Oskar Osala Recalled From Albany
by Bob Wage on Mar 10, 2010 10:51 AM EST
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Newly acquired, Oskar Osala has been recalled from Albany today and will play tonight against the Washington franchise that just traded him away. Osala was included in the trade that sent Joe Corvo to the Capitals.
The Hurricanes are reporting that Erik Cole is ill and will not be able to play tonight.
We will have more information in our game preview after lunch.
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Yes, and on in HD. Also, there’s a cool bars stop tonight for those in the Raleigh area. Cary Ale House location for those wondering.
Speaking of which, anyone going out to watch the game at the Ale House?
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
Never been to a Cool Bars. Is it pretty fun? I was going to head to Backyard Bistro tonight, usually try to catch an away game there every so often
It’s not too bad. Some locations get overwhelmed. It’s a pain to park when it’s at Brier Creek. Cary is okay to park, but you’ll need to get there early to get a table. It’s a good excuse to get together with Canes fans and watch a game.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
I like Cool Bars for the fan camaraderie, but I much prefer to WATCH a game at Backyard Bistro. The loudness and crowded-ness of a Cool Bars detracts from the enjoyment of the game for me… but that’s just my preference.
I can agree. My preferred watching spot is Edwards Mill Bar and Grill. I tried the new Rudino’s one night but was less than pleased. Poor angles on the TVs, only okay food, and poor beer specials. We ended up at Edwards Mill by the middle of the second.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
Corner of Edwards Mill and Duraleigh right? And where’s the new Rudino’s? I live near the Strickland one; I only like it during the summer for the rooftop atmosphere
Dang I got band practice tonight so I am gonna miss the kid’s debut. I’ll have to DVR it.
Hey Mo, park the kid in front of the freakin net and see if he can make Theodore cry. Shame Cole is sick though, he freakin owns Theodore.
Wonder what’s wrong with Cole? Not that I wish ill on him AT ALL, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited about seeing yet another Finn in the lineup!
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Chip tweeted O2 didn’t make the preskate in DC. Expected to play 4th line with Brind`Amour. TKO moving up to 3rd line I guess (w/Dwyer and Boychuk?)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
That’s what I’m thinking in terms of lines (Chip also said Sergei with Brindy). And LGC just re-tweeted that Ronnie’s filling in on the line at practice.
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Ronnie’s filling in on the line at practice.
Thats pretty cool.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 10, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
I remember when he “played Jussi” last Spring. Apparently he does a pretty good impression of a Finnish winger. ;)
(not unlike Forslund doing Kaiton)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
yep.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, and FWIW, I was at practice yesterday and Cole stayed through the whole skate and looked perfectly fine, so I have no idea what’s up.
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The Canes Now blurb said he got sick on the trip up last night. (stomach bug?)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
also that it’s unlikely Cole will fly back with the team tonight… not good! Hope it’s just b/c he needs an IV or something if dehydrated from the flu. Although – couldn’t they do that on the plane?
They may be worried he’s contagious. Really hurt Ottawa last weekend.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
now this:
ice_chip Maurice says Cole has flu-like symptoms but not believed to be H1N1.
Still may be just the perfect time to bring up Osala. Man, we now have 2 guys who “know” the Caps system, which apparently is unlike anything else in the NHL from the way Walker and Corvo are talking.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
So we have a Finn fest? How’s the aquarium stocked?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
My aquarium is hardly correlating these days. Remember Ray Whitneyfish died in January? -now I know that was just a tease. I still have Babchuk and now Corvo fish with no one in a Canes jersey to match. Cullen still swims merrily with LaRose. I replaced Whitney fish with one I called Whitchuk – anticipating he would evolve into Boychuk.
I give up.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
If a whitchuck could chuck puck, how much puck woulda whitchuck chuck?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Wow, I didnt think it would be this soon that we got to see the big guy in action. Now I am even more excited to see the game tonight!
by HinesCatchUp23 on Mar 10, 2010 11:43 AM EST reply actions
At the very least, we will probably get to see some Caps players bashed around, right?
by HinesCatchUp23 on Mar 10, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
For those who didn’t know/notice, Osala will wear No. 32 tonight. A cookie to the person who can name the last player to wear 32.
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 10, 2010 11:46 AM EST reply actions
I guess double 0 seven is out of the question now.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 10, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
def. wore 32 … maybe he wore 8 briefly? tho I don’t recall that.
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 10, 2010 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
You win, sir, for pic of the day in my book.
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
I would say pic of the week, but the shocked rodent thingy was pretty cool too (I think Fink put it up).
But DeFinnatly pic of the day.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 10, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
STUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!
I was all set to get a Stu Grimson jersey and he was traded the day before I went in to get my jersey made. Got Primeau instead.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
No, I break it out every so often. It was my first Canes jersey so I can’t part with it.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
I can understand that. My first jersey was non personalized so I don’t have to worry about that.
by wylde4canes on Mar 10, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
score board watching - next 3 games by sunday
NYR- @ NJ @ ATL home PHILLY
Fla- is @ Col, SJ, home – WAS.
tampa is @ TOR, @ WAS home- PENS
ATl is @ CBS home- NYR, PHO
Unfortunately...
I’d say our three game stretch is the toughest of them all.
i dunno
i think we have a better chance of winning all 3
It’s not just the next three, but the next 7. We have @wash, Pens, Coyotes, Bruins, Wash, @Pens, Sabres. Then we get the pleasure of the Caps after playing Tampa. This is sort of what I’ve been harping about when I’ve been saying the schedule is working against the Canes when it comes to making the playoffs.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
Now the only question is, will MO pull the trigger and bring out the Jussi, Ruu, and Osala line? Or as I like to call them, the Finnishers.
Maybe for a preseason game next year
by HinesCatchUp23 on Mar 10, 2010 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
If they do that, I’m requesting LTD to take a good group shot and call it the “Photo Finnish” as well. :)
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
LTD,
Are you still planning on going to that game? Is the trip planned yet?
by HinesCatchUp23 on Mar 10, 2010 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
Go for it, but there probably won’t be any info coming out until the All-Star game location is set.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
I don’t think they’re going to have the luxury of waiting that long. According to this, tickets go on sale at Hartwall in 5 days.
I’d think most folks want to make sure there are going to be tickets available before they’re released to the public, so they really need to let us know before the 15th IMO.
I just emailed my rep to see if I could get an update.
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Love how that link features a masthead with the Untouchable Jussi unconscienable inexplicable olympic omission Jokinen to sell to the Finnish hockey fans.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
This was my favorite part:
Make sure that you will be one of the unique ones testifying this grand event at Hartwall Arena!
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I’m sure the teams can block out a certain number of tickets for package deals. The unsold would just go back in to the supply sometime before the game.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
Yes, but do I have to be a season-ticket holder or sign up for a trip package in order to qualify to get a ticket through the Canes organization? And is the package part of a seven-day or five-day or three-day trip so I know what to budget? Do I get tickets for both events or only one? What’s the price range and seat selection range? Are there a range of seating options to fit my budget?
Now, the answer to none of those questions is an issue for me personally, but I know they are for lots of folks who are trying to decide if they can go.
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he looked good, he is really tall, i didnt realize how tall he is.
From what we could see he looked good out there, we only went to the friday game, no points, and got a tripping call but his play was aggressive and I am really excited to see him play tonight.
by camwardsaysno on Mar 10, 2010 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
According to the stats, he’s about the same height as Staal but 10-15 lbs heavier. Almost like A Alberts. Wow.
Just checked: very similar to Ryan Malone or Rick Nash.
I’m waiting for ADog to show up beside himself with excitement.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry – ADog is my nickname for abramsdoug who pleads for the Canes to add a huge power forward so often and so persistently that he’s the first one I thought of.
( thinking you thought I meant PeteDawg = Justin Peters?)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
That is how I read it for some reason. It’s been a LOOOOOOOONG day. My mind and eyes are not working together very well.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 10, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
I am convinced one the coaches and organization see how much a large power forward opens space for the other Hurricanes forwards, they will wind up determined to draft some more power forwards. A fast, big, mean, power forward to go with Staal/Jokinen on the first line would really transform the team.
I am so very happy that Hurricanes finally have a power forward 6'4" 220 lbs
You are dead on right. I am really beyond delighted that the Hurricanes obtained a power foward 6’4" and 220 lbs, who can skate and who has great hands and excellent speed. Not to stereotype any player, but I was hoping for a Finnish power forward because the Finnish players seem to have excellent coaching in terms of thinking the game of hockey as a team game. Also, the Finnish players often have an intangible ability to stay focused on situational hockey — such as avoiding even a close to late hit when the referees are looking for a chance to even out penalties and thereby stretching a hit into a penalty, etc.
I think the Hurricanes will love having a player like Osala who can over power his defenders in front of the net and can freight train to the net. Osala has a tremendous opportunity to make a place for himself on the Hurricanes.
Osala’s a big body, but i wonder how physical he’ll be … he’s not really known for that. I hate to mention Vasicek, b/c his size was so frustrating in that it was never used, but Osala uses his more for puck possession than banging. Still, he’ll be an asset in front of the net.
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 10, 2010 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
great hands and excellent speed?
There was a reason he wasn’t a top-6 even in the Hershey Bears line up. He’s big, but isn’t fast and doesn’t have a great shot. The best you can hope for is Knuble like. Not the fastest, but plunks his rump in the net and tips in goals. That takes a while to perfect though.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
So will this be Oskar Osala first NHL game or did he play up for the Caps some?
Jos olet suomalainen jääkiekkoilija se tarkoittaa sitä potkaise aasi ja pisteet suuria tavoitteita.
He played a bit last Spring (<5 games) at the Verizon.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
What she said ^ One in Dec one in March both in DC
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
Oops that was in reply to LTD (there’s no down arrow, is there?)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Now I feel really stupid. (j k – thanks!)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
So, in anticipation of him having a good night tonight (blatant karma try here), we need a good chant if he gets his first point. Any suggestions?
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
For Doug and LTD
Myyyyyy power forward has a first name,
It’s O-S-K-A-R,
My power forward has a second name,
It’s O-S-A-L-A,
O, we love to play him every day,
And if you ask me why I’ll sayyyyyyy,
Cause Oskar Osala’s a bet
To bust a move and crash the net.
!!
Awesome dude!
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
WOW! awesome. Now we just need to get SBN to figure out a way to embed mp3’s.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
So much talent!
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Mar 10, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Geez Cory, you make me want to reinstall Photoshop just to play with it all over again.
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
it’s kind of shoddy … but i did it quickly.
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 10, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Can we declare joint winners?
Or does Cory get any say in it, since technically he’s just stealing Gillimus’s joke? ;)
by Raccoon Fink on Mar 10, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
I caught John Forslund on 99.9 for a couple of minutes on my way home. Scouting report on Osala from Jeff Daniels is that he’s very quick and strong with the puck. The Finns all met him for the first time at Olympic camp this summer and they all say he shows “a lot of promise and potential.”
And his last name is pronounced OH-sah-lah, with the emphasis on the first syllable. For some reason in my head I called him Oh-SAH-lah.
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