New faces on the way...
by caniac17 on Mar 8, 2010 4:54 PM EST
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PrintAs Bob and Cory have already written on in detail, Carolina has made some good hockey and business moves this year. Rutherford has cleared salary, opened spot for next year, stockpiled draft picks, and kept the respect of the players moving out.
With spots opening up this season and next, there are a number of Hurricanes prospects looking to make the jump and stick in the near future. Some of the youngsters have already made an appearance this season, and will are sure to see a few more new numbers and faces soon.
What future 'Canes will YOU be looking forward to seeing this season and next? Comment and have your say on the future of the franchise.
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I like a number of the new players — too much to pick one. I am looking forward to seeing Boychuk, Tlusty, McBain, Rodney, Osala, Peters, Samson and Bowman next season. I think Dalpe is going to shock many fans with the amount of talent he possesses. It may take Dalpe a full season in Charlotte to get used to the NHL speed; but he is going to make a significant impact soon for Carolina.
How soon Samson and Bowman make it to Carolina depends on whether Cole and/or Samsonov are traded. Also, I doubt Brind’Amour will retire outright, but I believe he will be bought out and will go into the organization in some capacity. My guess is that Jim Rutherford is going to take a long, difficult look at whether to trade or re-sign Chad LaRose.
From what I have heard – I think Dalpe is going to surprise everyone — Have heard rumors that the Canes think he may make the team next year – he is that impressive – I guess we will have to wait and see.
Also – Boychuk. Tlusty, McBain will probably all be here next year – maybe even Osala -
Dalpe really turned people’s heads with his skill and speed at this season’s camp. He is getting rave reviews for his play. He has good size and if he can adjust to the speed of the NHL and if he has the strength on his skates, he is going to make an impact sooner than some think. It would solve a tremendous number of issues for the Hurricanes if suddenly Dalpe emerged as the third line center. He would add size, speed, and scoring. I think it is too soon to go there; but in my imagination I can see Dalpe someday playing that role. I know the organization is very, very excited about Dalpe’s potential. I do think the Hurricanes will not rush Dalpe — much like they tried to be patient with Sutter. I suspect that Dalpe will be like Sutter in the way that he plays so well, the Hurricanes literally have no choice but to make him an NHL player sooner than they anticipated. Whether it occurs in 2010-2011 or 2012-2012, only Dalpe can control. If Dalpe hits the weights and does his power skating training, he could make things very, very interesting at the upcoming training camp.
ditto…He, IMO, could be key to our defense & team next year. If he can crack the top 4, it would save a ton of cash to spend elsewhere (or save for a deadline acq)
Saving Cash
I know the Hurricanes organization avoids signing big impact players during free agency; but given all the young and less expensive talent available, I am hoping the Hurricanes consider amassing enough cash to re-sign Pitkanen and Jokinen shortly after this season ends. Likewise, I hope Whitney is re-signed. It is at least theoretically possible that the Hurricanes would save enough money to have one more impact player free agent or restricted free agent that they could sign. Hope and foolish aspirations seem to grow together, I suppose.
Cory, the other day a friend lamented the Corvo trade and who would replace him. I told her you will see McBain sometime THIS season.
That's Chuck and the letter 'K'
I * can not * wait … I think the kid could be a real star.
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 9, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
Cory, did you have the reaction watching him in Albany games that he was a player who had that extra intangible and was the kind of player who seemed to make the great play at the right time? That was my reaction to seeing McBain play and I wondered if I were being hockey delusional again.
There’s a poise about him, IMO, that is necessary to be an elite defenseman. It’s what makes Pitkanen good (and possibly an elite) and keeps Corvo from be a true top pairing guy (IMO). Great skater, great passer … very good size. We’ll have to wait and see if he can raise his game at key times in the NHL … but I feel like he could be that kind of guy.
by Cory Lavalette on Mar 9, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
Poise is an excellent term for McBain. I’m going to pick on Goertzen here, but only because the two plays I’m about to describe happened in close proximity to one another Saturday night and they left a mark on me.
In the second on Saturday night McBain corralled a puck with his back to two forechecking Admirals. McBain was deep in the corner and the two Admiral players were at or just below the top of the circles. McBain was able to collect the puck quickly and take the time to spot an open man and get him the puck before either Admiral player could engage an effective forecheck.
Goertzen made a similar play in the far corner. The difference between his and McBain’s was that only one man was forechecking on Goertzen. It took Goertzen every second he had to corral the puck and because of the pressure he was forced to shoot the puck along the boards and in to the neutral zone.
The speed I saw out of McBain and the poise, to steal Cory’s word again, were very impressive. I’m really looking forward to him patrolling the blue line in Raleigh next season.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
I am sure most of you have seen more of McBain, and more recently than I have, but I did catch a couple of games in his college career. What you call poise, I call seeing the ice. He seemed to just really have a good idea of where everyone was, and how the play was evolving.
On a different tangent, I wonder if some of these names we see in this list could end up being used in a package to move up in the draft or to land a coveted player/prospect. It is nice to have talent in the farm system that is desirable enough to be used for a decent return for a change!
McBain
Love all of these prospects and am excited about seeing them earn roster spots.
The emergence of Justin Peters is big as a homegrown back-up and/or potential starter with trade value. But, frankly we could find that function among free agents or through trade.
However, a homegrown D-man of the caliber we think McBain will be? Well, that’s a literal game-changer that I’m definitely looking forward to having join the team at the appropriate time.
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