Game 3 Sponsored by My Bloody Valentine 3D
by Scott Cason on May 24, 2009 1:46 PM EDT
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PrintSubstitute pucks for the hurled pickaxes and you pretty much had My Bloody Valentine on ice last night. Gino Malkin did the hurling and terrifying and the Canes team defense did the gasping and cowering.
For those of us watching on Versus, Joe Corvo's between-period interview with Chris Simpson was a major bummer. Joe could have declined the interview. He could have done a Drew Rosenhaus..."Next Question!" But noooooo, he had to come out with that mean-ole-bully-just-stole-my-lunch-money look on his face. I think the Storm Squad's "Mike" ought to do all the interviews from now on.
Quick Hits
- Rod Brind'Amour logged a paltry 9:54 in ice time, and seven of those minutes were at even strength. Remember when he was a Roadhouse Patrick Swayze Selke Stud? Compare that Roddy to this photo taken last night.
- Chad Larose is still my personal hero. Put him in a scarlet toga and a bronze breastplate and he's a Mini-Me version of Spartan King Leonidas. If you haven't seen that "Day in the Life" episode on the NHL Network, check it out. The parts where he taunts Sean Avery are especially tasty.
- Erik Cole takes himself out of every play when he goes into target-fixation mode on his hits. He also still has hands of stone.
- Fresh Ideation-Maybe the Canes ice crew could create a false facade on the Penguins goal so that it would appear to look just like the end wall (think Wile E. Coyote), Tim Gleason and Erik Cole might put a puck on net...inadvertantly. Do any of you recall Corvo getting off even one blueline bomb last night? Me either.
So, is it time to panic? No. Is it Tim Conboy and Anton Babchuk time? I say yes. Might as well put a human missle out there. I also think it's time to test Babchuk's sphincter one last crunch-time.
I'll save the actual post-mortems for at least a couple of days.
About Me:
Thanks Cory and Bubba for the invitation to join Canes Country. You may remember me from my role as Mr. Belding from TV's "Saved by the Bell." I am also the driving force (and only force) behind the now dormant CasonBlog. CasonBlog went on hiatus right after the Canes brought back Coach Mo. At the time, I thought bringing back Mo was a sure sign of pending Armageddon in Raleigh. I was wrong. I've been faithfully watching the Canes this season from my home in Tucson, but all commentary since last fall has been between me and the Schnauzer. And now that it's late May, she's pretty sick of hockey. So I figure it's time to start talking at you all. Now go lay down or you get no Scoobie Snack!!!
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Wow…didn’t realize you were a fan of the Carolina Hurricanes. Welcome to the blog and I look forward to updates and commentary on the team. Perhaps this change to the blog will give the Canes some much needed luck for a daunting comeback against the Pens. How did you become a fan of the Hurricanes and would you consider yourself a diehard?
Dennis Haskins (born November 18, 1950) is an American actor known for his role as principal Richard Belding in the teen sitcom Saved by the Bell, which ran from 1989 to 1993 on NBC. He then went on to star in Saved by the Bell: The New Class, which aired from 1993 to 2000.
Best show ever.
I have no idea
what show you’re talking about. I was in Grad school at Princeton those years and watching shows like Twin Peaks on after 10pm.
Glad to know you’ve found you have some common ground after all. (awwwww, mom!)
But tell me, who is Scott Cason? (the name of the writer). Is that perhaps Bubba’s real name?
by Carolyn Christians on May 24, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
So we still don’t know who Scott Cason is? a pseudonym or a real person? I couldn’t find anything on google. (I’m just hoping it’s part of the gag which will add to the further to the humor of the post – I need to find a reason to smile today)
WOW? – because that seems like a long time to be in grad school or because I’m really old?
by Carolyn Christians on May 24, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
hardly original, but I appreciate the sentiment. (what – with a name like hockeymom you were thinking I was 26?) I’m older than Mo, and younger than Ronnie. Both of whom are pretty hot, IMHO. (I’ll bet big bucks that’s the first time that particular observation has been posted anywhere.)
Apparently, no one can clarify the Scott Cason name?
by Carolyn Christians on May 24, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I could’ve went old school on ya and said “older women make good lovers” but than you would’ve said something about Kenny Rogers. Or at least I think thats who sung that.
I wouldn’t know..Kenny Loggins. Try for David Byrne, Bono or Sting for a better match to my era. Actually, please don’t.
At least we know that there really is a person named scott cason.
by Carolyn Christians on May 24, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s this guy: http://casonblog.blogspot.com/
Long-time Canes blogger.
by nomadologist on May 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank you! Looks like we’re in for a treat. (though the timing is a little odd)
by Carolyn Christians on May 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Leah Remini plump is still pretty dang good.
by DidJussiThat? on May 25, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
love the captionon the Malin photo
I smile. Sums it up quite nicely:
Big Russkie flightless waterfowl of evil continues domination of Canes
by Carolyn Christians on May 24, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions
Scott Cason
Consider yourself uninvited. I don’t appreciate the comments about Corvo or Roddy or Cole. It’s easy to kick our team when they are down…. personally, I am proud of what the Canes have achieved this year. They would not be in Eastern finals without the efforts of
Cole and Corvo and yes Rod B.
Go get a real job ………….
waaa
it’s called humor, try it out sometime.
by DidJussiThat? on May 24, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Why isn’t Ric Flair blowing the horn at the next game? Why is it Cowher?
FLAIR = 16x WORLD CHAMP
Cowher = 1x World Champ
Ric Flair is busy yelling on the jumbo-tron after goals. Ric was contacted to blow the horn, but decided that if the Canes scored a quick goal in the first period, it wasnt worth the risk fo him not yelling for the fans on the jumbo. All of his Woooo’s are live from the studio. And besides, hate to break it, but wrestling isn’t real- sorry :(
by PittsburghCaniac on May 25, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
WRESTLING NOT REAL?!?!?!? WOW!
Anyways… I would say that even though WRESTLING is not REAL… Ric Flair being from Min, in the 70’s and 80’s made the Carolina’s alot of money in promotion. Cowher on the other hand not so much a REAL Caniac.
You should Check out Mark Madden’s interview with Ric from last week, its a classic!
by OrlandoSeal44 on May 25, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
PS: I will definitely search for that on Youtube- if I find it, I will post it up here- tx.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 25, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Orlando- I just re-read my comment and hope that it didnt come across bad to you- I was joking around but now realize that my comment could be mis-read- as a shmuck comment- definitely not my intention. My apologies. By the way, I really liked your comment about Leighton starting in goal if ward is hurt. Even if he isnt, maybe we need a change in net given the past few games. I remember being at game 2 in the RBC when Cam first came in. This team needs to do something to shake things up.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 25, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s all good. I’ve been in the game for years and seriously… I know how some of these guys think… When the pens took a commanding lead in game 3. Leighton should have finnished out the game… I am not trying to sound like a smart ass when I say that once the damage has been done, might as well give Ward the rest. Sometimes players ESP Defensemen will try to play harder in front of a back up so he is more comfortable
I found Madden on iTunes podcast or on WXDX 105.9 website
by OrlandoSeal44 on May 25, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree- Leighton should have finished it. I actually didnt even think about pulling Wardo at the time until I read your message, but if the Pens have solved Cam Ward, throw in Leighton, couldn’t have hurt. But, it also probably depends on how much was Wards fault v. the defense though. I didnt watch the game, I was too pissed after game 1 and 2 to do so.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 25, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
if your defense is leaving your goalie out to dry, you have to find new ways to motivate them. And for Leighton it’s baptism by fire as they say. Gives me a chance to cut his teeth in the play offs.
by OrlandoSeal44 on May 25, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
at this point- I would say to start him. Why not? You are down 3-0! Cam is the man, but right now, he needs some help. Even during 06 we still switched between Gerber and Wardo- and Gerber won a key game in Buffalo if I recall correctly.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 25, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Brindy has had a tough year in general- he is what, minus infinity for the regular season? Cole, it should be interesting- do we resign him, and if so, for how much? LaRose, well, I kinda feel bad because a few years ago I referred to him as a knat that we did not need- now I just hope he wants to stay with the Canes for an affordable price- I am a huge fan of him.
Welcome to the blog Scott! Any pro-Canes articles are greatly appreciated, and thanks in advance for spending your time here!
by PittsburghCaniac on May 24, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions
Cole
I totally agree with you about Cole. He is obsessed with Orpik to the point where he takes himself out of every play. If he worked as hard at his offensive game as he did at targeting Orpik he might have more than 4 assists this playoffs.
I really like the guy, its kinda hard not too- he is really proactive with the community and is who I believe to be a genuinely good person- but 4 mil- no way! He does seem lossed out there, and lossed for 4 mil in the Eastern Conference Final just doesnt cut it! I would resign him, but for about 2-2.5 mil or so.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 25, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
then again, what do I know about player contracts- nothing, I am definitely no JR.
by PittsburghCaniac on May 25, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Cole IMO wants that feud with Orpik to keep going, even though it was many moons ago. Fact is, there is really no REAL beef between Pittsburgh and Carolina. Not even a big beef with Hartford.
There are alot of connections between the two
Currently:
Ron Francis and Tom Barrasso as former cup winners with the Pens in 90-92
Craig Adams and Mike Ziggomanis spent time in a Canes uniform.
Then you want to go way back in time and say that Hartford was screwed in the Francis trade.
Im sure if you dive into history there are more…
But the fact is Cole needs to get his head out of his and stop playing the victim. Gary Roberts never had this much of a beef with the dude who broke his neck. Mario Lemieux didn’t target Adam Graves after the slash on his wrist in the play offs.
These series could be classic for fan and player alike, but then comes the whining and complaining. Teams win, Teams lose, it happens, it is hearbreaking but you can’t just trash someone because of thier talent and oppurtinities they take.
by OrlandoSeal44 on May 25, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
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