The stats and zone time clearly favored the Cats, but much of what Florida accomplished was from the outside - your are correct, the forwards had excellent support, all five skaters protecting Lankinen, not many bang-bang rebounds for the Panthers.

If Colliton can somehow teach them how to complete passes....
- StLBravesFan

It was painful watching them try to get through the neutral zone for the first couple periods. They kept at it, though.

Glad to see Hagel's hustle rewarded with his ENG. Did you notice after he shot the puck from center ice he started skating hard toward the Florida end of the ice in case the shot missed.

These last two wins will make Stan's decision to become a seller more difficult.
- boilermaker100

Especially if Dach is scheduled to be back before the season ends

When was the last time an opponent went 0-6 on the PP
- BetweenTheDots

Detroit?

Glad to see Hagel's hustle rewarded with his ENG. Did you notice after he shot the puck from center ice he started skating hard toward the Florida end of the ice in case the shot missed.

These last two wins will make Stan's decision to become a seller more difficult.
- boilermaker100

I don't think it will at all. Everyone knows where this team stands. There are no secrets. I would say the idea is to wait for an advantaged deal for any of the rentals (and possibly de Haan). I don't think the team's position will change their actions (or at least I hope they don't).

What a great win tonight Blankinen was superb how can't you like Dehann Murph and Carpenter old time hockey players Zadorov hit was a game changer and on a dirt bag like Hornquist even better . Hagel was special again non stop motor looks like a real steal by Stan !!

The stats and zone time clearly favored the Cats, but much of what Florida accomplished was from the outside - your are correct, the forwards had excellent support, all five skaters protecting Lankinen, not many bang-bang rebounds for the Panthers.

If Colliton can somehow teach them how to complete passes....
- StLBravesFan

A bunch of them need to go to summer camp with Kane and ADB. Their passing, stick handling, and skating will improve.

What a great win tonight Blankinen was superb how can't you like Dehann Murph and Carpenter old time hockey players Zadorov hit was a game changer and on a dirt bag like Hornquist even better . Hagel was special again non stop motor looks like a real steal by Stan !!
- oldduffman

Stupid Sabre organization.

I don't think it will at all. Everyone knows where this team stands. There are no secrets. I would say the idea is to wait for an advantaged deal for any of the rentals (and possibly de Haan). I don't think the team's position will change their actions (or at least I hope they don't).
- Chunk

I agree. But if there is a so so deal Stan may pass instead of making the deal. Soderberg for a 4th. Pass. Janmark for a 3rd. Pass. deHaan for a 4th. Ok maybe. lol

Rutta gets beat in the last 2 minutes. Dallas beats Tampa.

What a great win tonight Blankinen was superb how can't you like Dehann Murph and Carpenter old time hockey players Zadorov hit was a game changer and on a dirt bag like Hornquist even better . Hagel was special again non stop motor looks like a real steal by Stan !!
- oldduffman

I agree, his hockey IQ is pretty good as well. Has a very good feel what the opponent is going to do with the puck.

What a great win tonight Blankinen was superb how can't you like Dehann Murph and Carpenter old time hockey players Zadorov hit was a game changer and on a dirt bag like Hornquist even better . Hagel was special again non stop motor looks like a real steal by Stan !!
- oldduffman

Love the nickname

Stupid Sabre organization.
- paulr

Zadorov and Hagel both originated from the Sabers

Watching to replay that goal by Suter was impressive

Same with the hit on Hornqvist, that was a Big Buff hit

That 3 on 0 save by Lanky, so patient of course it came about because of my favorite dman Murphy, none the less what a great save.

Great game

Watching to replay that goal by Suter was impressive

Same with the hit on Hornqvist, that was a Big Buff hit

That 3 on 0 save by Lanky, so patient of course it came about because of my favorite dman Murphy, none the less what a great save.

Great game
- BetweenTheDots

Guess you missed your boy Strome looking at the play happening and getting his ass off the ice, huh?

I agree, his hockey IQ is pretty good as well. Has a very good feel what the opponent is going to do with the puck.
- BetweenTheDots

Ya he still has his offensive gifts I knew he would hit that empty net even if he did not but good hustle on him to try and beat out the icing never in doubt .

Glad to see Hagel's hustle rewarded with his ENG. Did you notice after he shot the puck from center ice he started skating hard toward the Florida end of the ice in case the shot missed.

These last two wins will make Stan's decision to become a seller more difficult.
- boilermaker100

Nah. You stay the course. SB isn't building to make the playoffs. He is trying to build a legit contender. That being said, I don't believe he will make a move that can be interpreted as a white flag trade. Or until at Dach is back and showing good form.

This season is just showing some of the pieces may be in the system right now.

Zadorov and Hagel both originated from the Sabers
- GPHawksfan

Zadorov did. Hagel was never offered a contract. He was a 6th round pick by the Sabres, tho. They never got the chance to kill his soul.

Love the nickname
- boilermaker100

Me to, stole it heard it at the end of the broadcast Lankinen been the real deal .

Guess you missed your boy Strome looking at the play happening and getting his ass off the ice, huh?
- Elbows15

He was tired, my boy, stop, just because i don't think we should trade him and see what kind of hockey player he might become, makes him my boy, okay sure, i guess he didn't realize Murphy was going to break out his snow angel move, hahaha, or the other 2 forwards getting off

Especially if Dach is scheduled to be back before the season ends
- BetweenTheDots

Boyle and Mayers speculating Dach will play this weekend on the postgame.

He was tired, my boy, stop, just because i don't think we should trade him and see what kind of hockey player he might become, makes him my boy, okay sure
- BetweenTheDots

Own it. lol
He is what he is. A one dimensional, situational player. The situation being the PP. He offers nothing else.

The 2 other forwards was the equally useless Carpenter and Janmark who were standing around in the O-zone. Murphy had just come on the ice when the 3 Stooges turned the puck over. Murphy needed to block the puck with his body for sure but Strome needed to try to get in support position instead heading off the ice. Especially since Keith was committed to the change because his replacement had already jumped on the ice.

Own it. lol
He is what he is. A one dimensional, situational player. The situation being the PP. He offers nothing else.
- Elbows15

He really isn't, if that's all you see then i guess that's all you see.

He really isn't, if that's all you see then i guess that's all you see.
- BetweenTheDots

Its all everyone sees. He is too slow for today's NHL.

Its all everyone sees. He is too slow for today's NHL.
- Elbows15

Not everyone, maybe you and a few on here, but not everyone.

Let's face it elbows, you're addicted to speed.

Not everyone, maybe you and a few on here, but not everyone.
- BetweenTheDots

The Hawks are down two centers, and they have Strome playing right wing on the 3rd line. Carpenter is playing center ahead of him. Nuff said.