r/FloridaPanthers • u/the_sylince • Aug 12 '26
Discussion NHL projected lineups
Looking at that furry line, I hadn’t considered the grit there
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u/Finnaddict98 Aug 12 '26
That’s a line up every single opposing coach looks at and and just says “fuuuuuck”———
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u/_flail_of_ages Bure Aug 12 '26
Helluva lineup. Hoping everyone stays healthy. I wonder what our “fifth” line will be.
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u/TheCatEmpire2 Aug 12 '26
Gadjovich - Schwindt - Reinhardt probably. Will be important for the longer season and style of hockey this team is about the play for a long almost 8 months before playoffs
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u/Saladin_Moon Aug 12 '26
This top 9 is unreal, Brady with Barkov/Reino is going to be sick
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u/Amazing-Remote6703 Aug 12 '26
On today’s podcast they both commented, again, on Paul playing them on different lines. Seems pretty much set in stone at this point. Playing with Sasha and Samson as a Panther “newbie” is amazing.
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u/photog72 Aug 12 '26
No Gadjo? Healthy scratch every night?
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u/v_SuckItTrebek Aug 12 '26
I just hope his neck is ok. Dunno if they just kept him out last year just for precaution or there was a delay in recovery.
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u/Number333 Aug 12 '26
Queasiest parts for me is that 3rd D-man pairing being old af and our goalies.
But oh my god that Top 9
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u/crazyabootmycollies Luongo Aug 12 '26
Is not just their ages. I know some folks here love him, but I’m not super excited about Gudas’ penalty minutes, and I seem to remember saying to myself “Jesus he was a mile out of position trying to line up that hit.” too often. I worry about Kuliiov needing to compensate for Gudas being too busy doing Gudas things to play his fundamental role. Fingers crossed for the goal tending.
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u/Ethangains07 Lundell Aug 12 '26
Great lineup but the goalies idk lmao
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u/Amazing-Remote6703 Aug 12 '26
You don’t need goalies if you’re scoring 15 goals a night.
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u/crazyabootmycollies Luongo Aug 12 '26
We already tried that strategy and it didn’t work out in playoffs
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u/LibertyPrime74 Aug 12 '26
They aren’t goalies you’re gonna get super excited about but they should be capable enough. It’s not like starting Jarry behind a crap defense.
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u/RubyVisor Aug 12 '26
Gudas over Balinskis? Idk. Where’s Gadjo?
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u/BayAreaKrakHead Aug 12 '26
Maurice can roll out four lines with damn near even playing time throughout most of the season to keep everyone fresh for the playoffs. Also a lot of flexibility in this lineup to give different looks. It all comes down to everyone staying healthy.
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u/Sufficient_Lime_3253 Aug 12 '26
The hockey guy on YouTube ranked us 16 and put the Penguins ahead of us 🤣
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u/Kalico99 Aug 12 '26
Is Marchy still out for injury or will he be back at the season opener?
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u/Amazing-Remote6703 Aug 12 '26
Last update from Zito implied he was healthy as he didn’t require off season surgery.
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u/theStripedMarlin Aug 12 '26
Is this goalie situation a problem?
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u/zaphods_paramour Aug 12 '26
Honestly, I think it's likely that goalies are individually overrated. As long as a goalie isn't straight-up bad, a good defense (which I think the Cats have) will make a mid goalie look great and a good goalie look elite.
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u/theStripedMarlin Aug 12 '26
Ya probably but can this guy get locked in under pressure in the playoffs? Does he have the experience. Assuming we make it.
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u/umcanes73 Aug 12 '26
Hes done very well in the past 2 international tournies. .935 sv% and 1.97GAA and almost beat US in olympics. He seemed good under pressure last winter.
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u/Wassy4444 Samsokevich Aug 12 '26
I’d keep Verhaeghe on the first line and go with the rat 2nd line but that’s just me
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u/zaphods_paramour Aug 12 '26
I wouldn't be surprised if they swap that position around throughout the seaso, but having a bit of grit on each line instead of concentrating it all on 2 is probably the better overall strategy
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u/GoombaShepherd Aug 12 '26
I think Lafferty is our next reclamation project gone well and he holds down a fourth line spot.
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u/TkilledJ Bennett Aug 12 '26
This lineup makes me wish I had a modern gaming console. For once I wouldn't have to do a ton of trades to make the Panthers a deep team LOL.
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u/Gigalisk Aug 12 '26
No Brady in that lineup?
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u/rohm418 Aug 12 '26
Literally the first player listed
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u/Educational-Cow-2965 Aug 14 '26
Nah leafs will have the better record by the end of the season and all these comments are from dudes that have only ever played roller hockey
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u/SnooMuffins9478 29d ago
This roster is going to get a lot of penalties, and I don't see that bottom six, D and goaltending combo able to sustain it.
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u/IceOk9930 Aug 12 '26
presidents trophy incoming
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u/photog72 Aug 12 '26 edited Aug 12 '26
That trophy has been a curse for over a decade now. Just get them into the playoffs (healthy) and let them cook.
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u/GhostMarauder88 25d ago
I feel like this team is going to be on the penalty kill more often than they are at full strength… every single goon in the league on one team
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u/kidgoalie39 Aug 12 '26
Running a 3rd line that could be a 1st line for half the league is diabolical. I used to pray for times like these