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

[ScottyMascotty]

From a Craig Custance piece on the athletic. I dont have access, but someone posted this tidbit

It goes on about Barkov playing with Verhaeghe..

I dont have the rest.

Not well hidden disrespect to Verhaeghe. I think he is one of the most underrated players in the NHL right now. I guess how much hype would be around him if he played for his hometown Leafs.

 

[I am not exposed]

Maaaannn if we had Ekblad

We would sweep every series

 

[I am not exposed]

Not well hidden disrespect to Verhaeghe. I think he is one of the most underrated players in the NHL right now. I guess how much hype would be around him if he played for his hometown Leafs.

Verhaeghe looked great even when Barkov was out injured.

Ièm not saying Verhaeghe is the same caliber of player like Marner. But this year he has shown to be a very good and capable top 6 player. Hardly a bum.

 

[Gentle Man]

 

[Chessarmy]

Our forward line up is SOLID. If we can carry our goal scoring success into the playoffs and Bob plays better we're in for an actual run...

 

[ScottyMascotty]

I’m glad someone else sees this as well. He’s more engaged than he used to be but it’s embarassing how people throw around Matthews being good defensively. Mitch elevates him. If he played with March and Duclair LOL.

Matthews, unlike most players of his caliber, prefers to play deep in defensive zone, but also prone to turnovers. He is not a floater, but he hasn't elite speed and certainly not the main puck carrier on his team.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Matthews, unlike most players of his caliber, prefers to play deep in defensive zone, but also prone to turnovers. He is not a floater, but he hasn't elite speed and certainly not the main puck carrier on his team.
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Deep in the offensive zone is more accurate. Matthews is consistently floating back at the blueline when I watch him play.

 

[panthersdu67]

I think the Panthers can take this round in less than seven games if they manage to stay out of the box. As in "let's not play short handed" out of the box, as opposed to the box being filled with Lomberg, Marchment and others sitting 5 for fighting, with Tampa's box equally full. That we'll need plenty of. Just no silly OZ 2 minutes, no instigating and no game misconducts and such. Tampa's PP is just too dangerous.

 

[pb1300]

Maaaannn if we had Ekblad

I’ll take that team next year, minus Yandle of course.

 

[ProjectPanthers]

I think the Panthers can take this round in less than seven games if they manage to stay out of the box. As in "let's not play short handed" out of the box, as opposed to the box being filled with Lomberg, Marchment and others sitting 5 for fighting, with Tampa's box equally full. That we'll need plenty of. Just no silly OZ 2 minutes, no instigating and no game misconducts and such. Tampa's PP is just too dangerous.

Pretty much this. If they Panthers can stay disciplined they will win this series in 6.

If they can't stay out of the box I'm afraid they won't be able to contain Tampa's powerplay.

 

[iam76]

Pretty much this. If they Panthers can stay disciplined they will win this series in 6.

If they can't stay out of the box I'm afraid they won't be able to contain Tampa's powerplay.

New strat. one guy on stammer.. one guy on kuch... one guy on point. the other guy floats.. good luck

 

[Gentle Man]

These are my biggest concerns with our PK:

1. A forward always ends up being behind both of our DMen. They are available for tips, easy walks, etc. It also especially happens when the puck is on the circles and our PKers neither pressure or cover the man behind them.

2. The tip pass from the circles. Largely related to above. The slap pass for a tip has killed this PK many many times.

3. As passive as our PK is as they play the tight box, it is unacceptable for seam passes to get through. Any one timers should be coming from the perimiter.

4. When the puck is on the point, the Dman have all day and time to move about to pick a shooting lane or pass it to his wings. This compounds #1 as the forward all alone can freely tip or has first dibs on rebounds.

 

[KW]

Maaaannn if we had Ekblad

And maaaannnnn if we didn’t have Yandle

 

[ucanthanzalthetruth]

Win or lose, 2022 will be the same as this year division wise, 4 powerhouses, 4 terrible teams

At least Buffalo is gonna pass our playoff futility record.

 

[Pigge]

These are my biggest concerns with our PK:

1. A forward always ends up being behind both of our DMen. They are available for tips, easy walks, etc. It also especially happens when the puck is on the circles and our PKers neither pressure or cover the man behind them.

2. The tip pass from the circles. Largely related to above. The slap pass for a tip has killed this PK many many times.

3. As passive as our PK is as they play the tight box, it is unacceptable for seam passes to get through. Any one timers should be coming from the perimiter.

4. When the puck is on the point, the Dman have all day and time to move about to pick a shooting lane or pass it to his wings. This compounds #1 as the forward all alone can freely tip or has first dibs on rebounds.

Luckily that PK tactic has worked well against Tampa. Only Detroit and Columbus have a lower GF/60 on the PP against the Panthers. If we get to the second round it may be wise to stay out of the box though.

 

[Gentle Man]

Ya'll see this

 

[Mogo]

Ya'll see this

Lets go!

 

[Mase]

I’ll take that team next year, minus Yandle of course.

It's unrealistic, but my "guilty pleasure" wish would be for a Ludvig-Gudas Czech-Pairing next year....oh, the humanity.

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Ya'll see this

Lets……f***ing……go!

 

[Fern111]

Lomberg-Acciari-Marchment is a TOUGH line to go against, they might be our secret weapon, just like the Islanders' 4th line was their strongest line against us in 2016? This really is just a good looking line-up throughout.

 

[Prominence Problem]

Ya'll see this

At our house we watch Young Rock. This gives me goosebumps. Hopefully the players have seen this as well.

 

[Gentle Man]

At our house we watch Young Rock. This gives me goosebumps. Hopefully the players have seen this as well.

I was moved to man tears.

Not even lying

 

[Mase]

Lomberg-Acciari-Marchment is a TOUGH line to go against, they might be our secret weapon, just like the Islanders' 4th line was their strongest line against us in 2016? This really is just a good looking line-up throughout.

If Lomberg scores a goal, or(in hushed tones) TWO goals, in this series, he might become a cult hero for these playoffs. I, for one, think it's going to happen.

The angry hobbit is going to be a pest and a half on the PK and the forecheck. His wheels and aggressiveness are going to draw some penalties.

 

[Ratsreign]

West Palm TV news has discovered that there is an NHL team in Sunrise.
Actually just saw some coverage of the upcoming playoff matchup with TB while channel surfing.

 

[Gentle Man]

Panthers finish 4th overall in the NHL.

We either get Toronto or some east team in the conference finals if we make it