Series discussion: #2 Panthers vs. #3 Lightning - First battle goes to TBL 4-2

[Gentle Man]

Didnt know this.

Thank God for that eh

 

[Ghoste]

Weegs proved me wrong a couple times. Early in the season I was like, “Nah he can’t hang on the first pair with Ek.” Then he starts to ball out.

Then I was like, “Man he misses his shots too much.” Then he starts scoring at a nice pace. Haha

-ghoste

 

[Gentle Man]

Part 2 of what @FlaPanthers11 posted yesterday

Destroying an Opponent's Game Plan

 

[Chino Oscar]

Didnt know this.

Thank God for that eh

I remember he was catching some minor buzz before the draft because he played with McKinnon and Drouin and had good PP numbers. Somehow remember DT talking about him prior to the draft and he pulled that trade at the end to get him. For how many time we complain that we miss on picks (all teams do by the way), this was a huge hit. Great for Weegs. Love how much he cares about the team and winning, need more players with that attitude.

 

[FlaPanthers11]

GR is saying 7:30 Sunday for game 1 (game 2 Tuesday). Would be on NBCSN which would be blacked out locally in favor of the Bally Sports broadcasts

 

[Gentle Man]

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[WESEERED]

If there are any season ticket holders on here who dont plan on using their presale for game 5 I would love a chance to use it.

 

[Prominence Problem]

Weegs proved me wrong a couple times. Early in the season I was like, “Nah he can’t hang on the first pair with Ek.” Then he starts to ball out.

Then I was like, “Man he misses his shots too much.” Then he starts scoring at a nice pace. Haha

-ghoste

I am also guilty for questioning his shooting early on in the season. I remember saying something like, "is there anyone who can hit the goalie Square in the symbol more than him?"
That didn't age well. Good for him.

 

[Prominence Problem]

I started growing a playoff moustache as soon as the team clinched a playoff spot. The moustache started on April 28th. I have a real nice thick walrus-style moustache going here. Think Sam Bennett like.

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Depressing lol

 

[Dr Beinfest]

I don’t think I’ve ever felt more confident about this franchise going into the playoffs. Both times in the last decade (no, last year does not count) they started very hot and clearly struggled towards the end. This year is a bit different - they consistently held their ground and showed the ability to freshen up when they stunk.

 

[BeezKnees]

Weegs proved me wrong a couple times. Early in the season I was like, “Nah he can’t hang on the first pair with Ek.” Then he starts to ball out.

Then I was like, “Man he misses his shots too much.” Then he starts scoring at a nice pace. Haha

-ghoste

"Man, that guy will never win the Cup in 2021"

-ghoste probably

 

[Pigge]

Part 2 of what @FlaPanthers11 posted yesterday

Destroying an Opponent's Game Plan

It sounds a little risky to build an entire counter-game plan on Weegar being slow.

 

[Gentle Man]

I am also guilty for questioning his shooting early on in the season. I remember saying something like, "is there anyone who can hit the goalie Square in the symbol more than him?"
That didn't age well. Good for him.

Man. Weegar can't be the #1 Dman for a cup winning team.

Eh.
Cmon. Say it

 

[Gentle Man]

It sounds a little risky to build an entire counter-game plan on Weegar being slow.

I mean, for as slow as he is claimed to be, a lot of that masked by the fact Forsling is so freakin fast

 

[majormajor]

Worth noting that while people are dreading Kucherov's return in terms of point production, I'm more afraid of the stupid shit he's going to pull on our top players if he gets frustrated. The guy is one of the least talked dirty players in the league.

Happily you'll probably only see Kucherov lash out if you succeed at completely shutting him down.

Did you have his hit on Nuti in mind - where he hip-checked his head into the wall? That still pisses me off.

 

[austropanther]

At this point I don't really care how far we go in the POs - or even ever win the SC.

I just enjoy that we finally matter and we are built so we will matter for the next 5 years and most likely get to see PO hockey on a regular basis. We have the potential to be a lock for the POs. Done should be the days that we are the laughing stock of this league!

Pure joy and satisfaction after 20 years of misery! Thank you Bill Zito!

 

[Prominence Problem]

Man. Weegar can't be the #1 Dman for a cup winning team.

Eh.
Cmon. Say it

Do I still have to eat crow when Bob is lifting the Conn Smythe trophy over his head?

 

[radkison]

At this point I don't really care how far we go in the POs - or even ever win the SC.

I just enjoy that we finally matter and we are built so we will matter for the next 5 years and most likely get to see PO hockey on a regular basis. We have the potential to be a lock for the POs. Done should be the days that we are the laughing stock of this league!

Pure joy and satisfaction after 20 years of misery! Thank you Bill Zito!

This franchise desperately needs a PO series win

 

[WESEERED]

I really wish they would put out the damn schedule.

 

[wampa13jku]

I really wish they would put out the damn schedule.

Me too, i got game 1 tickets and the longer I wait the more it seems I’ll have to sell due to a previous commitment, I bought them hoping this would get a Friday/Saturday start but if it starts Sunday im f***ed.

 

[Jefe302]

Concerns for me in this series, in order of most concern to least concern:

1. Lightning getting their best players back, obviously.

2. Yandle.

3. Bobrovsky.


I don't know how we're going to survive the Lightning's offense with Keith Yandle on the ice. I really don't. I think we've now reached the point where it's worth asking, can we really put this clown's ego over team success?

He can be scratched without it impacting his iron man streak since it’s the post season. I think it would just be a matter of the team being behind it if he screws the pooch bad enough in the first 2 games.

 

[austropanther]

This franchise desperately needs a PO series win

I partly agree. I won't take it that hard if it doesn't happen this year. But if we should make it to the POs in consecutive years without ever winning a series we would meet a new kind of laughing stock

 

[WESEERED]

Me too, i got game 1 tickets and the longer I wait the more it seems I’ll have to sell due to a previous commitment, I bought them hoping this would get a Friday/Saturday start but if it starts Sunday im f***ed.

I want to fly down for game 5 (assuming there is a game 5) depending on when it is scheduled for. So a schedule would be greatly appreciated.

 

[pb1300]

Me too, i got game 1 tickets and the longer I wait the more it seems I’ll have to sell due to a previous commitment, I bought them hoping this would get a Friday/Saturday start but if it starts Sunday im f***ed.

It’s 99.99999999% Sunday.