Fans Want To Know: Jamie McBain
by Bob Wage on Apr 2, 2010 11:38 AM EDT
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Have you ever wanted to ask a player a question, but never had the chance? This could be your opportunity.
We have an open door policy of sorts here at Canes Country and we are always open to new ideas and suggestions. Someone mentioned in one of the recent open game threads that it would be nice if members had the chance to ask players questions.
After a bit of internal discussion, we decided to give that a try and we started a new feature, "Fans Want To Know".
This new feature will give Canes Country members the opportunity to ask specific questions of the highlighted player. Simply leave your question or questions in the comment section below and I will ask the player the selected questions after the next practice or whenever circumstances allow it. (We reserve the right to limit the number of questions and make the final selections).
Obviously, time is short now as the players will be unavailable to the media in about a week, but we will give it a try until the end of the season and pick it up again next season if we can.
Our first highlighted player is Jamie McBain. The defenseman is a Minnesota native who played for three years at the University of Wisconsin and is a product the United States Developmental Program. You can check out the rest of his bio at this link.
Any questions?
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I gotta know whats on his Ipod!! (briefs or boxers?) j/k :)
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
by jenniwa30 on Apr 2, 2010 11:43 AM EDT reply actions 5 recs
We already know the answer to that. He’s a light traveler remember?
"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."
by caniacgirl on Apr 2, 2010 12:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
LOL I think Bob should ask him to clarify Tripp’s story about traveling with a toothbrush and the suit he’s wearing. I have a feeling something got lost in Tripp-lation there.
"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."
by caniacgirl on Apr 2, 2010 12:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Unless Loosie-Goosie was a literal description.
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 2, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s a visual I probably could have done without. But thanks to LTD, I will never be able to call him anything other than Loosie Goosie McCutie from now on.
"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."
by caniacgirl on Apr 2, 2010 12:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh, someone please get that visual out of my head. NOT a good thing to be thinking about at work. Aaaah!
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
I blame Tripp. He started it.
"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."
by caniacgirl on Apr 2, 2010 12:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
For the record, Tripp is the one who called him loosie-goosie first.
Phoblographer and aficionado of all things Finnish
Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Apr 2, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
On that topic, ask him if his (McBain’s) dad has responded to the 15 voicemails Tripp has left him, asking for a quick chat for background info for his commentary.
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 2, 2010 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
What areas does he feel he wants to concentrate on over the off-season in terms of his off-season training?
by abramsdoug on Apr 2, 2010 11:45 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I have one myself.
Why did he choose the U of Wisconsin over a different school or instead of playing major juniors?
GM of CanesCountry.com
by Bob Wage on Apr 2, 2010 11:45 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Which nickname from CanesCountry does he like better? McBadass or McCutie?…….seriously ASK HIM.
Mo leave the F**kin first line Staal, Jussi, and the Wizard, whats wrong with ya!
by canescup on Apr 2, 2010 11:52 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
Uh, you forgot McLovin.
Phoblographer and aficionado of all things Finnish
Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Apr 2, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
No…….no I didn’t.
Mo leave the F**kin first line Staal, Jussi, and the Wizard, whats wrong with ya!
by canescup on Apr 2, 2010 12:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That one seems to stick the best, doesn’t 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 Apr 2, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
He might want to know which McDumbass came up w/ those names….
Or maybe Tripp Tracy already calls him McCutie…. I don’t McKnow….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Apr 2, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
You are NO fun at all…….McBoring
Mo leave the F**kin first line Staal, Jussi, and the Wizard, whats wrong with ya!
well… at least I’m not a McAsshole :-P
What time are you coming to town?
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Apr 3, 2010 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I think T-Leaf is planning on meeting you guys when you get there…. I’ll be around 4-430-ish….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Apr 3, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
At least it’s not Sutter, Ruutu or Gleason…THEN I’d worry. :)
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
I don’t think Bob would ask half of the questions we’d come up with.
"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."
by caniacgirl on Apr 2, 2010 12:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Let me have him, I’ll ask him anything. They probably would get a kick out of being asked off the wall questions. I’m sure they get tired of answering the same old blah.
Mo leave the F**kin first line Staal, Jussi, and the Wizard, whats wrong with ya!
by canescup on Apr 2, 2010 12:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
And you’re surprised by that why exactly?!
"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."
by caniacgirl on Apr 2, 2010 12:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’d like to know what his plans are between now and the start of camp in the fall.
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
by Tachi828 on Apr 2, 2010 11:59 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
My question would be what surprised him the most about his experience with the big squad. He seems to have so much calm and confidence, and he obviously heard back from this AHL mates that were called up earlier than he was, so I’d like to know what struck him as different or unexpected.
Phoblographer and aficionado of all things Finnish
Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Apr 2, 2010 11:59 AM EDT reply actions 6 recs
I’d be interested in his pre-game routine. He seems to have a very different one than the rest of the guys and I’d like to know how it started-especially the pre-game bench sitting.
And maybe what his first impressions of Raleigh and the fans are.
"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."
by caniacgirl on Apr 2, 2010 12:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 9 recs
Those are very good questions, caniacgirl. elskling and I vote for yours.
On a similar follow-up note, elskling was also curious as to any insight into what he tries to do between periods. Any routines, similar to the pre-game?
By the way, we have a theory that he’s one of those performers that can go internal at will (“zone out” is sometimes used to describe this phenom) to stay focused and conserve energy, with a key clue being his reported waiting until the last moment to “gear up”.
Also, jenniwa’s “what’s on your ipod?” is always a good personality insight question.
Who is the most intimidating player in the locker room from his perspective?
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
by jenniwa30 on Apr 2, 2010 12:11 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
But he hasn’t been up with Gleason yet….so the answer needs an asterisk explaining 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 Apr 2, 2010 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know if you’ve watched the TV show Chuck…but I can imagine Gleason kinda responding like Casey on there…just randomly grunting at different pitches to answer questions…lol
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
Bingo! Although Gleason is pretty wordy on Ask The Canes…maybe they caught him in a good mood.
"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."
by caniacgirl on Apr 2, 2010 12:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He’s now played (with success) against the offensive powerhouses of the Caps and Pens. What will he most remember about those games against Semin, Backstrom, Malkin and Crosby?
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 2, 2010 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Why #28?
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 2, 2010 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
What piece of equipment is he most picky about/ attentive to?
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 2, 2010 12:16 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Well we know which piece of clothing he’s not too concerned with… ;)
"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."
by caniacgirl on Apr 2, 2010 12:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is going to like playing in Charlotte next season compared to playing in Albany?
Mo leave the F**kin first line Staal, Jussi, and the Wizard, whats wrong with ya!
by canescup on Apr 2, 2010 12:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I hope he’ll answer that that’s a silly question because he’ll be playing in Raleigh.
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 2, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Does he have a house-mate in Albany – who is it? (Thinking how Boychuk and Sutter started off together)
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 2, 2010 12:26 PM EDT reply actions
Who was his most influential coach and why?
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 2, 2010 12:28 PM EDT reply actions
When as a kid playing youth hockey did he believe he could be an NHL player? What convinced 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 Apr 2, 2010 12:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Ill join the fray,
Which aspect of his game does he have to work at the most, Offensive or Defensive?
by wylde4canes on Apr 2, 2010 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
How about: Hall or Seguin?
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 2, 2010 12:38 PM EDT reply actions
How do you feel about the consistent troubles the Large Hadron Collider has had in getting up and running, and do you think it will have repercussions down the line as far as other large scientific projects being able to get funding?
Haha, just kidding! I can’t think of a good question.
By the way, don’t accidentally go to the largehardoncollider.com web site by mistake or you will definitely be surprised. (NSFW)
by Raccoon Fink on Apr 2, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is there a veteran NHL player whose style of game he has tried to emulate or learn from in his development?
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 2, 2010 12:42 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
I haven’t read this anywhere, so if I’ve missed it…who was his favorite team/player to watch growing up?
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
by Tachi828 on Apr 2, 2010 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Considering a lot of people want to make the game more TV-friendly and such…if he were NHL commissioner, what changes would he make to the game and why?
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
by Tachi828 on Apr 2, 2010 12:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Who passes in front of the crease like that…….stupid move.
Mo leave the F**kin first line Staal, Jussi, and the Wizard, whats wrong with ya!
That was Malik Taking it back to the year 2000
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Apr 3, 2010 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
What do you think of the new headshots rule in the NHL? Do you think it will help the game?
No more Cowbells!
by bestbostonsports on Apr 2, 2010 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Father
Did his father and/ or uncles play pro hockey? In the 70’s there was a D-man who played in
Binghamton, NY for the “Broome Dusters”, (same league as Johnstown Jets of “Slapshot” fame (and the Hanson Bro’s)!!
by randycane on Apr 2, 2010 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
What are his expectations for next year?
What did he think of his time in the NHL?
What is the main thing he learned in his time up in the NHL?
How does 20 minutes a night in the NHL compare to 20 in the AHL?
Does Mo own a nice tie?
What sort of deodorant does he use?
Jessica Alba or Jessica Biel?
Eva Mendez or Eva Longoria?
Staal look cooler with or without the shiner?
I’ll stop now…
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In the good old days if you commited adutery you were stoned, nowadays it's the other way around.
Wimmin can attract men with thier minds, seems a lot easier to do it with what they don't mind, though.
The right to bare arms is key. Though I'd pay to see more.
Sorry, but he is not going to have the chance to answer all of these questions in the brief time I will have in the dressing room.
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8-)
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In the good old days if you commited adutery you were stoned, nowadays it's the other way around.
Wimmin can attract men with thier minds, seems a lot easier to do it with what they don't mind, though.
The right to bare arms is key. Though I'd pay to see more.
BTW, what does “rec” do or “flag” for that matter?
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In the good old days if you commited adutery you were stoned, nowadays it's the other way around.
Wimmin can attract men with thier minds, seems a lot easier to do it with what they don't mind, though.
The right to bare arms is key. Though I'd pay to see more.
rec= recommend. if the post or question gets 5 “recs” it turns green and is highlighted.
flag= the opposite if you think a post is inappropriate or spam or trollish. the post is flagged and is brought to management’s attention.
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by Bob Wage on Apr 2, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cool, Thanks, Bob!
Thank God they ain’t got a bad grammar button!
or ignore…
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In the good old days if you commited adutery you were stoned, nowadays it's the other way around.
Wimmin can attract men with thier minds, seems a lot easier to do it with what they don't mind, though.
The right to bare arms is key. Though I'd pay to see more.
Ask who his favorite player growing up was…( HIS IDOL ) and what his favorite team was….
by max creek on Apr 2, 2010 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Ask him if he’ll marry my sister. She need a guy with a stable job to give her a good example on stability in life. :)
Thank you Jim Rutherford and Ray Whitney for working together for Ray to stay a Hurricane! :)
Ask him if he learned his lesson about telling Tripp Tracy exactly what is packed in his bags for a road trip….
by Mateos_Canes_Lamp on Apr 3, 2010 11:47 AM EDT reply actions
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