Babchuk Activated - Could Play Tonight
by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Dec 18, 2008 3:54 PM EST
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The Carolina Hurricanes just activated Anton Babchuk from the injured reserve list. The defenseman could be called upon to play tonight against Florida. This news from the Hurricanes presser-
RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that the team has activated defenseman Anton Babchuk from injured reserve. Babchuk, who has missed Carolina’s last three games with an elbow injury, is eligible to play in the Hurricanes’ game tonight against the Florida Panthers.
Babchuk., 24, has totaled one goal and three assists (4 points) in 22 games this season. The Kiev, Ukraine native was originally acquired by the Hurricanes from the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan. 20, 2006, in exchange for Danny Richmond. In 118 career NHL games with Chicago and Carolina, he has totaled eight goals, 22 assists (30 points) and 62 penalty minutes.
No official word about Brett Carson, the young defenseman who had carried himself so well while with the Canes. But the Hurricanes would have had to clear roster space to make room for Babchuk, so it would seem Carson is on his way back to Albany.
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I’m glad he’s feeling better and all….but…here’s an idea.
De-activate him and re-activate Conboy. Please :-)
by T-Leaf on Dec 18, 2008 4:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Actually … with Melichar still down he should be able to still stay up until Wallin’s healthy, right? We started with eight d-men, and we still have eight.
by Cory on Dec 18, 2008 4:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You could be right Cory. Were we healthy scratching a forward earlier? Funny they did not mention re-assigning Carson, though.
by Bubba on Dec 18, 2008 4:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh…yay.
Bubba, this is not the “size” I was looking for! :-)
And btw how slack is the N&O blog? I just checked it & saw nothing about LaCouture & it’s been posted here for hours. They should hire you two!
Pfft I’m still grumpy about Conboy. And Maurice. And Rutherford. I’m not happy about ANY of it! And I’m getting more upset as I write. So I’m leaving before a rant takes over.
by Sunny on Dec 18, 2008 5:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think carson has to stay and play. I would rather scratch eaves play 7 d men. (Or even better scratch babs). The later will not happen. If so they would not have activated him for tonights game. Conboiy is not the answer on the blueline. I like him but he is not needed atm. We need a shut it down d man. Babs is not this guy but carson might develop into this guy.
Sorry for the lack of grammer/punctuation. I’m on my cell at the game
by Charlie on Dec 18, 2008 5:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What I heard on 99.9 is that whit has a groin injury. Babs will play if ray can not
by Charlie on Dec 18, 2008 6:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else having problems w/ FSN. It is like a test pattern for me (Raleigh), no show at all.
by Janie on Dec 18, 2008 6:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Carson is playing, no Babchuk. Lines are about the same as before.
12/14/15
17/13/24
8/44/11
16/59/18
they have been double shifting Corvo so far and mixing the D
by Bubba on Dec 18, 2008 7:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice shot….McCabe almost ripped his head off afterwards.
by Bubba on Dec 18, 2008 7:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Joni is totaly coming around. I like Williams/Cullen better….
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by Paladin6 on Dec 18, 2008 8:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yep, Joni looked awesome on the one play as he skated through four defenders. Still made a nice pass.
by Bubba on Dec 18, 2008 8:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sutter rules, when his nuts drop he’s gonna be a force!!!!!!!
His first fight in the NHL!!!
many a NHL player in his family is proud and so am I.
i love that kid!!
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by Paladin6 on Dec 18, 2008 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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