msweet Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 http://sports.yahoo.com/news/panthers-scott-gomez-agree-deal-190045541--nhl.html SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) -- Two-time Stanley Cup champion Scott Gomez is joining the Florida Panthers. The Panthers said Wednesday that they agreed to terms with the veteran center on a one-year deal. Gomez leads all active U.S.-born NHL players in assists with 530 and points with 701. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Cheap attraction to draw the Miami area hispanic fan base Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTCB Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 at Florida Panthers managment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Cheap attraction to draw the Miami area hispanic fan base lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArmySports Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I thought the Panthers were on the upside even though we elimnated them in the first round last year. So much for that prediciton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Gomez is due for a rebound season under the perfect conditions. This might be it but then again I thought that too when he was in San Jose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby89 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I don't think he played that bad with the Sharks. He obviously didn't put up much point wise but he played well. Also got minutes in big situations at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgb6397 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I thought the Panthers were on the upside even though we elimnated them in the first round last year. So much for that prediciton. The only reason they were in that position was decent goal tending from a couple of has beens and the Caps having a terrible first half. Then they lost Garrison just to add insult to injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 The only reason they were in that position was decent goal tending from a couple of has beens and the Caps having a terrible first half. Then they lost Garrison just to add insult to injury Not to mention the incredibly hot run their top line had. NO WAY was that team going to replicate their year in 11-12 again this past season. Toronto is primed to suffer a similar fate this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevsMan84 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Not to mention the incredibly hot run their top line had. NO WAY was that team going to replicate their year in 11-12 again this past season. Toronto is primed to suffer a similar fate this year. Is that the mantis shimp in your avatar? Matthew Inman loves them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Is that the mantis shimp in your avatar? Matthew Inman loves them. Yeah. I just got him a couple weeks ago. I'm just amazed at how smart and curious it is, constantly moving rocks and sand to perfect it's burrow. Watching it bludgeon an Emerald crab to death was pretty awesome too. The Oatmeal cartoon is actually what spurred the purchase. I had suggested to a buddy of mine we split the cost on a SW tank, which I've always wanted, but could never afford. Then one day my buddy saw that cartoon and instantly said, "We need this". I agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Eco Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I thought the Panthers were on the upside even though we elimnated them in the first round last year. So much for that prediciton. I mean, you have to consider them one of the most unlucky teams in recent years. Did you see the injuries they got last year? It was incredible. Everything that could've gone wrong did, their top 2 lines and top d-men were wiped out with injuries. I kind of felt bad for them. I think they're due for an okay season, wouildn't mind it at all. They showed a lot of balls in their first round with the Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim777 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 1 year at 900K isn't that bad, IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Florida isn't ready to compete. Adding a vet like Gomez isn't bad. He played okay for San Jose. Still a solid faceoff guy and can play power play. The Panthers' future is bright with Markstrom in net, Huberdeau (future captain/star), Gudbranson, Kulikov, Bjugstad and Barkov. It will take time. They must remain patient and allow their kids to develop properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubie#8 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Cheap attraction to draw the Miami area hispanic fan base You just blew my mind sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitico12 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Cheap attraction to draw the Miami area hispanic fan base Creative theory on your part, but I hardly doubt it. I don't see too many Cubanos wanting to go to a Panther's game to see some guy with "Gomez" on his jersey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RizzMB30 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Not to mention the incredibly hot run their top line had. NO WAY was that team going to replicate their year in 11-12 again this past season. Toronto is primed to suffer a similar fate this year. I disagree. I actually think that the Panthers are a dangerous team this year. Just their forward corps is underrated and they know who their best players are. They know who they're upcoming players are, they are like the East Conf. Oilers. A lot of young talent and getting more underrated players, so it seems like a score by committee team. The defense has some strength too, Gudbranson, Jovanowski(health), Kulikov, Weaver, Campbell. And as everyone else has stated, Markstrom is poised to take over that starting job this year with FLA not re-signing Theodore, he could be Europe-bound. So to restate, Oilers and Panthers could surprise the NHL this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muevelos Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I disagree. I actually think that the Panthers are a dangerous team this year. Just their forward corps is underrated and they know who their best players are. They know who they're upcoming players are, they are like the East Conf. Oilers. A lot of young talent and getting more underrated players, so it seems like a score by committee team. The defense has some strength too, Gudbranson, Jovanowski(health), Kulikov, Weaver, Campbell. And as everyone else has stated, Markstrom is poised to take over that starting job this year with FLA not re-signing Theodore, he could be Europe-bound. So to restate, Oilers and Panthers could surprise the NHL this year. they lost Weiss. They'll have to get over that hump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 (edited) I think everyone's been saying the Oilers are going to be good - lot of people thought they'd be good this year. So I don't think that'll be a surprise. They now have defensive depth but their top players are still rotten at D. Also I'm glad that Gomez probably only has one year left, maybe two, so the paternalistic 'Gomez will draw Hispanic fans' idea can be dead and buried once and for all. Edited August 4, 2013 by Triumph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb00rs Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Not sure I'm digging the word choice there Tri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLL765 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 I disagree. I actually think that the Panthers are a dangerous team this year. Just their forward corps is underrated and they know who their best players are. They know who they're upcoming players are, they are like the East Conf. Oilers. A lot of young talent and getting more underrated players, so it seems like a score by committee team. The defense has some strength too, Gudbranson, Jovanowski(health), Kulikov, Weaver, Campbell. And as everyone else has stated, Markstrom is poised to take over that starting job this year with FLA not re-signing Theodore, he could be Europe-bound. So to restate, Oilers and Panthers could surprise the NHL this year. Their D was one of their stronger points in 11-12. That D scored a lot for them and aided in their lack of more than 1 scoring line. I still highly doubt they make much noise next year. I'd put money on it. Too many young guys up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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