and I think it's a better pairing than Ek-Math.

Matheson should be with Stralman.

 

[zeroG]

Anyone still angry thinking about the last game?

it'll be interesting to see how Q responds.

i mentioned that i heard boughner say he was unprepared for how bad the team's fundamentals were when he arrived. i'd guess that Q is coming to terms with the fact he has a lot of work to do with this group. they are really difficult to cheer for - entitled and consistently outworked.

is one bag skate enough? after the first period, i was thinking he's gotta send a message right now. they cannot afford to start the season 2-5 or whatever.

benching one or two of the worst offenders to make a statement about accountability would be an option. on the other hand, you don't want to overreact. he really hasn't had enough time to really change the team's game yet.

 

[RogerRoger]

Well where does that rank amongst the other teams? In order for this to be considered bad we would have to have less picks than the other teams

Habs; 1 in 19 picks
Bruins; 1 in 20
Toronto; 1 in 22
Buffalo; 3 in 23
Ottawa; 1 in 21
Tampa; 4 in 22

Panthers; 3 in 28

I didn't bother with guys that are still in the AHL with the same organization since it's not a big impact either way.

 

[Prominence Problem]

I wonder if we'll see Malgin in on Friday?

 

[RealHumanBean]

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Don't like splitting up that 2nd line but Pysyk and Borg are deserved scratches

 

[Gentle Man]

Thank God the Matheson Ekblad pairing is dead.

 

[I am not exposed]

Don't like splitting up that 2nd line but Pysyk and Borg are deserved scratches

Showcasing him really backfired!

Shame Chia isn't still around.