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Tidbits — The Past Month

Want to know why the Hurricanes have looked so good the past month? Look no further than these statistics. Not only do they reflect things we already knew (Cam Ward's been amazing, Rod Brind'Amour is much-improved), but also offers a glimpse into just how dominant the team has been.

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Goals

  • Eric Staal — 8 (T-7th in NHL)
  • Tuomo Ruutu — 7 (T-16th)
  • Anton Babchuk — 6 (2nd among d-men)

Assists

  • Ray Whitney — 14 (T-2nd)
  • Staal — 10 (T-17th)

Plus/Minus

  • Whitney — plus-14 (1st)
  • Staal — plus-11 (T-4th)
  • Rod Brind'Amour — plus-8 (T-13th)
  • Chad LaRose — plus-7 (T-19th)
  • Babchuk — plus-7 (T-19th)
  • Joni Pitkanen — plus-7 (T-19th)

The Cam Ward File

  • Wins — 10 (1st)
  • GAA — 2.05 (1st among starters)
  • S% — .939 (T-1st among starters)
For me, these plus/minus numbers are the biggest indicator in the improved play. Yes, Ward's numbers are through the roof and can't be denied, and the special teams play — which isn't reflected in plus/minus, outside of shorthanded points — is better. But how about the top three lines all being represented among the top 13 in the NHL last month? That's as big an indicator as any that, top to bottom, Carolina is firing on all cylinders as anything. Then you have the D pairing of Pitkanen and Babchuk at plus-7, with Joe Corvo and Tim Gleason not far behind at plus-6.

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Anyone who plays fantasy hockey knows that you have to closely follow the trends. I’ve recently added Rod and Babs to my team and have found myself in the finals this week.

In short. I agree Cory. Go Canes!

Still not a crook!

by TrickyD26 on Apr 6, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This past March has been one of the most exciting months that i can remember (regular season wise). Its hard not to walk around with a smile on your face the day after most of our games. I just hope we can keep it up thru the playoffs and just beat the hell out of everyone we face!

by Blacklisted on Apr 6, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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GP W L OTL PT
Washington 67 45 13 9 99
Atlanta 65 28 27 10 66
Tampa Bay 65 27 27 11 65
Florida 65 27 28 10 64
Carolina 66 27 31 8 62

(updated 3.11.2010 at 9:23 AM EST)

Carolina Hurricanes Roster

# Pos. DOB W H
Zach Boychuk 11 C 10/4/1989 185 5-10
Rod Brind`Amour 17 C 8/9/1970 205 6-1
Brett Carson 27 D 11/29/1985 210 6-4
Erik Cole 26 LW 11/6/1978 205 6-2
Patrick Dwyer 39 RW 6/22/1983 175 5-11
Tim Gleason 6 D 1/29/1983 217 6-0
Jay Harrison 44 D 11/3/1982 211 6-4
Jussi Jokinen 36 LW 4/1/1983 198 5-11
Tom Kostopoulos 29 RW 1/24/1979 200 6-0
Chad LaRose 59 LW 3/27/1982 181 5-10
Manny Legace 34 G 2/4/1973 200 5-10
Oskar Osala 32 LW 12/27/1987 219 6-4
Justin Peters 60 G 8/30/1986 205 6-1
Alexandre Picard 45 D 7/5/1985 215 6-3
Joni Pitkanen 25 D 9/19/1983 210 6-3
Brian Pothier 5 D 4/15/1977 204 6-0
Tuomo Ruutu 15 LW 2/16/1983 200 6-0
Sergei Samsonov 14 LW 10/27/1978 188 5-8
Eric Staal 12 C 10/29/1984 205 6-4
Brandon Sutter 16 C 2/14/1989 183 6-3
Ray Whitney 13 LW 5/8/1972 180 5-10

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