House of Blues: Canes Drop Seventh Straight, 5-2
by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Oct 29, 2009 7:00 AM EDT
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The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the St. Louis Blues at the RBC Center on Wednesday night, 5-2. The loss gives the Canes a record of 2-6-3 and it was the team's seventh consecutive game without a win. The seven game losing streak is the longest for the club since 2002-03, when they lost eight in a row. The franchise record is nine losses in a row, dating back to the 1983 season.
The Blues jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead and never looked back. Two of the goals were scored within 16 seconds of each other, the 5th time this season, (in 11 games), that Carolina has allowed multiple goals in less than a minute.
The Hurricanes made mistake after mistake, lost battle after battle, and at times did not look like a very good hockey team.
Carolina started the game out pretty well with some good jump and pressure in the St. Louis zone, although they were unable to get a puck by Chris Mason. But about seven minutes into the first, David Perron stuck a rebound past Cam Ward and the Canes previous good effort was all in vain.
Near the 16 minute mark, Yan Stastny stole a Jay Harrison clearing attempt, skated in untouched, and beat Ward easily, making the score 2-0. Harrison's pass went right toward the middle of the ice and hit Stastny in perfect stride, something that should never happen.
Just 16 seconds later, Chad LaRose bobbled a bouncing puck at the blueline and the Blues jumped all over the loose change once again. This time, Jay McClement would do the honors, making the score 3-0.
Joe Corvo eased the pain just a bit as he scored a powerplay goal just before the end of the period to make it 3-1. The defenseman did a better job of getting his shot through this game and led the team with six shots on goal.
The second period was a quiet one as both teams combined for a grand total of eight shots on goal. St. Louis had 3 and Carolina had 5. But the Blues would put another puck past Cam Ward as Andy McDonald scored during a 3-on-1 break because of a bad Carolina line change. They did not need more than three shots.
Scott Walker would continue to try to make a game of it as he batted a puck out of mid-air to make the score 4-2 during another Carolina powerplay at the eight minute mark of the third period, but Perron would score another goal on an empty netter to ice the game for the Blues.
All in all, it was a disappointing effort by the home team. Something seems seriously wrong with this bunch, will they be able to figure it out before they find themselves in such a deep hole that they will not be able to recover? Fans can only hope.
Game Notes:
- FIGHTING 101: When to fight and when not to fight? Jay Harrison and Tim Conboy both were involved in separate fights early in the game before either team had scored. The problem is, the Hurricanes had the jump at this stage in the game and were controlling play. The puck was in the St. Louis zone when both of these altercations took place. That is NOT the time to be starting fights. The momentum changed a bit after the Conboy fight, especially. The Blues scored shortly afterward and the wheels fell off after that. There are good times to fight and bad times, and both of those fights did more to hurt the team's momentum than help it. I have also never been able to figure out why a player starts a fight, (or accepts one), when his team is in the offensive end trying to score a goal. Are they trying to keep their teammates from scoring?
- The coaches must have agreed with this assessment because Conboy never saw another shift. He played a total of 22 seconds for the entire game.
- Aaron Ward and Jay Harrison had brutal games, although Eric Staal and Joni Pitkanen each finished with a team worst -4. Staal had just one shot on goal and misplayed puck after puck on a frustrating night for him.
- Scott Walker, Tom Kostopoulos, and Brandon Sutter appeared to have the most zip in their games. Each of these players were moved to various lines throughout the game as the coaching staff seemed to be playing "musical lines" as they tried to find some magical scoring formula among the forwards.
- Both Carolina goals were powerplay tallies, improving their home ice totals to 3 of 24. They were a respectable 2-6 for the night.
- The Canes accomplished their task of staying out of the penalty box. Other than the two fighting majors which went to both teams, Tom Kostopoulos took the only minor for the team, a charging call when he left his feet for a hit on star defenseman Erik Johnson.
- The Hurricanes out-shot the Blues 36-18, but fanned, whiffed, or missed the net on their best scoring opportunities. As coach Maurice pointed out in the post game interview, the Blues were up by a healthy margin. They stopped trying to score after awhile, concentrating more on not allowing Carolina to get prime scoring chances. The shot differential is pretty meaningless in this scenario.
- Cam Ward did not get much help from his defense and was left out to dry a few times, but still had a rough night. On one play, he whiffed on a puck behind the net and slipped before he could get back in the crease. Joni Pitkanen saved the goal by leveling the perpetrator before he could stick the puck into the open net. When asked after the game if he considered taking Ward out, Maurice responded, "I felt they all deserved to stay out on the ice together". Interpret that anyway you want to.
Next up for the Canes is an angry Flyers team waiting for them in Philadelphia.
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man, i was at this game.. like to have my money back.
by 3yrsnoplayoffs? on Oct 29, 2009 7:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
scotty walker was definately a bright spot last nite!! i liked sutters play too!
by 3yrsnoplayoffs? on Oct 29, 2009 7:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
•The coaches must have agreed with this assessment because Conboy never saw another shift. He played a total of 22 seconds for the entire game
Wow!! 22secs. …… Not good Conboy!
by 3yrsnoplayoffs? on Oct 29, 2009 7:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When asked after the game if he considered taking Ward out, Maurice responded, “I felt they all deserved to stay out on the ice together”.
Ouch. That’s just…ouch. If Mo is bashing Cam, he’d better watch out. Jen is on the war path and a bespectacled coach is an easy target for her.
Mo was in fine form last night. My personal favorite was:
“Well you get a lot more confident if you work hard. The simple grind of things we’re just not willing to do and it starts with our best guys. Backchecking and stopping and hitting and not getting beat off walls. Doing it once doesn’t make you a good guy, it’s got to be every shift and we’re just not getting that.”
The thing I noticed the most was the chemistry was just nonexistent. People were skating into each other, leaving passes for people that weren’t there, etc. It’s like they had never been on the ice before, let alone together. Part of that is on them and part of that is on Mo who seems to shuffle lines every time the other team scores. Sometimes you have to leave it alone and just wait and see.
by caniacgirl on Oct 29, 2009 7:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
CG, it was awful. It was how they looked in the pre game skate. I believe “Train wreck” was mentioned last night and boy does that seem fitting.
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by Paladin6 on Oct 29, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They were that bad in pregame? Oh dear. We do have problems don’t we?
by caniacgirl on Oct 29, 2009 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I was hoping the pre game was not indicative, but oh boy it was a harbinger and a half.
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by Paladin6 on Oct 29, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They wer on the ice at pregame?
I thought that was the ice crew look for imperfections in the ice.
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also noticed a sense of disinterest during warm ups, especially from Cam
"He has all the virtues I dislike, and none of the vices I admire." -Sir Winston Churchill
by Swenksta on Oct 29, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess if your team doesn’t give a darn, that attitude can be catching.
by caniacgirl on Oct 29, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely loved the first quote from Mo
That was the first thing I head when I got in the car after the game. I think it summed everything up quite well. That said, I don’t understand why Ward started last night. By every account Leighton should have been out there. St. Louis is struggling. Cam could of had a week off between games. He’s clearly in need of a break.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
by C-Leaguer on Oct 29, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Major changes needed and FAST
Ummm…………ummmm…………ummmm…..Sutter only 60 min. player last night……Corvo also looked liked he wanted to win.
They suck soooo BAD. That’s it!
by canescup on Oct 29, 2009 8:14 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
This is the writing on the wall, folks. If they did not respond to the waiving of Yelle, the addition of fresh young blood in the form of Sutter, or the welcome relief of coming off of a bad road trip to be in front of the home crowd, they aint going to come around.
It looks like they finally found a way to play a consistent game in all 3 zones, huh? Shame that consistency is in the level they suck. Looks like we have also lost our goaltending. You could see a steady slide for the last 3 games in Cam Ward. He keeps making more and more little errors in each game.
Top that with the fact that the only line seeming to show up consistently is the Cullen line, and you are in trouble. A Ward and PItkanen -3, that experiment seems to have run its course, no…..
Staal a -4 with one paltry shot on goal. I am usually quick to defend our young alternate, but that is unacceptable.
The three stars of the game last night for the caniac faithful
3rd Star Scotty Walker
2nd Star Beer to numb the pain
1st Star the 60 minute mark so that it could put the caniac nation out of it’s misery.
by wylde4canes on Oct 29, 2009 8:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For the #2 star:
at $9 for the large Bass, that gets expensive real quick.
You think that they’re trying to increase beer sales?
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 8:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next time, let's talk
I forgot to program my cell with your #.
We really should meet before the game at an outside venue, drink the less expensive beer there and go to the game.
What do you say Dr. Evil?
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by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey,
I’ll be a perfect gentleman.
If not, you and her would be the least of my problems. ;-D
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sure your list of problems is vast…
No need to share..
God I’m glad your back!!!
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by Paladin6 on Oct 29, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not at all
only 5’2" (there’s no way in hell I’d tell you her weight though)
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also,
The changes will need a little time to take shape.
I was hoping for better but deep down I know they still have to gel a bit more.
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 8:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree we should not expect them to be instant world beaters when you consider some of the offseason adjustments, but 7 in a row is mind boggling.
I really wonder if much of this is due to a wholesale system change. You think about last year, Mo worked within Lavi’s system, and adjusted it to have more emphasis on Defensive responsibility, and it worked. This year I don’t even know that we have a frickin system. I would comment on our transition game, but I have yet to really see it. Seems like alot of dump and chase has come back…….I am left baffled. All I know for sure is that Mo wont go for a while. Until Lavi comes off the books it wont even be considered. No way Petey K keeps “throwing good money after bad.”
by wylde4canes on Oct 29, 2009 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mo may want to change his "MO"
pun intended.
Lavi’s system with an emphasis on D worked well, IMNSHO.
Perhaps Mo can decide to try a little bit more of Lavi’s style.
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's backkkkk.......
Even Yelle played better. As for Conboy, WTF?
OBTW Dr. Evil and Paladin – I have no idea what that lady usher did but I only got the first picture of just you two (your friend their Dr. Evil was moving and looked like a ghost) and that’s it.
I was going to send that one out to you and a picture of just me but that borders on tacky.
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 8:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
welcome back lcd.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me guess.....
but your aim’s improving!
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by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 9:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I am saying is don’t sit in front of me at a game. I have a wicked arm. :)
by caniacgirl on Oct 29, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good God, that lady was funny… she just had no idea…
by Andrea's evil twin on Oct 29, 2009 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really sad too.
All we wanted was a picture.
Should’ve have had the wife do it.
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brings new meaning to being smarter than the camera. Of course my sister was thowing popcorn, too…
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by Paladin6 on Oct 29, 2009 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was fun
OBTW, I think I had access to 3 tickets for 105, Row E.
I was hoping to meet you Dr. Evil and Harwood before the game and see if I could’ve hooked you all up to them.
The wife loves the Mezz seats as nobody sits in front of her.
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harrison and Conboy fighting reminded me too much of those pre-season tryouts of some marginal 20-yr old, desperate not to be cut from the roster:
" I know I can’t skate, I know I can’t handle the puck, I know I do stupid things, but if I’m willing to drop gloves, maybe just maybe there’ll be a place for me and I can play in the NHL."
They don’t realize their selfishness at the expense of the team is the worst possible choice to make.
Actually kind of sad – anyway you look at it.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 8:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No offense to either of them, but that’s basically what they are (except for the 20 year old part). Their skill set is limited, especially Conboy, and they will be the first ones sent down or scratched if things get worse (or in Harrison’s case-the blueline gets healthy). Bad choices on their part for sure.
by caniacgirl on Oct 29, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t forget Conboy is on a contract year, he knows he’s not coming back next year. Maybe he feels he needs to make a statement.
by canescup on Oct 29, 2009 9:14 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
i dont understand why mo doesnt just mix up the call ups,
actually do soemthing about yelle, and bring up a different D man
like carson etc
by chrisj on Oct 29, 2009 9:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Carson is hurt (broken wrist maybe?), a lot of the Albany blueline is hurt IIRC. And Mo has a thing for Harrison, I don’t see him going anywhere anytime soon.
by caniacgirl on Oct 29, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
None of that is up to Maurice .. that’s JR’s job.
by Cory Lavalette on Oct 29, 2009 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only bright spot at the game for me was Dancing Granny in her halloween costume. The kids on the ice during intermission skated better than the Canes. As always, Walker hustled and was rewarded with a goal. Sutter looked good. Where is the A. Ward that played for Boston last season? I can’t even watch Samsonov any more. Sigh Will Rosey score a point this season? And Staal? What the heck is up with him?
Live & Learn
by Cathye on Oct 29, 2009 9:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Staal looked terrible – I thought it was supposed to be good thing for him on the point in the PP. He made a turn-over on a lazy pass in the 3rd in the neutral zone while bringing it up the ice, that was total lack of vision on what he was supposed to be doing and where everyone was. What was that? That was from Eric Staal?
Cam Ward is mentally exhausted – that misplay behind the net was reminiscent of the Penguins series.
I was impressed with (and sort of confused by) the number of shots Wallin and Alberts took from the blueline, trying to get something off the rebound. Interesting/strange new strategy for them. Pits didn’t look so good.
Good news: Since TKO’s charging is an aggressive penalty, the Canes had NO lazy stupid ones. But then how many odd-man rushes were allowed by being sure they were not “over-defending.”
They looked so sharp in practice Tuesday. So much effort and very tricky skill maneuvers. I want my team back. I miss them!
I’m going to the game Sunday with my boys. Literally top row of the upper bowl, against the wall (We’ll be watching the game on the jumbotron I suppose) . Ruutu will be back. Whitney will be honored. I have no further expectations.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 9:04 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very frustrating game to attend...
In addition to players listed above for good effort, I would add Sammy to the list. Though he still refuses to shoot and dances with the puck quite a bit, he did draw 3 penalties for us.
There is no cohesion on this team, no chemistry, no sense of team. This is very hard to figure out and accept. Basically the same roster as last spring, but nowhere near the same TEAM. My Mom thought that the Canes looked Wooden and discombobulated, this from a person attend her third hockey game ever!
Staal sucks right now, period. No sugar coating this fact, he looks to be healthy everywhere but between the ears.
What has happened to LaRose? I see him take shifts, yet he is invisible on the ice.
Does this team really miss Cole that much?
Cullen and Walker are playing very well on a nightly basis, if they keep this up they may find themselves on another team by Christmas.
Our blueline sucks, period. When your two offensive d-men are your best two players on the blueline….well that’s not good. Corvo and Pitkanen have played well, the rest are plain awful. A Ward looks old and confused at times, guess he is adjusting to not playing with one of the best rearguards in the league.
Cam looks to be going backwards in terms of play and confidence, I still can’t believe he wasn’t pulled after the third goal.
Oh well on to Philly.
"He has all the virtues I dislike, and none of the vices I admire." -Sir Winston Churchill
by Swenksta on Oct 29, 2009 9:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We don’t even have to pull the plug on this team. They are DOA. I’m so disappointed.
by JCLowe on Oct 29, 2009 9:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mental makeup needs a shakeup
so year after year after year this team under-performs until somebody does a shakeup move — new coach, player trade, etc. you can argue mo’s system/no system not working, but it comes down to the players and leadership.
love him, hate him, brind’amour provides NO leadership for this team. he is a lunchbox player, not an emotional guy. i know staal takes shifts off and has off-games like last night, but he’s got to be frustrated that during the times he’s played hard others have not. that’s not an excuse for him not to play hard, but you can kinda understand where he’s coming from. (why should i jump into the corners to fight for pucks if others will not).
ALL THAT SAID, this season is totally on the players. the leaders/veterans/young bloods need to make up their mind that they want to play instead of coast.
by Capt. Stinky on Oct 29, 2009 9:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From my seats up in the rafters, the guys just looked really slow, the passes had no mustard on ‘em and weren’t hitting tape. The shots on goal seemed aimed right at the goalie’s stomach, and so many good scoring chances were ended by shots that sailed wide. Very frustrating.
by hip_check on Oct 29, 2009 9:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Everything they shot was either
wide, went 3 meters (Whitney’s wiff was most impressive) down the ice or there was a St. Louis Blues player/stick right in front of it.
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, there were so many blocked shots and passes. Credit to the Blues defense, but also, our guys need to see the ice better.
by hip_check on Oct 29, 2009 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go check out the Blues SBN site’s recap. They can’t believe how easy that win was and are kind of confused. Not bashing the Canes at all, but wondering why they couldn’t win so easily before.
They’re as mystified by the game as we are.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A few things
1) What is Scott Walker doing on the power play. No, the answer is not scoring a goal. I know he did, but Walker has no business being on the PP with this team. Him being there is either an indictment of how bad the rest of the team is or how bad the coach is. He hustles, he does little things, he’s one of my favorites, but at this stage in his career he’s a third line/fourth line player.
2) Was LaRose on the fourth line much of last night or was he simply double shifting for Conboy? If he was on the fourth line I have to ask how a guy goes from the first line to the fourth line in one game? Shifting lines to find chemistry is all well and good, but taking a guy from the first to the fourth is ridiculous.
3) Is Leighton ever going to get in the game? Play him or waive him and bring up Peters or Murphy. It makes no sense to make that investment in Cam only to run him in to the ground.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
by C-Leaguer on Oct 29, 2009 9:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rosey was still on a line with Staal and Whitney as of late in last night’s game so I suspect it was just a matter of double-shifting when he was out on the fourth line.
by LTD on Oct 29, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As far as Scott Walker being on the power play: THE POWER PLAY HAS SUCKED A BIG ONE ALL SEASON!!!! What could it hurt to let some of the other guys give it a try….???
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Oct 29, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think there has been too many changes to lines and PP groups this season. Clearly the team is having trouble gelling, and switching things up worked very well for Mo last year late in the season and in the playoffs, but now he needs to let these groups find their way out of this hole they are in.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
by C-Leaguer on Oct 29, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walker had a powerplay goal last night. He seems to make a case for himself on the powerplay because he’s willing to go to the front of the net.
It surprised me more to see Wallin on the powerplay.
GM of CanesCountry.com
by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Oct 29, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walker had a goal on a goalie who is not very good. I give him credit for going to the net and for scoring, but I don’t see how righting the ship can possibly include Walker on the PP.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
by C-Leaguer on Oct 29, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Him being there is either an indictment of how bad the rest of the team is…
I think you answered your own question. No other forwards on the team could score against that “goalie who was not very good”. The players who are willing to get in the dirty areas in front of the net are going to score some goals. If no one else is willing, why not Walker?
As someone else said, why not give it a shot? It’s not like he’s playing the point, he’s just crashing the net.
regardless, I doubt Walker stays on the PP unit once Cole and Ruutu are back. he’s just a temp, unless he keeps scoring.
GM of CanesCountry.com
by Bob Harwood Waeghe on Oct 29, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of interesting, nobody here, or apparently has a specific issue that is the cause of this dismal play. I gree it’s heavily weighted to mental, rather than skill. I’m still at a loss for words that game was soo bad. Oh well, off to find me some woodstove glass and get working on my house building project, I shall be back now and again. Ya’ll (that’s southern, ya know) take care and lemme know if you think Cole’s return will dramaticly turn the team around?
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by Paladin6 on Oct 29, 2009 9:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have you tried the preview button? – at least it’s a test before you hit “post”.
If this is all mental, and Cole was the solution March 1, who knows? You may not like his “hands of feet”, but it’s worked before.
Perhaps this is an apt analogy: I’ve been struggling with the chemistry in my Hurricanes fishtank since August. First it was way too much Ammonia, than too high nitrites. I couldn’t add Cullen and La Rose, and Peter Karmanos-fish and another large one (penalty box official) died.
Then we finally got it cleaned up enough to deal with the pH – way too aciditc. I’ve been sprinkling my fish tank with pH neutralizer since Saturday. It was at 6.2 to start with. I’m aiming for 7.0, but can’t go quickly cause it will shock the fish. We’re at 6.6. I’d be happy to go sprinkle some on the ice at the practice today if anyone thinks it will help. I don’t think this gets turned around in a hurry. There is too much confusion out there, which leads to distrust and fear of doing the wrong thing (not because of expected punishment but because I think they do care).
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Preview button is for losers
winners want to flaunt their ignorance for the world to SEE!
Yes, I AM A WINNER!
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then, following that logic, why were you critical of the Canes’ no-effort pre-game skate yesterday? ;)
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was?
It wasn’t me.
I AM A WINNER!
Being a winner means you can compartmentalize one’s mind and accept the reality WE WANT TO!
Like a few TV and Radio personalities I know!
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this line of thinking!
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
by C-Leaguer on Oct 29, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad – I apparently allowed you and Paladin to merge together in my blog consciousness for a moment there. How could thet ever happen. (you’re like Erik and Eric)
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One needs the other to function? LOL
by caniacgirl on Oct 29, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly – Paladin made that assertion several times the last several days.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither,
we’re manly men who like women!
At least on my part.
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not implying anything else – but you are definitely running buddies who gain confidence and synergy when you are paired together….
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The word you're looking for is:
“Wingman”
There’s a very good reason guys have to approach a group of women in a group.
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was a winger.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much the same thing
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s a preview button?
Nope never tried, may I assume that’s sorta of what I am looking for?
Though I am a firm believer in “Instead of being thought ignorant, go ahead and pipe up and remove all doubt”
;-)
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by Paladin6 on Oct 29, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The preview button is for LOSERS!
You know, the kind of person who’d rather be honest, factual and mean what they say with deep and intelligent thought behind it.
No wonder you didn’t even know about it.
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do not know what kind of fish you have… but it sounds like you are getting over “new tank syndrome.” Once the nitrogen cycle is established (google the nitrogen cycle… too much to comment on in this forum) then you should look into more frequent (partial) water changes… and other chemical ways (ie.. de-nitrate..poly-filter) to remove the excess nitrogen from your tank… PH instability could be an indication that you are using too much carbon (carbonic can remove buffers from the water) (carbonic acid also lowers the PH)… you should also make sure that there is plenty of oxygen being added back to your water… and that your tank has sufficient ventilation so that it can adequately “off gas” the CO-2 that Naturally builds up in the water (fish… like humans… convert Oxygen in to Carbon-DiOxide…) I drip Vodka in my tanks rather than using granular carbon (the 2-carbon fragment in the alcohol is a more organic form of carbon)…. Google “the vodka method…”
May as well talk fish since our hockey team is swimming in it…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Oct 29, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Checking for Carbon is a good idea. I had that happen to me about a year ago. My tank has been set up for years and then I had a massive kill off in my fish. Only a few fish made it. Turned out to be too much Carbon effecting the nitrogen cycle and creating a lot of dead water (I think the scientific term is dentrification). Anyway, I did a massive water change (well over half of the 53 gallons). That helped, but I had to set up the tank essentially from scratch again.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
by C-Leaguer on Oct 29, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah… off-gassing (or not off-gassing) is a major contributor to a lot of in-tank problems… That is why most of us salt-water folks keep our tanks un-covered and use multi-chambered sumps instead of trickle or canister filtration….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Oct 29, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the refs are peeved about the PB official dying and that’s why so many calls in the first 10 games?
by Andrea's evil twin on Oct 29, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paul Maurice sure knows how to turn a group into a bunch of losers.
by Iggy Reilly on Oct 29, 2009 9:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need Ruuty back!
And Timmy…
And… dare I say it – maybe even Cole…
I think the first two are strong-headed and determined enough to inspire a teensy bit of fire in some of the rest of the team (baby steps, I know)
And if Staal needs his binky (Cole) then so be it.
by Andrea's evil twin on Oct 29, 2009 9:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“Binky”
Oh hell yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
New nickname!!!
A
by Paladin6 on Oct 29, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Staal doesn’t need his binky… he needs his @$$ kicked!
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Oct 29, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ruutu and Gleason have only been out a couple of games. The team didn’t look much better with them. The only game the team has looked good was against Pittsburgh. Other than that, regardless of personnel, the team has looked like the same undisciplined group of players with poor fundamentals.
Time to forward Cory’s pre-season article on to JR.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
by C-Leaguer on Oct 29, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet Timmy’s sitting home with his cracked ribs all taped up saying “man I’m glad I’m not part of that crap right now…umm maybe my ribs hurt worse than I thought…..better stay out alittle longer”.
by canescup on Oct 29, 2009 9:45 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I really doubt that.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually – I remember Bob and Cory (?) commenting about when A Ward was injured in ‘03-04 (?), and he came up to the broadcast booth to sit with John and Tripp for a period, commenting on the game from the on-high. He kept making really “honest” comments about how bad the team looked from up there – like this was a shock to him: "Man, we don’t look very good, do we?".
Perhaps we could have repeat this Sat or Sun with Timmy, John and Tripp (if Gleason’s still out.) Might be an opportunity to see if #6 is really ready for the “A” when one becomes available.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they let him up there, they better be ready with the bleep button. He’ll be honest-brutally honest.
by caniacgirl on Oct 29, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehehehe
I was asked not to drop the F-bomb last night.
I think I used it during a specific 30 second portion of the game way too often (or maybe not often enough).
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 29, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We all thought it. Don’t worry. I was waiting for the bus when they went down 3-0 and it took all of my self control not to launch it.
by caniacgirl on Oct 29, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amazing how so many of you bash Cole. I’ll reiterate what any scout in the league will tell you…… he may not make an impact on the score sheet but his quickness creates space in the offensive zone, and space means wider passing and shooting lanes, which means less shots going into the defense and more going on goal, which was already mentioned as an issue last night.
What some of you perceive as him dogging it on many nights is most likely him dealing with pain issues that come from his style of game.
Say what you want about him but he has proven to be a catalyst for this club in the past.
by wylde4canes on Oct 29, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For my part that was more of a jab at Staal… I’m on the fence about Cole – I’m not saying he doesn’t do anything, I’m just not sure that I can see it, which may be an reflection on my ability to see the game rather than a reflection of what he does – how can I know?
by Andrea's evil twin on Oct 29, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I don’t think I see the game any better than anyone else around here, and I think very few of us here are real sound X and O hockey minds ( myself included). If I come off as cranky, it is because I get tired of some of our players being singled out, while other sacred goats are defended like the grail. This is failure from the front office to the fourth line. I certainly hope you didn’t take the comments personally, they were not intended as such.
by wylde4canes on Oct 29, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW I also realize that the above post was disjointed and difficult to follow.
What will cure all of this, is a nice long win streak. On this much, we can ALL agree.
by wylde4canes on Oct 29, 2009 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, didn’t take them personally. Just ‘splanin that I’m on the fence about cole and I like to take jabs a Staal because we all know he can do better. And I do think it’s odd that cole’s presence has such an effect on his game, so I thought calling cole his binky was appropriate…
by Andrea's evil twin on Oct 29, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll say one thing about ‘Binkey’ he will crash the net unlike a lot of players we have.
by canescup on Oct 29, 2009 11:39 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Mo and Lavi can Co-Coach the team….
Lavi can help w/ Speed, PASSING, and shooting….
Mo can help w/ Defense and Press Conference humor…
Our team has no chemistry… which is why they can’t pass.. they can’t shoot… they can’t score… and they can’t stop the other team from scoring… They are not putting in the effort it takes to win… which furthers the team chemistry problem…
When Chad LaRose says in his post-game interview that they “do not have the confidence…” My response is: You get paid millions of $$$$ to play a freeking game…. how is it possible for you to have a confidence issue????
No team chemistry… and the only way to fix it may be to start dropping the Ax …..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Oct 29, 2009 10:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
To quote Ahmed The Dead Terrorist:
“I keel you”!!!
A
by Paladin6 on Oct 29, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets not forget...
We were down Cole, Ruutu, and Gleason. Last time I checked those guys are enormous parts of our team. Firing Maurice is probably not a good idea based on that fact alone. Maybe Mo has made some less that great decisions(ie never resting Cam) but I think what he did for the team last year cannot go overlooked. He’s a good coach that has a broken squad right now.
Maybe Staal is off a step this year but honestly I can’t imagine it’s easy to be great offensively when you have to play defense as much as he does. That other guy in Washington is nowhere near as complete a player as Staal and that’s exactly why he’s so valuable to the Canes.
What we can do in the mean time is to scratch Conboy. Never thought he was that awesome as a forward, and his defense isn’t much better. Oh he sucks at fighting, and let’s not forget how badly misplaced fights can kill momentum. If you need proof look at Carcillo in Philly’s series with Pittsburgh last season.
Finally, I think we should keep Sutter with the Canes because just like last year he looks like he wants to be out there because it’s fun. Along those lines maybe Harrison needs a little time with the Rats and lets get another guy a shot.
by Gunning For The Cup on Oct 29, 2009 10:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We’ve only been down Ruutu and Gleason for a couple of games, and have had lackluster play for 10 of 11 games so far this season. Also, good teams find ways to overcome losing players. The Cup winning squad had the most man games lost to injury of any team in the NHL.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
by C-Leaguer on Oct 29, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure why Mo loves Harrison so much.
More importantly – I’m still waiting on my Auto/GU Peters rookie card. Bastards at Upper Deck shorted me last year. They can make it up to me by playing McBain a couple games and getting his AU/GU RC in.
by Caniac1026 on Oct 29, 2009 10:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Practice should be under way just about now.
Gonna be watching ice_chip’s tweets on that today.
by Iggy Reilly on Oct 29, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you get ice_chips tweets? (Or lgc ?)
If not, go check out the Hurricanes related twitter feed Harwood has on the left rail fo the front page. in the moment reports live from practice.
No bag skate – but they started 40 mins late – chip speculates there was a lot to talke about before they came out.
Apparently a few smiles visible – not realy grim. Sounds like they got Mo’s “I believe in you guys” speech.
Gleason’s on the ice.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s the link for the Canes Tweets via Canes Country
Cole is back in red jersey.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Things I like-
Gleason’s on the ice.
Cole is not wearing yellow.
There was at least a stern talking to.
Things I don’t like-
Sounds like there was just a stern talking to when they may need something more.
by caniacgirl on Oct 29, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have not dived in to the world of tweets and twitters. I will have to check it out.
by wylde4canes on Oct 29, 2009 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Twitter is a work in progress as people learn how to use it (both ends). But for times like this when you’re mindful of what’s going on at practice, there’s nothing like it. There are 2 others I know who tweet from practice regularly beside Chip Alexander Check out lgc_com and NCCaniac42. Neither are as “journalistic” if Chip even qualifies as that, but between the 3 of them you get a pretty accurate feel for the practice.
All 3 are tweeting heavily right now.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lgc_com Oh MY. For all y’all hoping for some cage rattling from The Coach he’s hollering up a blue streak.
(at 12:53PM)
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s about time. Someone needs to show some emotion.
by caniacgirl on Oct 29, 2009 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW – has anyone wished Eric Staal happy 25th birthday today?
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 12:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No! I’m not wishing anything except for him to get his butt in gear…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Oct 29, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Y’know….
One of my eric /erik fishes seems to be suffering some tissue loss in both pectoral fins (like bites or nips). I’ve been assuming it’s Erik – perhaps it’s Eric. Only seems to trouble him when he swimming straight up. Lateral movement along the gravel is fine. Could be my new Cam Ward Bamboo shrimp that we got Saturday….I was warned it might go after the catfish.
Thanks for the insight on the chemistry. This isn’t something I take too seriously. Could be it’s sealed too tightly. I did a bunch of gravel vaccuuming when the ammonia levels were too high over the summer, and lots and lots of water changes every few days. So basically you’re right that it’s like i’m starting over. The aerations should be good and the filter is not new, I just rinse it off to make sure the waters getting thru. The rest of the fish, including Babchuk fish, look fine. Even Stormy, the little frog.
Maybe it’s time to bring Babchuk back to the petco RFA pool and get the black-eyed AWard as was discussed in August.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 29, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
normally I stay out of the fish banter, but if the fish version is anything like the real thing thus far, don’t bother your A Ward fish will add nothing to the tank……………
( I say after my rant on player bashing, hypsocrisy thy name is me)
by wylde4canes on Oct 29, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A positive
Well, we did gain some ground last night. We are now only 4pts. out of a playoff spot.
by canescup on Oct 29, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to bad right???????
Last season at this point 6-4-2
This season at this point 2-6-3
Is there still hope?…………………………………
Dear heavenly hockey GOD,
Please forgive us for what we have done to upset you.
We only ask what we can do to turn this season around, let us beat Philly and maybe even the Sharks this weekend. At this point we will do what you ask….less penalties…no diving…fill the stands…buy high dollar beer…teamwork (that might be asking to much)….etc…….We beg you!!!!
by canescup on Oct 29, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hate to say it guys and gals, but these guys are starting to look like the Carolina Panthers on Ice. I would love to have an article written on the similarities of the Carolina Panthers and Hurricanes, because it seems like they finish in a similar fashion each year.
The sloppy, uninspired play is starting to show in this team. I have gotten to the point to where I do not believe in this team anymore. Ha, another similarity with the Panthers. Both teams lost in a horrible fashion after statistically doing better in almost all categories. Way to go guys.
Member of Canes Country and the Cat Scratch Reader
by Ivan459 on Oct 29, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since the closes comparison between football and hockey is the QB v Goalie comparison, let’s look at that.
The Panthers have failed because Jake DelHomme is having a horrible year. He can’t complete the short pass which allows teams to put 7 men in the box or more and stop the run.
The Canes have been kept in many of their games so far this year precisely because Cam has played to the top of his abilities. Without Cam the team would not have as many points as it does now, and would be in Maple Leaf territory.
As far as poor fundamentals, uninspired play, and poor execution, that’s true of just about any bad team.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
by C-Leaguer on Oct 29, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At first I thought this was an April fools joke. Then I realized… it isn’t April
by Andrea's evil twin on Oct 29, 2009 7:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha thought I was still on the Whitney post…
by Andrea's evil twin on Oct 29, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's wrong with those Canes? How do we fix 'em?
Through the years I have observed that when I see several parts of an organization exhibiting similar behavior, I know that when I meet the top of that organization, I will also see that behavior. Things flow from the top downward.
So, when I see former energy guys like LaRose and Kostopoulos (billed to us by Habs fans as Chad’s big brother) looping around instead of stop/starting, I need look no further than Staal/Brind’Amour/Whitney for their inspiration. It flows from the top downward, and it’s evident that it’s not cool to hustle here.
That’s got to change. And, in my opinion, it won’t happen on its own. I don’t believe they can snap themselves out of it.
They need an intervention. A radical and immediate attitude shift is in order.
Hustling needs to be part of the team’s identity. And the only way for that to happen is for management to dictate that it be so.
JR and/or even PK may need to be the messenger. This is not a coach’s message. This is a management message, from those that sign the checks.
Damn near $50 million dollars is being spent on that locker room this year, and the product on the ice needs to match that payroll, starting the moment after that message is delivered. These are pros. There’s no need to sugar coat the message. They can take it.
That’s our only hope for this year, in my opinion. I just do not see the players collectively fixing themselves, not when so many of the team leaders are actually the problem.
by Elsker on Oct 29, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Paul Maurice
I think he is a nice guy. I think he works hard as a coach and tries to figure things out. That being said, he is not an intuitive coach who can really figure out the problem. The reason we are losing is NOT because the guys won’t grind or try or are lazy or sloppy or selfish or blah blah blah blah blah…it’s because they don’t know what the hell to do cause Maurice is a confusing ineffective coach. I’m not saying fire him yet. Give him this season. But I’m not sure about season 2 or 3 cause this is getting ridiculous. There is too much talent on this team for these guys to be *&%$#@ bumping into each other and missing passes etc…they look depressed because even at practice they’re not practicing well thought out power plays or well thought out defensive plays. Maurice is obviously just throwing out whatever will stick and the guys are confused. Other teams like Colorado, Minnesota…could recover quickly when we scored some goals and had their power plays down pat. They knew how to regroup. We don’t have a clue. My background is soccer but it is very similar to hockey in terms of O and D. I got to play for Anson Dorrance and he was/is brilliant at getting to the root of the problem. Maurice isn’t. He just has them “be in the dogfight”, :“work harder”, “really want it”, “bang the boards”, etc……NO. These guys aren’t lazy, they’re frustrated and upset cause the team isn’t congealing at all. Yelling at them won’t do anything. Get your defense strategy and power plays down FLAT. practice and practice and practice them to death. Keep guys basically in positions there familiar with. Stop moving them all over the goddamn place. Stop confusing them. Let them refamiliarize themselves with how each other play so they can READ each other out there. Then you’ll see some chemistry and synchronicity. There’s none cause in practice they’re practicing the wrong stuff. Maurice has got to figure this out. At this point, he’s just a crappy coach.
by emmarose on Oct 29, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I do wish that Maurice would quit “rolling the bones” for the line combinations. He’s always been bad to do this, and hasn’t changed his spots.
Motion is not necessarily progress. Sometimes NOT doing something is doing something.
The lines need to be structured in a way that makes sense to the brain trust and left alone for a while to get to know one another’s mysterious ways. Then we might actually see pass completions increase, give-and-go’s return, and witness the occassional tic-tac-toe play by a line NOT wearing the opposing jerseys.
by Elsker on Oct 29, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
paul maurice--response to elsker
exactly. i mean i watch hockey like i watch soccer cause they’re essentially the same. almost. definitely the same as indoor soccer. if you have 3 days off between games and you see no improvement, it just isn’t the players anymore. coaching is very hard. it’s not showing up and yelling or even inspiring players. it’s SEEING the real problem. maurice has got to see that these guys need smart set plays offensively and defensively that they know that can grow more complicated that the players can AS A UNIT successfully pull off. the little things (no really) like grinding, trapping, shooting…every player is going to muff these up once in a while. they’re going damn fast. it frustrates me that maurice is like “they’re not willing to do the hard stuff blah blah blah…”. and i like the guy. he wants to win. but he is not a smart coach. he isn’t even remotely getting to the root of the problem. not at all. if they’re working as a unit and can get a little comfortable in their positions, i mean they got 3 whole periods, they can settle in and be in the game. but maurice allows panic to set in when he’s moving this person there and this person there and the reason the guys are depressed even before the game isn’t because they’re not being professional, it’s because they know already they’re doomed cause the team is a mess psychologically. and it’s not even a loss of confidence..that is really getting on my nerves. “we have no confidence”. YES WE DO! they lack confidence in the coaching. not in themselves. get these plays (power or defensive) down PAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! have STRATEGIES practice down pat! duh. duh. duh. just ^%$#@% do it. they’re great players. don’t throw them out there and say win. don’t be surprised when we don’t.
by emmarose on Oct 30, 2009 8:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you Paladin’s ex-wife?
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by hockeymomof2 on Oct 30, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to hockeymomof2
no! hahaha. that was funny though. what happened to philippe paladin? he just vanished.
by emmarose on Oct 30, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“I’m here Huckleberry”
Phillippe?
OK, you made the list!!
A
by Paladin6 on Oct 31, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Call him Sparky
and you can call me Slick
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 31, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And where did you think I got it?
And I called you Sparky.
When all else fails, read the instruction manual.
by lcd2you on Oct 31, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
philippe paradis
this is who i meant. is he playing for the canes or not?
by emmarose on Oct 30, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe he went back to his junior team; not ready for the NHL and too young for the AHL.
by caniacgirl on Oct 30, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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