Trade Deadline Day Open Thread, Volume II
by Bob Wage on Mar 3, 2010 2:11 PM EST
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PrintIt's coming down to the wire. Will the Canes be able to pick up any valuable assets? Will "The Wizard" waive his no trade clause? Will Joe Corvo and others be moved?
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Lets get ready to RUMBLE!
It’s time for the main event!
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
This will help calm you down
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If that don’t do it, try saltpeter
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Bella Abzug
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Young 'un
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
I actually met her once, she spoke at State when I was there.
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Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
Heard she wasn't a bad person
and was well educated with a firm grasp on the various pitfalls of any social change.
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The only thing I remember was that she was wearing a big-ass hat.
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
Covered most of her face
and many appreciated that
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Vat's not to love about Bella?
Bella was warm and charming. Lifelong supporter of all civil rights, especially women and minorities. She spoke at Columbia Univ many times, I heard her speak once. Funny and real. She and Betty Friedan are the ‘old time’ women’s rights activists (the one’s who never thought you had to “hate” the enemy or become a lesbian in the process).
Go Canes!
Gee LTD
I thought you was younger than that…
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
Nah, just more immature.
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Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
no its fine. that did it. i am very calm. hibernation comes to mind.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
time for JR to step up and show us why he’s the best small market GM around!!!
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:16 PM EST reply actions
Vodka!
be specific, Finlandia is pretty good after 4 or 5 straight shots.
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And it all tastes horrid
coming back up.
No problem.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Which is why you don't need to spend a fortune on the good stuff
after your lit up, it all tastes great.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
thats my gameplan. it took me a few years to figure out that little trick.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
We caniacs are a lucky bunch...
Thanks to CanesCountry for keeping us all up to date, and as always being a great central location for info and discussion.
Just saw this interesting fact on twitter…
With 1 hr left till deadline, there have been 13 trades. Number of trades last four years, respectively: 22, 25, 25, 25
13 trades….Ray whitney is #13….maybe its fate that he is supposed to be traded next or not at all?
Maybe i am just OD’d on social media today….
Hmm. Another ESPN blurb:
Pierre LeBrun: Go Canes…. just heard from Carolina front office source… Whitney likely staying but Joe Corvo could be on the move in next 45 mintes….
Slightly off topic, but I was in the building for practice today. I use the term “practice” loosely as there was very little structure and they were on and off pretty quick. Ray was in a VERY good mood, smiling and joking around. So were Corvo and Cole. In fact the mood in general was pretty uptempo, surprisingly so.
I got there after AWard had already said his goodbyes, which apparently he said on the ice to a lot of the team. I was looking in another direction and turned around quickly just in time to see Scott Walker head off with the coach, followed by a media trail.
Anyhow FWIW
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Sisu
Here are my guesses. Yes, Corvo and Whitney get traded at the last minute. There will be some kind of wild surprise. A team like Philadelphia or Boston coming out of the wood work. Yelle, too, will be traded at the last minute, I think.
I am hoping for a different result. I think I would try the approach of signing Whitney and Corvo to reasonable extensions and set sail for next season.
Whatever happens,
I still want to see the Canes make the playoffs
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Speaking of starting "Happy Hour" early.....
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You must be a real "stand out"
with the ladies.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
If Corvo wasn't hurt...
would he have made the US Olympic team??
"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado
I really don't want Corvo to go...
I really like his play.
"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado
Not at all
Like chicken, you blink at the last second hoping the other guy blinks a second earlier than you.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Ray’s value is increasing with each tick of the clock.
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Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
agreed, bet the kings come tumbling down and give up the first and 3 yr deal
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
LA and Boston are still in as are Wash and Montreal. If those teams do something else, then yes. Since they all have yet to move I’m guessing talks are ongoing.
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
and no one mentioning the pens, Ray would fit really well there
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
raffi to buffalo
is a rumor, not yet confirmed.
Got this tweet form NHLSourcesSay: “Done Deal; Raffi Torres to the Sabres”
by outlander_caniac on Mar 3, 2010 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of Happy Hour at ESPN...
Joy_Russo: Pierre LeBrun is playing “Brass Bonanza” in our make-shift war room. I wish I was kidding.
by Tachi828 on Mar 3, 2010 2:24 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Per nhl_canes tweet, JR press conference at 3:15 today.
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Sisu
You do call one to say why you didn’t trade Whitney. Just to throw some gas on the fire.
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
Or for an official goodbye statement on AWard and Walker.
Can’t draw much from this.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
Well, if it’s at 3:15 and not now that means JR’s still working on deals.
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
Not necessarily.
He’d be an idiot to schedule a presser before 3, when another GM could still call him. That doesn’t mean something is or is not actively happening.
People are reading too much into things.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
Don't you understand?
It’s clear proof he’s trading Staal and 14 draft picks to Eklund for a bag of pucks!
Ya know, Staal wasn’t at practice today. Hmmmmm…….
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Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
Your not funny ;)
Silver Medal- "In our business it's winning the whole thing. In five years no one will give a damn. It's who won."- Ron Wilson
Oh noes!
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
Whew. ThankS God.
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
Acting!
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you!
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
Package deal???
Say it ain’t so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
a niether was timmy,ruu or joni. we’ve finnaly figured it out!!!
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
or to summarize all the trades made today….
by Adam's Journey on Mar 3, 2010 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
Mathew Barnby thinks kaberle and whitney will get traded, I wonder if he has his ear to the ground and hears a stampeed of trades
Barnaby’s ear is to the glass as someone beats him into submission for being such a douche every day of his life
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
just enjoyed typing that, just one of those guys you love to hate, cheap dirty nasty player, no integrity. compare him to scotty w, no comparison
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
To high priced.
I’m sticking with what I said a month ago…Ray stays here and doesn’t waive. I may have to eat those words in about an hour but we’ll see.
Silver Medal- "In our business it's winning the whole thing. In five years no one will give a damn. It's who won."- Ron Wilson
I say...he stays for the rest of his career.
If he’s not traded, either today or after the season – JR announces he signed whitney for a 2-3 year deal. Then Ray retires and takes up a Glen Wesley type deal as a coach.
Dear Mr. Rutherford. Please make every effort to re-sign Ray Whitney to the Canes in the off-season so he retires here. Thank you! :)
no way JR signs 38 yo anybody to a 3 yr deal. can you say brind’amour?
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
Only half as many trades as last year on dead line day. Pretty slow for the most part, really no BIG moves.
Silver Medal- "In our business it's winning the whole thing. In five years no one will give a damn. It's who won."- Ron Wilson
well i think that’s more a product of the olympic break than anything
by Adam's Journey on Mar 3, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
Chip just tweeted the same thing.
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Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
i don’t have a problem with this. we all know he is a good player. everyone keeps building him up to be such a good player that we should get a good return. but in my opinion, we are hanging on to a very good player, even if he is getting near the end of his career. ray is a good player and i’m glad he isn’t going anywhere. and before i get bashed for that, i completely understand that we could have used that trade to help rebuild the team. i just don’t think it’s a bad thing keeping him.
Your man crush
is disgusting
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sarcasm can make you look wierd sometimes, its a chance you take,lol.
i do like tripp more than Johnny but…. no man crush
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
so is
Tripp ..as in on the cane’s patroll…hehehe
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
I’m sure he’s not trading him b/c Whitney is not getting terms acceptable to him to accept the trade.
by Canes Pucknut on Mar 3, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
JR is an idiot if he doesnt ship Whitney out and get something in return…Sign him in the off season if you want him that bad…Not going to make a difference with one month to go.
TSNBobMcKenzie
Ray Whitney is not being traded by Carolina.
less than 20 seconds ago via web
Retweeted by you
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 2:49 PM EST reply actions
FriedmanHNIC
Whitney decided to stay where he’s building a home instead of being a rental.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions
omg…..he’s got some ‘splaining to do. can’t just be scott walker and aaron ward????
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:50 PM EST reply actions
Jeez..
you have a sickness LOL!!!
"If me and King Kong went into an alley, only one of us would come out. And it wouldn't be the monkey."
"I don't really trust a sane person."
"I never met a man I didn't want to fight." The one and only Lyle Alzado
radio show with Rutherford in 25 minutes
999TheFanESPN
Canes-centric first 90 minutes of the show today. Rutherford presser live at 3:15, then he’s calling in at 4:05…. http://bit.ly/dBpibo
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 2:51 PM EST reply actions
what a wasted oppty, now we’ll struggle to make playoffs, struggle to sell seats, struggle to seel seats next year, struggle, struggle AHHHHHHH
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:52 PM EST reply actions
NO. PERIOD. unless one of those picks turns into an eric staal. jsut got rid of old age
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
So with Whitney most likely staying…are people happy or will there be a small bit of backlash? (Depends on the 3:15 presser).
Personally, I think the NTC/Whitney’s desire to have a 3 yr deal hurt the most. JR’s rumored asking price didn’t help either
Tough crowd, I’d say.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 2:54 PM EST reply actions
tough crowd??? how long have you been a paying season ticket holder?
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
FriedmanHNIC:
Whitney decided to stay where he’s building a home instead of being a rental.
And, you know, I can respect that.
wait until the summer…off season deals are made too
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
Link to the JR Presser?
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
5 minutes - Waiting to exhale
Let’s see if we can hold our breathes for 5 minutes.
I guarantee that after 3 minutes, we won’t care about any stinking deadline.
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whitney could have accepted a trade, we get a pick, and he comes back a FA
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:55 PM EST reply actions
He wanted a 3 year contract (to the age of 41) and when LA wouldn’t do it he wouldn’t waive his NTC
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
Lemme clarify: according to reports widely circulated. No one really knows for sure.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
a first and a prospect. But that wasn’t the problem. JR and the LA GM were in aggreement. It was Whitney who nixed it.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
But sometimes, if the buyer is being cheap
you let them keep their money and lament on what “couls have been”
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
All you people getting down on Ray Whitney...
Are idiots. That is all I have to say. He’s a great player. He’s playing even better than the captain of our team. I’m sure the reason he didn’t leave was b/c he and JR wanted it to be a Rental for a 1st rounder and another person/pick and I think most other teams were looking for something else.
Dear Mr. Rutherford. Please make every effort to re-sign Ray Whitney to the Canes in the off-season so he retires here. Thank you! :)
He’s also an old player. How long can he be expected to compete at at top level?
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
Look at Chelios
or look at Jagr
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
I’d rather not.
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Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
To paraphrase the Leafs from a few years ago...
" This is all Ray’s fault "
JR gets the blame for giving OLD guys NTC’s to keep them cheap, but this is just plain selfish. He was the best available asset and could have brought A LOT in return.
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 Mar 3, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
JR is not an idiot. When it came down to it he would have blinked and taken something instead of nothing if given the option.
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 Mar 3, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
a temp trade for two or three months could have helped the future of the club. people wishing for that are not idiots
GM of CanesCountry.com
how long do you re-sign him…and soon he’s gonna be an old man brind’amour.
by Adam's Journey on Mar 3, 2010 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not down on Whitney, but this whole damn thing. We are not going anywhere this year and we got nothing at the trade deadline. This was a big tease and a big disappointment. It’s JR’s fault to give him a NTC and maybe ask other teams for to much in return for Ray.
Ray’s a good guy and I wanted him resigned for next year, but we as fan and the organization missed out on improving the future.
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Well howdoyou like them apples….?
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
the season could end up without a high draft pick or any assets to show for a crappy season
GM of CanesCountry.com
This is the nightmare scenario. They have played themselves out of a top pick, Moved NEITHER Corvo or Whitney, and look at picking somewhere between 5-10 in a pretty weak draft. This is really bad.
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 Mar 3, 2010 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
If there is any sort of positive out of this, I doubt JR EVER hands out another NTC to someone not named Cam Ward or Eric Staal
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 Mar 3, 2010 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
I’m optimistic that another shoe will still drop.
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Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
Sounds like the shoe could be on Corvo’s foot.
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Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
whitney is a great player who SHOULD have been moved to a contending team and give the canes something in return. It’s a business play to put a better product on the ice
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:57 PM EST reply actions
deals today
Was there anyone traded today that we are disappointed JR didn’t make a play for?
not a good day for canes fans, no real movement to get something for the key UFA’s
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 2:59 PM EST reply actions
all a matter of what you want in return….the only untouchables in the entire org are staal, cam, sutter. everyone else should be available. hard to view today as being aggressive towards the future.
next year whitney gone. nothing in return
next year; corvo gone, nothing in return
next year; cole still here. ugh.
next year: brindamour at $4 million
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
hopefully cory or Bob can put a nice spin on this to make me feel better
’cuase this is just not good
Now we can start our AMAZING playoff run!!(sarcasm off)
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 Mar 3, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
almuirSI
Shows how miserable this trade crop was when the non-trade of Ray Whitney was the biggest news of the day.
4 minutes ago via web
Retweeted by you and 3 others
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:01 PM EST reply actions
FriedmanHNIC
Still more to come…but could be worst deadline day ever. Thankfully, we’re on for four more hours
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
Surely all hope aint lost yet is it? We didn’t find out bout the Williams/Cole trade until AFTER the deadline last year did we?
Exactly.
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Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
the buzzer has sounded ..it is past "the dead line "
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
Or maybe
…he has drank the playoff kool-aid.
Rutherford is stubborn in his beliefs and fiercely loyal. This season is the best example of that.
We still don't know
remember the Cole trade was announced after 3:15 last year
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It's the CAPS!
jk
couldn’t help myself as I have no idea
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Top marks to you for shock value but that wasnt funny!
by Canes Pucknut on Mar 3, 2010 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
we need an AHL goalie
simple
See ya, Scotty.
by DidJussiThat? on Mar 3, 2010 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
To take Peter’s place in the A
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 Mar 3, 2010 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
Per some sources, Corvo’s being moved.
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Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
go here.
http://den-a.plr.liquidcompass.net/player/flash/audio_player.php?id=WCMCFM&uid=24 for feed. (doesn’t work for some people)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
Guess we should all boycott the rest of the games this season, not renew our season tickets and hope the team is moved to Canada next year.
funny you mention it, I think that movement is already starting. do you think attendacne will be UP? and season ticket renewals UP? 5 games under .500 after going like 8 of the last 10
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
Nope, I’ll be cheering like always tomorrow night against Ottawa!
Just sort of disappointed in the way this has all played out.
I’ll be there also. and i’ll renew for my 12th year next year. i’m just saying….
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
MacKenzie gave a shout out for Yelle?
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puckdrops
90% sure Stephane Yelle has been moved to the Caps
less than 20 seconds ago via web
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
Hamhuis is NOT Being moved…accoesing to TSN
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
Corvo for Brian Pothier and Oscar Voskala (sp?)
See ya, Scotty.
by DidJussiThat? on Mar 3, 2010 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
TSNBobMcKenzie
Carolinia trades Joe Corvo to Caps for Brian Pother and Oskar Osala.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
Man! I like Corvo that sucks.
Silver Medal- "In our business it's winning the whole thing. In five years no one will give a damn. It's who won."- Ron Wilson
I like Walker too
still can’t root for the Caps unless its against a team from the Pitts or north of the 49th
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
i feel the same way. maybe we can resign. i dont know much about eiather player we got back so… i guess ill reserve judgement.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
Caps’ player’s the one who cut him.
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Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
lgc_com
RT @TheFourthPeriod andrew alberts dealt to vancouver
less than 20 seconds ago via Twitterrific
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:09 PM EST reply actions
just quickly posting a tweet from lets go canes feed. (lgc_com)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
Green on one point and Corvo on the other!?
I do not want to be blocking shots on that penalty kill
See ya, Scotty.
why get rid of Alberts?
what did we get back?
See ya, Scotty.
by DidJussiThat? on Mar 3, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
I agree, im a little confused. Trading two of our top 6 dmen and that other guy, just baffels me
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
Not really,
I think JR is expecting big things from the guys in Albany coming here.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
They called him "Uh oh Corvo" in Ottawa
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
They're Canadian fans
they demand perfection.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
corvo is perfect for caps, a team that scores 12 goals a game and is ok giving up 6
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 3:13 PM EST reply actions
Seems to be half and half
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
sigh…looks like the Caps want the cup that Pittsburgh stole…hehehe
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
I just don’t understand what need Corvo fills for them.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
They're tainted?
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
One’s a FINN.
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Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
TSN said Pothier has "concussion issues"
See ya, Scotty.
by DidJussiThat? on Mar 3, 2010 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
Same astigmatism issues as Matt Cullen had
He got them fixed after a chat with Cullen.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
this is good. He’s 24 too,
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
Stop drooling
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Osala is Finnish for the win
Minor correction.
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
TSNBobMcKenzie
Canes also get a second rounder from from Washington for Corvo
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
IMPORTANT ^
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone listening to 99.9?
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:15 PM EST reply actions
Tripp would be worse
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Not just fail
but EPIC Fail
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
lol
Can hear it now: “that guy looks really good eating a plate of spaghetti, and I don’t even want to think about him in the hot tub.”
See ya, Scotty.
by DidJussiThat? on Mar 3, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
I don't want to know
what Tripp considers “spaghetti”
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Maniscalco’s not bad, but it’s not like they know anything more than we do, so they’ll just be doing filler until the press conference is played.
well I’m waiting for Rutherford himself.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
yes in the Caps trade for Corvo. net: 2 bodies and a pick
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
so gone: Walker, AWard, Yelle, Corvo, Alberts.
return:
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 3:18 PM EST reply actions
Canes got a 2nd for Corvo besides the players?
by outlander_caniac on Mar 3, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
99.9 is not streaming the press conference. Is it on anywhere else? Or has it been moved back?
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
Not going there live….?
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
They're 99.9 the Fan
they don’t have too as there’s no competition and everyone knows college round ball is king around here.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
are any of the U’s having a presser at 3:15? Then there is no reason not to air it.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
No, they can still talk about what's in store for next year
for UNC
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Chip tweeted Alberts.
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
3rd rounder supposedly.
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
And Yelle.
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
except McKenzie said it so you know it’s true….. ;)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
kuklaskorner
NHL Hockey: Canes Trade Alberts To Canucks: via email alert, Rogers Sportsnet announces that the Carolina Hurric… http://bit.ly/bTeQSi
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
2nd rounder for corvo makes much more sense, guess it doesn’t matter this year if you trade to caps…..
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 3:20 PM EST reply actions
thn says 3rd rounder for alberts
Did we trade yet?
TSNBobMcKenzie
Vancouver gave up a third-round pick for Andrew Alberts from Carolina.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
Perhaps there's still more to it
I hope
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Tommy K? Andrew is an expensive 5-6 dman…
by Patrick Clarke on Mar 3, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
and our only big hitter, back to being pushed around
Silver Medal- "In our business it's winning the whole thing. In five years no one will give a damn. It's who won."- Ron Wilson
Timmy? Hate to think he’s the only one.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
Timmy doesn’t make as many BIG hits as Albe
Silver Medal- "In our business it's winning the whole thing. In five years no one will give a damn. It's who won."- Ron Wilson
Agreed. Hmmm.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
And I thought Albe was rather inexpensive wasn’t he?
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
he makes a big jomp in pay for next year – Bob just posted it at $1.3mil
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah, right. More than I expected.
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
sounds almost like for who for what? and know philadelphia hates you
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
Corvo return of 2nd rounder is in 2011 (from Caps)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:28 PM EST reply actions
Sound and fury, signifying nothing.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
i don't blame him
I’d hide too
See ya, Scotty.
by DidJussiThat? on Mar 3, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
We've got a LOT of picks.
I expect a pretty big deal at the draft this year.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
CrashtheCrease
Visnovsky to Anaheim for Ryan Whitney
half a minute ago via web
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:31 PM EST reply actions
Me too…. oops
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
Never occurred to me that Ryan Whitney was available.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
HERE IT IS!!!!!
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:31 PM EST reply actions
you think something is coming back?
See ya, Scotty.
by DidJussiThat? on Mar 3, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
Didn't want to announce this here, but whatever
JR just called me and asked me to suit up at D tomorrow night.
See ya, Scotty.
Bret Hedican too?
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
maybe Kristi Yamaguchi too!
she hits as hard as Aaron Ward did this year
See ya, Scotty.
by DidJussiThat? on Mar 3, 2010 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
For those of you newer to this stuff I thought I would post a quick stat. Eklunds deadline day predictions…….0% accuracy rate.
pitiful so far
Holding Ray Whitney and he got NUTHIN
And giving up Alberts, who is the only guy on our team other than Ruutu who will run somebody into the wall, for a third rounder! good lord.
See ya, Scotty.
The return on Alberts is fair, if we are being objective. The issue is why? is it just cost cutting?
If wallin is worth a second then i would say alberts is too. atleast a 3 and a 4
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Yep. Cost-cutting.
We can replace Alberts’s contributions for less than his $1.3M salary next year.
“Run[ning] somebody into the wall” isn’t the most important part of playing defense.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
Right. And we can replace that on the cheap.
“Serviceable third-pairing D” can be managed for $1M or less.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
but you need people who do it
plus, the rest of his game was developing nicely.
See ya, Scotty.
by DidJussiThat? on Mar 3, 2010 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
WESLEY is IMPORTANT
….he’s in charge of finding all those hidden future HOF’ers and olympians buried in Rounds 2 on
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 3:39 PM EST reply actions
JR’s press conference still hasn’t started FWIW.
99.9 now saying they will try to carry it live.
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Is anyone else tired of rebuilding the defense every single year? Softest defense I have ever seen will be our blue line.
Whitney is going into next season at the age of 38. One year deal at the most. I hope Rutherford don’t announce a multiyear deal or I think we’re going to have another Brind’Amour situation.
I don’t really mind Whitney staying, he’s a great player.
by silent_shadow36 on Mar 3, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
the whole point is we could have shipped him out AND signed him back. he;s gonna get a 2 year deal from someone and it could be us for sure. we lost the mojo with him at deadline, surely could have taken a 2nd rounder and/or prospect for a rental.
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
it didn’t sound like he wanted to be a rental though. didn’t he ask for a three year deal from the Kings to waive his NTC?
i’m just glad we won’t risk losing him now, unless something happens in the off season.
by silent_shadow36 on Mar 3, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Whitney Stays
I noticed during the Olympics how many players had already been on 4 or 5 NHL teams. We know Whitney has been around the horn, too. I met about 2 rows of his family and friends on that day we played San Jose. I want him on my team this week and next week, and this year and next year, and the year after that!
Gleason and Pikanen are a good start. then what, Carson and ….. well, pothier. then…..
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 3:50 PM EST reply actions
Picard.
Rodney? Hell, Harrison?
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
thank you, yes. harrison and the return of Conboy?
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, if we're gonna tank, tank it good.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
great point. who’s gonna be on the point on the PP? and is joni killing penalties, opn the PP and against the top forwards?
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
WTF is this BS today? We trade one of the better d men we have TO THE F***ING CRAPS? WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON?
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Corvo's gonna loooooooove the Caps media and their accredited bloggers.
I’m not sure what need he fills for Washington either.
Wouldn’t surprise me to see him back on JR’s doorstep, hat in hand, on 1 July. I think this is the right kind of place for him.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
corvo will love the caps, he can skate forward all he wants. he’s not going to have to skate backwards much. it may be THE perfect team for him
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
He wasn’t going to be re-signed and we got a pretty good return for him. It’s time to re-build the thing….
Still not a crook!
still though, you trade him to the Caps? Had to of been other suitors out there…. oh well.
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I yield to no one in my hatred of the Caps...
…ever since people who I couldn’t drag to a game there with free tickets and beers when I lived up there started talking smack to me on Facebook.
But it’s a business, Osala’s a pretty decent prospect, and he’s out of there after this year. I’m also not convinced he makes their team better.
I’m a little more upset about the Walker deal, because he does fill a need for them.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
Save money for the remainder of the year
JR has to cut losses for his boss.
His salary doubles after this season. 1.3 million for a 3rd pairing defenseman is way too much, especially with all of the blueline talent in Albany.
Still not a crook!
all the blue line talent in albany?
Which Albany are we talking about? McBain Aint ready, Borer may never be now, Carson is already up. So who are we talking about, Harrison? Conboy?
Rodney, McBain, Borer…There are plenty of options for a 3rd pairing d-men at 1/3rd of the cost.
Still not a crook!
forgot about Rodney. Borer is not going to be in th bigs next year, and if they are smart, neither will Mcbain. Bryan Rodney is the best bet of the group, which I find scary.
I HATE ADAM GOLD AND 99.9 THE FAN!
If ever there was a time to switch time slots, having mike m on today at this time would have been PERFECT. Guess Adam’s head is bigger than I thought.
Go Canes!
the spin…we did not trade Whitney because we have not given up on the playoffs,
but…they just made the Caps a better team.
hmmmmm
GM of CanesCountry.com
Picard will be one of the points on the PP and prepare to see McBain up for the Sens game on Thursday….
Gleason/Pitkanen
Picard/Carson
McBain/Pothier
That’s my guess….any news on Yelle and what we got for him?
this is crazy. so any word on Yelle? has the presser come and gone?
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
Two trades pending the league conference call.
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
Yelle to Colorado along with Harrison Reed for prospect and 6th rounder.
Andrew Alberts to Vancouver.
Not finalized yet.
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
OK, I had thought Alberts was finalized.
Two makes sense then.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
Rutherford’s on now 99.9
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:03 PM EST reply actions
jinx
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
Pardon?
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
Stephane Yelle confirmed
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:04 PM EST 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 Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Wait, someone said two trades….
PLEASE BE ERIK COLE!!!
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that was Alberts and Yelle
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
He’s talking about Yelle and Alberts.
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
ice_chip
Yelle traded to Colorado with Harrison Reed for sixth-round pick.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:05 PM EST reply actions
Stephane Yelle and Harrison Reed have been traded to Colorado for C Cedric Lalonde-McNicoll and a sixth-round pick, says Rutherford.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
JR says Pothier = Corvo plus nets up with the Finn and the pick.
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Yep, and I think he still lives there in the off-season. Still has Colorado tags on his car.
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by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
defly. they love him 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 Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
O good Lalonde McNicoll is the kind of game changer that……wait who the F is Cedric Lalonde McnNicoll?
Rutherford on Whitney
“Ray Whitney is one of the most popular players on the hurricanes. he’s one of our best players. we did not see a deal that made sense to us. ray will remain a hurricane which will make a lot of people happy, including myself”.
Dear Mr. Rutherford. Please make every effort to re-sign Ray Whitney to the Canes in the off-season so he retires here. Thank you! :)
Translation…I didn’t want to upset the fan base any more….we’re going to retire his number in three years.
Dear JR: Please realize that keeping the players the fans like will not build a fan base anymore than it has. Having competitive teams is what build fanbases
by Adam's Journey on Mar 3, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
Actually, he is taking a bullet for Ray on this one. " The Wizard " just jammed us.
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 Mar 3, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
Did anybody hear...
That guy Joe call in earlier on 99.9 FM the fan named “Joe”? He apparently never watched the last 2 months of Canes games…
Dear Mr. Rutherford. Please make every effort to re-sign Ray Whitney to the Canes in the off-season so he retires here. Thank you! :)
Yeah he was talking about how much the Canes have sucked in the last 2 months. The guys on 99.9 FM the fan muted him and had a good laugh. I can’t remember which commentator it was. But they laughed and were like “Dude, have you not been watching the Canes since December???”
Dear Mr. Rutherford. Please make every effort to re-sign Ray Whitney to the Canes in the off-season so he retires here. Thank you! :)
So, all in all we have lost:
Cullen
Wallin
Corvo
Walker
Yelle
Reed
Alberts
Ward
Wow, that’s a lot of people.
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But it’s in with the not much. There are a few piece acquired, but not much. With Ray not moving the re-building doesn’t get jump started. I fear this team will be bad for a while now.
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
If Ray gets more than a 1 year deal I’ll agree with you, but for now we’ve cleared up some space and money. Don’t forget about free agency this summer…
Still not a crook!
Don't forget about pre-draft deals.
We have a lot of picks.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
Which Players Who Left Won't Be Replaced By Better Players
Cullen — great person; very speedy; not in love with the physical game; would be a third line center next season and may be re-signed
Wallin — the team is vastly better on defense without him
Corvo — very talented; had a little of a rough season due to confidence issues; probably will test the UFA market and not re-sign
Walker — great teammate; spent the last two years battling injuries; would not be re-signed;
Yelle — had an horrific start and put on waivers; would not be re-signed; healthy scratch an wouldn’t play on the merits;
Reed — very fast and quick; tons of talent;but very long term project and wouldn’t play above more talented forwards at Albany/Charlotte
Alberts - the most physical defenseman on the team; high upside in terms of physicality; not much offense; a #5#6 defenseman who would battle next year to play due to more talented players from Albany/Charlotte who fit #4-#6 spots; his hitting will be missed
Aaron Ward – would not be re-signed; his flop at the start of the season is over-discussed; the team is improved with his absence
In short, only Corvo is a player who doesn’t have an equally talented person taking his specific spot. I much prefer Sutter as a second line center, even though Cullen is a talented, NHL quality center.
For those players, the Hurricanes obtained a significant number of draft choices and some talented young players. Picard and Osala will help the Hurricanes in the short and the long run.
Well slap my ass and call me Judy.
I didn’t think there was any way Ray Whitney would still be a Hurricane at 4:00 pm today.
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this is kind of off topic, but i was just looking up some info on our new Finn Osala, and under his bio it says
Admires fellow Finns Saku Koivu, Teemu Selanne and Jari Kurri … Also looks up to Erik Cole of the Edmonton Oilers. (now Hurricanes (?))
If we’re talking about the pre-Orpik Cole, I’m all for that.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
So mad at Ray
And this team. Just furious at both. Didn’t get better on the front end, either now or in the future. Got worse on the back end. Nothing definitive for next season. This is why this team is not a consistent playoff contender.
I’m booing Ray tomorrow night.
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
Heard Pothier wasn’t all that bad. Disappointed we never got another first though. That sucked.
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If that is the case then it is to bad we couldn’t just have gotten a first for corvo. Perhaps pothier will be like Picard?
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Pothier is 32 or so and injury prone. We took the salary back to make the deal. Pothier won’t be back.
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
Don’t be mad at Ray, he did what he thought was best for him. Expect to hear another presser in the next few months regarding his extension. Booo JR, he is the one who handcuffed the team with NMC’s and NTC’s.
If he wanted to play here next year, then moving out now and getting something to help next year would have been in his best interests.
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
nhl_canes Rutherford said only deal he took to Whitney was from a western conference team one month ago. Nothing today.
It also says...
…that Ray wasn’t as valuable as everyone here seemed to think. Or JR would have had deals to take to him.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
We cleared salary and space. That’s how you build for the future. We have talent in the system and a ton of 2nd round picks this year. I wish we could have moved Whitney because he’s the only one who could have actually brought back someone who can contribute immediately.
Still not a crook!
We cleared space that was coming off the books. And if you think free agents signings are how you build for the future ask Montreal how their season is going.
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
Right, and we got something for that space that was coming off the books instead of nothing.
Still not a crook!
Three-year plan, right?
The 2011-2012 Canes are going to be something else. ;-)
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
Way to be a fan.
True Fans wouldn’t boo Whitney.
It’s obvious you don’t have a family.
Dear Mr. Rutherford. Please make every effort to re-sign Ray Whitney to the Canes in the off-season so he retires here. Thank you! :)
true fan my ass. I am a fan of the TEAM. what would have been better for the TEAM. He pays his money to the club he can boo anyone he wants to. I probably wouldn’t but Ill admit that Im kinda pissed at Ray right now.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
damn dude that is a bit much. Ray was the guy who could bring us the most back in a trade. People wanna see the team succeed.
You guys are probably the same types of morons I hear in the stands going “we should have kept Michael Leighton”.
Thank you Jim Rutherford and Ray Whitney for working together for Ray to stay a Hurricane! :)
we should have kept michael leighton. he would have been nice to throw in the boiler for those long winter months
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
Again not sure if it was Ray… JR said his focus is seeing the guys play hard and making this playoff push interesting…
Spin. Plain and simple. If he really wanted to make the playoffs he wouldn’t have traded Corvo. Trying to make the playoffs and trading Corvo are not consistent.
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
good point tricky but still, the playoffs are a mirage and JR knows it. Still wouldn’t have had a fire sale if he thought we would go ya know
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
I didn’t want Walks to go. Guy had heart and played with true grit. Although it would be nice for him to get a cup though with the caps.
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i didn’t know he had a NMC. If he’s happy then we should be too, i guess.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
well i guess my wish has come true
I wanted a top 2 pick and it looks like we will get it.
I doubt that. Toronto and edmonton are really, REALLY, bad. Hard to “catch down” to them.
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you might be right, but look at our back line,lol
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
oh,
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
hey they still throw tee shirts, you got that to look forward to!!
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 4:22 PM EST reply actions
I'm looking forward to the Storm Squad thtowing the shirts off of their back
now that would be nice to see.
Better to touch.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
they’ll porbably give to us and JR will trade it to Washington for 4th rounder and a Latvian D prospect simply known as Bipkey.
i’m shopping at the Dollar Tree from now on so i can go (if we get it)
by silent_shadow36 on Mar 3, 2010 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
thats funny wylde. and Im with silent_shadow im makeing sure I can get there (if we get it…and dont trade it)
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
I actually don’t think the Canes should….the beef 10 years ago was that the area around the arena still wasn’t developed.
SInce then only Damon’s II (aka Backyard Bistro) opened.
The only thing I can think of how they can get it – is a sympathy from the league with the team needing the boost financially next season
by Adam's Journey on Mar 3, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
it was more about hotels (nicer hotels) and convention space. Raleigh has met both those demands now. I don’t think the area around the arena means much.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
true North Hills was a dump in 2001. I don’t know the Convention Center seems too detatched from the venue for a Fan Fest.
Though we tailgate and love it…i’d like to see some more development in the area – hopefully the Edwards Mill extension to 54 will help. Be great for postgame like Nashville or Columbus
by Adam's Journey on Mar 3, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll try and recap again…let’s see in this year’s draft we have:
1- 1st round pick
3 – 2nd round picks
2 – 3rd round picks
1 – 4th round pick
1 – 5th round pick
2 – 6th round picks
2 – 7th round picks
Plus we have an extra 2nd in 2011. I would bet that we trade a player and a couple of picks for another 1st rounder…two 1st rounders and 2 second rounders would be sweet this year….
Plus we picked up a nice player in Picard and a prototypical prospect in Osala (big, fast, maybe needed another opportunity). Not too bad…
Kinda sucks now, because none of those picks will mean anything until 4 or 5 years from now.
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I like the two main prospects we got (pico and the FINN) I’m starting to cool down a bit. i just wanted another 1st.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
ChuckandtheletterK is also very high on Pogge.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
I guess – but I wasn’t sure if it was because he wanted to make a justin time pun.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
Oskar Osala
Here’s some more on Oskar Osala. He sounds like exactly the kind of player I think the Hurricanes need. He also meets the test of being a Finnish player; and that pre-disposes me into thinking he plays with heart.
Here’s the URL for the cached version. Hockeys Future’s sign it bogged down. Ithas a detailed analysis of Osala. I am continuing to check for more information.
http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:B-bCSS9SA58J:www.hockeysfuture.com/prospect/Oskar_Osala+hockey+%22Oskar+Osala+%22&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
Talent Analysis
Osala has a lot of skills (i.e., skating, shooting, size). Osala has a great shot and has the ability to play an excellent two-way game. Consistency is an issue.
its normally the last thing to come (the “C” word). thanks abramsdoug for posting that, your an ace
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
Well, in all fairness, we already had the cutest Finn.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
i was just thinking the same thing… I guess Ruu balances it out
by silent_shadow36 on Mar 3, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
So we still have Whitney?
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
What about this McNeil guy we got from COL. Any word on him?
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I thought ChuckK said he was big?
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
he must have been talking about the fourth finn
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
I think you’re 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 Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
sim to Staal.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
A link to a Finnish page on Oskar Osala with video interview.
He’s not too shabby to look at, IMHO.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
um – not sure I follow?
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
I think Tricky’s feeling all oogy about our eye candy comments.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
And I’ll reply to this one to say I agree with HM :D
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 3, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
Here’s his link from the Avs prospects. 5-10, 178 lbs. 21 yr old.
http://avalanche.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8474785
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
yeah less than 6 feet tall, was apparently 3rd in the Quebec Alaphabet Soup League in scoring. went undrafted. thats about all i know.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
he’s French/quebequois. McNicoll Don’t know much.
first year as a pro in Lake Erie AHL. Played for Charlotte Checkers before that.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
oh shoot. spelt his name wrong. Thanks for the correction HM.
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Just in case you were googling him
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
999TheFanESPN
Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford will join @AGoldBuzz and @joeovies on @999TheFanESPNat 4:40pm.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:36 PM EST reply actions
Just think, Corvo and Walker may both bring the hardware to Raleigh for a visit…. maybe JR can drink from it…
I wouldn’t want to see it. Its tough to think about washington like that. Atleast they are UFA’s and I doubt Was will resign them
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
ALL THOSE WHO THINK TODAY HELPED THE PLAYOFF DRIVE.....
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 4:40 PM EST reply actions
think hockey is like golf (less is more)?
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
Do you honestly think moving out Corvo will help this team make the playoffs?
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
yes, I do. Corvo was leaving after this season anyways. Instead of getting nothing for him but hugs goodbye, we now get Osala and next years 2nd. Yes, Corvo being traded now will help us in the future.
Moving Corvo doesnt help the team this year. Next year, maybe. the year after that maybe. the year after that probably.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
you miss my sarcasm…..everything done today, imo, gets us a high draft pick for next year. Sure we could make it with Peters playing like Ward did but give me a break….all these fans are sniffing glue if they think this is a playoff team.
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
Rutherford is supposed to call in to 99,9 any minute.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:42 PM EST reply actions
on now
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Oh wow. 2 hours in anatomy lab and I miss the trade explosion.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Apparently we were set up for a cup run next year if JR hadn’t screwed everything up today…
Still not a crook!
Stupid JR. He doesn’t know the first thing about hockey. :rolls eyes:
That being said-I’m still less than pleased with the Albe trade. And the no Luca Caputi thing.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
He was a good player, but nothing more than a 3rd pairing d-man who was set to double his salary after this season. We picked up two blueline prospects today, plus Rodney, McBain, and Borer are still in Albany. All five will make less than Albe would have next season.
Still not a crook!
This was in Chip's Canes Now post.
Rutherford estimated the Canes would save a little more than $2 million this year with the trades. He said Zach Boychuk and Jay Harrison would be recalled from Albany (AHL).
Did anyone else here Harrison was getting called up? I thought that was just speculation on our part.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
anyone else hear
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
Still though they make less money for a reason-they are unproven. McBain has yet to see NHL ice, Borer may not be ready to go straight to the NHL next season and Rodney has been passed over for a call-up a few times this season.
I don’t know about you, but I’m not getting my hopes up for next season just yet. :shrugs:
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
No, no, we were going on a run THIS year!
If JR’s being 100% candid about his reasoning for keeping Whitney, I don’t like it, because making the playoff race interesting is unrealistic.
I don’t think that’s the case, though. I think the rumor mill may have grossly overstated Whitney’s market value (especially after he killed the LAK trade), and JR got lowballed. If all he got offered was, say, a second and a sixth or a C-minus prospect, by comparison keeping Whitney around to make the last month of the season watchable for paying customers might be worth his remaining salary from a ticket sales standpoint.
That 17-year-old Hokie sitting in the rafters in Greensboro didn't see any of this coming.
Enough Already!!
Sooooooooo much negativity!!! lighten up all! Did someone shoot ur puppy?
uh-oh. Good thing we got pogge, because JR would have to sign tripp as a backup.
HELL NO!
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Well it would have gotten him out of the broadcast booth.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
then he would let in like 10 goals gelling his hair mid game.
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pullin for them to have a good year and PO. they need that there.
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I’m pulling for them just to shove a middle finger to Canada (or atleast the fans there)
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
Oh my, two NHL defensemen, the walking wounded in Pothier and rats elsewhere.
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
the only reason I ssay that is I know we are a good team and this is not going to happen every year. If we can get a scorer playing on Staals line ( i mean a superstar) we could be a great team. They dont grow on trees. This is an easy way to get one.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
I basically ment I’m excited about the prospect of getting a superstar. as far as defense bring up mcbain he can develope up here for the rest of the year. We have carson up. that leaves pico/pothier and timmy/joni.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
we are a good team??? HELLO!!!! We suck, only playing better recently. yeah injuries, blah blah. You may be the only person who thinks we are a good team.
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think I’m the only one that thinks we have a good team. But if I am so be it.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
I think the team is decent, and has some good pieces. I don’t think the team is very good though. Without moving Ray it’s going to be difficult to get out of that 11th to 7th place range. It’s going to take a couple more lean years and high draft picks. Even if Whitney stays he’s only got so many productive years left in him. What happens when his production drops off? How will that be replaced?
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
here comes the second overall pick (i am excited about that actually)
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
I feel so bad for Joni and Tim when I look at that.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
he’s talking weird now about all the forwards coming up from Albany. What about the D, Uncle Jimmy? what about the power play with Cullen and Corvo gone?
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 4:53 PM EST reply actions
He didn’t address any of that stuff.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
because he doesnt care. we are rebuilding we still got july 2nd before all that needs to get in place
course not… Lets hope Mo has a plan.
(sits back, looks at that last statement and cries)
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We are out of the playoffs man, I look at it like ricky bobby would look at it.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
Mo has a plan-wear normal ties and hope no one notices him for the next 2 months.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I really don’t know why everyone is hating on mo. We are in midst of a great run, we had an even better/longer one last year. he knows something. This falls on the backs of the players imho
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
Simple answer: Mo is easy to hate on.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
i got ya. though I do like the new name (cant remember who gave it to them) MoRon. I basically have said if you hate on mo you should hate on ronny too.
but I guess with a name like Mo ryming with must go, just too easy to pass up.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
shouldn’t there be like a dozen Sutter’s somewhere? Always was when I was growing up……
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 4:55 PM EST reply actions
don’t worry mom
jeff daniels will send up rats that are exciting fast and eager to win
seemless transition
GO CANES GO!!!
I almost feel bad for albany. We still their team and there last post season run we take their stars too. lol
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
I just put this above , but appropros here:
Rutherford estimated the Canes would save a little more than $2 million this year with the trades. He said Zach Boychuk and Jay Harrison would be recalled from Albany (AHL).
From Chip A. Since when is Jay Harrison “Exciting Fast and Eager to win”?
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
about pothier from puckdaddy
Pothier’s been on the brink for a while, never having recovered after a massive rehab from a concussion and become superfluous after the acquisition of Tom Poti(notes).
Playoffs!!
We make the playoffs, or get very close! I know that will not make everyone happy, but i’m a man of simple needs. A few growlers of IPA and playoff hockey (with tailgating)!!!
Hey C-Leaguer…If you must boo…please sit in another section…Me and my bro’, Donnie have enough bs all day at work managing people…we are looking for an escape…thanks bud….
give that man some water, he fainted and thinks we got players in return for players today
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 5:05 PM EST reply actions
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH.....
….you need another SUTTER!!!
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 5:06 PM EST reply actions
instead we’re getting Boychuk and Jay Harrison.
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by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
I like having Boychuck up. (was tlusty up yesterday? I was kinda drunk) and I would like to see a little mcbain
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
Neither where up yesterday. The team has plenty of/too many forwards under contract to get those guys up.
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
I knew Zach wasn’t up, but I think i read/heard JR said he was being called up
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
No Tlusty. They scratched Yelle. Everyone’s healthy. (Walker, Cole, LaRose)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 3, 2010 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
Im an idiot (you can quote me on that) If i would have thought about it I would have remembered
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
just imagine when peters starts playing like the young NHL’er he is and sees 40 shots a game!
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 5:11 PM EST reply actions
you are like a cloud of oppresion man. total buzz kill. :)
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
Now imagine it with Carson and Picard as the second pair and Harrison and Pothier as the third pair.
Do not doubt the pimp hand.
Im sure mo will go back to a more Trapish sytle to compensate. If we still had Lavi it would be the keep-the-puck-so-they-can’t-score system. We don’t reallly have the personel for that so….. trap it is.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
I’m kinda excited (no more pics!!!) about seeing these guys get thrown in the deep end. It’ll show us what they are made of.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
it’s jsut a reality check here vs.all the crazy fans who can’t see anything but goodness; really nuts how anyone sees our position as good in anyway. Seasons over. done.
now, I’m going to plenty of games and want to see some good hockey just expect that to be form the visitors
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 5:16 PM EST reply actions
I know the season is over.
Its been over for a few months now. We didn’t trade anything away that was detrimental to our future. The only one who was under contract was albe (still scratching me head on that one though)
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 3, 2010 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
OO7
Not to get too random on the hate/love fest here. But I think Wallin’s old number should be reserved for Oskar Osala so when he arrives he can be OO 7. The real secret agent. Sorry, it’s been a long day.
Eric Staal...Team Canada first line
next year a different story; they have to put a solid competitive team on the ice. might be the most important offseason ever for the Canes. Tough economy, bad team, small market. JR must execute and balance the youth with NHL’ers ready to contribute.
by tenminmisconduct on Mar 3, 2010 5:21 PM EST reply actions
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