Islanders At Hurricanes: Game Day Preview
by Cory Lavalette on Jan 28, 2010 1:19 PM EST
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Sutter, Weight Meet For First Time Since Hit
With back-to-back 5-1 wins and its injured players still not ready to return, the Carolina Hurricanes will look for the same lineup to lead the way in pursuit of the team's second three-game winning streak of the month and season tonight against the visiting New York Islanders.
Staring across the ice at them will be a familiar foe, but one that hasn't played in Raleigh for more than three years: goaltender Rick DiPietro.
DiPietro's injury struggles are well documented, but since finally returning to the Isles cage he is 2-2 in five games with a decent 2.54 goals-against average and .907 save percentage for the in-the-playoff-hunt Islanders. But the RBC Center has not been a friendly — or frequent — stop for the one-time first overall draft pick.
The Canes did face DiPietro early last season on Long Island, when he received a no decision after being yanked for allowing two goals in the first period of a 4-3 loss Oct. 25, 2008. It was one of only five games the netminder played in 2008-09. Tonight, DiPietro will start at the RBC Center for the first time since Jan. 6, 2007, a 4-2 loss that piggybacked a 5-1 loss 15 days earlier in Raleigh. You have to go all the way back to before the lockout to see DiPietro's name in the win column in Carolina, when a 6-4 win on April 2, 2004 clinched a playoff berth for New York.
In the Canes net, Cam Ward will get his 18th start in 19 games — plus he relieved Manny Legace less than 7 minutes into the other, a Jan. 23 loss to Philadelphia — coming off a stellar 37-save performance vs. the Rangers at MSG last night. He'll face the Islanders' young roster, which is led by another first overall selection in rookie John Tavares (two goals in two games against the Hurricanes) and Canes killer Jon Sim, who has 10 goals in 21 career games against Carolina.
Also coming in to town is Isles captain Doug Weight, who won a Stanley Cup with Carolina in 2006 as a deadline rental but made a few enemies among the RBC faithful with this hard hit on Brandon Sutter last season:
With Sutter's shuffle from Raleigh to Albany over and Weight recovered from an early season upper body injury, it will be the first time the two have played against each other since the Oct. 25, 2008, hit.
As for the Canes, the team has found chemistry among its forwards, led by the first line of Ray Whitney and Jussi Jokinen centered by new captain Eric Staal. With two points tonight, Staal would reach 400 for his career, a feat only previous captain Rod Brind'Amour has accomplished as a Hurricane (467 points).
And there's reason to believe he could do just that. Staal has goals (eight seven of them, to be exact) in all four games since being named captain Jan. 20, coincidentally when the new top line was formed. Whitney (one goal, five assists) and Jokinen (two goals, five assists) have thrived as well in the new combination.
With the lineup the same, expect the same lines from coach Paul Maurice:
Staal-Whitney-Jokinen
Cullen-Samsonov-Kostopoulos
Sutter-LaRose-Tlusty
Brind'Amour-Dwyer-Yelle
Gleason-Wallin
Pitkanen-Ward
Carson-Alberts
For more insight into the Islanders, check out our friends at Lighthouse Hockey. The puck drops at 7 p.m. and will be broadcast by FSC and 99.9 The Fan. No local television tonight.
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I’ll be at the RBC tonight. Not sure what section yet, but hope to see some of you!
by hip_check on Jan 28, 2010 1:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I retract my support of Eric Staal as captain.
Quit winning Canes, you’re messing up our lottery chances.
by Iggy Reilly on Jan 28, 2010 1:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Would love to see Sutter and Weight throw down tonight!
Still not a crook!
by TrickyD26 on Jan 28, 2010 1:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Might not be the greatest idea for Brandon. Despite his skills, Doug’s a pretty big and tough guy. I’ll never forget him fighting Halpern near the end of the regular season in 2006. One of those moments that just make you love a player.
by Cory Lavalette on Jan 28, 2010 1:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Big’s not the right word … solid.
by Cory Lavalette on Jan 28, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Baptism by fire I say!
Still not a crook!
by TrickyD26 on Jan 28, 2010 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that one Cory, that was after Halpern butted Staal with his stick during a faceoff. Staal returned from stitches in time to see Weight throw down. If I'm not mistaken, Weight and Halpern are good friends
"He has all the virtues I dislike, and none of the vices I admire." -Sir Winston Churchill
by Swenksta on Jan 28, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Earlier in that same game Halpern had fought E. Staal (for his one and only career fighting major)
Neither fight was mind blowing…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 28, 2010 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
don’t let CG hear you say that!!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
by jenniwa30 on Jan 28, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d prefer to see Mr. Alberts introduce himself to Mr. Weight and to leave a lasting memory for the good Mr. Weight. I thought Doug Weight did a fantastic job for the Hurricanes in 2006. I was very disappointed in him for the hit on Brandon Sutter because I thought it was a borderline cheap shot — even if Sutter as a rookie had his head down. I thought Weight could and should have made the hit without going for Sutter’s head. I still like Weight; but I think he is owed getting owned and trainwrecked one time to even things up == not an out of body, in the hospital experience, just a friendly reminder that karma lives in the NHL.
by abramsdoug on Jan 28, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he got H1N1, maybe from Stormy … perhaps that’s the karma. lol
by Cory Lavalette on Jan 28, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or if you’re in the mountains, we have In1Out1
by Caniac1026 on Jan 28, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Is it too late to get Georges Laraque down here for tonight??
Joking aside I would love to see him here.
I’m not going to argue it’s the best move for the team, and I know it has less than 0 percent chance of happening. A character guy of Laraque’s level would be EXTREMELY popular here, and his numbers aren’t any worse than Yelle’s. He’s one of the best 3 fighters in the league and we could get him for a bag of pucks.
With all the kids on the team next year I wouldn’t mind having some 4th line muscle. At least it would keep Timmy and Albert’s from hurting themselves while policing the team.
If you’ve never read about all the community stuff he does take a minute. It’s pretty amazing.
by TOS on Jan 28, 2010 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s hard to call a guy a “character guy” when the coach says he doesn’t want him anymore b/c he won’t stand up for his teammates — and that’s his job. Just my two pesos.
I know off the ice he’s a great guy … I just think he’s done as a player.
by Cory Lavalette on Jan 28, 2010 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Where did he say he wouldn’t stand up for his teammates? I didn’t read that. I heard Jacques Martin say they didn’t need an enforcer, that was about it.
With all the power forwards they have in Montreal they should be fine. You know, Gionta, Gomez, Cammalleri.
Not saying if I were in JRs shoes I would do it, I think you’re right, he’s probably done.
by TOS on Jan 28, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Personally AD
while like yourself. Mr. Weight maybe an ok human being…but i’d love to see him sandwiched between Gleason and Kostopolis at the glass behind the net(@ the trap) a few times…sigh..i know..it isn’t very sportsman like …but hey dude…this be Hockey !! esteban looks around for his genuine hanson brothers industrial grade and stength roll of tin foil…hmmm was here earlier…:-} Go Canes !!
If you think you can't, you won't !
by CaniacSteve on Jan 28, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was a bad hit, but if Weight doesn’t make that hit than Sutter has a breakaway on the penalty kill in a game where the Isles were down 2 with ten minutes to go. Weight had to make that hit, and that was the only way to make it. My bigger problem with it was Lavi not sending someone out there to make Weight answer for the hit.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
by C-Leaguer on Jan 28, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My bigger problem with it was Lavi not sending someone out there to make Weight answer for the hit.
+1 I think Bayda tried to go after Weight and may have even gotten a hold of him, but a bigger response (from the team) should have happened at that moment.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 4:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wallin went after Weight too
by outlander_caniac on Jan 28, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t remember that (and don’t want to watch the video to find it), but I’m sure you’re right. Did he get a hold of Weight?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 4:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, then he tried to get at Campoli. The refs shut it down before it could happen.
sportstalkbuzz.com
by Great Ice-Pectations on Jan 28, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t remember actually, I think it all turned into a scrum.
by outlander_caniac on Jan 28, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that’s what I remember as well. I do vividly recall Bayda and Okposo tied up, but that’s about it.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree 100%
I thought it was entirely unacceptable that the Weight hit did not meet with much more of a physical response from the Hurricanes. It has been quite some time since I reviewed the hit, but at the time it thought Weight was taking advantage of Sutter being a rookie. I have seen the hit a few times in the past and had the same reaction. I agree it was not a hit that was totally out of bounds, but from a respect of the game standpoint, my view was the Doug Weight was far too classy a player to make that hit the way he did.
by abramsdoug on Jan 28, 2010 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Weight could and should have made the hit without going for Sutter’s head.
Not to ignite this debate with y’all, but I’m a pretty firm opponent of hits to the head (including by players on the team I root for) and, while you can debate whether Weight had alternatives, one thing I think is objectively false is to say he went for Sutter’s head. Weight kept his arm tucked through the whole check, and Sutter leaned forward (lowering his head) at a very late moment. It’s a split-second play regardless, but targeting the head? No. With the video evidence his record over nearly 20 years in this league, I’m pretty sure Weight at minimum deserves the benefit of the doubt on that point.
Lighthouse Hockey: Under contract through 2021, knees and hips be damned.
by Dominik on Jan 28, 2010 6:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that Weight is a tough player who is clean and honest. My take from watching the hit live was that he was going to teach a rookie what it meant to play in the NHL and went up through the chin. I am confident Sutter would say he should have known not to drop his head; but even so, I continue to think Weight knew he had a player in a vulnerable position and went for the chin. Reasonable minds obviously can disagree on that point.
by abramsdoug on Jan 28, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
:glares:
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry CG, I just think Brandon needs to at least show that he didn’t appreciate the head hit from Weight. Just stand up for yourself and then spin around a little and go to the ground, even a weak fight will get the respect of his teammates…
Still not a crook!
by TrickyD26 on Jan 28, 2010 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brandon doesn’t even remember the hit, let alone not appreciate it. LOL.
I understand your point. I’d rather he show his feelings on the scoresheet rather than by fighting someone who’s so far out of his league experience wise. To get caught up in revenge and “making things even” is a waste of his time and energy which could be much better served by lighting up DiPi.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I too will be at the game, and very much hoping to meet the girl, diva, puck bunny, hockey honey of my dreams……. I have been to a few games at the RBC, and I know she is there, some lawyer guy told me that a hockey game is the best place to meet my true soulmate ;), now why am I going tonight, oh yea, GO CANES!!!!!!!
by max creek on Jan 28, 2010 1:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LOL, let us know how that works out for ya!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
by jenniwa30 on Jan 28, 2010 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just so you know I am going to the pawn shop pre-game , and buying that classy ring for my special someone…. hey maybe I can even have Ron the ref marry us and stormy will stand up for me. See ya’ll at the “cat” house, or was that barn????
by max creek on Jan 28, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was late to the party but just read through all of those comments from the Everblades guy’s post: HILARIOUS. And why exactly did he INSIST on putting CANES and other random words in ALL-CAPS?
by WPTF Phil on Jan 28, 2010 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
because he’s probably like the guy that ate behind me at the sushi restaurant the other day, says random words very loudly. Just a theory.
by Caniac1026 on Jan 28, 2010 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I won’t be at the game, so you won’t get to meet “the perfect woman”.
haha
by Cyn4Canes on Jan 28, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now the perfect woman. Drinks beer, swears, calls opposing players names and yells at the refs. Now the question …. upper deck or lower, alot riding on that one LOL. Sorry I was busy and did not get to see the coveted “female hockey fans” stuff till today. I’ll bet this guys wife threw him out, if he even has one.
by max creek on Jan 28, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Upper deck. She sits next to me. We’re already married.
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
by C-Leaguer on Jan 28, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What?!? Cyn4Canes, I think we need to have a talk. When were you going to tell me you’d married C-Leaguer!?!
by Raccoon Fink on Jan 28, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Mr. Fink, I didn’t mean for it to happen this way, but perhaps we should have a talk. ;-)
5 seconds left.
Do you believe in miracles?
YES!!
by C-Leaguer on Jan 28, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha – I had to do a double take on that comment as well. :)
by Cyn4Canes on Jan 28, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Unlikely
He’d need an axe to separate himself from his left hand.
by Raccoon Fink on Jan 28, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And I won’t be there until Saturday so he has no shot. LOL
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I will also be there on Sat., as for tonight… might have to go for the hookup with a nice sexy concession stand diva :)
by max creek on Jan 28, 2010 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hey you with no teeth can you add more butter to my popcorn…. pppllleeeeaaassseeee!!! and by the way mind if I have your number. SHOOT ME NOW!!!
by max creek on Jan 28, 2010 5:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 5:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, nicely done!
Still not a crook!
by TrickyD26 on Jan 28, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How many times must I say it? I’m already spoken for!
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
by LTD on Jan 28, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Corvo’s not ready?
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
by jenniwa30 on Jan 28, 2010 1:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering about him too. Sounded like from the broadcast last night there was a decent chance Covo would be able to make it in to the lineup tonight. And I guess Ruutu is still “week to week”?
by WPTF Phil on Jan 28, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
’Canes website says no Corvo. Same lineup as last night.
by drifterscape on Jan 28, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No FSC tonight
Just a note…FSC is not carrying the game tonight…ACC basketball on instead (Wake vs GA Tech)…but I just got offered a ticket so I’m pumped…the Canes are 3-1 in games I’ve been able to attend this year…hope the trend continues.
-martin
by UTTRmartin on Jan 28, 2010 1:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
whoops … sry about that. Second nature to list it.
by Cory Lavalette on Jan 28, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish it were second nature for them to carry ALL the games…haha!
by UTTRmartin on Jan 28, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know if the game tonight will be available online somewhere like ATDHE.net?
by WPTF Phil on Jan 28, 2010 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it should be (on ATDHE.net) since there is no Versus, etc blackout in effect…and assuming Islanders TV is carrying the game…should be, but I do not know for sure…the workings of ATDHE can be strange and mysterious….
by UTTRmartin on Jan 28, 2010 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s college night (discounted tix for college students), maybe we’ll get a good crowd.
by hip_check on Jan 28, 2010 1:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
means that season ticket holders can trade in unused tickets for additional tickets to tonights game…
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 28, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love college night!!!
I'm Jim Rutherfords assitant and decision maker. -Canescup
by canescup on Jan 28, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you would
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
by jenniwa30 on Jan 28, 2010 6:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
any season ticket holders that for some reason could not make it to a prior game can trade the unused ones in for tonights game…
by max creek on Jan 28, 2010 1:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone hear on 99.9 in the last 30 minutes where they’re saying to be sure to tune in at 4:05 PM for a major announcement from the Hurricanes organization.
Awfully close to game time to be making major announcements. Was that marketing to get people to listen to “the Insiders with Mike M” or is sumthin up?
GM and soothsayer of the Unofficial Hurricanes' fishtank.
Up this week: Introducing Sutter-fish.
by hockeymomof2 on Jan 28, 2010 2:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like a trade, I am guessing.
by abramsdoug on Jan 28, 2010 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably trip to Finland is the thing
by abramsdoug on Jan 28, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be cool. Better than a trade!
by hip_check on Jan 28, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did they say a Canes announcement? b/c their FB page just says “a major announcement from the RBC Center.” If it’s anything to do with the Canes, I’d think it was not player-related — Europe to start the season, Rats purchase, perhaps All-Star game. It would’ve leaked somewhere by now I think.
by Cory Lavalette on Jan 28, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe they said “from the Hurricanes Organization” – but again, it was the guy doing the local ESPNnews 2pm update during the David Glenn show. He said it after announcing the Insiders would be broadcasting from the RBC (as usual on game days I think) starting at 3pm. Then they went right back to ACC basketball. He spoke casually, so I’m not sure what to think.
GM and soothsayer of the Unofficial Hurricanes' fishtank.
Up this week: Introducing Sutter-fish.
by hockeymomof2 on Jan 28, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And I agree it’s not likely to be player related – we would have heard something tweeted by now. But then there was Chris Clark to CBJ that happened lat in the afternoon and suprised everyone.
The fact that they’re giving the heads up makes me think it’s something like what you said, Cory. Important but not “emotional”.
GM and soothsayer of the Unofficial Hurricanes' fishtank.
Up this week: Introducing Sutter-fish.
by hockeymomof2 on Jan 28, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No mention of any pending announcement on the Canes site.
99.9 website has this announcement in the upper right corner of the page:
Today at 4:05 pm on 99.9 The Fan Big announcement involving the Canes.
This may be just some announcement involving their coverage or something and not a Canes announcement at all.
by Elsker on Jan 28, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tripp, tripped and fell…out of the closet…
by max creek on Jan 28, 2010 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They are talking about the NBA right now yawn
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 28, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, what a teaser — at least it’s only 1.5 hours away.
"Last season we couldn't win at home and we were losing on the road. My failure was that I couldn't think of any place else to play." - Harry Neale
by hotchipsnsalsa on Jan 28, 2010 2:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We should’ve been this vague about the Canes Call In shows … lol
by Cory Lavalette on Jan 28, 2010 2:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
FROM 99.9's FACEBOOK
99.9FM ESPN Radio It’s none of the above guesses. The hint is- we as a radio station are part of the “news”. We are big fans though of getting the All-Star game here just in case the commish is one of our FB friends.
Some of the guesses are things we’ve discussed (Finland, Rats, trades, All-Star Game). So it’s probably something to do with the Canes and 99.9’s partnership.
by Cory Lavalette on Jan 28, 2010 2:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s got Eklund spooked.
But, then what doesn’t? :-D
by Elsker on Jan 28, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guess he’s reading Canes Country…like everyone else.
by Elsker on Jan 28, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind, says Eklund.
I was just told the hurricanes announcement is not MAJOR at all.
(so, who “told” you?)
iCanes?!? :-D
by Elsker on Jan 28, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
awesome, so the bag of used socks for A.Ward trade I heard about IS going through.
by Caniac1026 on Jan 28, 2010 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except, for most of us, wouldn’t that be major? Used socks would actually be useful…
by caniac4ever on Jan 28, 2010 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Eklund said it’s not a big deal? Now I’m excited about it!
by outlander_caniac on Jan 28, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they are going to announce the snow emergency plan for tomorrow.
"Last season we couldn't win at home and we were losing on the road. My failure was that I couldn't think of any place else to play." - Harry Neale
by hotchipsnsalsa on Jan 28, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
errr, I meant Saturday.
"Last season we couldn't win at home and we were losing on the road. My failure was that I couldn't think of any place else to play." - Harry Neale
by hotchipsnsalsa on Jan 28, 2010 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see the ’Canes bring it against NYR, hoping to see them bring it against NYI. Check out a blog I wrote in Sept. of last year on the Weight-Sutter hit:
sportstalkbuzz.com
by Great Ice-Pectations on Jan 28, 2010 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
they’re scraping Sutter off the ice
Jeez, I’m handing these out all over the place… :glares:
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry about the descriptive language, but it’s true.
sportstalkbuzz.com
by Great Ice-Pectations on Jan 28, 2010 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I shouldn’t have clicked on the link (no offense).
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Look at it this way, he’s fine now, and playing better than ever!
sportstalkbuzz.com
by Great Ice-Pectations on Jan 28, 2010 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Very true.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is this about Paul Gaustad? ;)
by Cory Lavalette on Jan 28, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, I’d rather write about knitting.
sportstalkbuzz.com
by Great Ice-Pectations on Jan 28, 2010 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A little late to the party, but thanks for posting that video Cory. And having “Sutter, Weight meet for the first time since ‘The Hit’” as the tagline for the tweet. I really needed those flashbacks. :glares:
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 3:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
but it really builds drama. smart move
by chrisj on Jan 28, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The announcement is: the signing of “The Empty Net” to a long term deal. I’m back baby! Just kidding.
I’m going with: Cole’s neck injury has forced him to retire early, but he will stay part of the organization as the “Personal Assistant to the Captain.”
by PackPride17 on Jan 28, 2010 3:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Now the signing of “The Empty Net” to a long term deal is something that would require more fanfare. There’d be balloons and a long table with lots of chairs and glasses of water. It would be broadcast live on local news stations and possibly FS Carolinas. Think big man!
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
:( unfortunately 99,9FMs little “clue” about what it is made me completely lose interest in the announcement…
extending their contract with the team?
by mariokohler on Jan 28, 2010 4:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
maybe they will extend the range towards greensboro. doubt it. but that would make me happy
by chrisj on Jan 28, 2010 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do I win some kind of drawing or pool or something?
by mariokohler on Jan 28, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
they are late. they actually siad 3 minutes from now, and now its been 4
by chrisj on Jan 28, 2010 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hello?!?!?!?!!? 4:05 and where is the freaking announcment?
by caniac4ever on Jan 28, 2010 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
2-year extension covering the Canes.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
by LTD on Jan 28, 2010 4:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did Ruutu text that to you? ;)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok… that announcement…. while I’m ok with that…
But geez…. did I have to stop what I was doing for that????
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 28, 2010 4:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Canes wouldn’t get beat on a big announcement. It’s about what I figured.
by Cory Lavalette on Jan 28, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL Maniscalco just admitted they gave Sundheim and the Canes staff major heartburn today having to deal with all the calls about what was up.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
by LTD on Jan 28, 2010 4:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bob, HM and I are happy to announce we weren’t among those on the phone or even e-mailing. lol
by Cory Lavalette on Jan 28, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When should we expect the press conference to announce that fact? Or will it just be a blog post?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe major for 99.9, not so major for us :-)
by Caniac1026 on Jan 28, 2010 4:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maniscalco just said they’re talking to JR in about 10 minutes. Did we know that?
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
by LTD on Jan 28, 2010 4:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
and so we the fans wait with bated breath…to see what isn’t going to happen…sigh…
If you think you can't, you won't !
by CaniacSteve on Jan 28, 2010 4:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Soooooo, what is going on? Has an announcement been made yet?
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by Ivan459 on Jan 28, 2010 4:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
wait, all it was was a two year extension on a radio I cannot get here past I-95?
BOOOOOOOOO
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by Ivan459 on Jan 28, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Radio station I should say.
BOOOOOO
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by Ivan459 on Jan 28, 2010 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wooo hoooo! Timmay commercial now on Facebook.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
by LTD on Jan 28, 2010 4:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
by caniacgirl on Jan 28, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Timmy ;)
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
by jenniwa30 on Jan 28, 2010 6:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So, will Captain Staal score another goal tonight? I’m being a little selfish, I want to see him get to 30 goals – so his streak continues.
by PackPride17 on Jan 28, 2010 5:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I just checked out Lighthouse Hockey’s preview, and it’s great. Love their style over there.
http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2010/1/28/1273676/islanders-gameday-text-matt-for-20
by hip_check on Jan 28, 2010 5:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I agree, they do a good job with their website. I also love the fact that they refer to this place as “Laand of Staal,” I think Paladin would agree with that. :)
by PackPride17 on Jan 28, 2010 6:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, LOL!!!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
by jenniwa30 on Jan 28, 2010 6:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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