I think I watched a different game to everyone else last night. I thought the Panthers were excellent, they had a game plan and they executed it.
They have the right mix of speed and skill to be right up there this season, and with the determination following tragedy it wouldn’t surprise me if they win the league- add in that new d-man… despres… wow! He is the best player I’ve seen in a long time and he didn’t look like he was trying.
Their D overall is very solid, a great amount of experience with Neill and Caruso too. Stojanovic played well but I’ve never felt he’s unbeatable.
The Devils competed in my view, but that was a performance too far. The team needs a rest. My one gripe is Mosey as a forward, I don’t think he’s anywhere near as effective there. He influences the game far more as a d-man. Sanford and Martin pretty much passed amongst themselves on that line anyway so perhaps Chad would have been a good option as a power forward with them.
I’m not too disappointed. Tough day at the office. Move on.