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Clicks and Clippings: Checking in with the Big Swede

When news came yesterday that the Niclas Wallin trade to the San Jose Sharks was officially a "done deal", apparently ending his career with your Carolina Hurricanes, I was actually delighted to hear he was moving to such a highly talented organization. While I will surely miss seeing his impressive yet humble presence on the ice and around the local RYHA games,  it sounds to me like he has very successully turned a  difficult  situation into a promising opportunity. Is this all because his parents back in the Old Country taught him to "work hard, don't complain"? Check it out, Caniacs: Nic Wallin, San Jose Shark.

 


 

LATEST: Wallin joined his new teammates in Toronto, where they take on the Maple Leafs tonight. Jame Mirtle caught up with him after practice and just posted this piece. Wallin pumped to be a Shark - The Globe and Mail Weekend deal shuffles defenceman from the Eastern Conference basement to the West's penthouse. He will skate in his first game as a Shark tonight against the Leafs alongside new D partner Dan Boyle.

Also this, from the San Jose Mercury News: Wallin paired with Boyle, Helminen gets call-up  | Working the Corners Wallin connected with his new teammates around 9 p.m. last night and headed out for steaks with Douglas Murray. It’s the first time in a while that either have had a Swedish teammates, so the conversation was not in English.

UPDATE: Looking at the Center Ice TV Listings, you can watch Wallin in action in Toronto on TWC-Raleigh Channel 733 at 7pm tonight.

More links to bring you up to date, before the Canes take on the Panthers tomorrow night as they begin these last 3 games leading up to the Olympic Break, after the jump.

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Thanks For The Memories, "Nicky" Wallin

Niclas Wallin and Ray Whitney at Pete Friesen's 5K, August 30, 2009.  (photo by LTD)

Niclas Wallin and Ray Whitney at Pete Friesen's 5K, August 30, 2009. (photo by LTD)

The Carolina Hurricanes are now in a position not many thought they would be in at the beginning of the season.   While making the playoffs is not mathematically impossible, it's pretty much a pipe dream at this point.  When a team has spent more time in last place, than out of last place, it leaves a general manager little choice but to start a rebuild.

And so it begins for Carolina.

Niclas Wallin is the first casualty and many fans are sad to see him go.  The player, also known as the "Big Swede", will be remembered for his fun-loving times at practice, his intensity during games, and the clutch, game-winning goals he scored in the playoffs.

Wallin was drafted by the Canes in the 2000 Entry Draft in the fourth round and has never played for another NHL franchise.  He signed a four year contract with a no trade clause back in 2006 because reportedly, he loved the area very much and he did not want to move his family.

There were questions about his intentions at the end of this season, as word had it that he wanted to move back to Sweden and finish his career back home.   That seemed to be the sticking point behind the negotiations of this trade as the Sharks wanted to extend Wallin's contract longer than he wanted.  

But all's well that ends well for the Swede as he gets a good chance to go deep into the playoffs with this San Jose team.  If this indeed is his final year in the NHL, it might be a great way to go.

"It’s like winning the lottery," Wallin said to the media earlier today. "This is a team that obviously has a chance to go all the way."

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It's Official: Niclas Wallin Gets Traded to Sharks

The Carolina Hurricanes finally completed the trade sending Niclas Wallin to the San Jose Sharks.

The trade, which was "pending" on Thursday, then was pronounced "dead" on Friday, is now official as the Hurricanes sent their defenseman to the Sharks for a 2010 second round draft pick.  The second rounder used to belong to Buffalo, so the Canes will make their choice based upon where the Sabres finish in the standings.  

The Hurricanes also sent a fifth rounder back to San Jose. 

General Manager Jim Rutherford had this to say:

"We thank Nic for his time in Carolina," said Rutherford. "He has been a key part of the Hurricanes for the past nine seasons, and we wish him and his family well."

Wallin was the ultimate team player for Carolina and he will be missed.  We will have more about this later tonight.

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Justin Peters Shines In Debut For Carolina: Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1

Carolina Hurricanes' goalie Justin Peters (60) reaches back with his stick to make a save off of the New York Islanders' Jon Sim (16) as Hurricanes' Tim Gleason (6) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

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2 days ago: Carolina Hurricanes' goalie Justin Peters (60) reaches back with his stick to make a save off of the New York Islanders' Jon Sim (16) as Hurricanes' Tim Gleason (6) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)

Goaltender Justin Peters earned his first NHL win in his very first start and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 3-1, on Saturday night at Nassau Coliseum.  Peters looked solid throughout the contest and kept his nerves under control for the most part as he made saves on breakaways, during a 5-on-3, and under heavy pressure down the stretch.

An emotional rookie said after the game that he had worked very hard to get this opportunity and it was special to him. "The guys put forth a gutsy effort in front of me, and I really appreciate it, " the youngster said. 

In a season of disappointments for Caniacs, moments like these are the ones you can enjoy as a rookie finally realizes one of his lifelong dreams.

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Justin "Pete Dawg" Peters to Make NHL Debut: Hurricanes at Islanders, Game Day Preview

Justin "Pete Dawg" Peters will make his NHL debut for the Carolina Hurricanes tonight on Long Island.  (Photo byLTD)

Justin "Pete Dawg" Peters will make his NHL debut for the Carolina Hurricanes tonight on Long Island. (Photo byLTD)

Justin Peters is expected to make his NHL debut tonight as the Carolina Hurricanes, (20-30-7) tackle the New York Islanders, (23-25-8) for a game at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.  Peters has a record of 18-13-2 for the Albany River Rats of the AHL so far this season with a GAA of 2.55 and a save percentage of .916.  The goalie represented "Team Canada" in the AHL All Star game earlier this year.

Peters was called into service because of an injury to franchise goalie Cam Ward.  Mike Maniscalco is reporting that Ward is expected to see a back specialist early this week and could be out for some time. 

Manny Legace earned the win last night, but will take a break tonight as he backs up the rookie.

Eric Staal will put his 11 game scoring streak on the line.  The captain has 10 goals and 7 assists during this spell and is now leading his team, despite missing 10 games earlier in the year due to a torso injury.  The center has 42 points in 32 games since returning from his time off.

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Staal Extends Scoring Streak And Leads Carolina To Victory: Hurricanes 4, Sabres 3

Fans react as Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL first-round hockey playoff game against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, in Newark, N.J. The goal turned out to be the game winner as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 4-3 to advance to the next round. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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9 months ago: Fans react as Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL first-round hockey playoff game against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, in Newark, N.J. The goal turned out to be the game winner as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 4-3 to advance to the next round. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Eric Staal extended his career best point streak to 11 consecutive games and the Carolina Hurricanes came from behind to defeat the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, 4-3.   Staal scored a goal and picked up an assist to give him 10 goals and seven assists in his streak.

Carolina's Captain now has 42 points in his last 32 games since returning from an injury which kept him out of action for 10 games.

Jussi Jokinen netted the game winner as he ripped a shot past Ryan Miller with 3:17 left on the clock.  The red hot Finn now has points in five consecutive games.

The Canes out-skated Buffalo early and jumped out to a 1-0 lead when Zach Boychuk set up Aaron Ward mid-way through the first period.  Boychuk earned his second career NHL assist on the play and Ward scored his first goal of the season.

Andrej Sekera tied things up though for Buffalo with just 1:25 left in the period.

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Canes @ Sabres: Open Game Thread


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GP W L OTL PT
Washington 59 41 12 6 88
Tampa Bay 57 25 21 11 61
Atlanta 57 25 24 8 58
Florida 58 24 25 9 57
Carolina 58 21 30 7 49

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Carolina Hurricanes Roster

# Pos. DOB W H
Andrew Alberts 41 D 6/30/1981 218 6-5
Rod Brind`Amour 17 C 8/9/1970 205 6-1
Brett Carson 27 D 11/29/1985 210 6-4
Erik Cole 26 LW 11/6/1978 205 6-2
Joe Corvo 77 D 6/20/1977 204 6-0
Matt Cullen 8 C 11/2/1976 200 6-1
Patrick Dwyer 39 RW 6/22/1983 175 5-11
Tim Gleason 6 D 1/29/1983 217 6-0
Steven Goertzen 23 RW 5/26/1984 216 6-2
Jussi Jokinen 36 LW 4/1/1983 198 5-11
Tom Kostopoulos 29 RW 1/24/1979 200 6-0
Manny Legace 34 G 2/4/1973 200 5-10
Justin Peters 60 G 8/30/1986 205 6-1
Joni Pitkanen 25 D 9/19/1983 210 6-3
Sergei Samsonov 14 LW 10/27/1978 188 5-8
Eric Staal 12 C 10/29/1984 205 6-4
Brandon Sutter 16 C 2/14/1989 183 6-3
Cam Ward 30 G 2/29/1984 200 6-1
Aaron Ward 4 D 1/17/1973 209 6-2
Ray Whitney 13 LW 5/8/1972 180 5-10
Stephane Yelle 18 C 5/9/1974 182 6-2

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