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On 5/27/2024 at 2:14 PM, Panthers Fan 69 said:

However, I don’t know about Svech but Aho and Guentzel playing together for a full year could flirt with those numbers. But just those 2. Jarvis is a few years away and unfortunately, Svech is who he is. Necas will do it in another system. 

If the Canes could somehow wrangle DeBrusk or Sprong to replace Necas, and Svech stays healthy all year, add someone like Amadio from Vegas, who had 27 points the last 2 seasons on the 4th line...

1-year, 2-way deal @ $775k NHL, $70k AHL and a $90k bonus.

I guess this means we'll probably see him in Raleigh occasionally.

On 2/6/2024 at 6:11 PM, PanthersATL said:

t is poised to have sports networks including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNews, ABC, FOX, FS1, FS2, BTN, TNT, TBS, and truTV.

All of these channels are already on the Hulu +Live package I have.

Picked up this vinyl Monday- finally got to listen yesterday...

Slash grabbed a bunch of different musicians and singers to record an album of cover tunes.

22 hours ago, Chief_Chokeaho said:

It’s not about money or Tom. Waddell is 65 and had a lot on his plate in Carolina to include a lot of the business side of the things. 

Doesn't make sense that he's taking on a bigger role in Columbus, then.

Not too much to read into. It's a hard cap, Dundon is pretty tight with the checkbook and Waddell has been here 10 years.

Time for a change and I'm willing to bet Waddell was not part of RBA's contract negotiation.

Mutual parting of ways.

Of course, as the only GM position open, and he interviewed last week, he's got a new gig. Title as yet unclear:

https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2917919/report-blue-jackets-expected-to-hire-waddell-for-top-hockey-ops-job

23 minutes ago, MillionDollarCam said:

I haven’t seen him playing center? He’s being centered by Kampf with Kubalik on the other wing.

Even the Czech Republic’s lineup shows him at RW.

I saw him in the middle with Kubalik and Pasta on the wings yesterday. I don't have NHL Network, so I'm only seeing the highlight reels.

Well, I read Kampf went to the room yesterday with an injury, so maybe they changed up?

I could be wrong, but it sure looked to me like he was playing center.

2 hours ago, organicrusty1201 said:

Do you know if he is playing center or wing?

Center.

And he looks very fluid and quick as ever after a full NHL season. Gotta admit, he looks more comfortable operating in the middle of the ice.

Oh, and Martin Necas is having one great tournament at the IIHF World Championships for Czechia. Had a 4pt game today (1G, 3A) in the semifinal to get his team into the championship game against Switzerland tomorrow (2:20PM).

Canada and Finland play in the bronze medal game (9:20AM).

Both games on NHL Network.

Shesterkin is the only reason the Rags don't get swept. NY is just terrible against Florida.

Florida wins all the 50/50 puck battles, board battles and NY's physical approach is like a bug hitting a windshield.

1 hour ago, KillerKat said:

I wonder if he had doubts about the coaching staff and after their contracts he decided to peace out.

His contract was done soon and he had already been giver permission to interview elsewhere. 

My guess is this was an amicable parting of ways and it was his choice to go elsewhere. 

24 minutes ago, organicrusty1201 said:

Strange timing after he locks up Rod and staff - anything going on between him and the owner?

Unless Dundon isn't happy with the way the season ended. Otherwise, I think you're right, the timing sucks because of all the FAs they have to deal with (9 UFA, 6 RFA), $30M in cap space and a loaded draft coming up with 9 picks available to the Canes. This may not technically be a "rebuild" year, but for all the work that needs to be done to complete the roster, it may as well be one.

I'm curious to know when his contract expires, though. The article says "this summer," but when is very important. July is when free agency starts, the draft comes along... are we gonna lose Donny in the midst of all that?

And yeah, for those of you experiencing Panther GM nightmares from years gone past, rest assured replacing Waddell will not be easy. He has been an exceptional GM and is probably one of the best in the league. Any team that does land him, if he's willing to go, will be immediately better. 

6 hours ago, Chief_Chokeaho said:

Ehh NYR had more scoring opportunities

In the 3rd period, maybe. Otherwise they were held to 12 SOG thru the first 2 periods. Fact is, the Rags had 2 power plays gifted to them and they couldn't convert. Their best scoring opportunities didn't occur until the last 10 minutes of the game.

No 2 ways about it, the Rags were dominated last night. Florida won the 50/50 puck battles and board battles. The game wasn't that competitive until late in the 3rd. And it was on Rags home ice. 

15 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

‘An eyesore’: Third Ward residents have concerns about Panthers’ practice facility plan

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article288599630.html

Wonder how many of these Third Ward residents watch the Panthers play every week, yet they don't consider them an eye sore. Because, that's plenty painful to see.

50 minutes ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

Everybody knows Charlotte is home of the out of towners. It's why most home games are 50/50.

 

That won't happen in Raleigh. We really take over. If you show up to a game in another jersey be prepared to get punched on. That's how rowdy we are. Charlotte has oldheads who's time has passed them by. Raleigh will get dirty and bring the energy.

 

 

Fug Charlotte!

 

Raleigh>Charlotte fight me!

I'm guessing you didn't see the Ranger fans who bought their way into PNC during the playoffs? Thanks to that Raleigh faithful who listed their tickets Stub Hub or elsewhere.

1 hour ago, 3838 said:

Yes genius move. I suppose you're for Atlanta getting an NHL team too ... brilliant.

Why would you care? Charlotte doesn't support the Panthers any more than Atlanta supported a hockey team.

As a former charter PSL owner (we sold our PSLs about 10 years ago), we went back and attended the Green Bay game last Christmas Eve. We were traveling for the holiday and decided we'd stay in Charlotte and catch the game.

Having not set foot in the stadium for 10 years, it took 30 seconds to realize nothing has changed. The fan experience is no different than it was when we left. Even the same, tired music between plays, the same "let's get fired up, rah, rah" crap. Even Sir Purr's routine is the same.

The best thing about the entire game experience was the fact the Panthers almost won the game against Green Bay- I think it was a bad officiating call that lost the game. Other than that, it was disappointing, to say the least, that nothing has really changed in 10 years. It only reinforced our decision to give up the PSLs was a good one. Don't miss it at all.

Here's the solution. Then move the team to St. Louis, since their fan base has more people showing up to UFL games than the Panthers have showing up in Charlotte.

Lucas Raymond RFA out of Detroit.

22 year old RW/LW put up 72 points this season.

40 minutes ago, TLGPanthersFan said:

Also what I am suggesting and what you said is not the same thing.

You said the team goes limp-dick in the playoffs because RBA won't change. (Note that you did not suggest what changes you think he needs to make).

You then stated "Rod will never change anything."

I can only infer that the team continues to fall out of the playoffs because RBA doesn't/won't change. Therefore, if RBA will never change anything, the team will fall out of the playoffs.

I mean, that is literally the line of logic you posted. So, I'm not sure what you're suggesting, since I don't have a crystal ball. 

1 minute ago, Panthers Fan 69 said:

I should!  Maybe I’ll have my daughter write those for you. 

Just messin' with ya.

Anyway, here's hoping next season is better and you don't take the game too seriously.

1 hour ago, Panthers Fan 69 said:

Taking the family today to do the painting on the ice. Going to be pretty emotional walking in there this afternoon. I’ll try to take some pics. This event is always fun but bittersweet. 

Here's a thought.... can we pick out some of your more memorable forum melt-down posts and have you paint them on the ice?

We could start here, from the "Let Rod Walk" thread: 

"It will save me money on my season tix.  fuging you and fug this team.: 

1 hour ago, Panthers Fan 69 said:

Like I said, I love rod but his playoff resume is like one poster said, it’s .514. Its average. Average for a cup contender isn’t good.  He needs to change his tune of some philosophy and loyalty to aging vets and goalies. 

What does RBA do to change his "philosophy?" You want him to play man during the regular season, dominate just as they have for the last 6 years and then change to zone during the playoffs? If the Canes tried that, they'd get swept in the first round. Can't take a team built to play man and change it to zone with the wave of a hand.

Goal-tending? Yes, Freddie was bad this year. Contrary to popular belief, his playoff numbers are very good: career 2.48 GA with a .916 save %. Last year he was 1.83/.927 and the prior year 1.84/.936. What more could you ask?

Lack of scoring? Yes, it was what hurt the Canes last season. It was addressed this season and appeared not to be the issue.

So, what exactly do want RBA to change? Freddie was bad when he's normally been very good. Scoring was there this year, but not last. How does RBA fix that? How does RBA figure out which issue is going to rear its head and cost the Canes a Cup? Injuries, players performance, poor goal-tending.