Changes Begin: Borer, Conboy Recalled

That may be the best news I’ve heard all week…. Get Brookbank back in the lineup and dare people to play rough w/ our boys…

Does Melichar have to clear waivers?

DSJ — I don’t think he does because he cleared them a while back but was never sent down. Either way, no one is going to be putting a claim in on him.

I was hoping we were sending him down only to place him on recall. Someone might grab him for 500k.

FINALLY!!!!!

I am happy about this. The timing is good with Philly being the next match up.

I am so excited to hear this news!!! Maybe, tomorrow nights came will be the beginning of something good. Conboy brings excitement to the game which the fans need right now. Thanks for the update Cory!

I would doubt it, DSJ. Nice to wish for, though, after last night.

Let’s not forget about Borer. This kid has a bright future with the org.

This is good news and overdue. Now, if the coaches can convince Babchuk to stop the “girly-man” routine and hit somebody ….

who cares if melichar has to clear waivers..

i loved casey borer from the first game he played,
and we all know what conboy brings.

this is an exciting time.

Thank you Jim Rutherford! Melichar can now turn pucks over in front of the Albany net instead of Carolina’s!

Tim Conboy to the rescue!

Only good thing I’ve heard this week…

I have been sick & out of the loop; when I heard them say on the radio that Maurice was the new coach I thought I was having hallucinations :-o

I did make it out to the game – does anyone have any info on the incident w/ the sign being thrown on the ice??? Did anybody else see this? It happened w/ around 5 mins or so left in the 3rd (I understand a lot of folks may have been gone by then). They were lined up for the faceoff & 2 guys came down the aisle in between Sections 119 & 120. 1 of them stood on his tiptoes & dropped the sign over the glass. It was written in big black letters but I couldn’t read what it said. It came down almost on top of Corvo & you should have seen the look on his face.

1 of the guys had on a Canes sweatshirt. The ushers apprehended them & were calling security as they hauled them away. I have never seen that before, not even at the IceCaps.

I thank the hockey gods for this wonderful piece of news.

I also was wondering what that sign said… I’ll bet we’ll never know… the ref quickly folded it and put it in the scorekeepers box…

Sunny, hope you feel better.

I forgot to mention the sign in the game recap. I quickly grabbed my binoculars but could not see what it said.

Darn, Melichar gone?…
:)
I was getting to like Dwyer, but I like Borer too, and we’ve all been calling for that little streak of mental instability that Conboy brings to the game (sorry, I still can’t get over the little bite incident, don’t think I ever will)
Great to hear!

Did Corvo appear to have read it?

New blood is needed right now. Conboy brings effort, and Borer may push a veteran for time or trade.

I was in 123 and didn’t see the sign incident. It would be interesting to hear more info on this.

Does anyone remember Johnny Fairplay of Survivor fame? Well, he was at the game last night at the beer stand next to the Eye on the East entrance.

Thanks for the good wishes! :-)

I’m glad that both you, Mateo, and you, Bubba, both saw that too (again, the hallucination issue). I’m SO curious about what it said & the motivation, like was it an anti-Maurice thing or what?? I bet you’re right, we’ll never know, but wow, that was weird! Do you think that’s scary for players? Corvo had been so intensely focused (well at least he looked that way lol)& when he saw it his head snapped around so fast & his expression was just complete shock. I mean you never know what some psycho might be throwing on the ice.

Marc, after the initial shock it looked like he at least read part of it before it got folded up.

Fred, I do remember him! He’s the one who lied about his grandma dying, right?? Lol what in the world was he doing there. Maybe he wanted Sidney’s autograph.

Conboy is crazy, mean, and over all nuisance on the ice. His actions border on the despicable and I for one think he is a goon.

Bout time we brought him up!

FINALLY! WHAT ALL OF US HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR FOR OVER A MONTH NOW!!! BRING ON PHILLY AND WASHINGTON!!!

THE CANES ARE BACK!!

I’m not a survivor fan…. but the Johnny Fairplay dead grandmother incident was a classic TV moment…

He was later on a show similar to “the real world” where reality TV people were all living in some house competing for some prize… and on that one he introduced “The Upper Decker” (not going to explain that one) which is one of the most disgusting yet funny things you could ever do to someone you dislike…

Tim “Jaws” Conboy!!!!

I know this is premature, but I call Conboy for first penalty tomorrow…
I’m so excited now!
SF – I like that nickname, I hope it sticks.

Well it’s about damn time!!! I know everyone else has already said that, but I just heard the news, and frankly, I don’t think it can be exaggerated enough. WOO HOO! Time to get pumped up again. That boy is crazy…

I don’t see Conboy as the savior as everybody else, however, I will say that I like C.W. McCall’s song so I am somewhat excited for his return for that reason.

^ Ha Hot Chips!

I think Conboy does bring a tinge of crazy/agitator — something I think this team needs. But he’s not the answer for all that ails the Canes. Personally, as someone who follows the prospects, I’m more excited about Borer getting another shot (though I think I would’ve preferred Carson at this time).

Bubba or Cory, I know this was a few games back but did Conboy get in any trouble in the fight when he bit the other players hand?

Nope … in fact, I spoke to one of the beat writers in Albany about it thru e-mail right after iI saw the story and he hadn’t even heard about it until I told him. Paul Holmgren had mentioned it, it got into a newspaper article as a small note, and that was as far as it got. Then blogs picked it up from us mentioning it in passing and ran with it a bit. There’s never really been proof he did it. I guess when you [allegedly] bite a creep like Steve Downie, it’s allowed on first offense.

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Also, can someone explain to me why it is not reasonable for Brindamore to move down to the 3rd or even 4th line? Obviously he is not the player he once was which has to do with more of his injuries then age, but none the less from all that I have been reading he has degressed to the point where he is a none contributor. However, I also get the understanding that it would not be reasonable for him to move out of the lineup from what I have been reading just because he is the captain. If he truely is a team player and all of these guys really want to win the cup again what is really wrong with him stepping back and showing leadership by contributing in another manner than sticking it out on the top two lines? After he went out last year is when the team realy stepped it up a notch and Staal became a totally different player. I cannot help to think that this situation has some effect on Staal as well this year, but it won’t ever be widely stated.

This is what I have wanted to happen since the season began. Wecome back Conboy!!!!!

I guess the question would be, Hot Chips, is who’s the second line center then? Until last night, Cullen has been pretty invisible. And while I love Sutter’s game, he’s not up to speed offensively yet. Even though Rod’s play has been rough at times, he’s still scored some meaningful, important goals this year and made some good plays for his linemates. Given that the team’s not scoring enough, trading minutes with Sutter might not be prudent right now.

Well, probably not Sutter, but I don’t think it could get any worse replacing Brindy with Cullen.

Well I think part of the reason Cullen works as a such an effective 3rd line center is he is at the top end of 3rd line talent. He is facing 2nd pairing Defenseman and fellow 3rd line forwards on the ice. You move him up to the second line and I don;t think he would work as well, esp. considering his struggles this year on the 3rd. just one mans take though, y’all feel free to tell me why I am wrong!

I agree Conboy and Borer aren’t saviors, but I think this is more of a first move action. I also think it reflects the fact that the coach and GM are on the same page about the type of team that should be on the ice. Watching last night, you could see that player auditions were going on. With Williams back, and working toward more minutes, when Walker, Seidenberg, and Gleason come back, there will definitely be some changes to be made. Somebody’s going to be sitting, or even moving.

several post ago someone mentioned that Conboy was “not the savior every thinks…” (or something to that effect)

I honestly don’t think anyone believes that Conboy is going to be a savior… but he brings so many intangible things to the game… each game… he can’t put pucks in the net for Staal or Samsonov or Brind’Amour… but he can ignite the type of play that causes and helps our guys to play for one another… which has been missing all season…

in ‘06 our talent didn’t win us the stanley cup… our team unity won it just as much as anything… and guys like Conboy (Gleason, Walker, and others) are the type of guys who make everyone else on the team look and say “Damn… that guy is playing like that for ME… I should play just as hard for HIM…” He stands up for his team mates… He gets under peoples skin… he’s like if Sean Avery weren’t a complete jerk (and slightly less talented)…

Last night someone leveled Ruutu (don’t remember who it was)… but if Conboy was on the ice… or Gleason… or Walker… or Brookbank… there is no way that happens…

^ btw, it was Orpik

You know the team when it is working correctly is a solution, like a good mixed drink. Guys like Staal, Sammy, Whitney, Williams, Brindy And Ruu are the different ingredients of that drink that everyone like to focus on. Conboy can be that little plastic swizzle stick that stirs it all up and makes it work together. Anyone remember the impact Sean Avery had on a very similar NYR club a couple years ago? Tim brings alot of those same elements in his game, without the off ice circus. We have too much finesse on this team and not enough grit. Conboy has enough grit to go around.

O and Cory, can I say Orpik still sucks!

oh yeah… we were getting our section to Boo Orpik… we still hate him…

The only other guy in the history of the NHL I have had a bigger hate on for was Jason Doig. He always was stirring the pot in the Wash?Car games and had that disgusting intentional knee hit on K Adams.

C’mon Mateo, how could you forget that it was “Boo” that leveled Ruutu, and everyone else on our team for that matter.

Bring on some good Timmy fights!

the other thing about roddy is the face off wins.

you cant have your 3rd or 4th line center,
on the ice for the important face off wins.

i guess..

The people in my section thought the thrown sign said something about thanking Lavi for the memories…???

And OH – before I forget!!…Rutherford sucks.

Thanks!

One more thing – I for one don’t think Conboy is any kind of saviour but damn does this team need him.

Can’t you just FEEL how he makes the room more confident? How he gives them that extra confidence & swagger they so badly need?? And you’ve just gotta know Conboy makes everyone on his team around him ‘bigger’!

Listen I’m no hockey expert but I know pro sports & this kid is a locker room guy in the best way possible. I’m married to a former pro athlete (football)& before I had a chance to tell him about this crazy guy that did anything for his boys & fans loved my husband saw him play a couple shifts last yr – he goes “that guy is ALL-RIGHT! That boy is MOTIVATED! He gonna get those ******* on your * hockey team to recognize what it takes to WIN against MEN!” (he calls hockey “mine” since I’m the hocky fan of the house ;-)) Anyway, OK – REGARDLESS of what he said – what I’m trying to say is my husband’s not even a hockey player but he knew, & I mean he KNEW, as an athlete, that Conboy was the kind of guy that everybody wants on their team.

Hmmmm and none shit on coach Mo in over 40 posts…

Something is going on.

If he’s the swizzle stick who is the little umbrella?

A

Chips,
You are right on with your comments. While I like Brind’Amour, he is clearly not the player he is used to being. The body just will not do what the mind says as fast as it used to be. It is like Ronnie, his last year was painful to watch. These guys have the skill but not the physical ability to perform at a high level into their 40’s.

Brandon Sutter is very capable and will be a star in this league. Let him do what he can do. Rod is very effective in important faceoffs and with less minutes. I mean he is like -20 or something. You can make excuses if you want but he is -20. Nuff said.

After Rod was hurt last year, Staal was a different player and this was a different team. JR and Laviolette were just too sentimental. They just wanted to keep the cup winners around. This league is fast and young. If you want to compete, you have to be both. The Canes need to just accept that Brind’Amour is past his prime and let the new captain take over. That is the truth and it needs to be said. Do it.

Yzerman, same thing his last year, like Ron. You hit a certain point and no matter how bad you want and how much skill, the bod just says no. I’m kinda surprised, Rod’s a fit dude, that dam knee musta been the proverbial “lost step”.
They better get somebody on the face off’s though. That is very, very important.
So who would be the 4 centers without Rod?
Staal, Cullen, Sutter…… and it looks like there is a reason Rod’s still here, huh?

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