Size Matters

by Scott Cason on Jun 9, 2009 7:23 PM EDT

Potential good news from the Canes media outfit. In a piece titled, Hurricanes to Look for Size at Draft, Paul Branecky leads with this gem: "The Hurricanes have never been afraid to ice a smaller lineup from year to year, with a Stanley Cup and a recent trip to the Eastern Conference Finals proof of how that strategy can be effective."

No contesting the fact that Eric Staal and a cast of Robert Conrad clones went way-deep in the playoffs this season, but I like this (rhetorical at least) commitment to finding largeness in the next draft. Brandon Sutter may end up filling out a la Eric Staal, but other top forward prospect, Zach Boychuk, is listed as "5 feet Danny DiVito inches." I know, this seems like a strange system of height measurement. Must be a super-sophisticated Hockeysfuture.com algorithm. The Canes have some system size on the blueline, but the other kids listed as taller than 6'0" are untried. Dustin Byfuglien was an eigth-rounder in 2003. Will there be any big man gems available when the Canes pick?

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Scott

I’ve been meaning to say something the last few weeks but I rarely log in now (still read everyday though,lol)

I just wanted to say welcome on board! Casonblog for the longest time was a daily stop for me. I was depressed when u fell of the map :). I’m glad ur here! Bubba, keep it up. I think you made the best blog out there better.

by CarolinaCanes on Jun 9, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks

I appreciate the kind words. I got disinterested for awhile with the Canes drifting and my kids getting involved in everything from sports to theatre. I’m now remembering what a gas it is to join in the fracas.

by Scott Cason on Jun 9, 2009 11:48 PM EDT reply actions

This seems like good news...

but then again, I ain’t gonna take hurricanes.com as gospel for our draft strategy. Posting our needs and wants for all to see would seem a bit of a silly way to go about things, no?

Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.

by MichaelProcton on Jun 10, 2009 12:10 AM EDT reply actions