Hurricanes Re-sign Casey Borer and Justin Peters
The Carolina Hurricanes brought two prospects back into the fold today.
Borer is a promising defenseman who was injured in the bus crash last year and suffered from a broken vertebra in his neck. He finished with four goals and six assists in Albany before the accident.
Peters had a 19-30-4 record, with a GAA of 2.89, and save percentage of .908 last season in Albany.
Both players signed contracts which will pay them $500,000 at the NHL level and $60,000 in the AHL.
over 2 years ago
Bob Wage
15 comments
0 recs |
Email
PrintComments
Any details on Borer’s health? I’m guessing he didn’t return this season after the crash, just from the way his season stats are described above. I remember him doing better-than-you-might expect on his couple brief stints with the Hurricanes.
Have the Canes provided any updates on his status, the extent of his injuries (say compared to Cole in 06), or what they expect from him by the fall?
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by Carolyn Christians on Jul 8, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions
I just double-checked the press release and it does not mention his health status, but I think I remember reading somewhere that he made a full recovery and is expected to play at the start of the season. I will look into that.
GM of CanesCountry.com
Found this
Interview with Borer describing the extent of the injuries and his career with the Canes – from a hometown perspective.
Hope he’s past the injuries – seems like a very worthy prospect, especially given the Canes’ need for depth in defense.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by Carolyn Christians on Jul 8, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Good to hear.
can he expect to see some increased time in Raleigh? I keep hearing McBain, McBain, McBain. But Borer seems like he should be in line in front of him. He’s nearly 3 years older (important for D) but he’s not on the Canes Depth Chart (though 3 other prospects are). Borer is shown on the regular roster.
What’s your take on what JR and Francis expect from him in the near term?
Is that the minimum contract $ at his age/experience?
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by Carolyn Christians on Jul 8, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
it really depends on how he responds to two tough injuries. Physically, I understand he should be able to get to 100 percent. The hurdle will be mentally, I think … when I talked to him at prospect last summer, he clearly did not want to talk about the previous season’s knee injury. He has something to prove, and there are guys on his tail or already in front of him.
As for McBain … we should be excited about him. He may not yet be ahead of Borer and the others for a sot, but he has, IMO, always had a higher ceiling and brighter future than the rest of the D prospects. It’s been a loooong time since the Canes developed a defensive draft pick into a full-time, top-4 NHLer.
by Cory Lavalette on Jul 8, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s been a loooong time since the Canes developed a defensive draft pick into a full-time, top-4 NHLer.
And for the first time in a while you can really sense a commitment to “shut down” Defense from the Canes management. Part of the progression from Lavi to Mo (and the evolution of the game in the NHL)?
A novice observation: the way some bloggers described Hedman this year as more valuable in the long-term than the sharp-shooters and playmakers, it made it seem like top D (<30 yrs old) is getting scarcer all the time.
Guess I’m just trying to understand what’s coming thru the pipeline since the UFA path to top-4 D seems like rough-going and big $. I’m not sure we have anyone we can realistically trade. (Unless Tampa Bay comes back looking for this year’s Brookbank and Melichar – was that a Gift from the Hockey Gods or what?!)
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by Carolyn Christians on Jul 8, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Borer
I Think Casey Borer is a great player and I loved watching him play in his few games with Carolina. I could see him becoming a top four defense in the future because he can really shut down players. He can also move the puck fairly well. I’m also glad we re-signed Justin Peters he is a true athlete/competitor and my favorite part about him is hes not afraid to drop the gloves.
I’m also glad we re-signed Justin Peters he is a true athlete/competitor and my favorite part about him is hes not afraid to drop the gloves.
Thought Peters played in goal?
by SouthernHockeyFan on Jul 9, 2009 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Another AHL fight (goalie vs goalie) featuring Peters. I remember this one now – it’s the shakey fan-camera and the screaming girls, which makes it seem really silly.
Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!
by Carolyn Christians on Jul 9, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m stoked they’re both back, I’m a fan of both. Peters for his size and atheticism and Borer for his never-say-die playing style. I remember there were a couple games where he was on his stomach but still manage to bust up a couple breakaways.
The reason I advocate MCBAIN like a man-crushed record is that he’s young, still unthwarted by harsh injuries and I’m excited to see what he does in his first pro year. If Borer makes it back to his 2007 play level, I think we all know he’s capable of being a benefit to the team.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Latest Puck Daddy - NHL from Yahoo! Sports
- Puck Previews: Ducks’ road trip continues; Sens, Panthers in battle of most surprising teams
- Watch the weirdest goal of the year, courtesy of ECHL ref’s rulebook gaffe (VIDEO)
- Jeremy Roenick’s OK with Blackhawks trading Patrick Kane for goalie upgrade
- Puck Headlines: Rick Nash chatter; Jagr turns 40; Ovechkin too much of a rock star?
- NHL Trade Deadline Dream Scenarios: Whom do you want to go where?
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
