Clicks and Clippings: Pride of Carolina
by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 2:54 PM EST
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Caniacs,the lesson seems to be to simply live in the moment and have faith that it will all work out. After the agony and doubt we experienced together last fall, your Carolina Hurricanes have shown us what we had been looking for since the summer. As Matt Cullen put it after the game last night, "I think this is what we all expected," Cullen said. "It's disappointing that it comes so late, but at the same time, it's there and we have a lot of pride."
This afternoon, the team is en route to Edmonton (on U2's plane, again?) on the first leg of a "4 games in 6 days" roadtrip, starting off in Alberta, Canada where they will be facing a couple teams with a few developing stories of their own. I've got links to this morning's big trades in Toronto, after some re-caps from last night's win, and even some videos for you to enjoy during the flight.
Re-Caps of last night's game vs the Hawks
Cam Ward was indeed the deserving first star of the night. - you can see the game highlights courtesy of NHL,com embedded video on the right. At NHL.com, several of his mammoth saves are available to re-visit (including that dramatic stop on Patrick Kane in the final minute), but I liked this one to capture the intensity, agility and creativity required of Wardo to handle the offensive onslaught the Hawks brought to the ice last night.
From TSN.ca: Sutter, Cullen score in 26-second span, Canes beat Blackhawks Brandon Sutter and Matt Cullen scored in a 26-second span in the third period, and Cam Ward made 39 saves to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Saturday night.
Ward leads Hurricanes to fourth in a row against Blackhawks, 4-2 - Indy Week Blogs The January ‘Canes are the more attractive and confident older brother of the October/November/December ‘Canes…we’ll see if it lasts.
Hot Canes top Blackhawks on icy night - Canes - NewsObserver.com Chicago might be one of the most explosive teams in the league, but Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward stole the show in a 4-2 victory at the RBC Center.
NHL Hockey Daily Stats Leaders - National Hockey League - ESPN For Saturday's action which included 10 games around the league, Carolina's Cam Ward came in at #4. He had a very good week. Stay tuned for more respect.
News from the Western Provinces
Edmonton and Calgary are in Alberta, which is over there, north of Montana. via www.davidstuff.com
Last night's hockey news in Calgary focused on the battle of Alberta, involving 2 teams both looking to end the embarrassment of winless streaks. Captain Jarome Iginla was the standard bearer as the Flames (our opponent Wednesday night) routed the Edmonton Oilers (our opponent Monday night), with final score was 6-1. Edmonton is now winless in 13 straight.
Iginla's Gordie Howe hat trick Video - NHL VideoCenter Something you don't see everyday, Jarome Iginla gets a Gordie Howe Hat Trick against the Edmonton Oilers.
On the opposite end of this tale, it was announced this morning that the Oiler's D-man Sheldon Souray fractured his wrist in this altercation. That can't be good.
I'm proud to say that it never got this bad here in Carolina. Never. CANOE SLAM! Sports As the Oilers get worse, the jokes get better EDMONTON -- The Oilers have cancelled today's skills competition. No skill.
Speaking of Calgary, this is breaking news as I type, but Dion Phaneuf is officially a Maple Leaf in a gi-normous trade announced this morning. TSN.ca' s Darren Dreger broke the story via Blackberry.
But this wasn't enough of a blockbuster deal for the Leaf's GM Brian Burke as the team have dealt goalie Vesa Toskala and veteran winger Jason Blake to the Anaheim Ducks for Jean-Sebastien Giguere. When Anaheim extended their hot young goalie Jonas Hiller's contract yesterday, many guessed that Giggy might be headed out.
Merely Rumors
As for rumors about trade deals that likely have no substance, some involving Hurricanes, I found a few mentions for you to ponder (and maybe chuckle a bit):
Kovalchuk market cools | Bruce Garrioch | Ottawa Sun The Carolina Hurricanes may have asked D Niclas Wallin to waive his no-trade clause so he can be dealt to the San Jose Sharks.
From Larry Brooks' Slapshots blog at NYPOST.com If Hurricanes GM Gentleman Jim Rutherford has a notion of moving either Joni Pitkanen or Tim Gleason from his back end, the Rangers would stand on line overnight in order to get an early shot at either defenseman. Pitkanen has one year at a $4 million hit remaining on his contract following this season, and Gleason has two more at a bargain $2.75M. The Candy Canes also have Matt Cullen on the market as a rental. Brooks also hops on the Ray Whitney to the Penguins wagon.
The Hockey News: Sources: Lightning sale could be complete by end of weekend; Bettman blocked Lecavalier trade The Los Angeles Kings have emerged as the front-runner to get Lecavalier, but it’s believed they are unwilling to part with the package of players and prospects the Lightning is demanding. Sources say the Lightning has asked the Kings for defenseman Jack Johnson, right winger Wayne Simmonds, a prospect and draft picks.
Video Links
At the NHL.com VideoCenter, these 90-second interview excerpts with Eric Staal, Cam Ward, and Jussi Jokinen, were done when the team was in New York last week.
Eric Staal discusses the transition of the Captaincy and his hopes for Olympic gold next month.
Cam Ward on his "terrifying" injury and the repercussions.
Jussi Jokinen about the recipe for success, his legendary shoot-out prowess and his feelings regarding Team Finland.
Eric Staal also was featured in this video from the Hockey News: Though his NHL season may be a lost cause because of the dismal play of the Canes, Staal could still find success at the Games in Vancouver. Ryan Dixon takes a closer look at the new captain in Carolina.
This and That
Team USA: Some news you might have missed with everything else coming out of Toronto this morning: Olympic clock runs out for Injured Komisarek Burke, meanwhile, has several choices to replace Komisarek. Candidates include Pittsburgh's Alex Goligoski, Anaheim's Ryan Whitney, Atlanta's teenage blueliner Zach Bogosian and Carolina's Tim Gleason.
The Devils' Paul Martin, recovering from surgery to his arm in December, continues to be hopeful but is a longshot to be ready to play as well.
Let's hope Timmy packed his cellphone charger for the week.
While we're talking about Team USA's blueliners, I found a little more "dirt" about the Kings' Jack Johnson. From the Ann Arbor Chronicle: A new wrinkle in Johnson v. Lombardi - Jewels From The Crown
Another Staal getting a lot of attention these days is Jordan Staal who put his name in the record books this week. Jordan's Journey: Chronicling the youngest man in NHL history to 300 NHL games - PensBurgh Penguins center Jordan Staal has only missed 1 game in almost four seasons, and at age 21, the future holds even more promise than the past for the often over-looked center.
Last, the Albany River Rats went down to the AHL powerhouse Hershey Bears by a score of 8-3 last night in PA. You can check out the Gamesheet: Albany at Hershey - Jan 30, 2010 to see that Casey Borer picked up 2 assists, his first points of the season (actually since suffering the broken neck in the bus crash nearly a year ago.) We have a new resource, the Flickr site of photographer Jennifer Bock, in Albany. She has kindly given us permission to share her photos of the Rats. Thanks Jennifer! Like having an AHL LTD. Here's one of Borer in action last week.
Casey Borer vs Adirondack Phantoms 01/23/2010 (via sandpiper214)
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If Hurricanes GM Gentleman Jim Rutherford has a notion of moving either Joni Pitkanen or Tim Gleason from his back end, the Rangers would stand on line overnight in order to get an early shot at either defenseman.
If this happens I will stand on line overnight in order to kick JR’s A**
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Thanks guys, good to know I have some backup, LOL!!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Actually, Jen, I was waiting for you to respond to the link about how Komisarek likely out for Vancouver. That means there will probably be 2 Dmen getting calls to play for Team USA……
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
I saw that this morning, still waiting on how “Minor” JJ’s injury is, maybe down 3 d-men for team USA??? Things are looking better for Timmy every day!! :) Not that I would wish injury on anyone, but Timmy should have been selected from the start…
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Actually I saw that Johnson will be playing against NJ (tonight at 5pm). Kings are going for 5 wins on their 5-game roadtrip.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Why can’t Jack Johnson have a Major injury….
I mean…. besides his crazy dad…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 31, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
True… I swear that if Jack Johnson ever made it back to Carolina I think I would boycott the team….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 31, 2010 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think that’s an issue we have to worry about. JR’s memory is long.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
If this happens… I will gladly surrender my Caniac Card (along w/ my season tickets…)
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 31, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
It won’t happen – Brooks is that “assertive reporter” that Tortorella was ready to drop the gloves with a couple weeks ago.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
Oh I know… Larry Brooks and John Tortorella have a long history dating back to Tampa Bay in the 03-04 playoffs….
I’m sure at least one joke starts w/: “Larry Brooks, John Grahame, and John Tortorella walk into a bar…..”
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 31, 2010 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
Also love how Tortorella lovingly refers to him as “Brooksey”
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 31, 2010 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
Like the Canes would trade the face of the defense in Tim Gleason. What an idiot.
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+10000000000 – just giving you a flavor of the weird stuff out there. But NO ONE called for Pheneuf to Toronto till it broke this morning as a done deal.
I thought the notion of Nic Wallin going to the Sharks was somewhat bizarre too.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
I think everyone knew that Pheneuf would be traded…. It’s just that nobody in their right mind would wish Toronto on their worst enemy….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 31, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
It’s like purgatory for hockey players…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 31, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
kuklaskorner
Rolling the dice. RT @trappedinamber: @kuklaskorner The Dion is a perfect fit 4 Wilson and Burke. Overrated, underachieving with a huge ego
Way to sum it up in 140 characters or less.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
LOL…. at least there was no mention of Sean Avery’s “Sloppy Seconds…”
(I was praying that he would land on the Rangers)
John Tortorella, Sean Avery, Larry Brooks, and Dion Phenuff walk into a bar….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 31, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
Sure, let’s trade away 2 of our franchise players who happen to be our top defensive pairing. I like trade talk/rumors as fun constructive talk, but c’mon let’s keep things realistic Brooksey! Maybe the NY Post will trade him to the Ottawa Sun, he’d fit right in with everyone else there taking crazy pills.
troublemaker!
Gleason is UNTOUCHABLE! Pitkanen maybe….but still bad karma.
=D
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think JR would think twice about turning that offer down. Marc Staal is not all that.
I'm Jim Rutherfords assitant and decision maker. -Canescup
also
hes good against the brother he grew up defending. but that doesnt mean he can handle the rest of the league’s game breakers
Disagree. Marc is still developing (he only just turned 23), but he’s damn good, and he’s an RFA next year so we’d have him for a while. The Gleason-crushes here are a little out of control — I like the guy, but you have to give something to get something, and Marc would absolutely be worth it, especially since we’re building for more than next year.
I wouldn’t do Gleason+Cullen for anything less than the Rangers’ first coming back in addition to Marc, though.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
Gleason vs. M. Staal
I personally don’t have a man crush on Gleason (mine belongs to Staal with a little Jussi thrown in) but Marc Staal is’nt any better than Gleason, that trade makes no sense. Cullen and Gleason would be worth more than Marcs’ value jus sayin.
I'm Jim Rutherfords assitant and decision maker. -Canescup
As JR’s Assitant [check your spelling] and decision-maker, you certainly got that right.
I just don’t see Marc Staal as being THAT good. A huge bargain, and I’d trade him for Brett Carson and maybe Joe Corvo. But not Gleason. Terrible chemistry questions if that deal goes down.
BTW – JR’s got a bit of a man crush on him too according to the quotes from Morreale on Friday.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
I just linked to those quotes!
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
tyvm -
So are you watching the Grammy’s, tracking blogs and still trying to do homework? Wow.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
Yes I am. Multi-tasking at its best.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
And monitoring twitter. Good lord, it’s a wonder I pass any of my classes.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
ADD
do they give adults Ritalin? if so, we both need some!!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
How else am I supposed to get the intimate details of players’ personal lives?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I do have a hockey crush on Gleason, but even if I didn’t, this still would not be a trade I’d want JR to make. M.Staal is good, but I don’t think he brings anything more than Gleason does and to give up Cullen for him too? No thanks. Plus, we’re going to have all of the draft picks we need without trading away JR’s second choice for captain.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Correct — the first-rounder is absolutely key, either for itself or as bait for another deal.
As for the people who say M. Staal doesn’t bring any more than Gleason, correct at this moment, but Marc is three years younger, with the attendant salary-track savings. Are we playing for the present or the future here?
I don’t think it’ll happen, and I like Gleason’s game. But JR wouldn’t be an idiot to consider trading Gleason like people here seem to think, and if he did, Marc Staal is the kind of player (in both style and career-stage) I’d want back.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
That was the aspect of the fantasy deal that drew my attention, that first round pick.
I think there might have to be even more than that to do the deal, but I MIGHT look at the Marc Staal / Tim Gleason swap as being even on talent, with a slight setback in leadership lost on our side. Will give the youth edge some consideration, along with the pending UFA year reset. Still, there’s that leadership thing.
So, the deal then becomes Cullen for a first-rounder, with me already feeling like I might be in a hole on the deal.
Not sure that’s enough, although NYR’s are in the 13th slot at the moment in the East, meaning I might be looking at early to mid-teens (Sutter/Boychuk) level of talent acquisition.
Still, Seller’s market. I might need more.
Yes you have raised a question I have been thinking about. If I were JR and I were going after a first round pick, I’d be thinking hard about which desperate team sucks the most.
The whole playoff race is ridiculously close in both conferences, I would look to teams like the Panthers, Islanders, Thrashers (Especially if they lose Kovy), Blues, or Wild who are currently in the playoff race and desperate to make the playoffs but are not that great. These teams could easily become 5th-15th to last place teams which means a 5th-15th overall draft pick.
Again, this luxury to us is only due to how close the playoff race currently is. The 6th-12th place teams in the East are seperated by a mere TWO points. The only teams in the NHL that are virtual locks to miss the playoff are Edmonton, Toronto, Columbus, and Us. I’m certain a few of those teams are desperate enough to trade away their first in hopes of playoff dreams, some of their franchises depend on it. We would just have to make it sooner rather than later before they separate out.
I think trading Gleason for Staal would be a step back. Gleason’s only 26 has 15 pts and is a +1 on a team with a whole bunch of minuses. M. Staal has 19 pts and is a -1 on a team that’s done a lot better this year. They’re both still developing and not a whole lot different, but you’d be getting rid of a franchise player for someone unproven in the system.
I’m thinking of the new Gleason Grit ad: “But whatcha haven’t seen and never will: Tim Gleason backin’ away from anything… or anyone”
Put that in the room with John Tortorella (and/or Larry Brooks) and you’ve got trouble.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
Gleason and Torts would either get along like soulmates or actually tear down MSG fighting to the death.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Yeah me too. There is no in between either.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I’m putting my money on Timmy.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
And what role would Sean Avery play in this exchange of blows?
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
they must be wearing the proper accessories to meet Brooksey at the press conference
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Somehow I don’t see Gleason “accessorizing”.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
well now Avery would need to find the perfect suit and tie to match the hue of the black eye Timmy gave Fonzie
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
You’d think a coach of Sean “Vogue” Avery would be better dressed than Torts is.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
very true, yet doesn’t happen. I would also think Barasso would tell Mo his ties are ugly too, not so much?
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Barasso may be the best dressed straight man I have ever seen.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I know, you would think he could help Mo look like he doesn’t buy his clothes at Wal-Mart?
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
I’d bet Mo can’t afford to shop where Barasso does.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I wouldn’t do that trade, but I would love to get Marc Staal. I think him and Pumpkinhead would make for a legit 1st pairing. I like Gleason and I think he brings more to the table than just his play on the ice. If we could figure out how to get Marc without giving up Pits, Timmy, or our 1st; I would probably do it.
I think the Rangers regard Marc the way we regard Sutter. He’s untouchable….Could happen but it would cost dearly.
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by hockeymomof2 on Feb 1, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
Some of you may not be familiar with these characters but Garrioch and Brooks are both only a rung or two above Ek on the useless douche ladder of hockey rumors.
Dregger, Mackenzie, and to a lesser degree, Spector are good sources for reasonable rumors
by wylde4canes on Jan 31, 2010 5:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
And they seem to wait until the deal is within 24 hours of happening.
Scott Burnside just posted this piece, which trashed Calgary GM Darryl Sutter for emphatically insisting that Phaneuf was not in consideration for a trade only a couple weeks ago.
He described the trade today as a sign of panic in Calgary.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
Funny, I thought that Toronto was the panicked one after the meltdown last night. But the Leafs were going to be sellers anyways, so it’s not that surprising. Honestly I thought Calgary came up on top with the trade b/c they added some offense, but time and a few games will tell. I think Burnside was just pissed about GM Sutter pretty much lying to his fans and to ESPN.com.
There are dozens of hockey gurus analyzing this deal today – choose your favorite NHL website and start clicking. I’m sure you can find all sides represented, though most I’ve seen seem to think Burke was brilliant, given that he had to overcome being Burke.
I agree that Burnside might have been settling a score, but that’s a shallow approach for him, if so. Just reflects poorly on him for having a personal agenda rather than maintaining the standards of a fair and unbiased journalist….Time will tell.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
the standards of a fair and unbiased journalist
oxymoron
by drifterscape on Jan 31, 2010 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
But the ones who can convince us they are fair and unbiased are the ones who get the interviews, the scoops and the trusting ear of the audience. That’s power. And worth aspiring too.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t necessarily thing he was settling a score. I like Burnside’s column and I think he was just trying to hold Sutter accountable for what he said. I know if I was a Flames and Phaneuf fan and I heard that he wasn’t going to be traded, then Sutter comes around and does the opposite, I’d be upset.
Another mention of Gleason getting the call for Team USA - I think this may be the first time I’ve seen his name listed FIRST , from the NHL.com leading Oly team editor Shawn Roarke.
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I wouldn’t read much into that. Seemed more alphabetical than ranking. I think Whitney is first in line. Sorry.
by drifterscape on Jan 31, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
You may be right. Still – most lists haven’t even mentioned Gleason till recently.
Hoping that the piece that Mike Morreale wrote for NHL.com Friday, with quotes from Rutherford on Gleason, gets some buzz going for him outside of Carolina.
Jussi seems to be benefiting from some efforts to get noticed too.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
Team Finland has some s’plainin’ to do, yah sure.
by drifterscape on Jan 31, 2010 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
I was just comparing the two Jokinens. Jussi is the better one by far this year. Olli made the team. Just not right.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
Jussi, Joni, AND Ruutu would have been dangerous together on team Finland. what were they THINKING not putting Jussi on that team?!
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 1, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Liked the teaser/summary descriptors after many of the links. Very helpful as to gathering the gist without opening, or in tempting me to open and read more. Nice touch, even though acknowledged as being more work for you.
Geography graphic was also a very nice touch. Where’s Waldo our team?
elskling and I were looking at how close Brandon’s dad was to Red Deer and Calgary just this morning (more on a serendipitous find from that search later, but the answer is they are about an hour-and-a-half apart).
Great ezine! Would much rather read Clicks and Clippings via iPhone than anything a doctor’s office could offer while waiting. :-D
Thanks for the feedback. Some of those descriptors are provided automatically by the source link – in which case I put them in italics (not my words). But this is not a consistent from site to site, I find.
Glad you appreciated the map. My geographic discovery today was that Thunder Bay is so far from Toronto, and just north of Minnesota. IIRC, my schoolroom’s maps just colored all of Canada light green with the letters CANADA spaced across 3000 miles. Only last month, during the WJC, did I find out the correct pronunciation of Regina. I guess you get used to it.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
Growing up Sutter
Found this July 2009 Eric Francis column from the Calgary Sun earlier today as a serendipitous discovery along the way to answering some questions that elskling and I had about what Brent Sutter’s life was like these days, as we were watching the conclusion of the Calgary/Edmonton “Battle of Alberta” game this morning from HNIC last night.
It’s got some length to it, but is extremely well-written and a very good read. Most importantly, it provides valuable incidental insight as to what it was like to grow up in this special environment, both physical and cultural, that the writer so aptly describes and captures.
JR says he acquires character. How could Brandon Sutter have anything but a ton of it growing up in this world:
Personal question – how are you and “elskling” related? – is it like a duck and duckling?
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
so it’s more like goose and gander…..
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
I think we will be making a trade with the Blackhawks in the next day or two. Wallin will be included as well as some prospect/pick and we will get Barker/Versteeg/Byfuglien in return. Another situation if they want a more serious prospect could be a bigger trade with Wallin, roster forward, and better prospect for Barker + Versteeg/Byfuglien.
It makes sense to me with Corvo coming back from injury finally… he can just slide in for Wallin and we can keep up a Rat to condition in the NHL for the rest of the season.
Another possibility as a return is Ladd. They have crazy depth, and his skill set may be expendable by comparison to forwards like toews sharp kane hossa and the returning bolland.
by wylde4canes on Jan 31, 2010 7:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’d be very shocked to see Wallin go… He has used his no-trade in the past… and I honestly believe he’d rather retire than not play in Carolina….
He has also been very good for us…. But nobody around here wants to listen to that….
Why not trade A. Ward. He could use a fresh start somewhere…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 31, 2010 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
Wallin would be extremely foolish to refuse a trade to a top-3 team in the whole league for a serious Cup run. Especially if they were targeting him specifically to complete their roster.
He has to know he likely won’t be re-signed by the Canes this off season. Why not assure his paycheck by winning another Cup on a great team like the Blackhawks? He would probably get a lot more that way than finishing bottom-5 out of the Playoffs.
Ladd actually fits in with what I feel the Canes team moving forward. But, I really don’t think we need another forward, we need someone on defense. Wallin would be smart to waive his NTC, he’s basically getting another shot at the Cup. And he’d be a rental at most, so it’s not like he’d be trapped there. I’d like to see Barker come back in the trade and be paired with Gleason on the back line.
NY Post’s Larry Brooks has this story – this time for the NYRangers – probably a little more reliable in his own back yard.
Ales Kotalik leaves the Rangers over trade
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Fanning the A. Ward to Boston flames
Seatmate passed me this story: Aaron Ward: I want to come back
(LOL! Like he really said that!)
Also, this from the same source following their 5-1 loss to us: Bruins trade rumors swirling
CSNNE.com has been told ex-Bruin defenseman Aaron Ward, one of the leaders whose departure has been missed in the Boston locker room, will be traded by March 3 trade deadline. He won’t be placed on re-entry waivers by Hurricanes.
Never heard of him, but first return on Google for Joe Haggerty is this link, which describes him as:
About Joe Haggerty
Joe Haggerty has covered the Boston Bruins and the NHL for the Woburn Daily Times Chronicle over the last six seasons and does actually remember the last time the Black and Gold were favored in a playoff series. Haggerty grew up in a hockey family, but the closest he came to playing ice hockey was enrolling in an ice skating class. Haggs is old enough to remember when TV guys like Mike Milbury, Rick Middleton and Andy Brickley skated for the B’s, but still young enough to think that Milan Lucic could be the next Big Hockey Thing in Boston.
If you read the article closely, it’s mostly this guy fantasizing about how Aaron Ward would help their team (fitting in with my contention that most Boston fans have a very rosy memory of Ward).
However, it also contains some interesting quotes attributed to Ward:
"It’s been a trying year in Carolina and being put on waivers was one of the low points of the year," said Ward. "But I think it almost helped because I began to play with the idea that other teams were watching. You never know when a team that’s close might be interested in adding somebody like me to their mix.
"I’ve got to give credit to my wife because I was down enough to consider hanging them up earlier this year, but she convinced me to come back, play one more year and choose the right situation for myself this summer."
I will dance a jig
When A. Ward is gone.
I thought I couldn’t like him any less before I read this. Where he openly admits he started to ‘play’ when he realized other teams were watching. Talk about worthless.
Dear Ward,
Your wife was wrong. If you can’t come out and play because you want to, it is time to get the hell out of the way.
-TOS
Always liked Wallin, get tired of everybody slagging him off, so really happy for the bloke that he is playing well and wanted.
+1 – I would so get a kick out of him making a deep run this post season.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
Wallin WILL not waive his NTC……….crazy to even talk about it.
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Why is it crazy to think he wouldn’t want to play for Chicago for 3+ months and get his name on the Cup again ? That’s a little different than being banished to Edmonton.
by drifterscape on Feb 1, 2010 12:40 AM EST up reply actions
He didn’t make the trip as I understand it. Corvo did. I think Cole did….?
I’m sure LTD can fill us in on Ruu.
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
I thought he did make the trip? Where did you hear that he didn’t?
If he didn’t, no way he plays on the 9th when they return from the road trip.
Anyhow, he’s still a “ways” off.
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Thought I heard it in the Hurricanes Report when they discussed injury status. Maybe that was old, now that you mention it. He didn’t go to New York. Bob’s post this week said he said it’d be another week – but that was Tuesday.
But I trust you 110% on this. Have we had a home practice since then (Saturday?). Wondered if he was skating with the team, or still waiting till afterward.
(Do you have an LTD scanner that you get a beep every time your name comes up in the comments? that was fast!)
Maybe he’ll join them in Buffalo or Long Island. I mean would you want to go to Alberta in February if you could get out of it?
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
No, just sick most of the day and feeling well enough now to start looking catching up on today’s reading, so just coincidence. Or perhaps Rudar.
I could be wrong, but last night on the broadcast I thought Tripp said all three of them were traveling with the team although Tuomo is still a “ways off” and Corvo and Cole could possibly play sometime while on the trip.
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I wasn’t listening that closely to Tripp watching with my kids last night, so you may be right. I’m sure we’ll get the scoop tomorrow.
What are the odds Chip Alexander made this trip?…..(I should have done a poll, <5% would have won though)
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by hockeymomof2 on Jan 31, 2010 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
TSN is reporting that Olli Jokinen is headed to Rangers for Kotalik + various other people.
I think the Rangers are cornering the market on lockerroom cancers.
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More details-
Jokinen and Prust for Kotalik and Higgins
Man, I liked having Jokinen in the Western Conference.
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Very Interesting. I expect the trades to start rolling in. With New York trying to shore up their scoring with Jokinen, other Eastern Conference teams will likely start panicking and making their own deals.
And, like Jen and I were talking about earlier, those deals will undoubtedly involve us. Should be an interesting few weeks for everyone in the hockey world.
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Nice interviews of Staal, C Ward and Jokinen. Although now I’m stuck with the internal debate on whether they are hotter when they are clean and dressed up… or when in game jerseys and sweaty.
Maurice’s comments from Edmonton today
Lots of positive comments about Brandon and his being heir apparent to Brind’Amour’s role. Also said he’s not intending to come off the structure that’s in place now regarding the forward lines.
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Although he makes mention that Rosey was injured Saturday night and won’t play tonight? Don’t remember seeing anything unusual at Saturday’s game, and his TOI stats looked fine, played through the end of the game… hmmm….
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by LTD on Feb 1, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
I thought that was strange. Would the call up make it there in time even?
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In Albany I believe. They just played Hershey and don’t play again until the 3rd.
It took our guys 5+ hours to get there. It would be really close.
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If the callup wasn’t decided by 6 AM today, no chance they get there from Albany unless we put them on a private jet, which I don’t think is in the budget these days. Latest departure from ALB that gets them to YEG before 7:30 PM local: 7:21 AM EST, or if you want to risk traffic, car service the 2.5 hours plus traffic to EWR for a 10:55 AM flight.
I think we’re down a man tonight.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
yeah i never saw him take a bad hit or anything. weird.
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 1, 2010 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
The emergence of a dangerous checking line
We haven’t really talked about this point-blank, but the emergence of Brandon Sutter and two defensively-responsible, yet potential scoring wingers as our “third line” has been a literal game-changer event for our team.
There was talk of Sutter being our Brind’Amour (and here I’m talking about the 2006 model) replacement when we drafted him, but some may have pictured Brandon literally playing Rod’s style of hockey when that was said. They’re different players, to be sure, but their roles on the team will be very similar.
Having a third line that can go head-to-head against the other teams top line (when we can get the match-up, like at home) allows Staal’’s line and Cullen’s line to potentially face lesser talent and/or more fatigued players.
Formerly, we had little choice but to pitch strength against strength, Staal’s line against their top line. Now, we have options.
It makes a heck of a difference, and may well explain why our home record (where we can get the match-ups we want) is so much better than our road record.
Besides the benefit of that home crowd, that is. :-D
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