Dan Spiegel: Panthers Pull Out 10-Round Shootout Thriller

How do you fail to mention the beast Bjugstad. He's been great.

What a game the last week has been crazy! It's amazing what this team can do now only if we could finish our good opportunities and show some consistency.

How do you fail to mention the beast Bjugstad. He's been great.
- BallardHitsHard22

Don't you mean Buststad?

Don't you mean Buststad?
- Crazycaboose

Exactly, and Gudbranson was a bust too.

I know you can't take HIS game away
from him, but in today's NHL I knew he was gonna get tossed. Gudbranson can't lead or follow through toward the head. It's not gonna happen. His strength can blow a guy up in the mid-section area, concentrate on that. Only a Crosby will get away with that.

Kulikov might have gotten the message, and I still can't trust or particularly like his play. I still say, that if everyone is impressed with him THIS week, then that's the perfect week ti swap him for someone!! Lol.

Overall a great game, and a well earned 2 points.

I don't wanna say I told you so but...anyway LIS when this team plays 60 minutes like last night they have the talent to play with any team for the most part. I really like watching this team play in this system and the young killer B's Bjugstad and Barkov are gonna be stars in this league. Man Bjugstad is gaining confidence with each game and with his size he can dominate especially when he gains a little more weight. If Markstrom pans out, this team is going to be competetive for many years with all this young talent. Couple more wins in a row and they are right back in the playoff picture.

I don't wanna say I told you so but...anyway LIS when this team plays 60 minutes like last night they have the talent to play with any team for the most part. I really like watching this team play in this system and the young killer B's Bjugstad and Barkov are gonna be stars in this league. Man Bjugstad is gaining confidence with each game and with his size he can dominate especially when he gains a little more weight. If Markstrom pans out, this team is going to be competetive for many years with all this young talent. Couple more wins in a row and they are right back in the playoff picture.
- BravePackCats27

We've all waited for so long for this fresh logic. Where have you been all these years?

We've all waited for so long for this fresh logic. Where have you been all these years?
- PanthersGoal

Was this supposed to be an attempt at humor by you? Pretty weak meat. It's pretty evident that about half the total of Panther fans on here, which by my calculations is about 3 posters, are just negative all the time no matter what happens on the ice. Just trying to shed some light on this dark Panthers forum for the fans who still hold out hope for our team. You should embrace fans with open arms because we are few and far between instead of being a tool.

Was this supposed to be an attempt at humor by you? Pretty weak meat. It's pretty evident that about half the total of Panther fans on here, which by my calculations is about 3 posters, are just negative all the time no matter what happens on the ice. Just trying to shed some light on this dark Panthers forum for the fans who still hold out hope for our team. You should embrace fans with open arms because we are few and far between instead of being a tool.
- BravePackCats27

Unrelated note: some of you should get an avatar besides the Imma Getchu Cat... It's very confusing as is

Was this supposed to be an attempt at humor by you? Pretty weak meat. It's pretty evident that about half the total of Panther fans on here, which by my calculations is about 3 posters, are just negative all the time no matter what happens on the ice. Just trying to shed some light on this dark Panthers forum for the fans who still hold out hope for our team. You should embrace fans with open arms because we are few and far between instead of being a tool.
- BravePackCats27

I was kinda half-bustin' on ya. However, I will point out where you ARE incorrect, all jokin' aside. There are LOADS of Panther fans. What you see here and on other sites are the true die hards, that no matter what they'll cheer for the team and be interested. If this team made a consistent run at above average hockey, you couldn't get a ticket. I thoroughly believe that! You don't have to look for the "few and far between", they are frustrated "casual" fans who because of mismanagement and some crap ownership, they always have to start from square one to fire up the followers. Saveology Plex is FULL of young kids wanting to play and learn hockey, and parents footing that bill. They're all there, just waiting for the next load of crap to push them away. Let's hope Viola is the guy who can make south Florida the strong hockey market that most agree that it is, including the NHL.

Sorry if I offended you.

Have to keep this up until the end of December. We have some HUGE HUGE HUGE games coming up against Toronto and the Habs. have to take them down. We are in a prime position to strike, just need to keep it going one game at a time.

I was kinda half-bustin' on ya. However, I will point out where you ARE incorrect, all jokin' aside. There are LOADS of Panther fans. What you see here and on other sites are the true die hards, that no matter what they'll cheer for the team and be interested. If this team made a consistent run at above average hockey, you couldn't get a ticket. I thoroughly believe that! You don't have to look for the "few and far between", they are frustrated "casual" fans who because of mismanagement and some crap ownership, they always have to start from square one to fire up the followers. Saveology Plex is FULL of young kids wanting to play and learn hockey, and parents footing that bill. They're all there, just waiting for the next load of crap to push them away. Let's hope Viola is the guy who can make south Florida the strong hockey market that most agree that it is, including the NHL.

Sorry if I offended you.
- PanthersGoal

No offense buddy. I actually thought you were just bustin my nuts but wasn't positive cause you didn't add the winking face. I just noticed that on here there are like only 5-10 regular Panthers fan posters and a lot of negativity unfortunately. I try not to play that game and stay positive because I truely believe this team is headed in the right direction sooner rather than later.

No offense buddy. I actually thought you were just bustin my nuts but wasn't positive cause you didn't add the winking face. I just noticed that on here there are like only 5-10 regular Panthers fan posters and a lot of negativity unfortunately. I try not to play that game and stay positive because I truely believe this team is headed in the right direction sooner rather than later.
- BravePackCats27

Personally the only one who is normally negative is Ballard. Don't really have any real problems with anyone else besides just some frustrations. We all know what this team can do.

Also John Shannon tweeted NO SUPP. DISCIPLINE for Gudbranson.

Tallon will have to go to Officiating VP Walkom if he wants match penalty rescinded.

So looks like he shouldn't miss any games and I hope so he has been awesome with Olsen!

Also John Shannon tweeted NO SUPP. DISCIPLINE for Gudbranson.

Tallon will have to go to Officiating VP Walkom if he wants match penalty rescinded.

So looks like he shouldn't miss any games and I hope so he has been awesome with Olsen!
- Crazycaboose

Olsen for Versteeg is a steal of a trade right now. Add the grit and size Hayes has.. and a little teenie offensive burst... and we win this trade every time.

Olsen for Versteeg is a steal of a trade right now. Add the grit and size Hayes has.. and a little teenie offensive burst... and we win this trade every time.
- Panthers88

Not to even mention if all Olsen even did was just make Gudbranson turn the corner that would be HUGE! It has been hard to find him the right partner. Glad they work real well together.

Not to even mention if all Olsen even did was just make Gudbranson turn the corner that would be HUGE! It has been hard to find him the right partner. Glad they work real well together.
- Crazycaboose

For sure. It lets us develop the young ones properly as well PLUS guys like Robak who, in my opinion, doesn't fit here anymore, can be traded for something else. Perfect kid to have here.

That was one of the most enjoyable panther games Ive watched in a long time!! Guys we have future stars on our team!! The killer B's are amazing add in hubby, guddy and Olsen and you get a future contender for years! I cant wait for trochek as well he's gonna be a stud! God it feels so good to see the light at the end of the tunnel! Bjugstad is un-real, the moves he puts on with that speed and size Is just awesome to watch.

Don't you mean Buststad?
- Crazycaboose

A week into the season dan posted about Bjugstad and I owned up to calling him a bust and said I was completely wrong. I owned up to it. Sorry you have hate for me but at least I admit when I'm wrong.

I know you can't take HIS game away
from him, but in today's NHL I knew he was gonna get tossed. Gudbranson can't lead or follow through toward the head. It's not gonna happen. His strength can blow a guy up in the mid-section area, concentrate on that. Only a Crosby will get away with that.

Kulikov might have gotten the message, and I still can't trust or particularly like his play. I still say, that if everyone is impressed with him THIS week, then that's the perfect week ti swap him for someone!! Lol.

Overall a great game, and a well earned 2 points.
- PanthersGoal

It's crazy how they never mentioned the fact that Gudbranson left his feet on that hit. It's illegal and it was the correct call to give him a game misconduct. No idea what all the uncertainty is about.

It's crazy how they never mentioned the fact that Gudbranson left his feet on that hit. It's illegal and it was the correct call to give him a game misconduct. No idea what all the uncertainty is about.
- BallardHitsHard22

If you watch closely you will see when Gudbranson hits him he doesn't leave his feet. Now when Winchester got suspended he really left his feet before they even made contact.

If you watch closely you will see when Gudbranson hits him he doesn't leave his feet. Now when Winchester got suspended he really left his feet before they even made contact.
- Crazycaboose

watch it again because you're wrong. He leaves his feet.

watch it again because you're wrong. He leaves his feet.
- BallardHitsHard22

The hit was illegal. I'm shocked he isn't getting suspended.

watch it again because you're wrong. He leaves his feet.
- BallardHitsHard22

When the contact was made he still had a foot on the ice.