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Hurricanes Roster Waiver Map: How to get to Raleigh from Charlotte and back
by hockeymomof2 on Jul 29, 2010 3:07 PM EDT
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There's more than one way to get there. View Larger Map
The Carolina Hurricanes relationship with its AHL affiliate is going to be a whole different animal starting this year. And I'm not talking Rats versus Polar Bears.
First and most obvious is proximity. In about 2 1/2 hours you can get there from here, and vice versa. A quick check around the league shows that several teams enjoy that sort of convenience including the Maple Leafs/Marlies (both in Toronto), Rangers/Hartford (CT) Wolfpack, the Bruins/ Providence (RI) Bruins, and the Penguins/WBS Penguins. In the Western conference, the Dallas Stars/Texas (Austin) Stars and the Blackhawks/Rockford Ice Hogs are among others, though it's not nearly as easy as in the northeast. How do the Los Angeles Kings plan call-ups when they have to anticipate travel to and from Manchester, New Hampshire?
While the Carolina fans have been exploring the best ways to enjoy double the live hockey action, the Hurricanes management has also made it clear that many of the players will be "enjoying" the best of both worlds. Beyond learning the best strategy to get around Greensboro traffic on I-85, the other roadmap they'll be double checking is known as Article 13 of the CBA, titled "Waivers and Loans of Players to Minor League Clubs".
After the jump, I've put together a couple reference charts to see exactly how each player fits into the arrangement.
RBC Food: Average State Health Inspection Score is 98.5
by Bob Wage on Jul 28, 2010 11:57 PM EDT
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A couple of days ago one of our perceptive readers, (sunshine12), found an ESPN article reporting the results of various health inspections taken at stadiums across the country. The RBC Center was included in the article and the report's summary indicated that 67% of the food vendors in the arena were in "violation" of their criteria.
I thought it might be worthwhile to take a closer look at the findings of the report to see what the fuss was all about.
The following note was included in the summary for the RBC:
"Inspectors cited one vendor after watching employees handle raw, breaded chicken while loading fryers and then handling cooked food without changing gloves or washing hands. The employees placed cooked chicken back in the same container used to pre-portion raw chicken before."
The back up link they left to substantiate the findings of the article leads you to the Wake County Sanitation Inspection website.
Before we look at the actual inspection scores, this leads to a related subject. I received an email from another reader today, asking the following question:
I've got a subject that might be good for a post; when is the vendor contract for the RBC Center up for food places like, oh let's say...Hardee's? The irony that a Six Dollar Burger cost $7 is lost on no one, and recently I think ESPN posted food violations at all the major sport parks and coliseums and while they didn't name names of who those violating vendors were, reading between the lines spelled it out. And most people seem tired of some of the food choices there, so I'd like to see your readers can come up with suggestions of new food choices like Bojangles, Chubby's Tacos or (god willing) White Castle, and maybe we, the fans, can petition the RBC Center with these suggestions. Thanks! Jim
ESPN's Ultimate team report indicated that fans in general seemed pretty happy with the choices at the RBC. What do you think? Is it time to move on from Hardee's and partner with different corporate fast food entities? Please leave your opinions about this in the comments.
After the jump, let's search through the actual health inspection reports and look at the specific findings for the RBC.
Cards Of The Week: Ron Francis - Milestones, Numbered, and High End
by Bob Wage on Jul 28, 2010 10:00 AM EDT
6 comments
A couple of days ago I received an email from Larry, a long time Ron Francis fan who sent me photos of a few of the favorite cards from his collection. After the jump, check out Larry's favorites along with his notes.
2009-10 Canes Country Exit Analysis: Patrick Dwyer
by Cory Lavalette on Jul 27, 2010 12:57 PM EDT
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The 2009-10 season was forward Patrick Dwyer's first chance to spend the majority of his year in the NHL. The 27-year-old forward brought a mix of speed, hustle and effort to the Hurricanes lineup, playing 58 games and logging more than 12 minutes of ice time a night. Heading into his sixth professional season, Dwyer is poised to battle for a full-time roster spot this upcoming campaign. But being on a two-way deal means Dwyer will again have to prove his worth to the Carolina front office and coaches to earn a position in the Canes lineup.
Puck Readers 2010, "The Boys of Winter": Time to get over Lake Placid?
by hockeymomof2 on Jul 27, 2010 10:54 AM EDT
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Having led our summer series off last month with Ken Dryden's 1983 classic "The Game", those of us who have been reading our Puck Reader's selections can claim to know a whole lot more about hockey in the 1970s. Our first book focused on the best of NHL professionals and the Canadian (and Canadien) tradition of excellence at the time. Today, looking at the second choice of the summer, "The Boys of Winter", from 2005, we can testify to the power of youth to believe, as a group of untested players and their brilliant, if unlikeable, coach were able achieve what no one thought possible.
"The Boys of Winter", by Wayne Coffey and subtitled "The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team" brought me so much closer to a story of which I already knew the ending and most of the characters. Maybe, like me, you're old enough to remember for yourself how the story unfolded live over thirty years ago
For me, a surprising common thread of these two books was getting a real time feel for the powerful influence of the Soviet hockey machine on all of hockey during that era. What an interesting cultural allegory to the Cold War these two stories become when read back-to-back, even more pervasive in the sport than is frequently attached to the familiar storyline of that one night at Lake Placid.
After the jump, I've put down some thoughts that draw from both these books, now hockey standards, and how perhaps they still influence culture of professional hockey and the players as we know them today.
2011 NHL All Star Game Logo Revealed
by Bob Wage on Jul 27, 2010 1:20 AM EDT
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In a brief press conference on Monday afternoon at the RBC Plaza in downtown Raleigh, Jim Rutherford revealed the brand new 2011 NHL All Star Game logo. Rutherford was very pleased with the logo in that it included features that Caniacs would appreciate and relate to.
Here is a description behind the league's design:
"The primary color of the logo is a tribute to the Hurricanes and their legion of fans, the ‘Caniacs,’ who display their team pride by wearing red during home games at the RBC Center. Also, the holding shape is consistent with the Hurricanes’ primary logo. With the 2011 NHL All-Star Game being played in the state capital of North Carolina, Raleigh, and the popularity of the Hurricanes stretching well beyond the Triangle, inspiration for the banners along the top and bottom of the logo is derived from the official flag of the state of North Carolina."
The RBC Plaza will be hanging a 5,000 square foot window treatment along the Fayetteville Street side of the building starting this weekend in time for "Raleigh Wide Open" on Saturday. All Star merchandise will be available for sale for the first time during the event.
Rutherford also held court with the media after the press conference and answered some questions. Check out the highlights after the jump.
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All Star Press Conference Open Thread
by Bob Wage on Jul 26, 2010 1:00 PM EDT
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Anyone want to discuss the press conference this afternoon? Feel free to do it here if you like.
Ask A Scout: Your Chance To Get Answers To Your Questions
by Cory Lavalette on Jul 26, 2010 9:27 AM EDT
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Max Giese, a scout for Red Line Report, has agreed to answer your questions about Carolina's prospects. Leave your questions here and we'll choose the best and most relevant. Max and I will do a Q&A to be posted in the near future.
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