Clicks and Clippings: Turning the page on 2009
by hockeymomof2 on Dec 29, 2009 2:51 PM EST
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As the year counts down, yours truly, hockeymomof2, master of calendar juggling and getting everyone to the right rink at the right time, put together this schedule of important hockey games and events to close out your holiday season. With this much hockey for the holidays, who needs a BCS?
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
- Latvia vs. USA (WJC) 4 p.m.
- Canada vs. Slovakia (WJC) 8 p.m.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
- 12 Noon: Announcement of Team Canada and Team Finland (time unknown) rosters for the 2010 Olympic games
- 7pm: Albany River Rats host the Adirondack Phantoms (AHL)
Thursday, December 31, 2009
- 3 pm Albany River Rats at the Adirondack Phantoms (AHL)
- 8 pm Hurricanes host the NY Rangers (NHL)
- 8 pm USA vs Canada (WJC)
Friday January 1, 2010
- 1 pm Winter Classic game (Bruins vs Flyers) at Fenway Park (NHL)
- Announcement of Team USA roster for the Olympic games (as part of the festivities)
First up, news on the Raleigh squad...
Strength in Goal at the bottom of the standings: You'll have to wait till the end to see Cam Ward stone Bill Guerin as the #1 Save of the Year (so far). But along the way, you can enjoy Manny Legace in Anaheim at #7 and Michael Leighton (as a Hurricane) vs the Wild at #5. Tom Barrasso smiles and shrugs.
Afterthoughts of last night's stunning upset in Washington and the broader view from Edwards Mill Road:
Capitals Insider - Chris Clark on trade to Blue Jackets: 'I'm shocked' Chris Clark just told me that he was completely blindsided by this afternoon's trade. "I'm shocked," the Caps' former captain said.
Nice to see Eric Staal at the top of the heap and more than a few Caps in the "dishonorables". Enjoy the moment, my friends.
John Forslund on 620 the Buzz the morning after. Happy talk.
Actually, I've uncovered the real reason for the Hurricanes success against Ovechkin and his teammates at the Verizon Center last night. Remember back after the infamous knee-to-knee hit, when Mama Ovechkin told us the solution to the problems Tim Gleason has when Alex Ovechkin is on the ice? (see "Mama Ovechkin: Gleason Needs to Get Himself a Pair of Glasses")
via hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net (thanks to Jenniwa for this image). This was even easier than moving Staal to right wing. Who knew?
Canes hope to add more numbers - Canes - NewsObserver.com According to Chip Alexander: The last thing the Carolina Hurricanes need now is good mathematicians in the locker room.
Lines so Crazy, They Might Work - Carolina Hurricanes - Blog "On the right there’s less thinking and more skating, and that’s my game with being on the move and using my legs to create open ice," said Staal. "The right side suits my game better and I felt a lot better there in the third period." Funny how things seem so obvious in hindsight.
Young Canes keep earning ice time - Canes - NewsObserver.com When the puck dropped Monday night against the New York Rangers, the Carolina Hurricanes had Joni Pitkanen on the ice. No surprise there. But his partner was playing only his 13th NHL game.
Video from WRAL.com: Canes' life coach plays important role in team's success Local TV report that answers our questions about a role that seems desperately needed in the room, this season perhaps more than ever. Fans of the Carolina Hurricanes may know all about the players and coaches, but they probably haven't heard about the woman who is an integral part of the all-male team.
The Big Tailgate Puck Drops Bob Hollywood Harwood Waeghe returns to the Puck Drops podcast - Dec 22, 2009. Alway great to hear the boss setting the record straight and making it all so clear.
...and around the NHL:
Learning by watching: as another team stumbles down the standings, see how the Blue Jackets veteran Coach Ken Hitchcock is under the microscope Quiet ... On The Surface (Puck-rakers) Aaron Portzline: There is a belief among many fans and national media types that the Blue Jackets have "tuned out" Hitchcock. This is not an easy stance to take right now, I know, but I do not believe that is the case.
Heads-up! NHL could make rule to ban high hits - NHL.com Again the conversation on head-shots. Keep an eye on this topic, hockey fans. This may be the next be "game changer". And this: Spector: Head's up! - sportsnet.ca In the wake of his own concussion, Sheldon Souray offers a two-word solution to the growing problem.
While no one from Carolina is highlighted, we probably have a few players we'd agree you could add to this conversation: The Hockey News: Edward Fraser's blog: The crush of expectations If a player is heaped a handsome sum, he is expected to maintain or elevate his play, even though his best years may have gone by or were never even possible.
Down in the A-League
I just spotted this from Albany: Rats notes: Bryan Rodney sidelined at least a week - timesunion.com - Albany NY. Bad news/good news: Bryan Rodney out with a shoulder injury and Jiri Tlusty (remember him?) finally crosses the border.
Then add this honor just announced, for Bryan Rodney, has been named to the AHL All-Star Game's Canadian roster. Great news, Bryan! We hope to see a lot more of you in 2010.
Rats Return Pistilli To Florida The Albany River Ratsannounced today that the club has reassigned forward Matthew Pistilli to the Florida Everblades of the ECHL.
Peters' play quite the present for River Rats - NHL.com Justin Peters' play quite the present for Albany River Rats
Former Hurricanes in the news
Los Angeles Kings' Justin Williams breaks leg - ESPN Los Angeles Kings right wing Justin Williams broke his right leg early in the first period in a loss to Coyotes on Saturday night. (sigh)
Kevin MCarthy a valuable addition to Flyers' coaching staff | Philadelphia Daily News | 12/26/2009 WHEN FLYERS general manager Paul Holmgren phoned Peter Laviolette on Dec. 4 to inquire about his team's soon-to-be-vacant head coaching position, Laviolette had just one request.
Goals and Dreams embody Holiday Spirit from NHLPA.com "I believe I was about eight years old when I received a pair of skates," remembered Arturs Irbe, who was selected as a member of the class of 2010 for the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Hall of Fame. "I think I went to bed in those skates I loved them so much. I had been dreaming of playing hockey since I was four and to receive those skates meant the world to me."
Some Olympic decisions and heightened anticipation
CTV Olympics - Coverage plans for men's Olympic hockey announcement CTV is mobilizing more than a dozen platforms to provide live coverage of Canada's men's 2010 Olympic hockey team announcement on Dec. 30.
2010 Russian Olympic Team - NHL.com One thing Russia should have no problem doing at the Olympics -- scoring goals. Not with a lineup that includes some of the NHL's elite snipers
The Team Canada Bubble: Who makes the cut, who bursts? - Puck Daddy That's why Eric Staal has been slowly inching off the bubble since his return from injury. He doesn't have Richards's Olympic experience, but he does have a 6-foot-4 frame that could be valuable up the middle on an NHL-size ice surface. We'd expect he'll snag one of the three remaining slots.
Southeast: Evaluating the Olympic hopefuls - NHL.com Mike Morreale evaluates the division's Olympic hopefuls
Olympic hockey teams face injury dilemma - ESPN Olympic contenders will start to finalize their hockey rosters in the coming days, but will injuries to NHLers get in the way of their fielding the best team possible?
News and Stats on Taylor Hall and the World Junior Championships
World Junior Hockey on Yahoo! Canada Sports - Comprehensive World Junior Hockey news, scores, standings, schedule
World Juniors blog - 2010 World Junior Championship 2010 World Juniors blog from NHL.com
The 10 biggest storylines for 2010 World Junior Championship - Puck Daddy The Top 10 Things to Watch at this year's tournament.
McKenzie: Draft eligible Hall looks dominant so far The rule of thumb is that a draft eligible cannot hurt himself with a poor performance at the World Junior tournament. However a player can certainly help themselves by dominating. It appears that Taylor Hall will be doing just that.
Canada, Sweden on pace for golden rematch - 2010 World Junior Championship Canada, Sweden on pace for golden rematch; I'll highlight this one for you: Team Finland: With Granlund, Rajala and Carolina prospect Tommi Kivisto, the Finns have players who can score goals. If they do, look for them to beat Switzerland in the fifth-place game.
And related, more dates to circle on your DVR scheduler: 2010 Draft's best to face off at Top Prospects Game - NHL.com - The dates to remember? January 19-20. Who will be behind the bench for these opposing rosters? None other than Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Orr and Hockey Night in Canada's Don Cherry.
Marketing strategies in a down economy
Kronwalled! How Red Wings' marketing suddenly became cool - Puck Daddy Worth checking out, especially the video. This is one creative marketing that just might work in Raleigh.
But wait...isn't Ottawa in Canada? Senators slash prices as ticket sales plummet - Puck Daddy A 30-percent reduction in price for a Battle of Ontario game against the Maple Leafs? How bad are things in Ottawa?
NHL Network unveils unprecedented lineup of special programming to cover the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic Apparently taking their cues from the folks who invented the Super Bowl...?
Looking back:
Dave Droschak at Carolina Hurricanes.com made his list of "Carolina's Deals of the Decade". Somebody please tell me why Jokinen for Melichar and Brookbank isn't here?
Big Bad Blog Looking back: Bruins get bounced This one's good for kicks and grins. We'll always have that magical May in Boston, Caniacs.
The 10 biggest feel-good hockey moments of the last decade - Puck Daddy Grab your kleenex.
And the Best Hockey stories from 2009, again from the master, the Puck Daddy, Greg Wyshynski.
Last, TSN somehow claimed to narrow down the Top 10 plays of the Decade which Jame Mirtle has kindly highlighted for us. No Hurricanes, but hockey beauty none the less. And truly, the calls are almost as inspiring.
With all this perspective, looking both forward and back, here again is your chance to make the call:
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Epic Fail.....
Unfortunately for Mo, had the 2008-2009 season ended in a disappointing heap but this 2009-2010 season was turning into a monster then it would be, “The successful coaching and system change in the spring of 2009 that brought the Canes a remarkable series of wins and the prospect of a deep Cinderella-run into the post-season”.
Life is like a box of chocolates.
Happerry Chrisolkwanaka
I’m went with the magical run of last season. That playoff run was more amazing to me then the run of 06 mainly because we weren’t supposed to do it. Not in the pre-season, not in the regular season and certainly not even after making the playoffs. Plus it was my very first live playoff game. Priceless.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
lots of nuggets up there for sure.
cracked me up seeing Tim Gleason wearing glasses after the mama Ovechkin quote.
GM of CanesCountry.com
I told Jenniwa last night that I was going to go post it on Jasper’s Rink after the game last night. But then I thought – nah – why open that can of worms all over again? It wasn’t much fun the first go ’round.
Let ’em think we won because Eric Staal really is THAT GOOD!
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by hockeymomof2 on Dec 29, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
By my count, I opened nearly 30 of the provided links above, so thanks for gathering all that reading/viewing material together in one place.
hockeymom goldstar to Elsker. Anyone watching USA vs Latvia? it 4-0 after 15 minutes….
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by hockeymomof2 on Dec 29, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
10 to 1 now in the third
Staals' mini me = Sutter
by canescup on Dec 29, 2009 6:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
make that 12 to 1 now thats a beating
Staals' mini me = Sutter
by canescup on Dec 29, 2009 6:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
WJC comments - Hall nets hat trick
Taylor Hall getting smothered with praise, with a hat trick in the first 2 periods vs Slovakia. (Score is 7-1 at 2nd intermission). Almost embarrassing.
And they also went through some dialog that Gabriel Bourque (Nashville’s property) reminded them almost of Zach Boychuk for his skill and style, but really that was almost too high a standard to set for anyone to be compared to Boychuk as a junior. I’m thinkin… Really? Cool.
The announcers also said the scouts were “all over” Taylor Hall, and Edmonton was particularly enthusiastic. Where’s that chart A-Dog found showing the likelihood of the Canes finishing 30th? I think I want that as widget in the sidebar.
My boys and I think Taylor will like playing with Brandon, Zach and the other Team Canada juniors alumni just fine.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by hockeymomof2 on Dec 29, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
Taylor Hall named Canadian Player of the Game
and the voice-over says with all the gravitas he can muster: “And the Legend of Taylor Hall continues to grow.”
Sheez! Embarrassing. He just turned 18, people! Lighten up.
I think Hall oughta be real comfortable in Redneck Raleigh. We just don’t talk like that. Okay, Tripp does, but the rest of us, not so much.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by hockeymomof2 on Dec 29, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions
Storyline vote
Biggest news “story”, probably the improbable 7th game wins of the the two playoff series from last season.
However, biggest story that “you think best defines the year and its effect on the future of the Carolina Hurricanes franchise” had me voting for the epic fail of the first part of this season, the fans’ and org’s reactions to it, and the hopes for the new era.
That’s exactly what my thought process was – the story of the year was the 7 game series’ but for the most effect on the future, definitely the epic fail…
by Andrea's evil twin on Dec 29, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
I think you could make a case for both. If we had failed to make the playoffs 4 years in a row, what would the future of the franchise have been? Or if we had been eliminated easily and without the phenomenal adrenaline rush we got from almost every game (before the Pens).
Not sure how to record Albe off the web or radio. Sorry the schedule didn’t fit – not fair.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by hockeymomof2 on Dec 29, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
Dare I tell you how funny AA is? He’s got it going with Mike for sure. Very sharp, witty. (and there is much laughter coming from the audience – and, what’s more, it sounds distinctively female. Reminds me of the Gleason session in October.)
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by hockeymomof2 on Dec 29, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
Finland vs the Czech Republic: Video at TSN
At 2:30 Czech captain (and Canes prospect) #23 Michal Jordan gets called for boarding. They have the whole game if you want to see if you can spot Tommi Kivisto on Team Finland.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
oh! I just figured this out. #23 Michal Jordan? Either this kid is really ambitious about his future impact in the Triangle sports market or has a great sense of humor.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by hockeymomof2 on Dec 29, 2009 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, no, do NOT tell me he’s wearing #23! LOL!
elskling and I had already mused about “saving” that jersey number for him. Too funny!
You have to wonder if anyone in Saskatchewan even noticed. I live in Chapel Hill – and it took me an hour.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by hockeymomof2 on Dec 29, 2009 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
what were we talkin about??????
I am a bit distracted by all that Timmy HOTNESS!!!!
Just kidding, (not really) great post HM!!
And YEAH for CAM!!! That was an AWESOME save!!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Funny how the Canes just tweeted this honor for Cam Ward at 22 minutes ago. With a broken link. Glad someone’s keeping track of these moments to celebrate in this otherwise dismal season! And apparently they don’t work on Edwards Mill Road. :)
(BTW – shout out to eagle-eye caniacgirl for calling it to my attention freakin’ yesterday noon! Not sure I’d have caught it myself)
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by hockeymomof2 on Dec 29, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
Anytime HM. I’m surprised the team isn’t making a bigger deal out of it. All three goalies that have been part of the franchise within the last year made the list. That’s pretty darn impressive.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Certainly, you’d think it might be a ray of sunshine they’d like to use as a vehicle to sell tickets. At least that’s what I’d do.
BTW Seems like the link is broken for my story too.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by hockeymomof2 on Dec 29, 2009 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll buy a pint for anyone who manages to record the canes corner Albe interview tonight for me… I’m stuck at the airport and have to leave my wifi spot at about 7:15…
:’(
by Andrea's evil twin on Dec 29, 2009 5:49 PM EST reply actions
You missed Alberts say A.Wards big butt was in Cams way, thats why he could not see the puck. Now thats funny.
Staals' mini me = Sutter
Alberts was our guest at the We Love the Hurricanes lunch this year, and he was delightful. Very personable and an enjoyable lunch mate.
Had him sandwiched between my fellow seatmate for the past eight years and me, and we grilled him pretty good throughout the lunch.
He stood up pretty well to our barrage. :-D
Called it months ago
by xlwino on Jul 3, 2009 11:19 AM EDT 51 comments
Is anyone else concerned that we seem, to this point, to be bringing back the same team while the rest of the division is making moves forward? I had just hoped that we could bring in a solid Top 6 forward and top 4 dman. Extremely happy to have Larose back, and Cole to some extent. But was looking for more. Am I asking for too much? I understand that TB and Atl were really weak and their moves aren’t that worrisome, but they are making strides. What gives?
So that being said, I voted for other. The other being the run last spring coupled with the 180 turn of this season. The comments following that post are interesting.
This season would be really tough if I didn't drink the misery away.
hopes
Dont mean to piss off anyone, and I still hope I can keep my counterfeit caniac card since the real one was seized by caniacjack.
This season would be really tough if I didn't drink the misery away.
No worries. You’re good.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by hockeymomof2 on Dec 30, 2009 8:11 AM EST up reply actions
Storyline vote
For me personally, nothing comes close to the excitement that was the 2009 playoffs. What a sweet and special time that was. The other story lines will fade over time but those memories will last forever.
SISU
Firing a Stanley Cup Champion Coach
Only to re-hire Coach with a terrible career record of losing…Yes the play-off run was fun but the price is extremely Steep!!!!
Not sure that setting Franchise records for consecutive losses, worst start in franchise history on points basis, worst start in franchise history in road wins including the expansion year. Most expensive team in franchise history including as percentage of Cap spent. Will fade all that quickly especially since the GM is so fond of the current Coach no matter how the team performs on the ICE!
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