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Zac Dalpe Signs Three Year Deal

 WRAL just confirmed what Cory projected this morning, the Carolina Hurricanes signed Zac Dalpe to a three year entry level contract today.  The Canes recently released the details.

Dalpe will be paid $550,000 in 2010-11, $600,000 in 2011-12 and $700,000 in 2012-13, and at the American Hockey League (AHL) level, he will be paid $65,000 per year. He also receives a signing bonus of $262,500. Dalpe will join the Hurricanes’ AHL affiliate Albany River Rats on an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of this season.

Good luck to the rookie on his new professional career.

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Dalpe and Signing

   I think we are going to be very, very pleased with having Dalpe as a Hurricanes player. I have the feeling Jim Rutherford will start some other signings as well — perhaps even Babchuk.

by abramsdoug on Mar 18, 2010 2:56 PM EDT reply actions  

That wouldn’t be such a bad idea. I think our defense is in much better shape than in the last cup run and could hide some of Babs shortcommings. Plus he has spent another year of playin hockey, which is never a bad thing. I would love for us to re-sign him.

by CarolinaCanes on Mar 18, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

It wouldn’t be a bad move at all. Our PP has taken a hit with the losses of Cullen and Corvo and having Babs back with his big shot could help a ton. Babchuk only had a cap hit of 1 mil last tour but I wouldn’t mind JR giving him like 1.25 or a bit higher. Maybe having Staal as cap and some good young up and comers could help with his so-rumored prima donna-ness.

by rubyhawk on Mar 18, 2010 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Does anyone understand if the “amateur tryout contract” for this year has any significance? I’m thinking it might have to do with the Clear Day roster list or related to getting called up to the NHL.

Or maybe to determine eligibility for certain cut-off games as a professional, to the benefit of both the team and Dalpe.

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 18, 2010 2:59 PM EDT reply actions  

I think the three year deal probably starts next season. Hence the “amateur tryout” this year.

just a guess on my part.

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by Bob Wage on Mar 18, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

In my opinion it is a good thing. It is just money to play the rest of this season and it gives him an extra year under his very cheap rookie contract for us.

by JussiJuice on Mar 18, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

So how quick will or can he be called up to the Canes?

I guess there's always next season.

by canescup on Mar 18, 2010 3:06 PM EDT reply actions  

don’t think he will be until next season.

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by Bob Wage on Mar 18, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you’re on an amateur tryout can you even be able to be called up?

I guess there's always next season.

by canescup on Mar 18, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

I doubt it, but not positive

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by Bob Wage on Mar 18, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

As usual, Cory’s a couple of steps ahead of the rest of the pack. Well done!

And welcome Zac!

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by LTD on Mar 18, 2010 3:09 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah this bears repeating, Cory you do a helluva job keeping us right on top of, and like today, ahead of the curve. You, Bob, and HMO2 are awesome. Also I feel like LTD, you should be included in all of that for your contributions to not only really great pics, but also with your practice reports. the 4 of you are unmatched by any other blog in this league!

by wylde4canes on Mar 18, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."

by caniacgirl on Mar 18, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

thanks for the kudos and agree, LTD is a huge help.

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by Bob Wage on Mar 18, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

If a picture is worth a thousand words, I’d say she’s our leading contributor. Imagine this site without her close-up portraits and images – in familiar uniforms and familiar ice among familiar faces.

eg An image of Zac Dalpe as a Buckeye, in action in Columbus Ohio wouldn’t be nearly as effective.

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 18, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep. LTD is a HUGE part of what we do here.

by Cory Lavalette on Mar 18, 2010 6:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Y’all are making me blush.

Well, it’s either that or the jalapeno chips I’m enjoying with my beer here on my sunny back porch this afternoon.

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by LTD on Mar 19, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

Amen & Amen !! +2

Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!

by CaniacSteve on Mar 18, 2010 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

AMEN!!! This is the reason I hit up Canes Country multiple times daily – perhaps too much!

by anonymousJ on Mar 18, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome. Since he wasn’t on the 22 man roster can he compete in the AHL Playoffs?

I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.

by C-Leaguer on Mar 18, 2010 3:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Yes … 22-man roster does not include players whose season’s have recently finished as an amateur. That’s why Lawson’s playing now, too.

by Cory Lavalette on Mar 18, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awesome…twould be a great start for him to get some AHL action in at the end of the year. Excited!

Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.

by Tachi828 on Mar 18, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Kind of related, but the Rat’s had another win last night, over the Sharks. The Infestation has links to a bunch of stories. The new guy, McNicoll, from the Yelle/Reed trade got a goal. Osala contributed too. Kyle Lawson was +1 with an Assist. Game Sheet

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 18, 2010 3:37 PM EDT reply actions  

And all these wins without Peters, Murphy or Pogge in goal… the last 2 due to injury. Tlusty and Conboy have been on the injured list for a while, too.

"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."

by Cyn4Canes on Mar 18, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

McNicoll and Lawson

   I’ve really enjoyed watching McNicoll and Lawson with the Rats. McNicoll has some great offensive instincts.

by abramsdoug on Mar 18, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is he (McNicoll) conspicuously small?

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 18, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

McNicoll

 I was somewhat surprised that McNicoll did not appear to be as small as I expected him to be. He is not a giant; but he didn’t appear to be tiny.

by abramsdoug on Mar 18, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good to hear about the signing. I’m really interested in seeing what he can do (‘specially since I’ll see the team next season in Charlotte). I like this route that JR is taking with getting bigger (no complaints with Whitney or Boychuk tho) but it looks like we’re going to be getting a lot stronger down low and around the net with Dalpe and Osala. He sounds like he’s going to be big when he’s ready for the NHL.

by rubyhawk on Mar 18, 2010 5:57 PM EDT reply actions  

speaking of Osala

It was funny in a way to watch him and the guys on his line when he scored a goal (he got 2 last night) even taking into consideration all were on skates…he looked so much “bigger” than his line mates !!

Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!

by CaniacSteve on Mar 18, 2010 6:35 PM EDT reply actions  

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