tailg8or

Bring back that awful ... 'Stand and cheer for the Panthers'.

The most glaring issue during the last preseason game was open field tackling ... Primarily by the CBs. They didn't break-up the passes and missed the tackles. Glad that our staff brought in new recruits. Hopefully one or two will pan out.

Alot of positives but open field tackling has been poor, especially by CBs. Missing way too many.

Tepp and his cronies adopt the 'rebuilding' mindset as he attempts to shed the label of being the worst owner in professional sports. Each victory is celebrated as part of the rebuilding plan. Moral victories are found in close losses. By end of year, apathy sets into the stadium and players as seats are filled with opposing fans. Interior OL upgrades will be a huge improvement which will help Bryce's need for pocket space. However, will still be limited to open receivers in short / intermediate routes. End of season speculation that Panthers use another top 5 pick on a QB or more weapons.

Honestly ... was thinking Bunt would square up with Chuk ... but glad Svech showed there is more than one that can take care of business. I go back to when Svech got into it with Ovechkin. The kid has an edge that is good for this team.

I get the impression our GM / owner doesn't see big holes and is OK with incremental improvements VS taking risk to fill a need for a run. Not being able to keep puck out of net OR put puck into net are pretty big holes. We sure can pass good around the net though!

Chet still making himself small in goal. Needs to trust his eqpt and cover space. Style works in lower leagues but not nhl. Announcers nailed it tonight ... solid goaltending would change a lot for Canes ... and goals are still hard to come by. We have skill but not a sniper.

Nothing wrong with a $12 bottle of Cab (maybe not $8). I have the big dollar ones but pride myself on finding the cheaper gems, especially for a mid-week bottle.. Otherwise ... brilliant post SCP. Lol

Bunch of Jerks finally got a jerk. Love it.

The hockey God just smiled.

His Dad got him in the biz.

Another clean look on a shot from top of the circle. Need chaos in front.

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.