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Pk needs to come up big. Can't give them another.

Kk plays hard but geez ...

Eric Lindros would agree with that. Someone still needs to find the angle with Bennett and catch him not looking ... just saying.

Technically yes but he pushed the pedal when he saw Slavin's head down. Hit was intended to lay him out.

Holy cow. 2 Canes in front of net and we score.

If anybody, which Cane will drop the gloves. Tonight, I say Aho or Noesen if he is back. Aho has an edge.

Chuk took a dive.

A couple observations .... I love Rod but for such an intense coach, have never seen a team have their nuts clipped every game. Except for the first 4 minutes of game 3, PHYSICALITY is really poor. Not saying take mindless penalties but it is part of the game and we don't have it. Maybe we will win a sportsmanship award. Second ... with a hot goalie like Bob ... you can't play the perimeter game and not put bodies in front of the net. Need to force him to make unnatural movements to see around players and interrupt his rhythm. Not going to beat him by looking for the perfect pass or open looks from top of the circle. We are helping him look great. I don't care who but somebody drop the gloves with Bennett or Chuk.

Bruins way more aggressive in front of the net. Could have easily been cross checking or interference but they're letting it go.

Ok ... I am likely the only one ... But time to hang up the retro jerseys. Do this stuff early or mid-season, not this late and just before playoffs. It should be all business now, especially against the Rat.

True ... But Paster lost it and it coasted between his legs. Freddie whiffed on the change-up. Been looking good since though.

Sorry but Jarvis is a boy playing with men. Know he is well-liked but weak link and not just tonight.

Patch plays with an edge. Reminds me of Williams. Hate to see this. Similar to Freddie ... Canes are a better team with him on the ice.

Could you imagine Luke as DC putting together schemes and game plans against other teams. He would have that D ready to go every week. If he wanted back in ... would be great to give him that shot.

July 5th should be a holiday too. We'll call it 'Recovery Day'. Getting on a plane tomorrow and I feel handcuffed tonight.

You studied that pic a bit too much. Seriously, CMC hasn't been the same since sweetie entered the picture.

Heat index of 107' again. Smoking ribs. Otherwise, moving between pool an AC. May watch fireworks tonight if it drops below 90' by then.

So did most of this huddle after the first 3 games.

Yup. I have been to Canes Stanley Cup games, Panthers home / away playoff games and Panthers Superbowl. Home playoff games for both teams are electric. Both teams have a nucleus of fans that show up no matter what. However, the Carolinas are fair-weather ... when the team is good and in the playoffs, it's electric. When the team is not good, can't give away the seats. As for the Super Bowl, the few days leading up to it are better than the actual game. Still a great experience.

Agree ... along with the tenacity to complete plays ... which are often completed downfield. Neal will never have that. I also like his football IQ ... which you either have or don't. If he struggles with pass protection initially, he can work with the coaches and figure it out. He has the potential to be special.

If Hurney was still GM, we would likely give up the farm today. Always had a knot in stomach for day 2 of his drafts.

Can't be upset with this pick. IMO, Neal was the safer pick of an OT that will keep our QB vertical and do his job with the run game. However, we wouldn't see him at level 2 or 3 making downfield blocks or moving DTs off the line of scrimmage. What Icky lacks in pass protection can be taught. Icky has the greatest potential to be special ... which is what we want from #6 pick. Put Brown next to Icky on goal line and run left all day.

Yep ... I fear the same. 2 nickels does not equal a dime ... draft a stud LT and stop the bleeding.

Is Hurney the GM for Miami? That's a haul of draft picks. Not sure who is happier .... Bills fans or Hill thinking of the move to South Beach.

Yes, Brady can play guard or tackle. However, Brown still needs a legitimate look. He may be the better player for that position. Would be happy if either worked out well.