iginla
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Post by iginla on Dec 19, 2016 0:41:25 GMT
Got to remember that the short benched and makeshift D put in a HUGE effort but with the busy few weeks coming up how long are they going to be able to do that? Problem when we get back to full strength is keeping them playing desperate like they did tonight. The temptation is for them to think "phew were back to full strength" and slacken off the effort. Plus we have to sit two imports.....Pacl and who ?
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Post by wgray on Dec 19, 2016 0:46:33 GMT
Got to remember that the short benched and makeshift D put in a HUGE effort but with the busy few weeks coming up how long are they going to be able to do that? Problem when we get back to full strength is keeping them playing desperate like they did tonight. The temptation is for them to think "phew were back to full strength" and slacken off the effort. Plus we have to sit two imports.....Pacl and who ? Unfortunately MacMillan, forward lines are firing now so we should not mix it up and we've got better defencemen to come back than him BUT I think keeping him as spare is ideal in that he can play forward and defence, the club should sign a two way player spare every season I think
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titch
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Post by titch on Dec 19, 2016 3:04:14 GMT
Supporters Trust did a great job before the game and the Panthers finished off an amazing day with a superb win. Couldn't ask for much more.
As everybody knows, I have a real issue with the atmosphere at games but I cant fault the fans today. I spoke to a couple of players after the match today and they can't stress enough how much of a big difference it makes when the entire arena gets BEHIND the team, it MAKES them want to find that little pocket of energy they have stored away, it makes them want to throw their body in front of the puck THAT much more. You could say they should be doing that anyway but realistically - it isn't going to happen most of the time. I understand that our fans will only respond to what is happening on the ice but it's quite embarrassing sometimes when the away section can outsing us, even when we're winning them. It's funny how the entire arena can sing 'top of the league, you're having a laugh' but don't seem to want to chant 'lets go panthers' or 'just can't get enough'. Rant over.
Dan Spang had another brilliant game, seems to be settling into our league. Ollie was superb, seems to be on a line that he's comfortable playing on. Our players seem to have more personality and fight in them lately (Brown and Nikiforuk) and generally, I feel like some of the players have finally started to play Ice Hockey. I'm looking forward to the Christmas season a bit more.
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Post by tim27 on Dec 19, 2016 5:29:28 GMT
Supporters Trust did a great job before the game and the Panthers finished off an amazing day with a superb win. Couldn't ask for much more. As everybody knows, I have a real issue with the atmosphere at games but I cant fault the fans today. I spoke to a couple of players after the match today and they can't stress enough how much of a big difference it makes when the entire arena gets BEHIND the team, it MAKES them want to find that little pocket of energy they have stored away, it makes them want to throw their body in front of the puck THAT much more. You could say they should be doing that anyway but realistically - it isn't going to happen most of the time. I understand that our fans will only respond to what is happening on the ice but it's quite embarrassing sometimes when the away section can outsing us, even when we're winning them. It's funny how the entire arena can sing 'top of the league, you're having a laugh' but don't seem to want to chant 'lets go panthers' or 'just can't get enough'. Rant over. Dan Spang had another brilliant game, seems to be settling into our league. Ollie was superb, seems to be on a line that he's comfortable playing on. Our players seem to have more personality and fight in them lately (Brown and Nikiforuk) and generally, I feel like some of the players have finally started to play Ice Hockey. I'm looking forward to the Christmas season a bit more. that spark has to first come from the players though. The crowd saw the effort the team put in and as a result got behind the team. I Think spang is starting to flourish because he is now more involved in the games due to the increase ice time. some one with his resume should be playing 30+ minutes a night. To me it looked like Corey dropped alot of his crazy systems for this game and this allowed the players to play with freedom when we have the puck which allowed the players ability and creativity to shine. ollie has ability he can skate, pass, shoot and hit. give him ice time and he will return points
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Post by fishman on Dec 19, 2016 5:59:30 GMT
My first game for a few week (flyers 27th Nov) I don't mind the Sunday afternoon games the only down side I have to leave before the end of the game to catch my train or wait another 2 hours for the next one. Best game Ive seen this season, I thought Wiikman make some important save to keep Panther ahead in the game and all the players seem to be up for this one, thought Brown made sharp work of Myers good game all round from the Panthers
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Post by GuinnessMan on Dec 19, 2016 7:32:09 GMT
Unfortunately MacMillan, forward lines are firing now so we should not mix it up and we've got better defencemen to come back than him BUT I think keeping him as spare is ideal in that he can play forward and defence, the club should sign a two way player spare every season I think With Clarke due to return and williams to come in, would you not touch any of the existing lines to fit those guys in?
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Post by dexter on Dec 19, 2016 8:20:20 GMT
Well I don't know what changed but that was excellent all round. Please keep it up Panthers!
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Post by wgray on Dec 19, 2016 12:42:44 GMT
Unfortunately MacMillan, forward lines are firing now so we should not mix it up and we've got better defencemen to come back than him BUT I think keeping him as spare is ideal in that he can play forward and defence, the club should sign a two way player spare every season I think With Clarke due to return and williams to come in, would you not touch any of the existing lines to fit those guys in? [/quote] I'd try Clarke, Lacho and Williams to begin with, see how it goes before moving players again
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Lawman
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Post by Lawman on Dec 19, 2016 15:34:49 GMT
Great game last night four players less than Cardiff great effort from the team and what noise from the crowd on the five on three penalty kill
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Post by GuinnessMan on Dec 19, 2016 18:42:44 GMT
Game highlights...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2016 19:35:23 GMT
Unfortunately MacMillan, forward lines are firing now so we should not mix it up and we've got better defencemen to come back than him BUT I think keeping him as spare is ideal in that he can play forward and defence, the club should sign a two way player spare every season I think With Clarke due to return and williams to come in, would you not touch any of the existing lines to fit those guys in? I'd try Clarke, Lacho and Williams to begin with, see how it goes before moving players again [/quote] You'd play Williams with Clarke and Lacho !!! Jeez Jason will walk after a week ... mind you knowing this fantastic coach he ll probably play him with Ollie !.. a decent coach would play Williams with Schultz
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Post by wgray on Dec 19, 2016 20:17:11 GMT
With Clarke due to return and williams to come in, would you not touch any of the existing lines to fit those guys in? I'd try Clarke, Lacho and Williams to begin with, see how it goes before moving players again You'd play Williams with Clarke and Lacho !!! Jeez Jason will walk after a week ... mind you knowing this fantastic coach he ll probably play him with Ollie !.. a decent coach would play Williams with Schultz [/quote] Or maybe he could bring the best out of Lacho and Clarke, get them firing and give us 4 lines that would be providing? I have thought about putting him with Schultz and Moran but I like Nikiforuk with them as he provides tenacity and speed, so I personally would leave that line alone, maybe you could put him with Lawrence and Farmer and put McGrattan with Clarke and Lacho meaning it would be Schultz Moran Nikiforuk Carter Brown Betteridge Farmer Larry Williams Clarke Lacho McGrattan What do you think would work?
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Post by mansfieldpanther91 on Dec 19, 2016 20:18:11 GMT
williams-Nikiforuk-shultz Carter-moran-brown mcgrattan-lawrence-farmer clarke-lacho-ollie
looks pretty good to me, maybe swap clarke for Carter but I think he's been playing a lot better since being put on a line with brown or possibly clarke swapped with mcgrattan as he'll put up points on a better line
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Post by Bolts on Dec 19, 2016 22:24:54 GMT
Just watched the highlights, I'm not sure who originally said it, but, thanks I can't stop watching now.
Brad Morans top lip, move god damn it!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2016 22:38:14 GMT
Just watched the highlights, I'm not sure who originally said it, but, thanks I can't stop watching now. Brad Morans top lip, move god damn it! Was possibly myself, apologies...
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