Carolina Power Play Flops: Predators 4, Hurricanes 2
by Bob Wage on Jan 8, 2010 12:19 AM EST
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PrintThe Carolina Hurricanes came into the Sommet Center fired up and jumped to an early 1-0 lead over the Nashville Predators, but their failure to take advantage of multiple powerplay chances, including a 4-on-3 advantage in the first period, eventually led to another loss as they fell to the Predators, 4-2.
The Preds on the other hand scored two powerplay goals as the Canes came off their discipline and took too many penalties, especially in the third period as they killed any chance they had to mount a comeback.
The young players from Albany played well and Jerome Samson earned an assist on his very first NHL shift. As the rookie skated to the side of the net, he put the puck on goal and the rebound came right to Rod Brind`Amour, who made no mistake putting it past the Nashville goalie. It was the first goal for the Carolina Captain since October.
J.P. Dumont scored a shorthanded goal midway through the first to tie the score, and Patric Hornqvist scored the first of his two powerplay tallies with just 24 seconds left in the period to give the home team a 2-1 lead.
Steve Sullivan would score the only goal in the second period, as he and Hornqvist out-hustled the Canes and finally cashed in with just a minute and change left. Rod Brind'Amour took two tripping penalties earlier in the period which the team was able to kill off.
The wheels fell off in the third period for the Canes as they piled up the penalties. Tuomo Ruutu started things off as he was called for high-sticking. Later in the period, Joni Pitkanen was called for holding and then Andrew Alberts boarded Steve Sullivan from behind, drawing a five minute major and the game misconduct that came along with it.
Hornqvist would score his second of the night on the ensuing 5-on-3 to lock up the game.
Matt Cullen and Tom Kostopoulos combined for a nice shorthanded goal of their own, but it was too little too late and the Canes were unable to get anything else past Pekka Rinne.
There is no rest for the weary as the team hopped on a plane right after the game so they could get back in town for a match against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.
Game Notes:
- Andrew Alberts might be suspended for his hit on Sullivan. The Pred was helped from the ice and did not return.
- Samson finished with just seven minutes of ice time, but looked good while he was out there. He seemed to bring a little life to the fourth line, which had not scored in a very long time. Even though the youngster only played seven minutes, he led the team with four shots on goal.
- Patrick Dwyer had a nice chance for a shorthanded goal as well, but hit the pipe with his shot. He was set up on a beautiful hustle play by Aaron Ward.
- After generating 15 in the first and eight in the second, Carolina could only muster four shots on goal in the third period.
- The team had 19 blocked shots led by Niclas Wallin with five, while Brandon Sutter and Aaron Ward had four each.
- Aaron Ward led the Canes with four hits.
- Carolina officially finished the game 0-4 on the powerplay. Nashville was 2-9.
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no hitting, lousy positional defense, too many passes and not enough shots = loss. cullen had an off game; aside from his goal, brindy was awful as usual. wallin left sullivan wide open on his goal. the rats looked really good.
I saw a lot of hitting, the problem is they were so busy trying to throw hits they weren’t playing the puck.
Staal will be the next CAPTAIN........get over it!
by canescup on Jan 8, 2010 7:54 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
the rats look really good because the actual team is matyring them in.
its impossible for the “rats” to look bad because they’re just call ups, so if the yhave an off game, its just cause they’re call ups, but if they make a good playall the sudden they are “better” than the rest of the team.
it seems like people are starting to think that a hurricanes team of all call ups would win more.
this is not true. its just not.
Lesse your team of losers early in the year sets records for losing and now we are winning games..
You are the one thats out of touch with reality.
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The Canes are like a box of expired chocolates......
Yep, what you said……
Staal will be the next CAPTAIN........get over it!
by canescup on Jan 8, 2010 9:21 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Oh you mean the team last night that was made up of more rats than at any other point in the season that looked like dog sh*t last night?
Take away the penalties (from the vets minus Samsons) and the game wasn’t that bad. Then again the third period did look pretty bad.
Staal will be the next CAPTAIN........get over it!
by canescup on Jan 8, 2010 11:00 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Could the Hurricanes possibly lose more games with the Albany Rats than with some of the ineffective, slower veterans? There is no question that the expectations for a seasoned veteran being paid $2,500,000 a year is higher than for a rookie who didn’t arrive in time for the morning skate.
I don’t make light of the point you make. I do respectfully suggest, however, that if I were the coach and GM, I’d rather see Samson on the ice than Brind’Amour. Brind’Amour is more or less going through the motions; whereas, Samson has his heart on his sleeve and has something to prove. Samson without a single practice with the Hurricanes had the raw talent to win puck battles many of the veterans would have lost. Boychuk and Tlusty have an arsenal of moves, speed, and even hockey intelligence that exceeds some of the players they replaced.
It would be possible for the Albany Rats to look terrible if they were not showing their talent and desire; however, in my view, they are showing spine, grit, and talent. I would much rather see the mistakes of talented, young players, than the dismal mediocrity of Aaron Ward and Brind’Amour at their best.
I think fans are saying the Rats are better because its TRUE. They are 10 times faster and lately have been showing more skill. JR isn’t letting 50% of the team go for next season because their good.
Staal will be the next CAPTAIN........get over it!
by canescup on Jan 8, 2010 9:26 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Sutter and the Albany Rats played great; No Power Play = another L
It was fun to see the Albany Rats. Sutter and the Albany Rats played great. Brind’Amour was indeed his awful self — including two momentum crushing penalties. When Brind’Amour scored I thought this game might be the one in which Brind’Amour found his game. Unfortunately, what we are seeing today is Brind’Amour’s game. It’s as simple as: play Brind’Amour more than three minutes and the team will lose.
Wallin had decent moments, only to see those moments undermined by unnecessary and lethal confusion whether to cover Sullivan.
It is painfully obvious that the coaching staff may have many skills, but coaching a decent power play is not one of those skills. I am not putting this season on the heads of the coaching staff; but I do put the abject failure that is the power play on their backs. With the personnel the Hurricanes had available, there are far too many scorers for the Hurricanes to look so disjointed on the power play. Of course, it is also only fair to concede that Staal was missing and some of the Albany Rats were playing at times.
My point on the power play is that if you are the 30th team in the NHL and you have brought up talented offensive players, put them on the ice together on the power play. After all, the veterans have largely flopped on the power play thus far. There is nothing to lose to let the young kids, Sutter, Pitkanen, Jokinen, and Ruutu see if they can figure out how to score on a power play.
In particular, I was again impressed both with Boychuk and Tlusty. They have speed, skill, and intensity. When they are on the ice, the Hurricanes have far more puck possession and they always seem one tick away from being able to score. I would put Boychuk/Sutter/Tlusty on a line and let them stick together for the game; and I’d give them more than 10 minutes of TOI.
Samson was extremely impressive. To my mind, he didn’t back down or play differently out of being intimidated. He showed me he has plenty of speed. He also has a willingness to pound the net and loves the puck battles. Forslund mentioned it, and it is very noticeable, that Samson is extremely strong on his skates. That is a skill desperately needed by the Hurricanes. Cullen, for example, has difficulty behind the net being shoved to the ice; whereas Samson has the balance and strength to come with speed from behind the net, creating havoc for the defense.
Cullen seemed out of sync. He was certainly trying, but it was an off night for him. A. Ward actually had a decent play or two and looked like a player who could potentially be traded at the deadline. Even so, he was lost many times. He was also schooled by the Predators’ forwards so many times, he looked like a boy among men much of the time. For example, judging by the test of “not having a clue on the ice”, A. Ward would be mistaken for the Albany Rat making his first NHL appearance, and Carson would be viewed as the cagey, seasoned veteran.
I am looking forward to the game tonight; and hope the Albany Rats will get even more ice time. It was an exciting game; and for me every lose is a victory in the slow crawl toward Taylor Hall. I am fine with this season as long as the young kids, including Sutter, get their chance to make mistakes and as long as at the end, the Hurricanes have a top 2 pick. It’s not how I thought the season was heading at the start; but it is what it is, so as the Grateful Dead explained, “I may be going to hell in a hand-basket, but at least I am enjoying the ride.”
Good comments as always, except it's "I may be going to hell in a bucket, but at least I'll enjoy the ride"
"He has all the virtues I dislike, and none of the vices I admire." -Sir Winston Churchill
by SouthernHockeyFan on Jan 8, 2010 8:19 AM EST up reply actions
An addition
I would also add that when Cam Ward plays inconsistently, they lose.
Cam Ward
Very true. Cam Ward showed both his tremendous strengths and some of his flaws. I understand that virtually all great goalies don’t hit their full stride under almost 30; and that despite all the time on ice that Cam Ward has, he is still a young goalie.
Still, the Hurricanes sink or swim on the play of Cam Ward. C. Ward struggles with lack of total focus. The super, super greats are great every shot — which is how they get to the Hall of Fame, when they possess essentially the same physical, athletic skills as excellent players. Their greatest is the mental part of the game.
totally agree
He has obviously got all the talent but currently lacks the focus and that is what separates the great from the good.
Put Broduer on this team and he gives up at least 3 a game....
and breaks a sh$t load of sticks :)
I think about my only bitch is Samson noy getting any real time. The first time he touches NHL ice he get’s a point out of a guy that doesn’t score anymore? Come on! Give the kid some real line mates and see what he can do. Time on our 4th line is punitive, not formative. Soebody on here said the other teams first line bursts over the boards to feast on the carcass we call a 4th line. That is too true.
On a side note. Rods first penalty was like a shotgun blast to the chest. They didn’t even try to touch the puck to get the penalty started. It evicerated what will the fragile team had. Rod Brindamore is the single biggest problem on this team. I am losing respect for him, the longer he keeps dragging this team down, the less of a man he appears to be. His goal wasn’t even close to a counter weight against that penalty. I liken Rods presence to early explorers bringing Yellow Fever or the Pox to a tribe.
Rod= A Pox
FIND THE CURE!
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The Canes are like a box of expired chocolates......
why would samson get time, he is a back up call up.
this season has given a skewed view of the purpose of the ahl
Last I checked the AHL was the stepping stone to the NHL. You may have missed it, but we have about half a dozen NHL ready guys…
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The Canes are like a box of expired chocolates......
lmao, your hate on for our vets has you blinded. Who is this half dozen nhl ready? Sutter, Dwyer, and perhaps one of Rodney or Carson (and they are both borderline at best). The rest are not ready. Don’t tell me Boychuck. He has been quick on his skates but largely ineffective. Samson looked OK in one game but that aint enough to call him ready. Remember Ziggy scored in his debut in 03, but he never proved himself ready for a regular NHL shift. Bowman is still another year off as well. I think an infusion of youth is good, and we need to be getting ready for the rebuild but you HIGHLY over rate our prospect pool and their readiness.
Also, your lack of respect for Rod is pretty baffling. I know this society is all about what have you done for me lately but we need to remember that this guys was an important player in 2 cup appearances for us, and was an important building block for our franchise. Far more respect is due. He is in decline, no doubt, but to call him a pox is crazy. The shotgun blast to the chest was a failure to capitalize on a 4 on 3, not Rod taking a penalty.
umm…check rod’s + and – this year, last year, and think about that. he sucks, plain and simple. the rats are faster, stronger, and play with more desire. the coaches and vets on this team suck this year, there is no denying it, the video, stats, standings, etc. don’t lie
whats your point? Nobody said he didnt look terrible, just to remember his place in the franchise and respect your elders.
I’ll say it again, those who want to be drama queens when it comes to handling the Rod situation are clueless. Its hard enough to get FAs to committ to play here and although the franchise as a whole has gained a lot of respect, all it would take is throwing Rod under the bus to wipe away that respect.
if Rod want to retain any respect he will promptly retire at the end of this season (which he should have done last summer).
Putting anyone on a line with the Rod of the present is hurting their chances for success. Look at Chelios he deserves respect too but he just did not know when to retire and now he cannot even get a Steady gig with the Chicago Wolves. He was once a great player like Rod but could just not walk away… The longer you play (if you suck like Rod now does) the better your chances are that all you will be remembered for is how much you sucked!!!!
The difference is Rod has an NHL contract. I’m sure it is hard for Rod to walk away especially when he dominates most of the preseason conditioning tests against guys half his age.
Wesley retired within a respectable timeframe yet we have people saying he could have still played. Point is, no one knows until you get out there playing. Many thought that last year was a recovery period for Rods knee, obviously it wasnt. If he doesnt retire after this year I will have a problem, but I know JR will or already has handled that. I’m pretty certain with about a month left in the season we will be made aware that this is Rods last so he can go out with the fans giving him an ovation.
Funny story about Rod. I played high school hockey with a kid that got drafted by the Canes. He was down here for a prospect camp and walked into the locker room and saw Rod riding the bike. Went out for the practice, Rods riding the bike. After practice, Rod riding the bike. Showered, changed and was leaving, Rod was riding the freaking bike. He said it had been 6 hours since he had arrived at the arena. I wouldnt expect a player with that much determination to walk away from the game at the drop of a hat until its certain he cant do it anymore.
+4
rod is being selfish and dragging the team down with him
by Capt. Stinky on Jan 8, 2010 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
Rod pretty much loses every players/fans/coaches respect a little more every time he puts himself back on the ice for another shift. He should have retired in his prime and now he is making a mockery of a HoF career. It is disrespectful of him to continue hurting this organization by not realizing it is time to hang up his skates.
Gordie Howe >>> Rod Brind’Amour.
People have already been comparing Brindi to Dave Andreychuk who had to be, quite embarassingly, forced to retire in Tampa Bay because he just couldn’t give up the game himself. Brind’Amour is knowingly hurting the organization just because he can’t face facts himself and realize that he has become too slow to play in the NHL.
I think he is even losing his mental hockey sense too, perhaps the only reason he was even useful as a faceofff and Power-play guy. The 2 penalties he took last night were just awful, blatent, far and away clear penalties and each time he looked at the ref like he was insane for calling it.
thanks, I had Rod up there in the top 10 all-time.
You said he should have stopped playing in his prime, I took that to mean every player should. no? just Rod?
Andreychuk had more games played, goals, and points that Brind’Amour and yet he is often overlooked in the top players of all time debate mostly due to him staining his reputation by playing far longer than he should have, eventually having to be literally forced out of the NHL. I’m just saying Brind’Amour is already far along the exact same path.
I don’t really think you could compare Howe’s situation to Brind’Amour. Howe retired in his late fourties (48-49??) and the NHL was a lot different at the time. The game is much faster now which further alienates Brind’Amour.
Funny story about Rod.
This season for Brindy in a nutshell. Let him ride the bike for 6 hours and power the new jumbotron will help with the financial loss of the team this year.
I just find it funny that Rod is the culprit for this season after all he’s done for the franchise. You could pick just about any player you want and drag them through the mud, but Rod seems to be the man. I’ve said my peace, carry on.
Rod is just one of the many spokes on the wheel that fell of the Hurricane bike this year….he has done alot for this franchise no doubt about it, BUT to say he isn’t a drag on the team this year is not recognizing what is. I respect him for what he has done and what he has meant to this franchise, and will continue do do so when he retires ( hopefully) at the end of this season. To honestly say what he has done on the ice this year is in no way disrespect, just reality.
Brind'Amour
I must be missing something fundamental. To me, there were many, many players who were instrumental in the Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup; and Brind’Amour in 2005-2006 was astonishingly good.
In 2009-2010, the merits of the play of Brind’Amour would have him long ago relegated to the AHL, if not the ECHL. It’s wonderful that Brind’Amour was tremendous five years ago; and his efforts int the past are correctly the subject of admiration.
So does he have the right to continue to play for decades to come, where he has to skate with a chair for support? Unless my eyes are lying to me, Brind’Amour is so far the worst player on the team it isn’t even funny. Even Aaron Ward is a better player at his position than Brind’Amour at his. Nobody is dragging Brind’Amour through the dirt. It is Brind’Amour who comes out on the ice time after time making a fool of himself. The fans are not making Brind’Amour slow and inept. To the contrary, we are watching the madness of a player who can’t compete hanging on for dear life to a failed dream.
very dramatic, he has the right to play out the contract offered by the team although I dont think he will. Failed dream? hilarious, this happens all the time to players.
Most players are not the captains of their teams and aren’t +/- -21 or worse two years in a row. Brind’Amour absolutely has the legal right to play out his contract. It was negotiated at arms’ length and is legally binding.
The Hurricanes have equally the legal right to healthy scratch him, to buy him out, to waive him and to demote him to the AHL. Those rights, too, were duly negotiated.
When Brind’Amour elects to play in order to collect his pay, he is subject to criticism for the poor quality of his play. Few players of Brind’Amour’s caliber choose to embarrass themselves after they have lost their skill. Most prefer the Glen Wesley approach of retirement with grace and dignity while their skills are intact and their reputation is untainted. Nobody is forcing Brind’Amour to play; and he is accountable for his play — good or bad. I find it odd to suggest a player’s past successes justify ignoring horrible play in the present.
You missed my point that I stated 10×. I dont think management anticipated the decline, they chalked last year up to the bad knee. JR stated this in the offseason and preseason he was in great shape. That doesnt matter though, he lost 3 steps, now let him go out with as much dignity as he can, has earned and deserves and let the organization handle it with teh class we know they can.
And only one of those players is a legit top 6 or top 4 F or D-man right now. Our top prospects arent even ready to crack these spots on an NHL team. Are there a few veteran AHLers who can look decent on a 3rd or 4th line on the worst team in the league….yeah, big whoop.
In Paladins defense, he wants to see effort and these call-ups provide that, although the L’s will continue to pile up regardless.
I wonder if Brind’Amour kept the puck…..
I mean… I’m sure he has the puck from his first NHL goal… may as well keep the puck from his last…. (if it is his last)
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 8, 2010 9:24 AM EST reply actions
Oh that’s cold. Funny, but cold.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
That was hilarious. I was drinking coffee when I read Mateos comment and immediately laughed so hard that my coffee came out of my nose and mouth……shooting it all over my keyboard and computer screen.
by THE_NEW_CANES on Jan 8, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
TMI
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Jan 8, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
I’m not responsible for any damage done to your computer…..
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Jan 8, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
Samson
I know it was just one game, but I was more impressed with Samson than any mid-season call-up the ’Canes have ever had. Strength, speed, quickness, attitude.
Granted we played sloppy last night, but the refs didn’t help us out much either. A lot of calls missed, a few non-calls that were made – a lot of late whistles for offsides and such. It was like watching a pee wee league hockey game at times in the aspect of the refs.
Some Good, but
between the so so officiating,the canes shooting themselves in the foot by living in the penalty box, the defence didn’t play with consistancy…the bright spots were seeing Samson play for the canes just asa hard and focused as he does in Albany, Tlusty & Boychuk, Dwyer did well ( but not great) And Jokinen,Ruutu and Sutter atleast tried to get the puck to the goal…so all we fans can do is for those who can show up for tonights game, is to keep on encouraging them and hope for the best…after all there are 40 more games to be play…right ?
If you think you can't, you won't !
Chad's back on skates:
ice_chip
Chad LaRose on the ice before the skate.
less than 20 seconds ago from web
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Jan 8, 2010 11:20 AM EST reply actions
Forwards on the Ice
Any of the veterans watching the game last night and seeing the over all athleticism of the Albany Rats would quickly put on their skates and ask to play. Jim Rutherford is clear that he is changing about 50% of the team. A substantial number of the veteran players will be either on other NHL teams or playing in Europe next year.
With little to no practice with the Hurricanes, the Albany Rats were faster, quicker, and more disciplined than many of the veterans. That fact would grab any veteran’s attention. To put things perhaps to bluntly, if Maurice has spine enough, he will healthy scratch Brind’Amour and Yelle, and let the Albany Rats take their best shot. Maurice will also put the Albany Rats on the power play and give them the chance to use their scoring and passing skills.
It’s a really radical concept: take the healthy players and then put the best available team on the ice. I understand some NHL teams actually follow that approach rather than putting players on the ice based on (1) their tremendous contributions to the Hurricanes organization five years ago; or (2) their salary cap hit; or (3) the discomfort it might cause in the locker room if somebody’s good buddy has to sit in the press box; or (4) the possibility that somewhere in the NHL there is a UFA would won’t come to Carolina because the Hurricanes coach was not playing nice by benching the worst player on the team.
Speaking of the locker room, my take is that there has to be a dysfunctional locker room fora team to go from one of the top four teams in the NHL to being dead last. As far as I am concerned, despite the injuries, suspension, the wretched, painfully bad play of Aaron Ward, the obvious inability of Brind’Amour to play at even a mediocre NHL level, and all the other items creating a perfect storm for the Hurricanes, there is no way the locker room can be full of solidarity and the team play flat for long stretches game after game.
I think Jim Rutherford has put out big billboards and neon signs with his public statements. Whitney is going to be re-signed and he will be one of the leaders in the locker room helping the young kids and the core team become a functioning, synergistic, unified team.
The young players are skilled, talented, an enthusiastic; and they have earned the right to take their best shot as much of this season as the salary cap and finances allow.
if it’s easier, you can just check this link for the latest Canes related Tweets
http://www.canescountry.com/pages/carolina-tweets
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What does the ‘update’ box do on that page? Does it automatically log me (and post to my Twitter) in if I’m logged in to Twitter on this computer?
hard to tell – looks like a direct message box.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Jan 8, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Rod for Captain!
I vote Rod for Captain. Oops he already is, sorry I didn’t notice.
It was nice to see him get a goal last night (thanks to Samson ‘Rat’) but man did that ship sink fast after that. Sad as always.
Staal will be the next CAPTAIN........get over it!
by canescup on Jan 8, 2010 12:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
SHEA WEBER -- PROTOTYPE DEFENSEMEN NEEDED BY THE HURRICANES
Last night was a chance to see how much the Hurricanes need a player of the size, skill, shooting skill, and overall calibre of Shea Weber. It’s going to be very, very difficult for the Hurricanes to have a top tier power play, a top tier defense, and even a top tier offense without a Shea Weber-like player on the team.
Weber’s shot is lethal and means that on a power play, any screen of the goalie can immediately result in a goal. Weber is the classic example of how a hard, incredibly fast shot can scatter pigeons in front of the net and gain space for the forwards. Obviously, Weber is an elite player; but the Hurricanes have the opportunity with the availability of some of their veterans on the trading block to trade for draft picks or prospects who have the potential to become a Weber-type defenseman. At minimum the Hurricanes need a defenseman with a cannon for a shot.
LINES FOR TONIGHT IF I WERE KING
If I were king of the universe and therefore able to designate the lines for tonight, they would be:
Whitney/Sutter/Ruutu
Tlusty/Cullen/Jokinen
Boychuk/Dwyer/Samson
Brind’Amour [until anybody else gets healthy)/Yelle/Kostopoulos
My first three lines would play much more and I would play Brind’Amour no more than three minutes and would double shift Tlusty.
My third line would see about 14 minutes or so; and more if they showed spark and grit.
I’d really love to see what an all-Rat line could do. I also wouldn’t mind seeing the Finns + Cullen line reunited although I don’t know if Tlusty is up for first line minutes.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
“I’d really love to see what an all-Rat line could do”. Moi aussi!
That would be what Mr Alexander referred to yesterday as the “Rat Pack”. (About every 6 months he comes up with a good one, doesn’t he?)
If it’s the 3 youngest, as in Sutter with Boychuk and Tlusty, they could also be the “rug rats”.
Still liked niner-liner; 19 Tlusty, 29 TommyK, 39 Dwyer (worked at MSG).
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Jan 8, 2010 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
nice synergy on the lines here: ADog puts em together. I give em a name.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Jan 8, 2010 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
If I Were King
Oh that reminds me of one of my favorite Great Big Sea songs.
A nice hockey playing band from Newfoundland.
No action against Alberts
from ice_chip
No league action taken against Alberts, Maurice says.
less than 20 seconds ago from web
for the boarding on Sullivan last night.
Gleason for the "C" :
Just what do we need to do to make this happen?
by Carolyn Christians on Jan 8, 2010 12:53 PM EST reply actions
Good, because I’m pretty sure Don Cherry is going to have that hit featured Saturday night as part of his ongoing “Kids, this is why you can NOT turn toward the boards and ‘protect the puck’!” rant.
Kostopoulos
One additional comment before we leave this game.
That was one sweet deke that Kostopoulos put on Rinne for his shorthanded goal.
The coaches know more than us, but I’d have to put him on the long list for potential shootout candidates on that move alone. He looked totally at ease making it.
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