Quick Hits and Tidbits - August 24

by Bob Wage on Aug 24, 2009 11:30 AM EDT

I have finally returned from vacation and will try to get back into the swing of things around here as quickly as possible. A huge thank you to Cory and to everyone else who kept things busy during my absence.

Here are a couple of recent developments we have not officially discussed yet.

The partnership between the NHL and SB Nation continues to grow

The NHL has completely revamped their official fan page and it is definitely a big improvement. They now have links to each team's Twitter feed, RSS feed, and Facebook page, (if the team has one). They are also now featuring articles and stories from the SB Nation hockey blogs, with links to some stories from updated blogs near the bottom of the page. In the future, a few of of the best articles will be featured on NHL.com which is similar to what they did during the playoffs.

Team releases Caniac Carnival details

The Hurricanes have officially released the schedule for the Caniac Carnival on September 20th. Unlike in previous years when the team held a scrimmage or even a preseason game on the same day, this time they will just hold an open practice. But the always popular autograph sessions will remain.

9:00 a.m.	• Sign-in for the Crazy Caniac Challenge Opens • The Eye, the official team store, opens
9:30 a.m.	• Autograph wristband distribution begins
10:00 a.m.	• Caniac Carnival Rides and Entertainment Begin • Caniac Carnival Rides and Entertainment Begin • Crazy Caniac Challenge (two laps around the RBC Center) • Box Office opens
11:00 a.m.	• Building opens for autograph session participants (wristband required)
11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m.	• RBC Bank Autograph Session
1:00 p.m.	• RBC Center opens for General Public
1:15 p.m.	• Select Players, coaches address the fans before practice (RBC Center lower bowl)
2:00 p.m.	• Carolina Hurricanes Open Practice
3:00 p.m.	• Caniac Carnival Rides and Entertainment End

Some Canes hit the Ice for informal practice

Luke DeCock had a column in this morning's paper about how some of the Hurricanes would be skating a bit more frequently starting today. Rod Brind'Amour and Chad LaRose have been working hard all offseason.

The Rec Zone has time reserved for the Canes every weekday from 10-12. The skates are open to the public, so feel free to go watch them if you have the spare time. When they finish at noon, you may also be able to pick up an autograph or two.

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paper vs posts

That link on the NHL.com fan page is only going to give the SBNation bloggers ongoing professional credibility. Hope it opens some doors for you and Cory. (good news for us!)

Puck Daddy put out another lengthy piece on the relationship between sports coverage provided by paper vs “new media” over the weekend. Certainly relevant. Here’s a nice complement from Wyshinski for Bubba and his colleagues:

• Two hockey-centric notes. First, on blogs, is the great news that our partners at SB Nation have been given a rather prominent role on the NHL’s new fan site. No group of team-centric hockey blogs comes to close to the depth or professionalism of coverage they provide.

Speaking of paper media (and people who get paid a living wage to tell us about the Canes), according to Mr C. Alexander’s recent post at Canes Now, both Scott Walker and Aaron Ward were both out at the Reczone (at “Camp Brindy”) this morning and seem to be ready to start a new season fresh and with humor. (not a surprise but glad to hear it anyway).

If you’re looking for autographs at the Reczone, in my experience, it’s best to wait outside the plain metal door that faces Hodge St, to the right of the covered entry.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Aug 24, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

Has anyone heard any word on Cam Ward? Myrtle tweeted that Cam had been kept off the ice at Canadian Olympic practice due to a back injury……

And visions of a puck floating 12 feet in the air and landing behind Ward in the goal suddenly began to torment me once again….

We can’t have injury problems in AUGUST!!!!!!

by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Aug 24, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

Here it is. Cam Ward Sits Out Practice

by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Aug 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

holy $%$#^%

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Aug 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Why do I have a really bad feelin about this. This mystery back problem has been kept quiet all summer. I FEEL LIKE THE CUP JUST SLIPPED THROUGH OUR FINGERS AND SHATTERED. It would be a long season without a goalie.

by canescup on Aug 24, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I had a nightmare of Tripp Tracy playing goal….. someone shoot me!!!!

by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Aug 25, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions

that just might be the worst thing to ever be said on these boards. I will go wash my mental image projector with a harsh and quite concentrated acid now.

by CarolinaCanes on Aug 25, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

CALGARY — Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward did not take part in Monday’s opening workouts at the Canadian Olympic orientation camp because of back pain.

Ward, who battled back issues throughout this past NHL postseason, is set to be re-evaluated Tuesday.

“Really, it is a day-to-day thing,” Ward told reporters Monday.

While he said he badly wanted to be on the ice, Ward said he owed it to the Hurricanes to be cautious.

The other NHL goalies invited to the four-day camp are Martin Brodeur, Marc-Andre Fleury, Steve Mason and Roberto Luongo. There are 46 players in all taking part in Calgary, a group that will be narrowed down to a 23-man roster by Dec. 31.

Canada finished seventh overall in the 2006 Olympics after ending a 50-year gold-medal drought in 2002.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Aug 24, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions