Panthers Injured Forwards

• Rostislav Olesz (Knee) - SEASON'D
• Shawn Matthias (Broken Ankle) - 2-4 weeks
• Byron Bitz (Sports Hernia) - Indefinite
• Ryan Carter (Upper Body) - Day-to-day
• Evgeny Dadonov (Broken Finger) - Indefinite
• Jack Skille (High Ankle Sprain) - Likely SEASON'D

Playoff Picture - 2/28

Playoff Picture - February 24th

Above are the current playoff projections after last night's 0-0 loss.  Below takes all of the shootouts out of the equation since they are bullshit anyway.

AHL Attendance Woes

Notable AHL Attendance declines 2010-2011 (year-end) vs. 2009-2010 (As of 2/18)

• Abbotsford: Down 9.9%
• Adirondack: Down 8.8%
• Albany: Down 24.9%
• Bridgeport: Down 7.3%
• Chicago: Down 17.6%
• Grand Rapids: Down 5.2%
• Hamilton: Down 10.4%
• Cleveland: Down 9.7%
• *Manchester: Down 4.6%
• Milwaukee: Down 12.4%
• Rochester: Down 16.5% 
• Springfield: Down 4.5%  
• Syracuse: Down 5.9%  
• Austin: Down 3.0%
• *Wilkes-Barre: Down 3.2%

*Denotes lowest average attendance in franchise history

NOTE: Attendance traditionally increases from 2/18 through year end.

Playoff Picture - February 17