Carolina Tops Washington in Wild One: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 3 (OT)
by Bob Wage on Mar 18, 2010 10:22 PM EDT
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It was a typical, wild game between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes. The momentum and scoring swings went back and forth until Chad LaRose put in a breakaway attempt to give the Canes a 3-2 lead with just 1:35 left in the game. If you were not familiar with this year's Caps, you might have thought the game was as good as over at that point, but not with these Capitals.
The visitors continued to attack the Carolina net until Eric Fehr was finally able to get one past Justin Peters with just 10 seconds left in regulation, tying the score at three.
The overtime period was pretty even as well until Ray Whitney found himself all alone in front of Semyon Varlamov and "The Wizard" squeezed one through the Russian goalie to end the game.
Joe Corvo scored two goals against his old team and Jussi Jokinen had two perfect passes for primary assists.
After a scoreless first period, Corvo got the scoring started just 30 seconds into the second as he knocked in a shot from the slot area. A couple minutes later it looked as if the Caps had scored again, but the goal was disallowed because of too many men on the ice.
Then the Canes ended up with a two man advantage after benefit of a four minute high sticking call on Shaone Morrisonn. It took them a bit, but Jussi Jokinen found Eric Staal on the doorstep and fed him a beautiful pass that the Carolina captain easily guided into the open net as the club cashed in on the opportunity.
The score did not remain tied for too long though as Corvo would strike again with just 12 seconds left in the period.
In the third period the Capitals continued attacking, but the make-shift Carolina defense was scrappy and Justin Peters scrambled to keep it a one goal game. The Canes were down to five defensemen at this point because Alexandre Picard went down to injury. (Paul Maurice said after the game that his status was day-to-day.)
Past the midway point of the third, Brett Carson was able to find an opening and Joni Pitkanen hit him with a good pass. Carson, who is usually a defensive orientated blueliner, shot a rocket past Varlamov and tied the score at two.
The soft-spoken rookie said that he was lucky after the game, but he sure looked like he knew what he was doing at the time. Perhaps he should shoot more often?
Late in the period, Chad LaRose found an opening and Jokinen fed him perfectly. LaRose never hesitated as he skated toward the goal and backhanded the puck in the net. The move looked exactly like the one he practiced at the morning skate.
(Not to take away the surprise, but Staal was working on a new breakaway move as well which finished with a backhander. It looked pretty good. We will see if he has enough confidence in it to try it in a game.)
In the last minute, Washington pulled the goalie and had an all out onslaught in the Carolina zone. It paid off at about the 10 second mark as Brandon Sutter blocked a shot. The puck bounced out to Fehr, who got just enough on his shot to beat Peters.
Ray Whitney's OT winner barely got by Varlamov but the vet found just enough of an opening to make it count.
Next up will be the Penguins on Saturday afternoon. The team will practice at the Rec Zone at noon Friday before leaving on an afternoon flight for the Iron City.
Game Notes:
- Jamie McBain had another solid game. He picked up an assist, did a nice job at the point on the powerplay, had three shots on goal as well as three blocked shots, and finished with a +2. Not too shabby for his second career NHL game. He now has a 10 game scoring streak. (Counting the eight games he had in Albany.)
- Brett Carson also played very well. He picked up his physicality, (two hits), but kept up with his typical, responsible game. His goal was his second of the season.
- Tuomo Ruutu led the Canes with six hits. The team was credited with 28. Patrick Dwyer was next with five.
- Joni Pitkanen played a game high 29:28 of ice time and had two assists.
- Chad LaRose had a team high five shots on goal. His goal was the 100th point of his NHL career. Carolina out-shot Washington for the game, 29-28.
- Eric Staal finished with a goal and an assist and now has 10 points in five games against Washington this season.
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Best outcome possible
Beat the #1 team in the league, a division rival, in a highly entertaining game…and, yet, did not lose draft position.
It was a fun night to be at the RBC Center.
McBain's numbers
Looking at the Event Summary:
- McBain was only slightly behind Pits for most TOI (both PP and ES).
- He and Chad were the only Canes to finish +2.
- McBain was tied with Pothier for most blocked shots with 3.
- He drew the 4 minute high sticking that set up the 5 on 3 (where we scored for once)
- And he got the 2nd assist on the game Winning goal.
Hope they’ve found a nice place for Jamie at those new apartments at North Hills. (at least until Albany goes to the playoffs)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
Maybe he can get signed up on the Canes to Finland facebook page to work on his Finnish now too. He (and maybe Pothier if he re-ups) may be Joni’s new best friend (doesn’t hurt to give Pits a little competition neither)
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by hockeymomof2 on Mar 18, 2010 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
If you can figure out a way to “Finnish” the name Jamie, please let me know. That could come in handy.
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If he keeps this up, we may be looking for Scottish variations for Ruutu. (jk!) Y’know, I do have me some Scottish heritage, aye.
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 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Or Thomas McDiamond, John Pitkearney, and Joey Jokinson.
Sound like next week’s ushers at the First Presbyterian. In other words, just right.
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 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to say that the church deacon visual is totally not working for me.
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Sisu
Yeah – ya gotta point.
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 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
What if you drop the “e” and then pronounce the “J” as a “Y”? So instead of Jamie, it’s Jami. Kind of like Joni.
"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."
In the Finnish language?
probably Igor.
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McBain
There is such a major advantage to have fast defensemen who have excellent hands and vision of the ice. McBain has amazing poise as well. It looks to me that Harrison is going to be in Albany next season.
I was struck by his puck-handling. Whether passing or shooting, wow – quick, quick and deadly accurate. Maybe better than Joni. And way more poised and solid than Corvo.
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by hockeymomof2 on Mar 18, 2010 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Harrison is a UFA at season’s end. I don’t think he’ll be back unless he threatens to go public with the Mo/JR sex tape. :)
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by PackPride17 on Mar 18, 2010 11:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I thought (hoped) from the beginning that Harrison was a band-aid to get us through this season and/or at least until the calvary could arrive from Albany in the second half of the season.
At least Mo knew him, and probably advocated for him. You know how Mo seems to have a phobia for newbies, unless orders come from on high “Play him!”.
Servicable D, on a D-corps that was missing a cylinder or two. But, next season, we’re going homegrown/trade, not FA, methinks.
ROFL
(And just how does that Triple Gold thing help you score? – but you got the third word right: it was Juice doing the work tonight)
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by hockeymomof2 on Mar 18, 2010 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That Triple Gold did his job tonight. I really liked how the Caps cheated toward Staal in OT. That opened up the slot for Ray and he buried it. Like I mentioned earlier – that is what Staal needs to do/be. If he is playing well, other teams will focus on him and that leads to openings for others.
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by PackPride17 on Mar 18, 2010 11:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
After I posted, I wondered if you meant “score” in the high school boy use of the term.
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by hockeymomof2 on Mar 18, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, the signature was meant to sound a little dirty. :)
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by PackPride17 on Mar 18, 2010 11:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Aha. Almost more appropriate to those gamethreads of Justin Peters’ first couple games. Standing large etc.
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 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Also – Zac Dalpe did not get selected as CCHA player of the year. Went to the sophomore goalie from Miami instead.
Can’t wait to see what he does in Albany this season and next.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
I love these guys.
They make me so, so proud.
:D
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Yep. How can anyone not love this team?
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by hockeymomof2 on Mar 18, 2010 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Where's Paladin?
I’m sure he could explain……
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how do you like your chooler?
:)
by Andrea's evil twin on Mar 19, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
It's pretty good actually
interesting being done so close to the ice.
I forget how tall some of those guys are. And then you put them on skates.
I’ve been doing pretty good at the RBC Center. Now I need to also win the Chevy Equinox too.
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While I thought McBain obviously played well on Tuesday, I was waiting to see what would happen when the “newness” rubbed off. Would we all still like our new toy the next day? Well I for one am still very happy with it. You would never know he’s a 22 year old rookie on a team pretty much eliminated from the playoffs by watching him play. He has such poise and is so…steady in every aspect of his game. I don’t say this about many players, but I was (and am) hugely impressed with McBain. He keeps this up and there may be a McBain jersey under my Christmas tree at some point in the future.
The entire game was so worth it, although I totally could have done without the last 9 seconds of the third period and just won in regulation.
"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."
I told you guys!
Man … he’s special. Not to get too far ahead, but I wonder if Joni will even be here beyond next year if McBain grows into his potential.
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 18, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Pitkanen
I really hope Jim Rutherford will sign Pitkanen to a long extension. The idea of having Pitkanen and McBain makes tremendous sense to me. Yes, McBain has been tremendous; and is has the potential to be a very special player for the Hurricanes. I personally and confident McBain will be a key piece of the Hurricanes for years to come. I hope Ruutu, Jokinen, and Pitkanen are also career Hurricanes.
I don't know about you but Join
seems to be elsewhere than on the ice recently. Which lead me to ask, “Is he hurt?”
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That's Joni, not "Join"
many of his passes over the past few games have been weak.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Pitkanen could bring back a bonanza. If McBain grows in to that role next year, Joni could be moved for a top stay at home d-man plus additional pieces.
The best time to move Joni may be at the draft this year.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
It will be interesting to see. My bet is that Pitkanen is re-signed to a three or four year contract. If I were GM there is no way I would trade Pitkanen. I’d pay full FMV to keep him for as long as he could play hockey.
I dunno … FMV could be very, very high. They’re saying Paul Maritn could get $5.5M per this offseason. I dunno that I’d want to shell out $6M+ for Joni, even tho I love what he brings.
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 19, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d have to agree. If McBain can take Pitkanen’s spot then Pitkanen can be moved for a young good player and a pick or another prospect or something. I’d prefer a pick because I’d like to see the money saved on going with McBain over Pitkanen put in to a top flight forward.
I’d love to have Joni and McBain on the blue line. Imagine what kind of power play the team could generate with those two manning the points. McBain’s shot from the blue line has been incredibly accurate so far. And with Joni manning the other side there’s so much danger from up high, but still plenty of defense to prevent odd-man break outs.
Now, given the youth and the money the team can save going young over the next couple of seasons, I can see Joni signing an extension and then being traded in two years when McBain comes off his entry level deal. That might be a better plan than trading him now and may bring more back at that time.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
HERE WE GO AGAIN !! are you guys Crazy!!!
keep the finns together.
he may want to less than FMV just so he can play with his other finns!!
Wow so many sharks coming after a few Finns.
who’da thunk it?
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LOL.
Regarding fair market value, there are some who feel he took less than FMV with his first contract here. Who knows whether or not that had anything to do with his Finn friend telling him how great we are.
I do think there’s a chance he could do it again. I think he was sufficiently miserable at some of his other stops that he’s not likely to just sell himself to the highest bidder.
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FMV for puck moving defensemen is a hard thing to determine. It seems to change every year and with revenues down there’s no telling where it will all play out. With that said, I wouldn’t be upset if Joni was signed to an extension, say four years, this off-season.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
Pitkanen is an amazing talent. Trading a prodigy for an unknown is not what I would do.
Sent via Iphone.
It wouldn’t be an unknown you would trade Joni for. It would be a young established guy. The thing is, if McBain can take that spot then Joni can be traded for a different piece, or even two different pieces.
You’ve got to remember there is a finite number of salary dollars. Over the next two seasons it won’t be too bad if Joni eats up a big chunk, but what happens when Sutter, Boychuk, McBain, Tlusty, Picard, Carson come up for new contracts? This is not the old NHL. You can’t simply spend dollars. You have to spend wisely.
If you have Staal, Sutter, Gleason, McBain and Ward do you want to pend the big bucks on Joni and sacrifice depth? What about if Joni could bring in a high talent winger to play with Staal? Do you want Joni on the second pair (again this is assuming McBain takes his spot) with a cheap wing for Staal, or do you want a cheap second pair PMD (Picard maybe or Rodney or Borer) and a top flight winger? There’s a lot of unknowns in that equation but it doesn’t add up to under no circumstances can Joni be traded.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
What if you could get a similar return out of Joni like Boston got for Kessel? A first and a second from a mid-pack team plus a first the following year. I doubt that will happen given Pitkanen’s age, but it’s something. Once you get extra first rounders then you can package them with your first rounder to move way up in the draft and get top ten talent on years where you go deep in the playoffs. That kind of draft ability will be huge in a capped NHL.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
You know I have to see things for myself before I buy into them wholeheartedly. But my hockey gods, you weren’t exaggerating about that kid. The more I think about what I saw from him the past two games, the more impressed I become (I was borderline Sutter’s rookie season level impressed before the game and now…)
"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 11:35 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
McBain
I’m just going to reach back a few days in Time and point to something I mused aloud just before McBain’s sudden call-up:
McBain
Love all of these prospects and am excited about seeing them earn roster spots.
The emergence of Justin Peters is big as a homegrown back-up and/or potential starter with trade value. But, frankly we could find that function among free agents or through trade.
However, a homegrown D-man of the caliber we think McBain will be? Well, that’s a literal game-changer that I’m definitely looking forward to having join the team at the appropriate time.
by Elsker on Mar 9, 2010 3:57 PM EST
…best Morpheus voice…He is the one.
There is definitely a “whole new ballgame” feeling here. Like when Ruutu arrived. Or Jussi during the playoffs. Or Sutter this entire season.
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by hockeymomof2 on Mar 18, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, the “Finn Factor” in general has definitely been a game-changer for the Canes.
Each additional asset somehow becoming even more when on the ice with the other Finn(s). Look no further than the other-worldly Pitkanen-to-Jokinen connection or the Triple Finn goal the other night.
Sutter? That’s a whole ’nutter story. :-)
+1 to that last part.
"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 11:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I actually thought Brindy played with some jump tonight too…guess he’s winding down the last few games and wants to at least leave SOMETHING on our minds about it. McBain looked solid again, his passes are crisp. I’m still miffed about that double call on Ruutu. Overall, fantastic game though. I think Peters put on the forcefield in OT so nothing went in though. We were sitting in 110 and I’m still not sure how Washington didn’t score in OT! Either way…wow! What a game!
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
Brind'Amour
I had a very different reaction to Brind’Amour’s play tonight; but it could be I am already expecting Brind’Amour’s play to be underwhelming. I thought Brind’Amour’s penalty at the end of the period was an extremely poor play. It seemed to me that Brind’Amour was working hard; but the lack of speed and quickness makes it very difficult for him. I would never, ever have Brind’Amour on a power play.
For some reason he has been getting more and more power play time. I’m thinking they are using him soley for faceoffs. Assuming Staal is injured again, when he is forced to take a face off he’s losing all of them. They have been changing lines almost to avoid Staal taken FOs, the last time they did this his groin was acting up.
I guess there's always next season.
by canescup on Mar 19, 2010 5:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think Brindy played very well (for his new standards) That fourth line was kickin’ tonight. A line will not play that well with out the center having a good game (I wouldn’t think at least)
He played well infront of the net.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 19, 2010 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Brind'Amour
If others are concluding Brind’Amour played well, it is apparent to me that I am not being objective or fair to Brind’Amour. In any event, I did like the fact Brind’Amour was going to the net. I really did not like at all the penalty he took late in the period. I had hoped he would be able to finish some shots. I particularly did not like seeing Brind’Amour on the power play and continued to disagree respectfully with the coaches’ decisions to have Brind’Amour on the power play.
I thought the Boychuk/Dwyer/LaRose line was blazing fast and hounded the pucks. I am personally convinced that speed, quickness, and commitment to battle for each puck is a key ingredient under the Maurice/Francis/Rowe system. I think it is very hard for a poor skater or a slow skater to perform well under that system.
It was an entertaining game. I thought Boychuk played well. Once he finds his rhythm, he should be a very good player. McBain had a few difficulties, but really showed he has a spot on this team. Carson launched a rocket and showed a little more physicality than I’m use to seeing from him. Jussi showed some great ice vision. Staal appeared to work hard and finally took some shots instead of just passing off the puck. Peters wasn’t great, but did enough to get the win. He is going to have games where he’s not in top form and he’s got to find a way to get through, he did that tonight.
The PP for the most part looked like sh*t. The passing (other than Jussi and Joni) was not very good. And I don’t like Mo’s line shuffles. I don’t think Ruutu works great with Staal. I also do not like the Jussi-Sutter-Cole line. I think we stick with Whitney-Staal-Jussi and have Sutter-Ruutu with either LaRose or Boychuk or Cole.
All in all, its always nice to beat the Craps. Go Canes!
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by PackPride17 on Mar 18, 2010 11:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
You just reminded me of how much Cole worked well with Boychuk last fall. Let’s put them on either side of Dwyer, and let Rosey play up with Ruu and Sutter, like you said. I want to see more of Tommy K too. Seems like a waste on the 4th line. (Mo, are you listening? Hockeymom is telling you….)
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by hockeymomof2 on Mar 18, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Boychuk on the Power Play
Once McBain gets settled in, he should be great on the power play. Boychuk looked great on the power play, I thought. It was an amazing contrast to see how well the Caps moved the puck on their power play and how much the Hurricanes struggled for continuity on their power plays.
It was an amazing contrast to see how well the Caps moved the puck on their power play…
I was envious of that powerplay. From up on top, those passes, the positioning, the “hunting” that went on with pack mentality…well…I want that.
I think it goes with the run and gun “I could care less if the other team scores, my only job is to put it in the net”. Simple, but can cost them too when they cheat. Beautiful thing to watch.
Jussi, Whitney and now I think McBain all have that skill to see the ice and move the puck like that. Maybe Sutter too.
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by hockeymomof2 on Mar 18, 2010 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Boychuk Getting Better Each Game
I agree 100% with PackPride17 about Boychuk having an excellent game.
I have to smile
as many people who did see the game & the same player will come up with different observations…sorta reminds me of the old drill of lining 10 people up and wishper in the first person’s ear " mary had a little lamb" and by the time you down to nu,mber 10 it didn’t sound anything like what went in…isn’t it great to human ??
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
by CaniacSteve on Mar 19, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I happened to turn on NHL OntheFly right as they were reviewing the game. Kevin Weekes made some funny high-praise comment for Whitney’s goal. They also pointed out how bad the Caps defense was, particularly on the poor coverage of Carson, on no one playing back to cover LaRose (all pinching) on his breakaway, and finally no one taking on Whitney in the OT. They were pretty harsh on what they thought this would mean to the Caps trying to get to the SCF.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
So…after Staal scored his goal, the look on his face told me he’s either playing sick or has an injury he’s been playing with since the Olympics. He has the worst look ever on his face after that goal. Almost a grimmace if you can call it that. Hope he heals up over the summer.
Thank you Jim Rutherford and Ray Whitney for working together for Ray to stay a Hurricane! :)
Yeah, he’s definitely wearing a grimace after his goal. Not the usual baby bird mouth celebration on Ray’s game-winner either.
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That particular visual is going to keep me laughing for a while LTD.
And I’d buy the injury theory. I was behind the net for Staal’s goal and there was definitely something different about his celebration-it was not nearly as exuberant as it normally is.
"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 11:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I actually noticed that too. Something did not look right.
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by PackPride17 on Mar 18, 2010 11:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’ve been saying that for a week or so. There definitely thinks there’s something going on. When he scored… Sunday night?….he started to jump into into the glass like he does sometimes, stopped himself and just tapped the glass with his stick. Wonder if the groin and/or torn obliques are acting up again.
"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."
Like the new tag line. Missed Timmy tonight.
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by hockeymomof2 on Mar 18, 2010 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Staal's Grimace
I saw Staal get hit in the chest with a puck about a week and a half ago. I have no confirmation from anyone, but I think he has a cracked rib.
Speaking of Boychuk
he had 3 shots on goal i do believe and with Him,Mcbain,sutter hopefully for the last 12 games it will make a great “finnish” to this season…i thought the Canes could have won this without the OT stint…but then again i wasn’t on the ice busting my butt with them was I ??
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
I am on some sort of roll. During warm-ups I half-jokingly made a comment about Chad having hands of stone. Clearly he was out to prove me wrong. Mid-way through the third, I made a comment about Ray either being hurt or worn-out because he hadn’t been the same since the Olympic break. We all know how the game ended. I rejoiced in being wrong. :D
"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."
Don't ya just hate when that happens?
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I like that quote! However, I have found that I make a horrible pessimist because no matter how often I say things will be bad, I am always disappointed when they turn out badly.
"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."
I wish I could take credit for it.
I think it’s paraphrased from Ben Franklin.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Well then, you must go through the roster and say something about every single player on Sunday!
:D
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I’m not sure if I have to be in the building or not to make it work, but I will give it a shot. :)
"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."
If you start with Sutter,
me thinks you won’t be able to say anything bad about him.
So start with someone else and leave Sutter until the last, as if he could be last in your book. ;-)
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Oh I don’t know, he was killing me on the faceoffs last night. But then I felt really bad for him on that last goal. So I guess I’d call it even.
"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."
You must have just remembered the losses, as he actually had a pretty good night in the faceoff circle (won 10 of 18).
Perhaps, I definitely had the impression it was worse than 10 of 18. He did fall over at least once which was a trip down memory lane. In particular, I was talking about that last one in the Canes’ defensive zone with the goal a few seconds later. Oy that hurt like you wouldn’t believe.
"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."
It's always the case, the ones you love
can hurt you in ways you can’t imagine.
Sigh…..
Oh well, back to the beer!
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
I’ve been saying he has hands of stone for about five years … so if that worked, he’d be a 30-goal scorer every year ;) Running joke is he could play w/o a stick and be as good.
I kid, Chad…
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 19, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah no one’s going to confuse him for Sammy anytime soon. Of course then he pulls out moves like last night’s breakaway and you wonder where they came from.
"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."
Big shout-out to the team D...
…for holding the offensive juggernaut that is the Capitals, with or without Ovechkin, to only 3 goals with the likes of Pitkanen/McBain (2nd NHL game), Pothier/Pickard, Carson/Harrison for our D-corps. Forwards had to help out with that, by making themselves available for the easy out and helping out with the infamous “F3” high-forward duties.
Add an AHL call-up goalie in net and, well…while not world-class numbers on only 28 shots faced, they were high-quality shots.
Those 16 blocked shots helped. Thanks for that level of effort, guys.
Rosey
I love that guy.
The breakaway. That moment when he knew it was just him and the goalie. Time slowing down. The deke. The elevation. The rapture from the crowd.
The kid has been a prolific goal scorer at EVERY level of the game. I have been saying to everyone I know since he arrived that I believe he will be one at this level, too.
May he stay healthy…and live the dream.
Canes and Ex-Canes
Apparently, you needed to fall into one or the other of these two categories in order to score tonight.
Seven goals scored, six by either a Cane or an ex-Cane (Corvo).
Not sure how Fehr managed to sneak one in there. :-D
6 points oit
The canes are only six points behind the bruins If you include that we play them our last game of the season. If we gan get the next two wins and have two bruins losses then we are within reach to pass them and other teams
by 12thomasal on Mar 19, 2010 8:14 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I am surprised no one else mentioned it ( or I may have missed it), but The whole sequence that Carson scored on was set up by a great little poke check by Boychuck as the caps were about to enter the neutral zone. It’s a little thing, that does not get him on the score sheet or gets looked at on the telestrator (sp?) but it is the catalyst for that possession.
I can’t adequately describe the beauty of Pitkanen’s pass to set-up the Carson goal. BHW understated it as “a good pass”.
Although I was at the game, I didn’t appreciate the quality of the pass until I watched the replay. From down low, a cross-ice, thru traffic, hard bank shot that led Carson to step into it. Worth checking out.
Game felt like it was missing something without Ovechkin, but the win made up for it.
Eric Staal...Team Canada first line
I can’t believe nothing has been said about Brett Carson!! He played an excellent game.
But it has to be said, Washington did not play well IMO. They had a few very elementary mistakes. The Eric Staal goal, even if it did come on the 5-3 was far too easy. People were way out of position….
Then there was when Varlamov (sp) thought the penalty was on Carolina and began to clear the goal. He was about half way to the bench when he realized what was up. Not good.
Good Win
We came out pretty flat the 1st ten minutes of the 3rd but Peters managed to keep us in. It’s amazing how much better this team is when the 1st breakout pass is tape to tape, we missed a lot 10 foot passes last night and made a lot little errors that make life tough, like not getting the puck deep. McBain looked very good again last night, he played big minutes. I don’t know if it’s the best idea to pair him with Pitkanen, they’re both high risk – high reward guys, so inevitably it will cost us at some point. Can someone remind me the CBA rule that will pertain to our cap if Brindy retires, I believe his salary still counts against our cap next year whether he plays or not.
Brindy's Cap HIt
As I understand it, if Brindy retires (or is bought out), his salary for next season does count against the cap, but will not be part of the Canes internal operating budget…which since we are unlikely to be anywhere near the cap next year, is probably the more important number.
-m
that’s right … no matter what, the Canes are on the hook for his cap hit (unless he’s traded).
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 19, 2010 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks
That’s what I thought. So then the question is do we retire him and move Dwyer to the 4th line (add salary) or let him play on the 4th line add a reduced capacity? I guessing most fans will say retire him.
Buy Out Brind'Amour
I am strongly in favor of buying out Brind’Amour. I’d like to see him put in charge of (1) coaching face-offs, defensive positioning, and some conditioning and (2) community relations, including putting him as the Hurricanes face of the “Drive for Five” campaign.
There’s no real point to buying him out. He’d still count against the cap in full, and the team wouldn’t save that much cash ($1M) in doing so. I think the negative PR isn’t worth it (as I throw around $1M like it’s chump change … lol)
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 19, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Right
I’m still on the fence, with limited minutes he’s probably better than most 4th line centers. I’d rather keep Dwyer in Charlotte and spend the money on someone for our top six or a 3rd line center. Might as well spend the money where we’ll see significant difference and it’s not on someone who plays 8-10 minutes.
AD
some will say you’re nuts as it will make no difference to the canes salary cap…but in order to fill the seats…your idea has merit after all have you seen anyone here today offer a better solution ? have a safe day…
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
by CaniacSteve on Mar 19, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Don’t doubt the madness that is Chadness.
Not sure if it was mentioned earlier but I believe that SWEET breakaway goal was Roseys 100 point as a Cane’, what a fitting Chad Larose way to get it…
a little note (of thanks)
Since I had to give up my season tickets this season, and more recently my DVR, due to being woefully underemployed, I have not been able to watch a Canes’ game in something like two weeks (scheduling conflicts have also kept me from watching online). It’s amazing how much not having a DVR has affected my viewing habits – I realize now how little I actually watched TV in real time. Needless to say I’ve been in serious withdrawal. I just wanted to thank Bob, Cory and HM2, as well as all of the other posters/commenters here for discussing the games ( as well as all of the other on and off ice stuff) so thoroughly and thoughtfully. I love this blog!
-m
Hang in there
It’s always nice to have to somewhere to go when life get’s tough. Hockey’s always been that place for me.
UTTRmartin
even in your neck of canes country as well as other places all over the state sadly things will get wrse instead of better…but as Go_Shelf points out many of us have the refuge of Canes Hockey to get lost in, even if it is only for just 3-20 min periods…and i also say…Hang in there !! after all if Chad LaRose can stage a come back after injuries…many of us here can…:-}
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
This probably deserves it’s own post (actually I’m fairly certain it does), but I figured a lot of people would still be checking this post as the glow from the Caps’ beatdown is still fresh. :)
Last night, the Emperor was in the house to present a flag signed by the Olympic team to a group of Marines. It was a really great moment that didn’t get nearly as much recognition as it deserved during the game. Here’s WRAL’s video piece about the whole thing.
I’m just guessing here, but I’d put money on a particular quote popping up in some people’s signatures at some point or another.
"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."
awesome, thanks for sharing.
I think from now on y’all should drop the emperor moniker and refer to him as “Gunny.” From where I stand it is a more flattering title anyway!
by wylde4canes on Mar 19, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Natural Born Marine (who can skate)
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 19, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe someone has already pointed this out, but...
Last night, the goaltender and 5 of the defenders were not playing in Raleigh at the beginning of the season, and we beat the #1 team. Yes, AO wasn’t there, and yes, it was far from perfect…. but, it was a very strong effort against a very good team. You have to feel good!
Here's the Picard update...
From Facebook:
Coach Paul Maurice has listed Alex Picard (upper-body) as “week-to-week.” Bryan Rodney will be recalled from Albany for tomorrow’s game at Pittsburgh.
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
start speading the news ...
http://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20100319/sports/100319767?p=2&tc=pg
it appears we have a following all the way from Asheville NC
since we have about another month to go til seasons end and now that the weather is nice outside i think we, Caniacs should throw a HUGE paries for the casual fans and show them how we do this TAILGATING thing here in CAROLINA!!
who’s on board!!!
What's the saying.....
“once you get the feel of a good stick, you’ll never go back”, or something like that.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
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