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I missed the game last nite- almost glad I did. To add to Million's observation, I saw this in the 40+ shot Colorado game- no net front. Trocheck and Nino could get position in front of the net- and this facet of the Canes game was not addressed when they left. Consequently, way too many shots are easy saves because they're coming from the perimeter. Opposing teams are just packing the middle and letting the Canes shoot from outside - percentages are in the goalie's favor.

Understand. But, when you have the opportunity to play the defending Stanley Cup champs only twice on your schedule all season, and, in the first game, you underwhelm and look completely ill-prepared to face an excellent team; and in the second game you play exceptionally well, put 40 shots or so on goal and still come up short... In my book, if you play poorly and lose- it's still a loss. If you play extremely well and lose- it's still a loss also. And it shows what you're capable of against a championship caliber team. Those 2 games against the Avs were measuring sticks. They were a barometer of where this team is right now.

Canes still cannot play with the big boys.

Canes play everyone very well, until they get to the league elite. Boston, NY, Colorado and it's very clear they're just not quite there yet.

10 shots, 2 goals for Colorado.

Not to worry, doesn't look like the refs are in the mood to call anything in the Canes favor.

Drury tripped in front of the net, no call. Bullsh!t penalty on KK. Icing? Fugging refs suck again tonight.

Okay, so let me ask this- Which is of more consequence- the draft pick the Panthers will give up for Mayfield or the draft slot the Panthers get based on the team's performance?

Why does anyone care who starts at QB?

Yes,sir. John Fogerty and his ego got in the way of what would have become a wildly successful career.

Imagine if the business world was run by a bunch of retreaded CEOs who simply bounced from one company to another after repeated 30 or 40% success rates? Only in professional sports do we see guys continue to get jobs with organizations after failing in one or more attempts in other organizations.

Not completely true. His previous stint as a head coach in Arizona went very well, going 3-13. It's a process.

Svech just came on the ice with the line change while Staal's line was again keeping Chicago in their end. Reality- Staal's line is responsible for all 3 goals so far.

Checking in. Staal line is the boss. Driving the train.

One of several possibly injury-causing hits not called by the refs last night.

Jordan got one back. Martinook playing really well this season. He's bought into his role on the Staal line and makes that line dangerous on both ends.

Avs thugging it up. Canes can't win if penalties aren't being called consistently. Colorado isn't that good. Canes outplayed them in the 1st.

Another bad call. Svech hit him from the side, not a penalty by definition.

I bet he's never even practiced it.

PP is sloppy again.

No call on the cross check on Staal, and Aho gets called for a phantom slash. See how this game is going to be called.

Max has been on the ice practicing. Although he has been relatively invisible, he plays well with others.

I gotta join you for one of those. I'll bring the tequila. Oh, where do you live.

You're right, I've been thinking this is Sunday all day. See what retirement does? I don't keep track of days any more.

Maybe because they have a back-to-back and play the Blues on Monday. But it doesn't make sense to sit the better goalie against the better team.