Ok, we've exhausted the goalies (although I'm guessing that a few Ward photos will be added...

No argument here with your lead-off.

by Jamie Kellner on Sep 2, 2009 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

no argument here!!

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Baby Ruu

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

How about shirtless RUU? ;)
Is it Oct 2nd yet???

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Puck Lion

Did you see the piece about how Ruutu was voted Sexiest single in Finland last March?

This was from a sister Canes blog: Carolina on Ice, over the summer.

He did a google translation of the story

Iltalehti.fi’s readers have chosen the Finnish sexy sinkuiksi puck lion Tuomo Ruutu, and the singer Jenni Vartiainen. Vastaajia viehättää Tuomo Ruudussa muun muassa hänen komeutensa ja hymynsä. Respondents attracts Tuomo Ruutu, including his komeutensa and hymynsä.

To paraphrase the male blogger here in Raleigh (show yourself if you ever post at CC)

Tuomo, you have no idea how attractive I find your komeutensa and hymynsä. Wow, baby.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I have to add one more line from the Finnish article on why Ruutu was chosen

Aggression and passion on the ice to this woman pauloihinsa.

When it comes to “woman pauloihinsa” (which I suspect is the over-riding theme of this whole discussion), Ruutu is definitely in a class of him own.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I can’t even pull words together right now, I’m laughing so hard. :)

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Check this one out

I posted this over on LGC last week; it’s an interview from a couple of weeks ago. Click the video, you won’t understand a word except ‘John McEnroe’, but trust me it’s worth it.

Tuomo Ruutu interview with The Voice/Finland – 8/16/09

I know there are folks from Finland who frequent this site so I’d love to hear the entire interview translated, but this is what Google translator told me for part of the written interview.

Tuomo Ruutu koki tenniskentällä noloja hetkiä
Voicen Viihteet | 2009-08-16 17:27:41 | Samuli Väänänen
Tuomo Ruutu experiences on tennis court, embarrassing moments

NHL-tähti Tuomo Ruutu on kiekkokaukalossa todellinen taituri, mutta mies on viehtynyt myös muihin urheilulajeihin. Innokkaana tenniksenpelaajana tunnettu mies tosin paljasti, ettei tenniskentällä kaikki ole aina mennyt putkeen.

NHL-star Tuomo Ruutu the rink puck is a real virtuoso, but he is also proficient at other sports. Avid tennis player known as the man though, revealed that on the tennis court, all is not always gone according to plan.

- Kerran olen tennismailan katkaissut. Se oli tosin vahinko. Yritin hypätä verkon yli mutta kaaduin mailan päälle ja se katkesi. Pomppu ei ollut tarpeeksi korkea. Se on ainut kerta kun olen mailan katkaissut, Ruutu kertoi Voicelle.

- Once I have broken tennis racket. It was certainly an accident. I tried to jump over the net, but I fell on top of the racket and it broke. Bouncing was not high enough. It is the only time I’ve broken the club, Ruutu told Voice.

Now THAT’s my Ruuty.

by Jamie Kellner on Sep 2, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Have you seen the Snickers commercial? Too funny!

by jenniwa30 on Sep 3, 2009 6:16 AM EDT up reply actions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IimDYYpaMhg

by jenniwa30 on Sep 3, 2009 6:17 AM EDT up reply actions

LOL.

What junior player wouldn’t love being beat on the helmet like a drum?

My first argument against socialized healthcare? Yunel Escobar's grill.

by MichaelProcton on Sep 8, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I saw that on youtube too! – I was searching for Ruutu hits during the playoffs and the Snickers commercial came up. Not exactly Nike or Gatorade production standards,….but, sigh……

Thanks for resurrecting.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions

another youtube find

from his days in Chicago – gotta love the accent

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions

If I wasn’t sitting in the library right now, I would so watch these.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Aren’t you supposed to be studying?

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah probably. I logged in to check my email for something and got pulled here for some strange reason.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions

May computer had a mind of it’s own too wandering over here. I’m wondering if it’s just you, me, jenni and LTD, or if we have a silent audience grateful for the distraction….

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions

I would put money on other people appreciating our…research.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions

FWIW, I emailed Bubba/Harwood yesterday and he seemed to appreciate that we moved this over here and def’ly expected it would get site traffic up. Big thumbs up from the boss.

000000000000000000
_________L_________

(thats the emoticon for “stick tap along the bench”)

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions

How could it not up site traffic? LOL

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

from this story

I’m kinda disappointed I was hoping for more of a Nadal type shot – (more skin). Is there any sport that shows less of it than hockey??? (answer: fencing)

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

LTD – that interview courtside in Finnish is a gift. Sometimes, no translation is necessary. I just want to put that on a loop on my desktop.

Once more, I find myself indebted to you, my friend.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I have never enjoyed not understanding something more in my entire life. I wonder if I can get it on my iPod somehow.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions

LTD just put this up on her fanpost, but it deserved posting in the context of this discussion. (just taken this morning.)

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you LTD. Thank you.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I was just coming to post this image, GF. I almost didn’t recognize him without the smile. And he still looks great.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions

The eyes (apparently that’s my thing LOL) make up for the lack of smile.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Double trouble.

(I think LTD was specifically selecting material to enable this discussion today. That Sept 3 slide show was …. words fail me. I just didn’t want it to end.)

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

So if I asked the jersey guys at the RBS to personalize my new 3rd jersey with a #15 and the name “PUCK LION” – do you think they’d do it?

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions

I've seen some bad jerseys.

They will do anything you ask them to.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Yes he's young...

…but so am I. :)

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions

Caniacgirl, he’s lookin for you

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh oh oh…I’m right here. :raises hand and waves:

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Same team diff. hottie, and I agree with Parise! wait! I think I have a good pic of him from the playoffs

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions

not as close but still just as cute!

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions

That works – however that is a little awkward of MB on the boards. Looks like he should be in a stall.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions

That was the night of the now infamous temper tantrum, maybe he was constipated????

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions

It would explain so much.

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh that is a good one. I once came across something saying his face was handcrafted by angels and from then on it (and he) just stuck with me.

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Here you go girls....now you can Drool! (and he has SKILLS).

by canescup on Sep 2, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions

EWWWW! I think I just threw up a little in my mouth….he might have skills but even that can’t help him!

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Great. Now I won’t be able to sleep tonight. Thanks canescup. Quick we have to find someone good to get that image out of our minds.

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Is this just creepy, or what?

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m speechless and that never happens

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Nightmares are in my future.

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions

works for me

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry, I have a thing for goofy guys…

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 7:01 PM EDT reply actions

this brings up 2 questions:

Do you think he’ll have any Canes in the wedding party? (duh)
Can we help LTD sneak in and take photos of them in tuxes?

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions

1. Yes
2. I would love to

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

1. I would think so.
2. Only if I get to come too. :)

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Okay – no we just have to talk LTD into it.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok – Now we just have to talk her into it.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

First off, not sure how many of you are old enough to remember the movie ‘10’, but I’m pretty sure my wedding crashing would resemble the success Dudley Moore had when he was trying to stalk Bo Derek.

Second, the other day at the 5k Chad did recognize me (and my big camera lens) from the Jimmy V. So I’m not sure how inconspicous I’d be if I tried to sneak.

Although I might be able to pass myself off as someone’s long-lost aunt.

by Jamie Kellner on Sep 2, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Just ask a lot of “so how do you know the bride?” type questions and no one will be the wiser. Or you could pose as the photographer…

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope she's reading this. :)

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Carrie is a lucky girl (are they even still together??)

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions

sorry he’s also a center. I got ahead of myself!! LOL!

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL. I’m having a hard time avoiding the centers too. And yes I think they are still together.

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions

It's the eyes...

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

nice

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright – I give up. Who is this? (And is he married?)

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions

Danius Zubrius (sp?) of NJ. And as far as I know he’s not married, but I seem to remember him being engaged. I do know he has a son.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I know you can’t really see their eyes.

by canescup on Sep 2, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions

Too far…

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry ;(

by canescup on Sep 2, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Sadly, the Ovechkin one was worse IMO. ;)

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Yea, but he is the face of hockey.

by canescup on Sep 2, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Just not a good one.

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

NOT SO MUCH

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s quite an image.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok that’s it for me. :)

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions

What about Mike Ricci? Maybe he’s to hot for you. He’s got a nice smile though.

by canescup on Sep 2, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

On the bright side, you'd save a ton of money on toothpaste every month.

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

he needs some dental implants, BAD!!!!

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

TKO

I’m actually thinking our very own Kostopoulos is pretty freaking cute. Gotta love a backwards baseball cap.

I guess we have to stop doing this and start talking hockey as soon as training camp starts, ladies, just to try to keep the men happy. I, however, fully support this effort. :)

by yeaus on Sep 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

We’ll just have to get it all out of our system before then! Hmmm…TKO isn’t bad at all.

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

not too shabby, LOVE the backwards baseball cap!!

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Definite potential. Welcome to Raleigh, young man!

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Man - I go to baseball practice with my son

and you guys are off to the races. Thanks for the treat. Lemme see if I can catch up.

Here are my contribution:

(am I showing my age?)

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions

he is very charismatic, cute too!

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope. Not at all. :)

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Then there's...

How do you figure the basis of this relationship?:

(can you say “Trophy”?)

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions

she thought he was one of the Jonas Brothers!!!! :)

by jenniwa30 on Sep 2, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

ha! That’s funny!

by jenniwa30 on Sep 3, 2009 6:06 AM EDT up reply actions

I didn’t realize till looking closer this morning that the guy on the right wasn’t Malkin’s passport photo or something…

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions

That poor kid. First he’s a Jonas brother and now he looks like Malkin. The world is so cruel…

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions

That is kinda scary how close they look alike.

by canescup on Sep 3, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve always maintained that AO is the….least photogenic of the Russian imports, but now I may have to change my mind.

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I really like Malkin for his skill and creativity and toughness, but he is one ugly dude.

Looking across the roster, I can’t think of anyone worth nominating from the Pens, can you? Am I missing something? The poor hockey women in Pittsburgh. Sure they got a Cup, but unless you find Crosby appealing. (?!?)…what have ya got? Lemiuex looks good, and may even win for hottest owner, but….really.

I mean, I say we even got the best of Thunder Bay:

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 2, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions

If Ryan Malone was still with them, he would be my choice. Crosby isn’t Malkin ugly, but I’ve kind of had enough of him already. Oh, but Ronnie F. wins for hottest coach. Hands down.

by caniacgirl on Sep 2, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe Talbot??

by jenniwa30 on Sep 3, 2009 6:36 AM EDT up reply actions

You need to find a photo so we can discuss the merits….

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Short hair

by jenniwa30 on Sep 3, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Long hair

I prefer the long

by jenniwa30 on Sep 3, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions

That length is ok. I was thinking of a time when it was significantly longer and slicked back. Not good. But I’m still partial to the short hair; especially when it goes with a suit. Every man looks better in a suit.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions

With long hair or short? If it’s short, I’ll agree. Plus he has an adorable accent.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions

short or long, doesn’t really matter

by jenniwa30 on Sep 3, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Really?

Which image is likely to become a favorite wallpaper?

or

And this isn’t even our entire “first line” using the woman pauloihinsa criteria. Maybe LTD can photoshop Gleason over (i think that’s) Bowman? Add Ruutu (and a couple other top-rated eyecandy Cane roll players) and we own the Pens on the hottie scale.

We’re in the Finals, at least.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

OOOOOH I pick #2!!!!!!!!

by jenniwa30 on Sep 3, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly. Thank you for proving my point. I didn’t even need to drag out the secondary assist card. (that’s for Harwood to see if he’s reading this)

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I go to class and you guys just spread eye candy around all over the place. We definitely win the Conference Final when it comes to best looking team.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I go to class and you guys just spread eye candy around all over the place.

I’m not sure I understand your point. Is there a problem?

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope. Just wishing I had a chance to see it earlier. :)

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions

moi aussi. earlier and often. But don’t give your studies to become a puck bunny. (there’s plenty of time for that, dearie)

LTD’s in the middle of updating her site from today’s session at the RecZone. Lots of Tuomo, plus TK and AA last I checked.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

JEEZ! How many trophies does a guy need??? LOL!!

by jenniwa30 on Sep 3, 2009 6:12 AM EDT up reply actions

you nailed it. (word choice is intentional)

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Except does she have a mustache?

My first argument against socialized healthcare? Yunel Escobar's grill.

by MichaelProcton on Sep 8, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Since the Fantasy league thing apparently includes prospects...

I have to admit I wasn’t sold when they called his name in Montreal (Harry Potter was actually the first thing that came to mind), but I found it was worth digging a little deeper. This is for the high school caniachica.

here’s the clincher:

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:26 AM EDT reply actions

I’m impressed. When he wears his glasses he looks like Ronnie.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Very much so – again, we’ll save that for hot coaches day. (Though that’s gotta be a short list since when you have Boudreaux, Sutter and Julien amongst them)

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I’m thinking Ronnie is going to be just about it. Poor papa Sutter.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions

I just read the top part again…I’m no longer in high school. In fact he’s too young for me! :D

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m assuming you meant me. :)

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I know – you’re in Columbia? What year? (you write too well for a high school kid – just from the fact that you spell things out instd of wrtg lik this. ;) )

Wasn’t thinking of you. But perhaps there are some teens stopping by (or will be once someone texts someone about it). Perhaps even KK (Katherine F, who is almost 13?) has been surreptiously scanning the images, when her moms not looking..then again perhaps her mom is surreptiously scanning when KK’s not looking.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions

It may be a little bit of both. I’m surprised my mom hasn’t stopped by. :) I’m actually in Clemson and am a junior.

by caniacgirl on Sep 3, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

LTD just posted a pic of Ruutu at Brindy camp this morning – doing what Ruu is always doing – SMILING! Happy to have the Finns back in Raleigh.

I do think we have one of the finer looking teams in the league.

by Cyn4Canes on Sep 3, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions

Yup – thanks for the heads up. I re-posted it above in the discussion on Ruutu, getting it in it’s proper context. Nice one for sure. I told her she’s my hero for her expeditiousness.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions

So how about tattoos, since I don’t really care what the players look like, but tattoos would be cool to look at. I’m sure Corvo has the most but I could be wrong.

by canescup on Sep 3, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions

Wow. Thanks – I’m impressed. Hardly the boy-next-door, but still… Edgy and tough and totally ripped. What is the hardrock metaphor for eyecandy? (And I might be wrong, but is that guy behind him pulling something out of Joe’s trapezius with a claw hammer?)

However, one problem: We haven’t exhausted the wingers. So please re-visit when we get to D.

Let's go Canes!
Hakkaa Paalle!

by Carolyn Christians on Sep 3, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions