http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?blogger_id=93Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:58:15 -0400 http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=16062 The questions are these: Does Jacques Martin deserve credit for sticking to his guns, building from within, and signing his young players long term? Or should he be blasted for trading away his best offensive player, getting questionable value in return (which he created by ripping Olli towards the end of the season), and still providing no clear answer on where the offensive production will com Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:37:40 -0400Jacques Martin Nick Boynton Keith Ballard Olli Jokinen Peter DeBoer Panthers http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15809 Olli Jokinen didn't part on the best of terms with Jacques Martin. After the Zednik incident, he never returned to what is expected of him. The writing was on the wall, and today a new era begins. Or is it? New? An overwhelming majority of Panther fans will tell you offensive production is their greatest concern. It had been mentioned repeatedly that an Olli trade would help bring some off Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:39:25 -0400Olli Jokinen Peter DeBoer Jacques Martin Coyotes Panthers http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=15243 Hockey in the U.S. still needs help. All this talk about revenues being up cannot overshadow that several NHL markets are struggling. With the cap going up to an estimated $56 million next year, the game is at a crucial stage of post-lockout development. Rumors have been swirling this past season that ESPN will likely bring the NHL back to their networks next year and beyond. The game needs Sat, 10 May 2008 12:03:09 -0400Don Cherry http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=14819 JM's recent decision to stay on as GM, while expected, is as huge a gaffe for this organization as trading Luongo. The fact that Cohen is giving him full power to hire the new coach is a mistake beyond comprehension. The entire team needs a new style and attitude change. Is there any question that the same, mundane, play-not-to-lose mentality won't trickle down from the top? What is needed is Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:17:48 -0400Jacques Martin Alan Cohen http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=14698 The first wave of changes has begun. Jacques Martin has been stripped of his coaching duties, but will remain as the organization's GM. At this time it is uncertain how successful he has been as GM, but letting him focus on one position is definitely a positive. The coaching search should be interesting, especially if JM has a say in who is brought in. It's not hard to see this team needs a Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:19:56 -0400Panthers Jacques Martin http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=14566 If there is one thing that Panther fans have learned this season, it's that Craig Anderson might just be one of the best backup goalies in the league. And since goaltending is the number one priority for success, the future looks bright. Panther fans lamenting about the Capitals game isn't as intense as it normally would be. And it's simple. Having a part in ending the Hurricanes season is w Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:51:07 -0400Sabres Capitals Panthers Hurricanes http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=14307 It's over. Another valiant March wasted because of mediocrity over the rest of the season. For the seventh year in a row the Panthers will miss the playoffs. Such a record of futility needs to be addressed immediately. Some would say the team is finally healthy and playing well, in Jacques Martin's system. Because of this, JM needs to be retained for another year. Others would say a good Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:52:23 -0400Panthers http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=14148 It's still probably too late, but this team is finally playing like it was advertised last summer. There are so many nay-sayers out there about talent on this club, but there's no question that Weiss, Olesz, Horton, Booth, Bouwmeester, and others will carry this team for years to come. This remarkable seven game win streak has been a glimpse into the future, while giving a jolt to the current Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:34:07 -0400Panthers http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=13970 Where was this emotion and toughness all year long? Once again, barring a miracle, the Panthers will miss the playoffs for an astounding eighth year in a row. Now on a four-game winning streak, matching their longest of the year, the Cats are targeting two teams, Carolina and Philadelphia. And guess what these teams keep doing? Win. Win not only now, but months ago when games meant just a Sun, 09 Mar 2008 14:16:46 -0400Flyers Capitals Panthers Jacques Martin Hurricanes Vokoun http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=13719 Nothing ownership or Jacques Martin will say can candy-coat today's lack of progress. The acquiring of Wade Belak, Chad Kilger, and Karlis Skrastins is a predictable attempt at "improving" a team that is set to miss the playoffs for the eigth consecutive season. Every team has game(s) in hand on Florida in the conference, except for Carolina. Nothing short of a miracle will land this team in th Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:53:16 -0500Salei Skrastins Hurricanes Capitals Thrashers Lightning Jacques Martin Bob Hartley Panthers Belak Kilger