Introducing a New Contributor - Cory Lavalette

by Bob Wage on Aug 3, 2008 1:03 PM EDT

In my quest for Canes Country to be the best blog that it can be, it's always been my intent to eventually have a couple of other writers contribute to the site. I certainly haven't been beating down the bushes looking for people, but the concept has been on my mind.

A few weeks ago before the prospect camp, I was searching for information about the prospects so that I could prepare an article here on Canes Country and I came across Cory Lavalette's name on Hockey's Future.com, the primary source for prospect information on the web. Come to find out, Cory is local and he is the resident expert on Carolina's prospects.

Thinking to myself that with his knowledge he might be a good candidate to bring to Canes Country, I contacted Cory and met with him over a beer or two and we both decided to give this idea a shot. (I promised not to hold it against him that he has a degree in journalism and I do not.)

I believe that Cory will help add to the site's growth, knowledge, and readership. Hopefully, Canes Country will be busier and better than ever.

Good luck Cory!

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Welcome Cory and I look forward to reading your input.

This is a great idea Bubba to have Cory on board. We will be able through Cory follow players early on and be familar with them instead of just hearing about them when they are drafted Canes. I’m the kind of fan who has been the ‘here and now’ fan, mainly because the new kids I know nothing about. This will be a new expierence for me to follow players early on.
Again Bubba, great job!

A question for Cory, as far as future prospects are we talking about players who have not been drafted but look promising (high school/college) or do you look at the new draftees and follow their progress (or both)? I hope it’s both.

Again Cory, welcome to Canes Country the #1 interesting source for Carolina Hurricane info.

Caron

by Caroniac on Aug 3, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks for the welcome, Caron. I certainly follow as much as I can from here in Raleigh, but access to the CHL is always limited. I read what I can, and watch as much college hockey as I can. The World Juniors are, thankfully, on TV around here, and that’s a great way to get a good idea how the young guys stack up.

I feel fortunate that I nailed the Canes top pick (Boychuk) this year in the Hockey’s Future mock draft, and definitely had a pretty good feel for the first few guys picked. When you get in the late rounds, though, some of those names aren’t so recognizable. I wouldn’t call myself an expert, but I definitely work hard to find out what I can.

Again, thanks for the welcome!

Cory

by Cory on Aug 3, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions