Justin Peters Shines In Debut For Carolina: Hurricanes 3, Islanders 1
by Bob Wage on Feb 6, 2010 11:08 PM EST
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Goaltender Justin Peters earned his first NHL win in his very first start and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 3-1, on Saturday night at Nassau Coliseum. Peters looked solid throughout the contest and kept his nerves under control for the most part as he made saves on breakaways, during a 5-on-3, and under heavy pressure down the stretch.
An emotional rookie said after the game that he had worked very hard to get this opportunity and it was special to him. "The guys put forth a gutsy effort in front of me, and I really appreciate it, " the youngster said.
In a season of disappointments for Caniacs, moments like these are the ones you can enjoy as a rookie finally realizes one of his lifelong dreams.
The Canes were out-shot in every period once again, but played a pretty evenly keeled game in front of their new goalie. Jussi Jokinen continued his hot streak of late when he started off the scoring in the first period.
Joni Pitkaken put a shot on goal and Rick DiPietro misplayed the puck, guiding it right to Jokinen. The Finn said "thank you very much" as he flipped the loose change into the net.
The goal extended Jokinen's consecutive scoring streak to six.
The Islanders would even things up in the second period on a shorthanded goal by Frans Nielsen. Peters played the puck to Joni Pitkanen behind the net and the defenseman had trouble controlling it. The puck squirted out to Nielsen, who made no mistake with his easy chance.
But later in the second period, Brandon Sutter crashed the net and was battling for the puck in DiPietro's crease. The puck bounced up and Patrick Dwyer knocked it in to give the Canes a 2-1 lead. Zach Boychuk picked up the second assist giving him two assists in the past two games since his most recent recall.
The third period was scoreless until Joni Pitkanen stole the puck at the blueline and fired it into an open net as DiPietro tried to leave the ice. There was a minute left in the game, but that sealed the deal for the Canes.
Carolina finally travels home and will battle Florida on Tuesday night at the friendly confines of the RBC.
After a hot streak two weeks ago, the Canes were 0-4 on the powerplay in New York, and have gone 1-19 in the past four games.
Game Notes:
- Peters made 34 saves on 35 shots and used his size well as he took up a lot of the net most of the night. He was patient during a couple of breakaway chances for the New Yorkers and waited out the shooter each time. He had an excellent debut.
- Jokinen scored his 20th goal of the season with his tally. Before this season, we predicted this could be a break out season for him and he has not disappointed.
- Eric Staal failed to register a point and ended his 11 game scoring streak, but he did finish at +2. He gets to start over again on Tuesday night.
- The Sutter - Boychuk - Dwyer line was buzzing and had a very good game.
- Tim Gleason had a monster game and led both teams with eight blocked shots. He also chipped in with three hits. The Canes had a total of 23 blocked shots.
- Andrew Alberts had a team high six hits.
- Carolina had a bad night in the faceoff circle winning just 43% of their draws.
- While the powerplay is struggling, the penalty kill is performing very well and has allowed just one goal in five games.
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In a season of disappointments for Caniacs, moments like these are the ones you can enjoy as a rookie finally realizes one of his lifelong dreams.
+1
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
+10000
This game was one to remember from this season. Pete Dawg’s interview reminded me of Scotty Walker after game 7 Boston. (Except I’m afraid Tripp is in love now)
I felt so much pride for Justin and the whole team for recognizing this was Peters’ night. Well done, Hurricanes. Class act.
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by hockeymomof2 on Feb 6, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
And I hope Gleason’s fiancee knows how lucky she is…..
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by hockeymomof2 on Feb 6, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
The Albany Rats and Rats Graduates were very impressive tonight
A great night for the Albany Rats and Rats graduates. I particularly enjoyed seeing the Boychuk/Sutter/Dwyer line. Peters did a fantastic job. I thought Jokinen and Pitkanen also had excellent games. Staal continues to play inspired hockey. Just a fun game to watch in all aspects.
I didn’t realize Peters was a 2nd round draft pick (38th overall), in 2004. Was that the draft that was here in Raleigh?
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Indeed it was. Not being here at the time it didn’t register, but now thinking about it I do know some folks who met him.
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Sisu
by LTD on Feb 7, 2010 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
Great link – I’ve never heard of any of those goalies who were drafted ahead of him – including Al Montoya at #6 overall.
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Al Montoya had an entourage with him at the 2004 draft in the RBC Center that would have rivaled a rock star’s. Took him several minutes to work his way down the row and join the Rangers org representatives on stage.
University of Michigan product (’nough said?) who backstopped Team USA to gold in 2004 World Juniors, but got stuck behind King Henry in NYR org and was traded to Phoenix a couple of years ago.
Wikipedia says he’s in San Antonio (their minor affiliate) at the moment.
Hockey’sFuture has him as a 6.5D as of last August. Perhaps a sobering reality check on the risks of drafting 18-year-olds…particularly when they’re goalies.
2004 Draft in RBC Center
I didn’t meet him that day, but I was sitting in the RBC Center when he was drafted.
Had all my research materials with me and was impressed with his size. We had drafted Cam Ward in 2002, so we knew we were looking at either our future backup, our insurance package should Cam not pan out (although it was already evident Cam was the real deal in juniors), or a very valuable trade asset.
This was the same year that JR traded up from eighth overall to fourth overall to select Andrew Ladd (with Eric Staal in attendance to greet his presumed left wing), to the approval of the crowd. That pick now takes the form of Tuomo Ruutu (9th overall in 2001).
In fact, the third round yielded Casey Borer and fourth round brought us Brett Carson. It was a very good draft year for us indeed.
Tim Gleason: Olympian
Tim Gleason had a monster game and led both teams with eight blocked shots. He also chipped in with three hits.
In addition, he was a +2 in over 22 minutes of ice time.
This is what you are getting Team USA. A warrior.
But, you knew that.
Thats what your getting Team USA. A Leader
Timmy has one of his best games of the season infront of a rookie goaltender making his first start. coincidence? I think not. I’m not at all saying he didn’t give 100 percent durring other games, I’m saying that true leaders step up when they are needed most. He did just that.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 7, 2010 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
Paging the man from Greensboro who hearts MASN… please pick up the white courtesy phone…
Dude, you MUST include Justin’s post-game interview in your game highlights. Pretty please.
That was ADORABLE.
So proud for him, and so glad his family was able to be there to witness it. What a great effort! First game, first win, first star.
And a likely record for bannable posts in a game thread LOL.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
that may be a record for bannable posts, was fun though!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
More Information on the Revived Wallin trade talks
As predicted, the discussions between Carolina and San Jose over the trade of Wallin have been revived. Here’s the url:
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/
NASHVILLE — About to pack things up at the Sommet Center and head to the honky-tonks one last time, but this just in:
Those conversations that would bring Niclas Wallin from Carolina to San Jose are back on again, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Didn’t want disappear into the night without sharing that.
Again, not a done deal and I don’t know the price-tag, but the "no trade" statement that was true on Friday no longer applies as Saturday turns into Sunday here in the Central Time Zone.
I dont know if this has already been posted...
…..but its great for a laugh if you have not seen it.
Enjoy
it always burns within
the downward spiral never ends
when driven into sin
your salvation's found in a sinner's deed
by Douchebag St John on Feb 7, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
am I the only who got choked up watching that post-game interview w/ Peters? How great for him that his family was there to share it with him. Good job Justin!!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Jen – If you’d been able to join us at BB, you would have seen all of us dabbing our eyes – we were right there with ya. That was remarkable, wasn’t it? I can’t even imagine how his hockeymom feels this morning.
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That was just an amazing effort by all. Which goalie do you think Mo is going to run into the ground for the rest of the season? I would love to see Peters start some more.
And just for the record, I am sooooooo extremely bummed that Timmy is engaged. :(
We have the next three games here at home before the break. After last night’s performance I think there’s a very strong chance we’ll get to see Pete Dawg in our own barn!
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Sisu
by LTD on Feb 7, 2010 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
I would sincerely hope that the kid has earned Mo’s conditional confidence, if nothing else.
It would also be good marketing to flash him to the home crowd, but we’ve got some tough teams to face on Thursday and Saturday.
So, does Mo go straight back to him and let him face Florida on Tuesday night, instead?
I wondered how you were handling the Timmy thing…..
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I apparently missed this yesterday after the Buffalo win, but the Canes are up to #28 in the standings, ahead of Toronto and Edmonton…..
Tragic number still at 4 (games to lose before we’re pretty much mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Won’t happen before the Oly Break now)
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Thanks for finding that working link and posting it.
I tried to leave that audio interview here last night before even listening to it, but discovered that the link was badly broken in preview.
The tone in Mo’s voice is so not his usual drone, it’s easy to feel and hear his genuine excitement for Pete Dawg’s big debut.
If Mo has no confidence in you, it hardly matters how the locker room feels about you. However, my guess is that Justin now has both votes.
Of course, this debut is just one data point, but this bodes very well for the future, both near and far.
Confidence is infectious.
Canes just tweeted that Zach Boychuk has been reassigned back to Albany. He had two assists in two games. Pretty darn good!
Now, let’s hope the reason he’s being reassigned is because the mighty Finn is returning in time for his bobblehead night.
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Sisu
because the mighty Finn is returning in time forhis bobblehead nighta night they will be handing out a bobblehead that basically could be anyone.
Fixed it for you LTD. :)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
LOL sadly very true.
Chip agrees with me.
ice_chip: Ruutu must be ready. Boychuk goes back to Albany.
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Sisu
by LTD on Feb 7, 2010 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
ETA: RUUUUUUUUU HOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
(digits crossed)
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by LTD on Feb 7, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
and waiting………..
Staal + Jussi = GOAL
by canescup on Feb 7, 2010 4:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
and waiting……….
Staal + Jussi = GOAL
by canescup on Feb 7, 2010 4:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
No question who has earned the backup goalie job next season
An know I am not saying this b/c of last night peformance by Peters but by the years he has waited to get to NHL level and play. I like Peters way better than Leighton or Legace and Mike Murphy needs more seasosning at the AHL level.
Go Canes and cannot wait for the firesale to acquire some very much needed first round picks in this draft and future drafts. See ya Cullen, Corvo, Wallin and hopefully not Whitney, man it is going to feel werid after this coming Friday.
I just hope we can either retain Whitney or bring him back after this season is over.
by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Feb 7, 2010 4:49 PM EST reply actions
Jeff Marek (HNIC) says Wallin to San Jose is imminent. Follow him on twitter here.
Unclear if its a player, a pick or both going back to Carolina.
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Second-round draft pick for Nic and a fifth-rounder per nhl_canes tweet.
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Sisu
RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has traded defenseman Niclas Wallin to the San Jose Sharks. Along with Wallin, the Hurricanes send their own fifth-round pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft to San Jose for Buffalo’s second-round pick in the 2010 draft.
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
So we get TWO 2nd round picks for Wallin……WOW we did end up making out on that deal. Will miss Wallin, good solid Dman for us for many seasons. Good Luck Nicky!!
Staal + Jussi = GOAL
sorry read that wrong maybe only one 2nd rounder from Buffalo……Sharks must own Buffalos 2nd round pick.
Staal + Jussi = GOAL
Did you see Peters' postgame interview?
It was so sweet how he got choked up about it. I love seeing guys make their debuts.
And Juicy scored, so that was pretty awesome. :)
Here's to all us girls who love hockey...and the men who play it.
by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Feb 7, 2010 5:40 PM EST reply actions
It’s also in the Fan Shots ===>
For posterity
:D
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Sisu
by LTD on Feb 7, 2010 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
Having worked with Justin on various projects with the Rats Booster Club, his interviews don’t surprise me. Petey’s interview just shows what type of man and player he is. He loves the game. He is very emotional and plays with alot of heart (and fists to if needed LOL). We love him here in Albany and could not be happier for him. He worked very hard for last night and having the win, and gettting first star could not have happened to a better person. The Canes will not only get a great goalie (but please..wait until next season), but a class act. He puts as much heart into his work off th ice with the community as he does on the ice. Great job Petey!!
He seems to handle pressure well
Great game by Peter’s. I’m glad he handles the pressure on the ice better then the post game interview. I thought the dude was going to hyper ventalate.
I don’t think that the emotions in his interview was from having the camera in his face. I think it was just the release of emotions that he controlled while on the ice. I mean, first game, first win, first star. Thats alot for any player in one night. Just shows he can put it aside to concentrate on the game and let it all out afterward.
LOL I do know what you mean. We get to see Justin alot here in Albany and he is very emotional (Just check out some of his fights on youtube). He even stated in another intrview that his emotons were getting the better of him at that point. It’s refreshing to have a player with that love for the game. I couldn’t imagine the overload last night. He worked very hard to get this chance.
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