TheMaulClaw

So here we are fellas. They all hate us cause they ain't us. From the perspective of standings and playoffs this is a relatively meaningless game. A game, either team can afford to lose. But let's be real, this game has emotional implications and all Caniacs want to go top titty on these Panther rip offs. However at what cost? The Canes have an insatiable bloodlust for tucking teams into beddy bye in regulation. Teams should have a parade if they can just earn a point against us. However, I would argue that we must be careful...and we must use this amazing start to our advantage. Starting 9-0 allows us to manage our injuries. As exciting as it is to think about breaking a record that I never thought about before this season, the pragmatist within says to play the long game. Let's use our start to make sure we're managing the health of every player to put us in prime position to be healthy at the end of the season. A game like this, which will be emotional could be a costly victory. The type of intensity we will see won't be without it's injuries and ultimately it's one game. That's said it's better to be the hammer then the nail. So what are the keys to the game? 1)Adjustments around Pesce. I would assume secondary fish isn't playing. We need a guy like Ian Cole to step up after a relatively slow start. I've liked Bear, but he has got to bring an extra level to his game. Discipline in the Dzone and clearing pucks when we have the chance will be the key along with transition defense. A guy like Duclair has great speed and has been an x factor for the Panthers. We have to make sure our line changes are tight and well timed to limit those stretch passes. 2) Special teams. We have an amazing PK, but this isn't the game to test it non stop. It's just too much to ask of your PK to win you every game. As good as it's been, it's still 5v4, and a team like Florida will capitalize on the man advantage. Conversely we need to get our PP back on track. It's slipped a little of the past few games. This in my opinion is where the game is decided. 3) Forechecking. So Jarvis is growing on me and all that, but he is not Nino. Nino is a HUGELY underrated part of this team. Not just because of his size, but what he adds to our forecheck. We're going to have to find away to get in there and grind that puck out and keep it in their zone. The more the Panthers are in their own zone the better, and that all starts with winning board battles and a suffocating forecheck. This is a game where KK needs to use his size and start showing us that he's settled in. Let me know your thoughts. We're lucky enough to be apart of the most intriguing game of the NHL so far this year. Go Canes!

I think he's a lunch pale type player. I think he's doing an admirable job in the communication aspect. Obviously he has his physical limitations, but those are covered up if Shaq is on the field. However, when Shaq is out, he gets exposed a little bit.

I like Burns but I do think he is a touch overrated. Everette Brown definitely not...but I do think YGM will prove to be a better all around player. I dont think D's are choosing to double him over Reddick. Reddick is far and away a better player. If Im a Dcord Im worried about Reddick over Burns.

To be fair. If we look at last season he came in mid game in relief and looked bad. Then the following week he won us a ballgame. Hopefully he can repeat that.

To be fair you have to throw Robbie softballs right now or he will drop it.

I really question our self scout and scouting dept. To move all in thinking that this team was a contender.....what a mistake by the FO.

You aren't serious right? I love the Hornets but they top out at 4th in the east at full tilt.

What if Dundon could buy the Panthers too?

I mean, I'm frustrated with him but it was an appropriate response.

He has great technique and his a wizard thief. Good game so far. Let's close them out.

Wanna watch a real team? Canes vs Bruins tonight.

Precisely, which is why I'm not 100 percent sold on Leftwich as a HC. I think we need a guy who knows how to build a proven NFL system on all sides of the ball.

I've always loved the team, it's just when they go into a deep suck I don't torture myself on Sundays. I mean their last decent season was 4 years ago.....this isn't the fault of the fans. This is what happens when you continually gut a team and you have to rebuild all over in the middle of a rebuild.

Tom Brady OC's typically don't have the same level of success when they no longer have TB12.

Or Watson, I would imagine, watched a bit of tape and saw the Oline and realized it would a bigger punishment taking the hits in Carolina then sitting in jail.

It was meant to kill time not to score.

So the Canes have done a fantastic job playing a clean game. I was wondering why the Vegas oddsmakers had Toronto favored. Then I saw the Leafs slash Pesce's nuts and slam his head on the boards with no call and I was like.....that's why.

Maybe you should change your name to StevenLorentztime.

Fap.

You def don't buy high and sell low. We're better off just building like he isnt on the team and when he is healthy he will put us over the top.

Why wouldn't he? This is where half the writers come to get their stories. Im sure a lot of OG posters on here have also seen some of their content adapted by a sports writer at some point.

We just HAD to beat Washington last year.

Thats what we said about the last... well all of previous teams.

We all know whats going to happen. Same thing that happens when other coaches and players leave the Panthers. They do better.

We've been a franchise since 1995. In the last 27 years we haven't won a SB. I could argue we've been robbed of one. At this point, Im not expecting a championship. I just want to be entertained by a decent team.