Lindback had NO chance on that one. It's only 1 goal, so we'll see in the third.
- Artyukhin76

This team can't score to save its life.

This team can't score to save its life.
- Michael_Stuart

In all fairness, Nabokov has made some pretty damn good saves.

In all fairness, Nabokov has made some pretty damn good saves.
- Artyukhin76

That's all fine and good, but 14 shots through 2.5 periods is never going to be good enough. ***Unless we're playing the Panthers....

That's all fine and good, but 14 shots through 2.5 periods is never going to be good enough. ***Unless we're playing the Panthers....
- Michael_Stuart

I already know this game and this season are a wash, I am really enjoying watching the future play so well. Gudas, Conacher, Killorn, Palat and Lindback. In all reality, Brewer, Lee, MAB, Malone and Hall need to go. No FA players, just bring up Barberio, Connolly, Helenuis and Panik.

I already know this game and this season are a wash, I am really enjoying watching the future play so well. Gudas, Conacher, Killorn, Palat and Lindback. In all reality, Brewer, Lee, MAB, Malone and Hall need to go. No FA players, just bring up Barberio, Connolly, Helenuis and Panik.
- Artyukhin76

The "Fire Sale" blog comes tomorrow most likely.

That's all fine and good, but 14 shots through 2.5 periods is never going to be good enough. ***Unless we're playing the Panthers....
- Michael_Stuart

No puck luck, Nabokov played well. I have ALMOST nothing bad to say about this game. Defense looked good, Lindback looked great and Nabokov was very strong. Our offense was not on the top of there game and the sthots were down, but look at the actual scoring chances, that's a better tell then shot totals. We played better today then the win against Florida. I guess we win a game we didn't deserve and lose a game we could've won. Crap happens, look to the future and it looks good.

Good game guys!!!

Neither team played well... could have gone either way!!!

No puck luck, Nabokov played well. I have ALMOST nothing bad to say about this game. Defense looked good, Lindback looked great and Nabokov was very strong. Our offense was not on the top of there game and the sthots were down, but look at the actual scoring chances, that's a better tell then shot totals. We played better today then the win against Florida. I guess we win a game we didn't deserve and lose a game we could've won. Crap happens, look to the future and it looks good.
- Artyukhin76

Well said. Basically summed up exactly what was in my head.

Gudas and Lindback specifically were great. Thought Stamkos had an off-ish night, and Johnson needs to work on his face-offs (could've have just been first game jitters too, don't know).

No puck luck, Nabokov played well. I have ALMOST nothing bad to say about this game. Defense looked good, Lindback looked great and Nabokov was very strong. Our offense was not on the top of there game and the sthots were down, but look at the actual scoring chances, that's a better tell then shot totals. We played better today then the win against Florida. I guess we win a game we didn't deserve and lose a game we could've won. Crap happens, look to the future and it looks good.
- Artyukhin76

This is the most positive you've been all year. Everything alright?

The "Fire Sale" blog comes tomorrow most likely.
- Michael_Stuart

If so start with Boucher and his assistants. Lose Lee, MAB, Brewer, Hall bring up Panik and Connelly leave the rest of the kids up. Johnson showed me nothing tonight but it was only one game. Why can't this team shoot the puck and pass crisply all game not just the third.Lindback is improving all the time. A game they needed with the Canes losing.

Good game guys!!!

Neither team played well... could have gone either way!!!
- jimmc7722

You as well!

The "Fire Sale" blog comes tomorrow most likely.
- Michael_Stuart

The only players I see traded are Brewer and Malone. Lee, Hall and MAB will be UFA's. I'm more optimistic now, then 5 games ago. Relax brother, Mr. Yzerman has a plan and us small mortals no nothing about. I see it, therefore I must go into hiding.

If so start with Boucher and his assistants. Lose Lee, MAB, Brewer, Hall bring up Panik and Connelly leave the rest of the kids up. Johnson showed me nothing tonight but it was only one game. Why can't this team shoot the puck and pass crisply all game not just the third.Lindback is improving all the time. A game they needed with the Canes losing.
- tpd11

Conn-O-lly

The only players I see traded are Brewer and Malone. Lee, Hall and MAB will be UFA's. I'm more optimistic now, then 5 games ago. Relax brother, Mr. Yzerman has a plan and us small mortals no nothing about. I see it, therefore I must go into hiding.
- Artyukhin76

That's what I'm getting at.

Lindbacks numbers are so much better.

TBL g19 w9 L7 ot 1 gaa 2.93 sav% .902

- Michael_Stuart

Lindbacks numbers are so much better.

TBL g19 w9 L7 ot 1 gaa 2.93 sav% .902
- Artyukhin76

love lindback
bolts will come...they will come......
and when they do
east is ours !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the future is promising..you're all right...just sucks for the present with all this talent, this game was a big one but all games for the rest of the year are and maybe they can turn it around, if not ...oh well next year i suppose! i'd like to see conacher jump back into the points column.. had such a strong opening and i love him he is great, lets go!

Conacher Stamkos Purcell- top scoring line
Killorn Lecavalier St Louis- secondary
Panik Thompson Palat- energy and points
Crombeen Pyatt Labre- heavy hitters and face-off man.

Hedman Salo- top defensive line
Carle Barberio- secondary defense and scoring
Gudas Aulie- pain and death line

Lindback- he's our no. 1
Helenius- will be earning NHL money next season

Conacher Stamkos Purcell- top scoring line
Killorn Lecavalier St Louis- secondary
Panik Thompson Palat- energy and points
Crombeen Pyatt Labre- heavy hitters and face-off man.

Hedman Salo- top defensive line
Carle Barberio- secondary defense and scoring
Gudas Aulie- pain and death line

Lindback- he's our no. 1
Helenius- will be earning NHL money next season
- Artyukhin76

I honestly can't see Connolly not make this team next season. Camp in the fall sure is gonna be interesting with all the guys from Syracuse looking for spots.

Maybe drop Pyatt, bump Thompson and Palat down, and add Johnson and Connolly in to the 3rd?

I honestly can't see Connolly not make this team next season. Camp in the fall sure is gonna be interesting with all the guys from Syracuse looking for spots.

Maybe drop Pyatt, bump Thompson and Palat down, and add Johnson and Connolly in to the 3rd?
- norbs

100% agree.

I honestly can't see Connolly not make this team next season. Camp in the fall sure is gonna be interesting with all the guys from Syracuse looking for spots.

Maybe drop Pyatt, bump Thompson and Palat down, and add Johnson and Connolly in to the 3rd?
- norbs

Pyatt and Johnson are easily interchangeable.

RDS says Lecavalier is out for three weeks.

RDS says Lecavalier is out for three weeks.
- Michael_Stuart

And with that, let the fire sale begin.

And with that, let the fire sale begin.
- norbs

Yard sale yes, fire sale no. Malone and Brewer traded, but Hall, Lee and MAB will not (or shouldn't) be resigned.

Yard sale yes, fire sale no. Malone and Brewer traded, but Hall, Lee and MAB will not (or shouldn't) be resigned.
- Artyukhin76

Well I mean, try and get something for Malone and Brewer, ANYTHING for Lee and MAB. Hall's someone I think should be looked at twice before letting go of, though I'd trade him away right now if given something in return.