Patrick Dwyer Recalled, Eric Staal Moved To IR

by Cory Lavalette on Nov 19, 2009 11:48 AM EST

With injuries mounting, the Carolina Hurricanes have recalled forward Patrick Dwyer, the captain of the Albany River Rats, to fill the hole. To make roster space for Dwyer, the Canes moved injured center Eric Staal to injured reserve.

Dwyer, who played 13 games with the Canes last season, is second in scoring with the Rats, registering a team-high nine goals and 15 points. Only Jerome Samson — who Rutherford had said would also be considered for the promotion — has more points (18) in Albany. He scored one goal with Carolina last season.

Here is the release from the team:

HURRICANES RECALL PATRICK DWYER FROM ALBANY

Cam Ward placed on long-term injured reserve; Eric Staal placed on injured reserve

RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled Patrick Dwyer from Albany of the American Hockey League (AHL). The Hurricanes have placed Cam Ward on the long-term injured list and Eric Staal on injured reserve. Dwyer will be available for tonight’s game against Toronto.

Dwyer, 26, has totaled nine goals and six assists (15 points) in 19 games with Albany this season. He saw his first NHL action during the 2008-09 season for the Hurricanes, scoring his first NHL goal and playing a total of 13 regular-season games. The Spokane, WA, native also played in two Stanley Cup playoff games for Carolina, notching one assist. Dwyer originally signed with the Hurricanes as a free agent in July 2006, and inked a new one-year contract with Carolina on July 1, 2009.

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hmmm my post went away. I had said ME, I was hoping samson would get a crack at it

by wylde4canes on Nov 19, 2009 11:56 AM EST reply actions

Is there any sort of language in the CBA that could cover emergency cap space or something like that should we lose even more guys to injury?

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the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
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by Douchebag St John on Nov 19, 2009 12:10 PM EST reply actions

that’s basically what LTIR is.

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by Cory Lavalette on Nov 19, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions

Are they able to place you on it to a retroactive date like baseball or is it the 24days or 10games from date added.

it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed

by Douchebag St John on Nov 19, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions

It’s retroactive.

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by Cory Lavalette on Nov 19, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions

I was pretty sure both these guys were going to LTIR, was the only wiggle room the team had. What’s gonna be real interesting is when Staal comes back. Who goes? Dwyer i reckon, but man that’s a glut of centerman…..

The Canes are like a box of expired chocolates......

by Paladin6 on Nov 20, 2009 7:50 AM EST up reply actions

i was hoping for Samson too, has he ever played an NHL game?

by Blacklisted on Nov 19, 2009 12:11 PM EST reply actions

I thought he had been called up last year but “computer says no”

by Caniac1026 on Nov 19, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions

nope … 1026 is right.

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by Cory Lavalette on Nov 19, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions

What I think calling up Patrick Dwyer means

For my money, Patrick Dwyer is the most NHL ready player this team has in Albany. Doesn’t mean he’s the best player or will have the best NHL career, just that he is the most able right now to play in the NHL on a nightly basis.

That said, I think by calling up Dwyer, and not Samson or Boychuk, the Canes are still trying to get themselves in to playoff position. Boychuk or Samson would be a crap shoot. Dwyer is the more steady choice.

I don’t know if I think it’s good news or bad that the team is still focusing on this season. I haven’t decided if it’s still worth focusing on this season, so I can’t fault management one way or the other.

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by C-Leaguer on Nov 19, 2009 12:16 PM EST reply actions

He’s also cheaper than Boychuk. I like Dwyer’s game … I thought he would’ve been a good Larose replacement if Chad left this offseason.

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by Cory Lavalette on Nov 19, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions

Dwyer as LaRose Replacement

Dwyer as LaRose Replacement. I think we will see that occur before Thanksgiving. Of course I am wrong so much of the time; but I predict the finger is on the trigger. $1,700,000 salary cap hit is too much for a fourth line wing who is 5’9". It was the high-salary of Patrick Eaves when combined with low productivity that resulted in him being traded. The problem for players who get a big salary is that they are given a bigger burden to produce in tangible ways. For a wing, if he can’t score and is being paid $1,700,000.00, he will have a trade bullseye on his back.

by abramsdoug on Nov 19, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

Are you talking about Samsonov and his 2.533 million cap hit contract and his robust 7 points?

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by C-Leaguer on Nov 19, 2009 2:25 PM EST up reply actions

Well, in fairness, being on a line with Brind’Amour and LaRose this season is not exactly bode well for piling up any points.

by Elsker on Nov 19, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions

Being on this team this season does not exactly bode well for piling up points. It’s silly to call out LaRose, who should be a third line guy, as the one not producing. Outside of Whitney, Cullen, and Sutter, none of the offense is producing.

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by C-Leaguer on Nov 19, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions

LaRose

I apologize. I didn’t mean to be saying I was calling out LaRose anymore than other non-productive forwards this year. I was also trying to predict the future — i.e. who is going to be traded. LaRose is a great guy by all accounts. I still believe he is going to be on the trading block due to his salary and the fact that unless he is scoring consistently there are other less expensive players who can serve a similar role to his.

by abramsdoug on Nov 19, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions

Ah, okay. I misunderstood then. I don’t see LaRose getting traded, unless he’s part of a larger deal, because guys like LaRose often get traded for other guys like LaRose. It’s usually a lateral move when third liners are traded. If there was going to be a lateral move made I think it would have happened last week after the GM meetings. It’s not to say it still couldn’t happen. I’d say Cole is more likely to be traded because he can bring in a different piece (a la Cole for Pitkanen trade).

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by C-Leaguer on Nov 19, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

Great point and makes has tremendous logic behind it. Maybe a LaRose and Corvo trade for some other player who is expensive and not happy.

by abramsdoug on Nov 19, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions

That’s my thinking as well. Sounds like a nightmare for the hockey equivalent of a point guard trying to make passes to a slow center and short forward both of whom have bricks for hands and poor vision of the rink.

by abramsdoug on Nov 19, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions

Skill-wise I think Dwyer is similar to LaRose. I think Rosey creates more chances, but I think Dwyer would finish on a higher percentage of his chances. Where I would put LaRose ahead of Dwyer is the pest role. I haven’t seen Dwyer play that role.

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by C-Leaguer on Nov 19, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions

True. If Dwyer wants to win his audition, he is going to need to take on the role of relentless, pesty, irritating player who kills penalties and bangs in the corners. If he does, he’ll stick next year. If not, he is back to the AHL.

by abramsdoug on Nov 19, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions

I haven’t seen anything in Dwyer’s game yet that leads me to believe that being a pest is something he can do. Some guys develop that talent, but the best ones are the ones that do it naturally. LaRose is your aunt’s nippy yappy Chihuahua. You hate it, you want to kick it, but if you do you’re going to get in trouble. You put up with it as long as possible until you lose it.

5 seconds left.
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YES!!

by C-Leaguer on Nov 19, 2009 3:30 PM EST up reply actions

Rosie’s almost worth his money just to watch him irritate Chara. talk about David and Goliath.

C-leaguer, man i hope you are wrong about the Canes thinking they have a shot at the PO’s. We just eeked out a win against the worst team in the league. so now we are only one point away from that distinction. I’m thinking it’s more of cowardly step from the front office. They brought up Sutter and really have no option left on sending him back down. I disagree about Dwyer being the most NHL ready. I think he is mind you, ready, but Lil’chuck is here to stay when he get’s the shot, he is also ready and not a crap shoot. His speed, effort, and puck handling are better than several of his counter parts we play every game. Rodney, is also probably here to stay. I like his game and his effort and awarness are fantastic. That leaves out Dalpe, Samson and several others that may be in the mix, but also may not.

If lil’chuck get’s called up and pulls a Sutter, he’s gonna have to stay and the boys get a roster in the mid 20’s, not good and it forces JR’s hand to move people. so i think they took the safe play in Dwyer, you know what you are gonna get and he’s not gonna eat up the stat sheet. Boychuck will be there whne they actually need a skilled speedster.

so I don’t think and very much hope these idiots don’t have any hope on the PO’s and pick a Dwyer over some of the other choices.

PO chance is gone and Lil’chuck rocks!

My .02 for the day!!!

The Canes are like a box of expired chocolates......

by Paladin6 on Nov 20, 2009 8:04 AM EST up reply actions

3 -12 -5

This season is long over. I would really like to see them make the hard choice now and start looking to the future. Its not worth playing out of good draft position to still not make the play-offs.

it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed

by Douchebag St John on Nov 19, 2009 12:19 PM EST reply actions

LoL

Canes website says “looking for point in 4th straight game” — I guess our bad streak is over!
rofL

by Caniac1026 on Nov 19, 2009 12:50 PM EST reply actions

Even JR said in his interview Wed. that he still thought they had a chance to make a run for the playoffs. I’m starting to think he’s a little crazy, and I guess he hasn’t done the math.

So, all my teams suck!

by canescup on Nov 19, 2009 12:58 PM EST reply actions

Luke had a column on this in today’s N&O. If they play like they did down the stretch last year, that’d get them in the ballpark.

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by Cory Lavalette on Nov 19, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions

Luke's Column

I thought Luke’s column was excellent. There are too many variable to predict at this point whether the season is over. The season is far along enough to conclude that under ordinary circumstances and judging by the performances in the past of other teams, it is statistically unlikely that the Hurricanes will make the playoffs. Those statistics change if and when the Hurricanes start a winning streak.

As for me, I hope this season will be viewed as a chance for the team to adapt to Maurice’s and Francis’ system and that they will continue to nurture young players. I hope as well that the Hurricanes fans will be supportive of the efforts to revamp the team. The more young players are on the team, the more important it is for the fan base to be loud and proud. It’s entirely unrealistic to expect young NHL players to be perfect. The support we give the team now will yield much more confident, successful players down the road; and I believe those players will remember and appreciate the fans when they are veteran players.

by abramsdoug on Nov 19, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions

The Hurricanes have backed themselves into a corner: on the ice, in the front office and in the standings. The cavalry isn’t coming over the ridge. At this point, the Canes can either start winning or spend the next six months in hockey purgatory.

Good stuff from Luke.

I think we may have found our own “four horsemen” – Ruutu, Sutter, Whitney and Gleason. (and for the time being, not Staal and not Ward).

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by Carolyn Christians on Nov 20, 2009 9:59 AM EST up reply actions

Unfortunatley the nearest ballpark is in Durham and the “rink” they play hockey on is about 20 miles away. so yea, they ain’t even close to getting in the PO’s.

The Canes are like a box of expired chocolates......

by Paladin6 on Nov 20, 2009 8:07 AM EST up reply actions

He probably feels obligated to say that. Some people will believe anything.
We’ve won one game in regulation out of 20 played. One. Against a team that just flew in from Scandanavia.

by drifterscape on Nov 19, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions

Over!!
it is not over!
was it over when the germans bombed pearl harbor!!

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by zippy8 on Nov 19, 2009 12:59 PM EST reply actions

I think JR is practicing his positive thought process, of course barring a miracle this season is a write off. He as GM cannot or would never say that.

by max creek on Nov 19, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions