2024 NHL Thread

[Amazin69]

TNT post-game said that it's time to put Nikishin in there, if he can move. The kid (Scott Somebody) they have in his place was just getting abused.

[Cobra Mgr]

Originally Posted by Amazin69

TNT post-game said that it's time to put Nikishin in there, if he can move. The kid (Scott Somebody) they have in his place was just getting abused.

Scott Morrow (-3). He replaced Jalen Chatfield who got hurt 2 games ago. That's who they need to get back.

Nikishin is their top prospect & has a bright future. But he has just been riding w/the team for the most part during the postseason. He just came from Russia. He did play in game 5 vs the Caps as Chatfield's original replacement. It was more or less a test drive and he showed promise & inexperience. Some good plays, passes & good speed. But also bad turnovers.

We're hoping Jalen is ready Thursday. But I don't think Rod has enough confidence in the rookie D's at this point. Stakes are too high & the opponent is too good. But if Chatty is still unable to go, they just need to rooks to grow up fast.

[Amazin69]

The problem with the Cats is that you can't hide 3D against their checkers; they have too many good lines.

And if you try to get by with only playing 2 D pairs…well, catch Jim Hiller on the golf course and ask how that worked out.

[Cobra Mgr]

Originally Posted by Amazin69

The problem with the Cats is that you can't hide 3D against their checkers; they have too many good lines.

And if you try to get by with only playing 2 D pairs…well, catch Jim Hiller on the golf course and ask how that worked out.

I know. They are the deepest team in the league. Their 3rd & 4th line has been carrying them. I think they had 2 goals. & one from a D.

Carolina is just going to have to eliminate the mistakes. Stay out of the box. Stop turning over the puck. Stop letting skaters roam unchecked in their defensive zone. At least make the Panthers sweat a little.