Canes vs Panthers Pre Talk

[Anybodyhome]

2 minutes ago, Panthers Fan 69 said:

Correct 

Nice. The Canes might be off for another week.

Or, they could be playing Wednesday.

Edited May 13, 2023 by Anybodyhome

[lightsout]

Biggest two obstacles

1) Bob, as we all know. 

2) Florida's defensive zone. If our forecheck falters, they can swing momentum. They're not as dangerous as we are in transition, but they get the puck out quick. Could be irritating for us, and we know what we look like when we get irritated thanks to the Devils.

[PleaseCutStewart]

Florida's scoring depth is a concern and much like NJ, can be lethal on the counter. But I think we matchup pretty well against them. I am way more concerned about the matchups against the teams out west - Vegas, Dallas, and Seattle are all matchups that are not ideal for us.

[TheMaulClaw]

I really thought Toronto out played them the last two games.  I would have liked to see the Lafs take them to at least 6 games but they really got screwed on the no goal call.  Either way, I thought the Leafs out performed the Panthers the last two games which gives me some optimism.  I'm not sure what to make of it, this is a series where having Svech would be very nice.  I think our team is grittier, and has better depth scoring, but I think the Panthers have a few higher end players right now.  Ultimately our team isn't goind to back down.

I think the zebras are going to have a lot to do with the outcome of this series.  We have to find our power play this series or it's going to be tough sledding.  

[TheMaulClaw]

Staal vs Staal and Staal.

Big Staal vs Lesser Staals.

 

[DavidEng]

 

[DavidEng]

One thing the Canes will have to be ready for is the Panthers dirty play- targeting, head hits, stick grabs near the end of the game when the refs won’t call it, etc. They make the Islanders look like boy scouts.

Panthers coach Paul Maurice brought this “style” to Florida with him from his time with the Jets. Names to watch - hit man Sam Bennett, and Matthew Tkatchuk.

https://www.mapleleafsinsider.com/Sheldon-Keefe-takes-a-shot-at-the-Panthers-over-high-volume-of-dirty-hits-in-this-Round-2-series-233963

Canes have to be aware while sticking to their game. Here are just a couple of Bennetts dirt, he had lots more.

 

Edited May 13, 2023 by DavidEng

[Anybodyhome]

Wouldn't it be nice to be in a position to put Pool Party on the ice with the sole mission of taking out Bennett, just like the old days when teams had hired enforcers?

 

[DavidEng]

15 minutes ago, Anybodyhome said:

Wouldn't it be nice to be in a position to put Pool Party on the ice with the sole mission of taking out Bennett, just like the old days when teams had hired enforcers?

 

Bennett has been called an “enforcer” by some but that’s being too generous, he isn’t paying back for anything he just targets players to try to take them out of the game or interrupt a play with dirty hits etc.

[Rocky Davis]

11 hours ago, Stumpy said:

Why you should root for the Canes...

Excellent article from our old friend Sara Civian. Was gonna quote some of it, but you should honestly read the whole thing. Well worth the click!

You can really tell she misses covering this team.

Civian was OK, but her undying love of the Bruins can go suck it.

[Harbingers]

1 hour ago, DavidEng said:

One thing the Canes will have to be ready for is the Panthers dirty play- targeting, head hits, stick grabs near the end of the game when the refs won’t call it, etc. They make the Islanders look like boy scouts.

Panthers coach Paul Maurice brought this “style” to Florida with him from his time with the Jets. Names to watch - hit man Sam Bennett, and Matthew Tkatchuk.

https://www.mapleleafsinsider.com/Sheldon-Keefe-takes-a-shot-at-the-Panthers-over-high-volume-of-dirty-hits-in-this-Round-2-series-233963

Canes have to be aware while sticking to their game. Here are just a couple of Bennetts dirt, he had lots more.

 

Series winning goal was definitely a penalty on Gudas. They aren’t afraid to play this kind of dirty either. 

[lightsout]

Bennett is gonna meet Noesen at some point this series and that's gonna be a fun fight. 

[Harbingers]

Seems like rod is going with the every other day approach currently. 

[Day1PanthersFan]

On 5/13/2023 at 11:09 AM, TheMaulClaw said:

Staal vs Staal and Staal.

Big Staal vs Lesser Staals.

 

No matter what happens this series, the next Staal family dinner is going to be interesting 

And just imagine playing your sibling in in the playoffs, knowing for you to succeed you have to crush your brothers dreams