Zach Boychuk and Jay Harrison Recalled From Albany
by Bob Wage on Mar 4, 2010 10:00 AM EST
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The Carolina Hurricanes announced yesterday that forward Zach Boychuk and defenseman Jay Harrison were recalled from Albany. They will play in the game against Ottawa tonight.
Boychuk has played in 12 games this season for the Canes and has scored one goal and has earned three assists.
Harrison has 18 games under his belt and has one goal and four assists.
We will have the game preview for tonight up after the morning skate, (and lunch).
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I still think Harrison deserves to play here in the NHL. Guy seems to be a oretty reliable D-man. Could take Pothier’s spot if/when he leaves after this season.
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He’s potentially got a six-week audition period to make that point to JR before the wheeling and dealing begins this summer.
Although, it’s much more likely we’ll see a rotation among Harrison, Carson, Rodney (not sure how waiver rules may affect appearances here), and McBain during that six-week period.
So, he’s got some stiff competition for next season’s roster spots.
Honestly, I think Carson has already assured himself a spot on this team. I would really be surprised to see him get sent down. Kid has really come into his own lately, and deserves to stay. However with a Defense consisting of:
Gleason-Pikanen
Picard-Carson
Pothier-Harrison
I only see one sot there really changing, and that is Pothier (unless he melts the ice with his play). Carson, as I said, is pretty much a lock. So we have Harrison, Rodney, McBain, and potential veteran FA all competing for those final two spots (assuming Picard is truely a part of the future plans here). It will definitely be an interesting offseason…
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Yes, Carson’s probably in and waiver rules may affect decisions about moving him up and down anyway.
JR himself has said a couple of times that we’ll be seeing McBain before the end of the year, but they could wait for an injury incident to pull trigger on his debut.
Poither we ride out to the end of the year, because he just came with the deal and is a serviceable D-man. But I doubt he sticks. We’ll see.
Poither knows this too
I expect to see him doing 1 of 2 things:
Trying like mad to be the best D-Man in this system to stay around.
Go through the motions to not get hurt and heal up for another try around the league next year.
Personally the former makes more sense.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Any chance...
we will see Oskar Osala called up any time this season?? I’d like to see him.
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Oh man, we could truly have a Finnish line then! Jussi/Ruutu/Osala. We could call them the Finnishers.
You need one more Finnish D-Man
and perhaps a goalie, unless Cam is adopted and becomes Camuo Wardkenen, so you can have “Carolina Fins on Ice”.
Makes me want Sushi.
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re that 2nd Finnish D-man:
Don’t we already have Timmo Gleasonen, eh?
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 4, 2010 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
Brandonen Sutterruu is also honorary Finn if O2 doesn’t crack the lineup.
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Not Oskar the grouch? I mean he’s big and can score garbage goals. The PA guy can say "It’s another garbage goal for Oskar “The Grouch” Osala!"
How will you feel if Whitney signs with another team in the summer?
I read that OO is ripe and not macho man. Not sure how that fits in to the conversation. But worth repeating. (from here in Finnish – Nothing new – I posted this elsewhere. There’s a video too I haven’t viewed.)
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 4, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
Youtube video of Oskar Osala – from Summer 08. Great English (better than Jussi?) – from Caps video. Rookie of the year in finnish league. I’ll put it up as Fanshot. It’s about 6 1/2 minutes.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
He likes the play and would like to play like..
Eric Cole? Did I hear that right? I like his personality.
"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
Yup – Erik Cole…I’m thinking that getting traded to the Canes yesterday was the best day of young Oskar’s life. Potential teammates with Jussi, Tuomo, Joni and Erik. And maybe a chance to play in Helsinki in the fall. He must be giddy!
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
good point. I’d like to see an interview with him now. anything from the Albany press?
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 4, 2010 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, C-Leaguer. Please know that the credit for “Timmo Gleasonen” belongs entirely to LTD. She christened him as honorary Finn with his legendary ENG after blocking the AO shot with his face in DC in December. A classic moment and nickname indeed.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
I missed that. In that case, LTD, great name.
How will you feel if Whitney signs with another team in the summer?
Thanks both of you! And you know coming from me that’s high praise indeed.
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by LTD on Mar 4, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
I bet I see Osala Friday and Saturday Night.
But that’s because I’m heading up to Norfolk to watch the Rats play the Admirals.
There’s sort of a log jam at forward now, so I doubt he makes it up this season, but you never know. Another rash of injuries could change things.
How will you feel if Whitney signs with another team in the summer?
be sure to lets us know how he works out. I’m excited about this kid.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 4, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
You know...
if Harrison can fill in aptly for Alberts, I really don’t think our play should diminish. We could continue this hot streak and maybe actually make a play towards that last playoff spot.
Pothier may not be as good of a offensive defenseman as Corvo, but he’s just as sound defensively IMO. Picard is pretty good at moving the puck around for a defenseman so I think he can pick up that slack. Boychuck is an upgrade over Walker IMO.
So honestly, if we can keep making up for the loss of Cullen, there’s no reason why, despite the firesale, our play should greatly diminish. Now losing Whitney on the other hand would’ve really hurt us.
That seemed to be exactly JR’s attitude, that the team had not been gutted, and that with the return of Cole and LaRose was still a strong team, at least among the forwards.
D-corps was weakened a bit, but with the goalie play we’re getting, may not matter that much. Loss of Corvo/Alberts/Wallin, but gain of two bodies with points to prove and a slot open for a Rat.
Corvo is better than Picard. Corvo and Ward are taking their veteran play and it’s being replaced by young players and the oft injured Pothier. The D took a step back, there no doubt about it. Even if it’s just a youth movement, young d make mistakes and are inconsistent.
How will you feel if Whitney signs with another team in the summer?
Corvo was gone for how long?
and when did the winds of fortune change for the Canes?
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Im not sure if you were implying anything about Corvo, but I don’t think anyone can make an argument the team has a better chance of winning with Joe out of the lineup.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 4, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
What I'm saying is that the team started to turn things around
when Joe was still hurt.
I can’t see how the D is weakened is all.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
January and February are called the duldrums of the season for a reason. Teams coast. The canes took advantage of that, or better worded were the advantageous beneficiaries. It’s not to say the team hasn’t played well, but they haven’t been getting other teams bests.
How will you feel if Whitney signs with another team in the summer?
Very true. But since we have trade albe we have to reach that much farther to field a team. Its weakend, just maybe not as much as I orginally thought. Though pico/Joni pairing scares me a little bit.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 4, 2010 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
Tonight the young defense held Ottawa to 1 goal. The defense has been excellent over the past 12 games. I think we ought to see how the team plays with the new players before determining that Picard is not as good or better than Corvo or that Pothier is not as good as Aaron Ward. The proof will come on the ice. If the defense continues to hold teams to 1 goal, they will have proven their skill.
Manny needs a game to get the Olympic rust off of him, plus we have a back-to-back this weekend (Sat/Sun), so may need both goalies.
I’d like to break Mo of “riding the hot goalie” anyway. We got two. Use ’em.
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Here ya go:
Canes Now – Ward could return this season
Canes coach Paul Maurice said today that goaltender Cam Ward would begin skating next week and could return to the lineup at some point this season.
Ward has been sidelined since Feb. 3, when he experienced back pain in the game against the Calgary Flames. He was twice seen a back specialist, but surgery was not required.
“Cam’s getting better. We’re happy with where he’s at,” Maurice said. “This guy’s not playing a game for us this year unless we’re sure he’s 100 percent healthy, but our expectation is that he will play for us this year. We just want to make sure he’s not coming back at 90 or 95 (percent), regardless of what’s going on.”
Maurice said Ward, who watched part of the Canes’ morning skate, would begin skating, then take shots, then at some point rejoin practice.
“I can’t answer how fast that progress will happen,” he said. “But we are expecting him back in our net this season.”
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Hurray!
Good for Cam. I’m sure this season was becoming a real minefield of mental challenges and huge disappointments.
So, with Pogge in the club, I’m wondering who’s going to Albany and who’s going to Florida when Cam returns. Anyone heard how Mike Murphy’s health is lately? He’s had some injuries.
(Also – not sure I’ve heard the official pronunciation: is it Pogge like “Pogo” or Pogge like “Pudgy”)
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 4, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you. And did you make it to the pregame to see your favorite Olympian(s) today?
Last – I thought I saw in the thread that Manny might be starting tonight vs Ottawa. Is that official? (I’ve been out all morning if you couldnt tell)
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 4, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Yes Manny’s in net tonight.
Work intervenes today so no pre-game skate which I expected to be a quick on and off the ice anyway so will have to wait to tonight to see the Olympian(s). But I plan to go tomorrow if I can.
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From this source it looks like a hard “g” (which is how JR pronounced it yesterday): POE-gie
But I’ve seen the soft “g” used in more generic pronunciation guides for the name Pogge.
When he was drafted I remember it being like “Pogo” but without the final “O” as LTD mentioned above. I say we wait for Kaiton to butcher so we know how it’s not pronounced.
How will you feel if Whitney signs with another team in the summer?
You know it is funny, I joked about Kaiton’s pronunciations once on the official board and got flamed for 3 pages straight. Glad I aint the only one who thinks this way.
Some fans can’t take a joke or critisim about their team. I love ChuckandtheletterK, but you have to admit its a crapshoot on how he will pronounce something
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 4, 2010 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
He says he likes to try to pronounce the names as they are said in their native language (if they’re foreign). Hence, Sam-SONE-ov, etc.
I do think that in all fairness, ChuckandtheletterK’s pronunciation is the most technically and phonetically correct for each player’s language.
That being said, it doesn’t make it any less humorous, and I’ll bet he gets a kick out of our joking about it.
Of course, no one busts on Chuck better than Johnny Forslund. LOVE IT.
(and for the record I’m not fond at all of the way he rolls his r’s on Ruutu)
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by LTD on Mar 4, 2010 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
Mike Murphy is apparently hurt right now too. It looks like Pogge will probably go to Florida if all is healthy to me, unless we have given up on Murphy.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 4, 2010 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
You're right about Murphy.
I just looked it up. He’s been out since before the break. Not sure if that’s so Peters could get the time? Last game Morrison, the ECHL call-up, played. And with Pogge there are now 3 guys on the roster with #31. Okay then.
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 4, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Canes Now on tonights lines and pairings:
Staal said he doesn’t anticipate a dropoff in the Canes’ play. Zach Boychuk, called up Wednesday from Albany (AHL), will be on the fourth line with Rod Brind’Amour and Tom Kostopoulos. Another callup, defenseman Jay Harrison, will be paired with Brett Carson.
Defenseman Brian Pothier, acquired from the Washington Capitals in the deal that sent Joe Corvo to the Caps, will be paired with Tim Gleason. Joni Pitkanen will work with Alex Picard, the defenseman obtained Feb. 12 from the Ottawa Senators in the Matt Cullen trade.
“We’ve felt good about our lineup the last little while,” Staal said. "Obviously it’s changed a little bit but we’ve added Brian (Pothier), who’s a good defenseman and established and a veteran for a while. Alex played real well last game and fit in nice with our group.
Zach on the 4th line is not good, IMHO. But with Yelles and Walker gone, I dunno? Dwyer, Cole?
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
I would have liked to have seen Zach back with Brandon and Ruuty since they played so well on a line together against the Devils. But Chad plays well on that line too.
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Yeah chad had a pretty sweet game the other night. I’m sure the lines will get tossed around durring the game, but I agree that Zach should be on a scorring line.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 4, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
I’d rather it was Dwyer down on the fourth than Boychuk, but not sure who would center the third line. I don’t like Joni with Picard. That doesn’t seem like a great pairing to me. Too much offense, not enough defense.
How will you feel if Whitney signs with another team in the summer?
Yeah if you keep Dwyer at center then you have to move TKO to fourth line and I’m not sure he deserves to be there either. Doubt they’d move Cole to fourth either. But honestly either may be a better fit there than Zach anyway.
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by LTD on Mar 4, 2010 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
He came up a center, but the Canes have him as an LW in their projections and will play him there.
One possibility is to move Jokinen to centering the third line and then put Cole up on the first, move Rosey to the right side and slot Boychuk on the left of Sutter. Dwyer would then go to the fourth with Brindy and TKO.
How will you feel if Whitney signs with another team in the summer?
Boychuk is a natural center. The issue, I believe, is whether at his size he can play center in the NHL; and ultimately, I think we see a Boychuk/Sutter/Ruutu line.
I would like to see that line aswell but that would put eiather Sammy/Cole/Rosie on the fourth line. I don’t know, I’m glad I don’t have to make these calls.
I still cant get over how big our blue line is. I really like that. Other than Timmy/Potheir everyone else is like 6’3 or 6’4 220 and up.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 4, 2010 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
That was my first thought aswell. There are only two reasons i can think of 1) pair him with Joni so he can learn from him (both seem to be of the same skill set, just at different stages) or 2) pair him with Joni so he doesnt feel he has to do much on offense and he we can see what he can do from a defensive point of view.
I dont really know eiather.
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 4, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
I agree – I just don’t understand putting Boychuk on the fourth line – makes no sense – if that is what they wanted, they should have re-called Goetzen — Boychuk is a scorer not a defender at this point in his career. Sometimes I really wonder about the coaching on this team.
by livingthelife59 on Mar 4, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
Fourth Line -- Pretty Amazing Tonight
Boychuk with two assists, TKO with a goal, Brind’Amour a goal and all three +2. Pretty amazing.
gonna need goals tonight
defense is all about communication, trust, and anticipating your partner’s moves. With all the changes I’m sure there are gonna be some giveaways, bad line changes, etc. leading to rushes. with manny being rusty, i’m looking at ottawa putting up 3-4 goals. we’re gonna have to get 2 out of staal and 2-3 somewhere else to hang with this team.
I think you will see a much more defensive game plan tonight. The type of hockey Mo used to be known for. Much more conservative and safe. I’m sure there will be some mistakes, but I dont think you will see the type of game we’ve been playing. More puck posession half court type of game, with slower break outs, less pinching by the D.
This is where MoRon wil prove their worth. Thats my prediciton (or my wishfull thinking one)
by CarolinaCanes on Mar 4, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
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