Whizz Kid Update
The newsfeeds have been active this morning! First LSB reports that Stillman will not play and Bayda will be on Staal's line with Erik Cole. Then, they report that Bayda was put on waivers! Which is it guys? Are the Canes playing a few games with the media, knowing that Stillman will play afterall, or will Hamilton play on that line?
Commodore supposedly will be a last minute decision. In the most shocking news of the day, Bret Hedican will miss tonight due to an undisclosed "illness"! After all the hype about how wonderful everything is, the dude can't make it 2 games into the season? I wonder if it is a "hip illness" or something else. This doesn't leave much room for Commie, who will have to play, bruised leg or not, if the Canes are going to put 6 defensemen on the ice. If Commie can't go and they only play with 5, that will make things tough for tomorrow night's back to back situation against the Capitals. Consecutive games are hard enough, but when there only 5 defensemen splitting the time, it makes it even tougher. It better be something serious with Hedican because in my opinion, it's not good team work to practically force Mike Commodore to play on a bum leg just because Hedican doesn't want to play because he has an upset stomach? Ill? What does that mean?
Nice.... Let's just call up Casey Borer and Noah Babin right now and get it over with.
Rant over... game on!
Mott the Hoople
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God, it’s last season all over again! And we’re only two games in! These guys need to be kept wrapped in bubble wrap when they’re not on the ice.
by John on Oct 5, 2007 2:00 PM EDT reply actions
I win the bet Bubba! He made it ONE game! I hate Hedican with a passion now! Mr. Yamaguchi is such a sissy! I bet you that he has a hip issue and once again is just too wrapped up in himself to do the right thing…RETIRE! JR and Ronnie Boy are still trying to get their heads off the desk, knowing that this guy is no more a part of this team, and such a liability to them! I don’t care if he scored a goal on Wednesday! Illness? My ass! Bring Tanabe back now, he’s just waiting for the call. Get one of the boys down from Albany, and CLEAR out Hedicans locker! What a way to start the season, with the usual crap from Hedican, a big game on the line, and fans feeling hope before Wednesday! Remember last year? If we would just have won a few more games in the beginning of the season, we would have been in the playoffs. This defense is weak going into the season, and getting weaker by the day. JR…there are still defenseman out there that are looking for a job, and they WILL show up for work! I think I saw Danny Markov on the corner of 54 and High House with a sign that said he will work for food!
Get Control JR and Ronnie, or it will be a long season for everyone!
King of the Hedicaters Fan Club!
by CaniacSean on Oct 5, 2007 2:10 PM EDT reply actions
Sending down Ryan Bayda is a mistke. I don’t know why we’re still trying to prove that we were right with Letowski. Bayda proved everyone wrong throughout camp, and has been loyal to this organization. If we’re lucky and he clears waivers (which I doubt), they should keep him around and dump Letowski.
Hedican is obviously going to be on and off with this injury for the rest of the season, they need to call these young guys up now so they can get some playing time early in the season, so they’re ready for the second half.
I hope the team comes out with a better effort tonight, but I’m shaking my head at a few of these moves.
-Dustin
by dustinlammers on Oct 5, 2007 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
hey Dustin,
I’m on the fence about Bayda, he’s a decent AHL player and fill-in, but I wouldn’t want him to be permanently on one of the top 3 lines here. Maybe as a 4rth liner he would be okay. Letowski hasn’t impressed me yet either, especially at his salary of 800K. All you can do is give him another chance I guess.
Sean, I knew you would love this news. Hedican is really looking like the ultimate “team guy” with this latest “illness”. Wonder what’s next? Another locker room fight when someone questions his work ethic?
by Bubba on Oct 5, 2007 3:14 PM EDT reply actions
JR and Ron need to throw a blanket party for him!
Am I that predictable Bubba?
By the way, did you see who was ranked #1 in the Fantasy League? I am kissing myself all over, at least until tonight!
Sean
by CaniacSean on Oct 5, 2007 3:28 PM EDT reply actions
On the plus side of this Hedican thing, Seidenberg looked great tonight.
I’m glad Bayda is on waivers. The dude is 26, his ship has sailed. He’s one of those guys who is great in the AHL but just doesn’t cut it in the NHL. Every time he was called up last season, he just looked out of place and in the way. I’d take Letowski over Bayda any day. Besides, once this team is healthy Letowski will be spending most nights in the press box. The question now is, who will be the 14th forward now?
Isn’t “flu” hockey parlance for “injury we don’t want to disclose”?
by John on Oct 6, 2007 12:03 AM EDT reply actions
I agree, Seidenberg looked fantastic. I was hoping he would get a star.
The illness thing is like the mysterious “upper body injury”. NHL teams never want to reveal anything about problems with players.
by Bubba on Oct 6, 2007 1:02 AM EDT reply actions




















