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Day games not a favorite of the Canes? Haven't looked at their splits but, historically, they're slow-starters in day games. But they are 13-10 on Columbus ice.

That's why I stuck with revenue versus profit. Profit is the end result while revenue is pretty much a fixed number based on ticket sales and tv deals- not a lot of change from one year to the next. But, to your point, Tepper is more profitable when he doesn't spend money, so again, why should he care if the product is successful? It's going to effect his bottom line to pay for a quality product.

So, because it's Howell, the fanbase will overlook the fact he'll perform at a Darnold or Grier level?

You're right. Although he's not great, he could have had 1 or 2 more shut-outs if it weren't for some sloppy play in front of him. The OT loss to the Sharks and the loss to Vancouver a couple weeks ago come to mind.

Not sure where your info comes from, so I beg to disagree. I'll trust what Forbes has to say. https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/forbes-nfl-franchise-value-2021-cowboys-tampa-bay-bucs/ National Football League (NFL) franchise valuations have risen sharply in the last year to hit an average of US$3.48 billion, according to Forbes’ latest estimations. Following significant revenue losses during the 2020 season due to the pandemic, this year has seen the NFL rebound with average team values up 14 per cent – the largest annual jump in five years – says Forbes. According to the business outlet, the 2020 season saw the league suffer a 20 per cent drop in revenue, with average revenue reportedly coming in at US$381 million per team. Operating income was severely impacted by the pandemic, with Forbes estimating that it fell from US$109 million in 2019 to US$7.1 million in 2020. Report: Buffalo Bills could consider relocating if stadium plans fall through According to the study, the Dallas Cowboys remain the NFL’s most valuable franchise, with a value of US$6.5 billion and league-high revenue of US$800 million resulting in an operating income of US$280 million. The New England Patriots (US$5 billion) rank second, followed by the New York Giants (US$4.85 billion). The value for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the reigning Super Bowl champions, is up 29 per cent in the last year – the most of any NFL team. NFL franchise valuations have risen sharply in the last year to hit an average of US$3.48 billion

How do you know he is "eager to put a winning product on the field?" I'll play the skeptic here and point out that Tepper is making mad money regardless of the team's performance. He can say he wants a winning product on the field, but when the PSLs are sold (guaranteed money) and the TV deal is done (guaranteed money), what else does he need? The Dallas Cowboys are one the highest valued professional sports teams in the world and huess what? They haven't won dick in the last 25 years. The Panthers have had more post season success since 1996 than Dallas has, made more post season appearances and essentially ended Dallas post season run on January 5, 1997 when the Panthers beat them 26-17. I'm not convinced Tepper is all that invested in putting a winning product ion the field, he's a savvy money-man and he's doing just fine putting this brand of dog food out there every week. Sure, he could spend a ton of money and pay for a decent team, but his bottom line doesn't get that much better one way or the other.

I couldn't be happier that I unloaded our PSLs years ago. I've also become a lot more accepting and less emotionally attached since making a conscious decision to give up my fandom for any one team. It's far better to be just a fan of the game and enjoy watching the sport for what it is instead of allowing a team to impact your life on an emotional level. Now, I watch whatever football game may look to be interesting, otherwise I have other things to do. It's such a better life, a healthier life. The franchise is broken. Fixing a broken franchise is not easy because the owner is making money hand over fist regardless of the team's success or failure. Only when an owner truly wants the team to succeed is there an opportunity to fix it.

Less. He's not going from a 1-year, $1M tryout to $6M.

Yep, but I'll keep him. He won't cost Dougie money.

FIFY

Consistent poo, both ways. But there's a lot of rust on the ice.

KK belongs at C and I think we lose Jordo & Vinny.

Look for the Habs to get physical in the 2nd.

I think the NHL has a lot more options than you think. They could shorten the season again, maybe not as drastically as 58 games, but maybe down to 70; they can do the 2-game sets against the same team like they did last season to make up for lost divisional games; cut the playoff schedule to a 3 out of 5 for the first 2 rounds. PNC Arena only has the NC State basketball games to contend with, along with a couple concerts, but all those are subject to COVID just like the Canes.

I'd rather face off best-on-best than play this way. I'm a firm believer that too many skaters on the ice unfamiliar with each other and unfamiliar with the speed these guys play only sets up the possibility for injury. That being said- I wanna see some hockey!

https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/preview-canes-versus-canadiens/c-329284300 Shake Off The Rust: It's been just under two weeks since the Canes have last played a game. Mind you they've been had thorough practices every day since Sunday, but as the team will tell you, there's nothing that can replicate participating in a game. Since December 18 the team has had six players come off of COVID Protocol, however, they've had four more enter. Tonight's action will be the first since December 11 for Sebastian Aho and December 12 for Seth Jarvis, Ian Cole, Steven Lorentz, Andrei Svechnikov and Jordan Staal. Maybe More?: Of the four that entered protocol since the team's last game, at least one of them is already out. Stefan Noesen, who was assigned to the team's Taxi Squad yesterday, completed his ten days of isolation and now could be recalled ahead of the 5 p.m. deadline in order to play in tonight's game. The same recall procedure could be utilized for goaltender Alex Lyon, who was recalled to the Taxi Squad from Chicago earlier this week after Frederik Andersen tested positive on December 23. The big question mark regarding all of this is how the NHL's adjustments to their protocols from yesterday will impact the team. Moving to the five-day isolation from ten days, that leaves the door open for a potential return for some of the players with Andersen on the team list at the moment. More information will follow morning skate if this is indeed the case. Strike First: The Canes are 14-2-1 when scoring first this season. Along the same lines, Montreal is 2-17-1 when their opponent scores first. Additional Notes: Milestone Watch: Tony DeAngelo needs two more assists to reach 100 in his NHL career. What Color Are We Wearing?: The team will be wearing their red sweaters tonight. Arrive Early: Please be advised another big crowd is expected at PNC Arena tonight. Allow yourself a few extra minutes for your commute this evening! In The Arena: Due to staffing limitations there will be some concession stands and retail stores closed tonight. https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/projected-lineup-canes-versus-canadiens/c-329306688 RALEIGH, NC. - For the first time in nearly three weeks the team will have more of a standard-looking lineup, welcoming back over a half-dozen of familiar faces. Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Ian Cole, Steven Lorentz, Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov are all expected to play in their first game since entering COVID-19 Protocol on December 11 and 12 tonight. In addition to those six, Stefan Noesen and Jesper Fast both took part in morning skate, signaling that they too could be available after exiting protocol. Although not expected to play, Jordan Martinook and Jalen Chatfield (lower-body injuries) also took part in the team's session. In net, Antti Raanta was in the starter's crease, opposite Alex Lyon. The only two absences this morning were Brendan Smith and Frederik Andersen, both who tested positive for the virus on December 20 and 23, respectively. Carolina's projected lineup for this evening against the Habs is as follows. One of the four listed players on the fourth line will serve as a scratch. Forwards: Niederreiter - Aho - Teravainen Svechnikov - Trocheck - Necas Kotkaniemi - Staal - Jarvis Lorentz - Stepan - Fast - Noesen Defensemen: Slavin - DeAngelo Skjei - Pesce Cole - Bear Starting Goalie: Raanta Injuries: Jalen Chatfield Jordan Martinook COVID-19 Protocol: Frederik Andersen Brendan Smith

The term, by definition, implies there was something built to begin with. The 2021 Carolina Panthers have used both "rebuild" and "win now" at various times this season, depending on what the roster happened to look like at the time. But, look, there is no rebuilding of something that has yet to be built, and the Carolina franchise is nothing more than an as yet unrealized vision for someone to conjure. The team has yet to find a franchise QB, has drafted horribly the past couple years with nothing to show and the future draft looks bleak thanks to offering those picks up for questionable acquisitions. The Panthers do not have a single player on this roster that anyone can stand up and say, "This is the guy we need to build this team around." Christian McCaffrey? How do you build a team around a player who might get you 8 healthy games a year? Any of the WRs? How about finding someone who can get them the ball first. And with no draft picks to land a top tier talent any time soon, why keep the coaching staff who essentially demolished what remaining pieces left over by the Hurney architecture. Look at it this way, Panther fans, someone has to start from ground zero and there's not a lot worse they can become.

Wait, didn't the Canes have to play with 6 guys down?

Nah, I've been around here a while.

Lol. I'm on vacation. I don't live here and I'm not a TB fan. I had Carolina PSLs for 17 years. Used to be a Panther fan. Got wise in 2013.

Happy holidays from St. Pete Beach, FL. Just checking in to see if any of the posts in this 80 page game day thread were positive. But I'd rather sit here on the beach and enjoy the sun. I'm telling you guys, there is so much more to life that will bring you happiness by the truckload once you stop the madness thinking this team will succeed any time in the next 5 years. Your Panthers don't even have that 1 player they could build a franchise around. They have sh!t for draft picks, which may be a good thing since they'll fug that up too.

Looks like the NHL may be playing makeup games all thru the Olympics. I'll bet the frequency of back-to-back games gets crazy too.

That's what I get too. I read those when I was 12. 53 years later and living with it has been easy.

Fugging Scientology... and the Marley Drug girl.

Not since Rex and Rob Ryan have I seen such body shaming of coaches at the NFL level.