Clicks and Clippings: Feeling lucky?
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 17, 2010 1:19 PM EDT
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Was that the most important game of the Carolina Hurricanes' season last night? I think even the most optimistic of us are ready to acknowledge the hole dug last fall really was too deep to accomplish a playoff miracle this spring. But as always here in the Caniac Nation, we will find a way to focus on the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
- If it's not this year, it's safe to say we're in great shape for next year.
- The pain and uncertainty of the trade deadline day is behind us.
- The Hurricanes statistics since the first of the year are remarkable, and show this team has what it takes to win - and often.
- And lucky us, we're getting a great look at the very promising young future of the franchise.
With the weather forecast pushing 70F through the weekend, I believe spring is here at last. Hockeymom says we need to cheer on the hometeam with style and pride that has earned Carolina its reputation as a favorite fanbase in the NHL. Don't forget, we still have Helsinki in October. Before that, there is some work to do in Los Angeles in late June.
New No. 1: Seguin tops ISS draft rankings for March There is a battle down the stretch to be the NHL's top-ranked draft prospect. International Scouting Services released their mid-season rankings for the month of March and Plymouth Whalers forward Tyler Seguin is the new top dog.
TSN.ca: NHL DRAFTCENTRE May be time to bookmark this one, Caniacs. And, I don't know about you, but I'm pretty close to removing this one from the bookmark bar.
And on this beautiful spring day, the irrepressible LaRose is in bloom in Carolina From NHLPA.com, There are a lot of reasons Chad LaRose could be miserable these days. But he’s not and that should come as no surprise to anyone who knows the popular Carolina forward.
After the jump, the Albany River Rats readies for a big weekend as they look forward to the AHL playoffs, and a bit more news around the league.
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Meltdown Against Beantown: Bruins 5, Hurricanes 2
by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Mar 16, 2010 10:14 PM EDT
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The Boston Bruins helped their playoff hopes and crushed those of the Carolina Hurricanes as they defeated the team from Tobacco Road on Tuesday night, 5-2. The visitors scored just 23 seconds into the game and were able to snuff out multiple comeback attempts by the home team.
It was a good game for ex-Canes as Dennis Seidenberg had an assist on the first goal, and Mark Recchi had a goal and an assist. Recchi's goal was the game winner.
Jamie McBain assisted on Carolina's first goal giving the defenseman his first ever NHL point in his debut. He earned the assist with a hard shot from the point on the powerplay where the highly-touted prospect will see considerable time in the future.
Manny Legace took the loss very hard in the dressing room and placed all the blame on himself. He said that he was "awful" and while there might have been a couple of goals he would love to have back, the truth was that he was under siege most of the game and there were multiple breakdowns in his end. He made 32 saves on 37 Boston shots.
Patrice Bergeron got the scoring started when he tipped in a blast from Dennis Seidenberg just 23 seconds into the game. The Bruins had just played the night before, but the goal gave the team the energy they needed and they went on to dominate the period by out-shooting the Canes, 18-7.
The Canes were called for three consecutive penalties in the period and had to kill over a minute of a 5-on-3 advantage, but the penalty killers and Legace did very well to keep the score 1-0.
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Bruins @ Canes: Open Game Thread
by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Mar 16, 2010 6:30 PM EDT
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Jamie McBain May Make NHL Debut: Bruins at Hurricanes, Game Day Preview
by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Mar 16, 2010 2:14 PM EDT
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The Carolina Hurricanes, (28-32-8) recalled their number one defensive prospect, Jamie McBain, from Albany today. He might play, and he might not.
Tim Gleason is less than 100% because of a lower body injury and is questionable for tonight. His playing status will be a game time decision. Although Paul Maurice said that both defensemen might play and he could go with seven blueliners. Then again, maybe not.
It's a big game tonight at the RBC as the Boston Bruins, (30-25-12) visit Raleigh. The Bruins are currently in eighth place in the conference standings, a spot the Hurricanes covet. Carolina is eight points back and can ill afford to drop 10 points behind with just 14 games left in their season.
The Hurricanes start their playoffs tonight.
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Carolina Hurricanes Recall Top Defensive Prospect Jamie McBain
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 16, 2010 10:37 AM EDT
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From the Hurricanes:
HURRICANES RECALL DEFENSEMAN JAMIE MCBAIN
2009 Hobey Baker finalist has yet to make his NHL debut
RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled defenseman Jamie McBain from Albany of the American Hockey League (AHL). McBain will be available for the team’s game against the Boston Bruins tonight at the RBC Center.
McBain, who will turn 22 on March 25, is in his first full professional season and has yet to make his NHL debut. The Edina, MN, native leads all Albany defensemen and ranks second among River Rats in scoring this season with 40 points (7g, 33a) in 68 games played. He ranks third on the team in plus/minus (+13) and is currently ninth among AHL defensemen in points this season.
McBain (6’2", 200 lbs.) was the Hurricanes’ first selection (63rd overall) in the second round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He played three seasons of collegiate hockey at the University of Wisconsin, where he totaled 15 goals and 64 assists (79 points) in 111 career games. McBain was selected as the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s (WCHA) Player of the Year and a candidate for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award (top college player) following his junior season in 2008-09, after totaling 37 points (7g, 30a) to lead the Badgers in scoring. He led all WCHA scorers in scoring in league games with 28 points, making him just the second defenseman in league history to lead the conference in points. McBain is a product of the United States National Team Development Program, and represented the United States at the 2007 and 2008 World Junior Championships.
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Sh-Sh-Sh-Shaving! See Me Go Bald For St. Baldrick’s
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 16, 2010 10:13 AM EDT
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For the second straight year, I'm going to have my head shaved for St. Baldrick’s, a charity that raises funds to help defeat childhood cancers. Last year I raised $1,006 with the help of my friends, family and all of you here at Canes Country. I'm hoping to at least match that this year.
The event I'm attending this year will be Sunday at noon at Ruckus Pizza on Avent Ferry Road in Raleigh. I would love for anyone and everyone to join me and my family at the event, and it will serve as a great pre-tailgate tailgate to the 5 p.m. game against the Sabres.
If you would like to donate to my shaving, you can do to my shavee page. You can also donate at the event. I can't stress enough how great and important this cause is, and not only that but last year’s was very fun and I expect more of the same this time around.
I hope you can join us!
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Should Ovechkin Be Suspended for Hit on Brian Campbell?
by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Mar 15, 2010 11:54 AM EDT
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In case you missed yesterday's action on NBC, the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals mixed it up in what turned out to be a great come from behind victory for the Caps. But instead of Nicklas Backstrom getting all the notoriety for his amazing game winning goal in overtime, people are talking about Alex Ovechkin and his latest transgression.
The super aggressive forward gave Chicago defenseman Brian Campbell a shove from behind and he went hard into the boards. Campbell is out for the rest of the season with a broken rib, collarbone, and a concussion.
Of course the Ovechkin apologists are out in full force. They all seem to know for sure that the Russian did not have any intent to injure, just like he never intended to go knee to knee with Tim Gleason.
Remember when Caps GM George McPhee said that since Gleason was not injured, Ovechkin should not be suspended? Wonder how he feels about this one? I'm sure the same flawed logic does not apply.
And in my mind, when there's no intent to injure, and there is no injury, you can't suspend the guy. And the league's concern is that Ovi's really been physical lately and he's going to hurt someone. I said, 'Well, if he hurts someone, suspend him.' But you can't suspend someone for something that might happen."
Well, he hurt someone this time.
There is good conversation going on about this all over the internet. Mike at From The Rink has a great comparison to another suspendable hit.
What do you think?
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Crunch Time For Carolina
by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Mar 15, 2010 6:00 AM EDT
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The Carolina Hurricanes have 14 games left on their schedule and presently find themselves 8 points behind eighth place Boston, who currently holds the coveted final playoff spot in the East.
Even though the Canes have been one of the hottest teams in the league since the first of the year, they put themselves into such a deep hole during the first part of the season that it was almost impossible to dig their way out of it.
To their credit, the team never gave up though because mathematically, they still had a chance. But the time is drawing near when even a remote chance could soon be gone.
A loss to Boston on Tuesday night would just about seal their fate.
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