Canes start 2010-11 season in Europe - UPDATE - Team Officials Say Process is not Complete
by DaleCooper on Dec 16, 2009 10:20 AM EST
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In other news, a league executive confirmed that Columbus, Boston, Minnesota, San Jose, Phoenix and Carolina will be the six teams that start next season in Europe.
It's probably safe to bet that we will play Minnesota in Helsinki. We have Ruutu, Pitkanen, and Jokinen, and they have Koivu, Miettenen, and Backstrom. This should be great exposure for the Canes, but we lose a home game. Also, will the travel affect the team's play early in the season?
Start making your travel plans!
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Wow – good thing we have all the ladies brushing up on their Finnish.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Dec 16, 2009 10:35 AM EST reply actions
Every team that has started over seas has struggle early. I doubt very much this team will be different. The bright side I took from this news is that this should be a great opportunity for some team building. There will be many new faces on this team next year. The organization needs to be targeting this trip and a way to bring the team together.
Laviolette used team building exercises early in the season very effectively in his tenure here. Not having it this year is one reason (one of many) for the slow start and the poor play. This trip, and the trials that will be part of the trip, could be something that draws the team together and helps the young kids bond as a group and helps the new faces get acquainted with the holdovers.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
Well, they have struggled early the past few seasons, so it isn’t like things can get much worse.
by Iggy Reilly on Dec 16, 2009 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
Hakkaa Paalle!
Gleason for the "C" :
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 16, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
Or
" Haista Vittu "
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 Dec 16, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
And yes....
…..I knew w/o googleing it.
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 Dec 16, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
Hauska Joulua
At least that how I remember it. Daughter did a Finnish Christmas theme for school one year. Had to learn how to say “merry christmas” in the language….she ended up calling the embassy in NYC for pronunciation as those vowel have been known to maim people! Then she had to make a holiday food, so she researched and made this rice pudding with an almond hidden in it. Who ever found it received luck and had to sing a carol. It was fun.
Go Canes!
Anyone want to place bets on when LTD buys her plane tickets? Before or after Christmas?
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Dec 16, 2009 11:27 AM EST reply actions
What makes you think she hasn’t gotten them already?! LOL
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Yeah, the article has been up on TSN since a little before 11 last night.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
Since 11?
She not only has her tickets but also has a hotel room booked near the arena. Oh and she’s got a house sitter lined up.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Nothing comes between LTD and her Finns. Not even an ocean.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Nothing comes between LTD and her Finns. Not even an ocean.
This.
This was the breakfast discussion between me and Mr. LTD this morning.
We’re there. It may even fall during my son’s fall trackout. If not, I guess he could repeat third grade if he had to.
SISU
by Jamie Kellner on Dec 16, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
Or you could talk to the school about making it a field trip… ;)
by Raccoon Fink on Dec 16, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
And on that thought, how long until the local magnet schools switch to Finnish for their foreign language studies…?
by Raccoon Fink on Dec 16, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Why does none of that surprise me? LOL
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
The Canes are not confirming this report 100%.
http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=510110
GM of CanesCountry.com
wake up call to Pebble Beach?
so I guess this breaking news at CC may have prompted a call to JR’s cell at the BOG meeting. Good way for them to gauge fan reaction before making it official.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Dec 16, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder if the League will share whatever revenue brought in with the teams involved….
Each team would (in theory) lose at least one home game….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Dec 16, 2009 1:38 PM EST reply actions
If it is a “home game” will STHers get a ticket included?
by camwardsaysno on Dec 16, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
OT (sort of)
Did anyone go see Ruutu in Apex last night? Great interview, especially his story about his “arrest” and his “one move” in shootouts (a comment MM tried to make sound dirty).
And the letter girl was interesting….
I think if they play a couple games in Finland, this is a great idea. If they decide to put them somewhere else, I’m against it. I hope that’s what JR’s saying.
I didn’t even listen on the radio. I never remember. Were you there or did you listen, yeaus?
Gleason for the "C" :
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 16, 2009 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
I went. It was pretty crowded, and Ruutu wore a classic out of his collection of colorful shirts. I thought it was a really good interview. He cracked up most of the time.
A girl threw what looked to be a card or a letter at Ruutu early in the interview and, after that didn’t work, later like crawled up beside him and put it right in front of him on the table. He just brushed it aside. She left looking disgruntled at the end. I’d never gone to one of these before, so I didn’t really know what to expect. I’m sure she was harmless, but I found the whole thing a little unsettling.
Good beer though!
I’m all for this as long as they make Tripp stay stateside. I don’t know if the government can handle that kind of international relations nightmare.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I don’t think it matters. He’s just as bad either way.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
But I'll bet he thinks EVERYTHING is legal there.....
I can see trouble with that.
Happerry Chrisolkwanaka
What happens in Helsinki stays in Helsinki.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Is that like saying,
“What happens on a 3 day drinking binge stays in the 3 day drinking binge”?
Happerry Chrisolkwanaka
flights are like $800 at the cheapest,
anyone know anything else to do in helsinki?
if people from here end up going we should have a large dinner somewhere one night.
my company represents an acapella group over there called “FORK”
here is the site
http://fork.fi/
OMG I HOPE THE TEAM COMES TO BRITAIN!!
I would be so excited to get to see a Canes game!! =D
… Though it prob won’t happen :(
Well – sounds like a rendez-vous in Helsinki might be coming your way….
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Dec 16, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
I wish!!
I’m at university at the mo, I doubt my student loan will be able to take that much of a blow =P
But then again...
I will have graduated by this summer (hopefully!) so it might all come down to whether I have a job by then or not…
I would love to meet everyone though and be able to put some faces to some names! Fingers crossed!
Hrm- already have a trip planned for Singapore in July, and potentially Italy in the Fall… can I swing a trip to Helsinki, too?? For the Finns, yeah, I think so.
Keep on telling myself I need to play the lottery.....
then I remind myself I have a better chance of being hit by a meteorite (not kidding)
Happerry Chrisolkwanaka
While still speculation, looks like we’re inching ever closer to an official decision. This is from Michael Ruuso who is the Wild’s beat reporter.
And I just had ANOTHER conversation with Mr. LTD just to ensure there is NO ambiguity with regard to the expectations for making this trip.
SISU
I’d print out a map of the country and flight itineraries to leave in his wallet and coat pockets.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
another article from Minnesota almost confirming things
http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/79584907.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DUdcOy_nc:DKUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
GM of CanesCountry.com
Wow – good find.
Gleason for the "C" :
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by Carolyn Christians on Dec 18, 2009 7:22 AM EST up reply actions
You know Tlusty will play in that game.....
so the Canes can claim a 4 to 3 lead in Finns.
Besides, I doubt if he’d have too many immigration issues there.
Happerry Chrisolkwanaka
?????
I thought he was Finnish. I thought that is why there was this big squeal about it on this board.
That explains why the Czech flag was up in the rafters next to the Swedish flag at the RBC center.
Happerry Chrisolkwanaka
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