Tom Barrasso and Ron Francis Helping Out in Albany
by Bob Wage on Apr 15, 2010 9:46 PM EDT
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The Carolina Hurricanes returned their young guns to Albany this past weekend, right after the season ending loss in Boston. Jamie McBain, Zach Boychuk, Drayson Bowman, Bryan Rodney, Jerome Samson, and Jay Harrison all rejoined their former teammates so they could participate in the AHL playoffs. (Although Harrison was a day or two behind so that he could clear waivers).
Today, the young guns were joined by a couple of the franchise's top guns as coaches Ron Francis and Tom Barrasso met up with their proteges up north.
Pete Dougherty from the timesunion.com reported that the ice was a bit crowded at practice, but Albany Head Coach Jeff Daniels welcomed the help. "You can never have enough eyes up there watching," Daniels said.
This will be the first time that Barrasso will be working with newcomer Justin Pogge, who was obtained from Anaheim in the Aaron Ward trade deadline deal.
Speaking of playoffs, the Rats won their first game on Wednesday night against the Wilkes-Barre Penguins by a score of 4-3.
Jamie McBain and Jacob Micflikier each had a goal while Nick Dodge scored twice and had the game winner. Chris Terry had two assists. The game sheet can be found here.
The two teams meet again in Albany on Friday night starting at 7 p.m. We will be following the action.
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In other news, TSN reported today that Ray Whitney will represent Team Canada in the World Championships in Germany next month. This announcement might seem a bit surprising considering the veteran turned down a chance to join Los Angeles for action in the NHL playoffs earlier this year.
According to Hockey Reference.com, Whitney has not participated with Team Canada in the WC's since 2001-02 when he had 1 goal and 3 assists in 7 games.
The forward will be looking to earn a new contract with Carolina or some other NHL team this offseason.
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What Jeff really said was “oh great, I’ve been doing fine all year and now they want to help. There goes my powerplay”.
'AWARDS!' Nobody on this team deserves ANY awards.........well maybe JUSSI.
And pretty soon he’ll have (2-in-20-seconds Justin) x 2 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 Apr 15, 2010 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Whitney -
I’m sure Ray will be here (and almost certainly) playing next year! from JR’s comments, it seems like Ray will either be playing, or staying on in some capacity! As far as the RATS go, i expect all the experience here should be a major impetus to going a long way in the playoffs!!
I agree. Having Barrasso and Francis at the practices emphasizes to all the Rats that every practice is being conducted under the eyes of the Carolina coaches. It also gives Barrasso and Francis a chance to get to know the Rats players better. I think Francis has a unique talent for judging the potential of young players. It also sends a message that the Hurricanes organization values the prospects. There is plenty of incentive for all the Rats to give all they have in practice and during the games.
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Now all kdding asside with that Jeff Daniels comment…i would agree 1000% with AD…and let’s not forget that Jeff’s & Gordie’s pay checks do come from Raleigh…so and say even if what canescup is correct in what was said…the Carolina Hurricanes LLC still has a vested intrest in the rats ( come july checkers) players…so how about some love ?? or is that asking too much seeing the rats are in the playoffs and the canes are not …hey just asking a legit question here folks…Thanks for the inside information Bob…
" Chadness" is contagious ! Go Canes !!
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