Rod Brind'Amour News Conference Set For 2:30 p.m.
by Cory Lavalette on Jun 30, 2010 11:10 AM EDT
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I’m thinking retirement as well.
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
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Could be either or. The fact that JR is out of town and holding his own PC at 3:30 makes me wonder some. But just could be that he could not be here.
by Cory Lavalette on Jun 30, 2010 11:17 AM EDT reply actions
it sounds like cory
that JR already knows and knew say in the last day or 2 and they may have been woring out all the “little” details ( or not so little) and seeing JR had to be out of town and etc…thus worked out the way it has & did
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by CaniacSteve on Jun 30, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
He could be explaining his decision to play next season followed by JR explaining why he didn’t buy Brindy out and why it was the right decision for both parties. Or…, it could be Brindy announcing his retirement followed by JR announcing hist hiring of Brindy to the front office. I still think it could go either way.
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This is so exciting!!!
Is it October yet?
by hotchipsnsalsa on Jun 30, 2010 11:19 AM EDT reply actions
Could JR's business be the signing of Marc Staal?
I did just do that.
I’m guessing retirement announcement, and Brind’Amour being hired to the organization. I’m really crossing my fingers for him to be the new conditioning coach – or help with player conditioning. I still blame the current conditioning coach for all the injuries that occurred over the past couple years.
Hopefully the 'Canes re-sign Ray Whitney to a nice 2 year deal and he retires comfortably at age 40. Maybe even 1 more Stanley Cup? :)
Wow, if he is retiring, thanks for everything. The leadership, the hard work, and the Cup.
We’ll see 17 in the rafters soon…
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 11:34 AM EDT reply actions
would retirement save us the buyout amount?
or does he get that anyway?
by chrisbrasfield on Jun 30, 2010 11:38 AM EDT reply actions
No, he’s not entitled to the buyout if he retires. Which is why if he is retiring, there is probably also a plan in place to somehow keep him “whole” to remain with the organization.
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by Jamie Kellner on Jun 30, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
but would this mean we have 3m added tour our budget instead of the buyout savings?
by chrisbrasfield on Jun 30, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Not necessarily to the 2010-11 budget, perhaps over time. But yes, it would be in our budget, just not in the player salary budget category.
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by Jamie Kellner on Jun 30, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
don't think i'm phrasing my question correctly
JR said we can only spend 43mil.
One of the ways people mentioned saving money toward the 43mil was to buyout Rod so that we would only spend the buyout amount not the whole salary.
So, does this mean his retirement saves us his whole salary amount in that 43mil?
I know we will pay him from a different pot if he’s a coach, but that’s not in the 43mil…
by chrisbrasfield on Jun 30, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
If he retires, he’s due no money. So yes, $3M would be added to the “can spend” ledger.
by Cory Lavalette on Jun 30, 2010 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I believe this to be the payment terms.
If he retires the organization owes him nothing.
If the organization buys him out they will owe him $1m in 10-11 and $1m in 11-12.
It he stays and plays they will owe him $3m in 10-11.
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by Jamie Kellner on Jun 30, 2010 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, retirement means NO player salary money comes his way, only perhaps management money.
His cap hit of $3.5M will apply, since he was 36 when the contract was re-negotiated and extended.
But, that’s moot (and actually helpful) for a salary cap floor budget team.
In that case
If he retires, what a classy move. He knows he could get more money being bought out, but he’s taking one for the team.
Regardless of what you think of his play, gotta give him props for helping the team out (if he is retiring)
by chrisbrasfield on Jun 30, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
That’s why I believe the organization will do something to try to keep him whole on the situation, especially if they encouraged him to do it.
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by Jamie Kellner on Jun 30, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey off topic here, but there doesnt seem to be a thread for “free agent/trade speculation”. But I know that the Picard/Carson/M. Staal topic has been kinda running around on a lot of different threads so I figured I post it here. I was looking over Puck Daddys list of “Top 10 UFA DMen you’d want on your team”. What does everyone think about the chances of us trying to sign this guy……..
5. Zbynek Michalek(notes) (2009-10 Cap Hit: $1.25 million)
The Phoenix Coyotes are desperate to re-sign him, and for good reason, as Chris Botta of FanHouse pointed out:
The Czech Republic native is a pure stay-at-home defenseman. Perhaps his game has developed so strongly over the years because Michalek knows what he is. A minus-22 over his six-year career (he played his rookie season in Minnesota), Michalek was plus-5 in 2009-10. An excellent shot-blocker who is sound positionally, Michalek can be part of a team’s top pair of shut-down defensemen. Although he has just 27 career goals, he can play the point on a second-unit power play.
His price won’t be anywhere near what Martin or Hamhuis will make, because his offense just isn’t there. But he’s a rock on ‘D’ who led the Coyotes in average ice time (22:38). He’ll also just be 28 this December.
He’d be a good pick-up. But I wonder if Martin’s injuries last year might bring his price down a little?
by CoastalCane on Jun 30, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Michalek will be cashing in big time. He deserves more than Marin, IMO.
by Cory Lavalette on Jun 30, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed. He will make some $$$
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t imagine a press conference being held for a reason other than retirement. It would be unusual for a player to announce he is heading elsewhere.
I also can imagine Brind’Amour explaining that he wants to play another year but understands why the Hurricanes need to waive him. I still think it feels more like retirement if I had to guess; but logically it could be easily be waiver/buyout.
A third possibility is that Brindy doesn’t retire, JR doesn’t buy out his contract and Brindy spends one more year on the Canes roster.
I think the retirement possibility is the more likely reason for the press conferences, but I could see why they’d hold press conferences even if the decision was to have Brindy complete the final year of his contract with the Canes given all the debate amongst the fans.
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by CaniacSteve on Jun 30, 2010 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
He did get a reduction in his alimony and child support payments to his ex-wife a year ago or so. Maybe that’s the plan with the extra coin he’s got lying around.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
I think that was already spent on his upcoming wedding.
by camwardsaysno on Jun 30, 2010 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
gee when's that
and who is the lady ? anybody many of us fans know of or about ??
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by CaniacSteve on Jun 30, 2010 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Mid july from what I understand. (my girlfriend knows the exact date, one of her friends is friends with her)
I dont think she is a local celeb or anything.
We saw her a lot last year sitting with Rods kids at games, pretty girl. Wishing them both the best of luck with making this one last.
by camwardsaysno on Jun 30, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Kaiton said 2 weeks on the radio this AM
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by Carolyn Christians on Jun 30, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I am sure he is invited so he would know better than the boyfriend of a friend of a friend haha.
by camwardsaysno on Jun 30, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I really shouldn’t jump to conclusions, but I shall anyway LOL. I can’t imagine he’s holding a press conference to say he’s being waived/bought out and testing free agency.
I’ve recently contended that the organization would somehow “make him whole” on the money he’d be walking away from by retiring. But I’ve thought it would be organization-driven and not necessarily Brindy-driven. But now thinking about it more, even though he’s previously stated publicly that he intends to continue to play out his contract (after all, what else would one expect him to say), I also am now believing he may have been more on board with this notion than I might assume.
Again, assuming the press conference is what I think it’s about. If it’s something completely different I admit in advance this isn’t the first time I’ve been fooled to the extreme.
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I hope you’re wrong just so we can rub it in your face! Okay, I’m kidding, I think he’s retiring too :)
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Careful…I can’t promise she won’t fly to LA, track you down, and then hit you with the giant camera lens.
"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."
LOL at both of you!
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by Jamie Kellner on Jun 30, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
the question is, if he retires, and then comes to work for the ORG.
how much does his paycheck them reflect on the self imposed cap set up by PK
JR has already said he’d be offered a position within the organization. Perhaps they’ve already budgeted for that elsewhere on their books.
As I understand, the $43-$45 m is specific to player salaries.
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by Jamie Kellner on Jun 30, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Different pot of money and considerably less.
PK only has to pony up for a six-figure paycheck and benefits vs. a seven-figure buyout/paycheck.
Brind’Amour takes the stream of payments over time instead of the lump sum one-year or two-year payout, plus stays involved with hockey and the org.
It’s definitely a win-win solution, if Rod can turn loose of the hockey stick.
true dat
1.5 mil (approx savings from not having to buyout) more than we thought is huge when we’re penny pinching!
by chrisbrasfield on Jun 30, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
If its retirement – bittersweet is the only word I can use. Good to see the money freed up and a younger being able to step in. But – this is Brindy. As bad as he’s been the last two years, its sad to see him walk away if thats what this is. He was the heart and soul of this team for years.
Thank you Rod for all you’ve done for this organization and helping establish this franchise. You will always be remembered as The Captain no matter who wears the ‘C’ on their jersey in the future.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man.
Like others, this feels like retirement to me. But I still have this sinking feeling in my stomach and a voice inside my head screaming “BUYOUT”. I sincerely hope it’s retirement.
"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."
i had to laugh as
I just got an IM from my grandson…and he looked at what all of us were saying and laughed as he looked at how fast & furious this thread was growing and he said it remiunds him of that new 3-D movies of the flesh eating fish movie Paronia or something ( frack i deleted it and i can’t spell yet again today…sigh…well at least we are all fast & furious in post on this huh ? :-O
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From Bob McKenzie…
Rod Brind’Amour can’t be put on waivers for buyout purposes because he has a NMC and his full $3 million will count against CAR’s cap.
But CAR will buy him out, he will retire and he and the Canes are working on a job description for something off-ice.
Am I the only one who feels more confused with each attempt at clarifying the situation? I should know better by now and just wait and see. LOL
"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."
Buyout gets Brindy some money, but then rather than going to free agency he retires and works in the Canes organization.
Let's go Hartolina WhalerCanes!!!! I am a big fan of the Canes, but I still have some residual Brass Bonanza Blue and Green in me.
hmmm...
This would dampen my enthusiasm some. I’d be glad he wasn’t playing for another team, but I want his $ in the 43mil bucket
by chrisbrasfield on Jun 30, 2010 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather not see the money go against the player budget either, but it could be the deal they worked out. They both sacrifice something but walk away with something too.
Let's go Hartolina WhalerCanes!!!! I am a big fan of the Canes, but I still have some residual Brass Bonanza Blue and Green in me.
but...
That makes too much sense! Rich people don’t care about money! :)
by chrisbrasfield on Jun 30, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
McKenzie seems to be sure about how it’s gonna play out.
by CoastalCane on Jun 30, 2010 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions
So, McKenzie goes for the combo pack…one from column A and one from Column B.
We buy you out, but instead of moving on somewhere else, you retire and join the management team?
Seems like the press conference order would be different, if so, but I can see the pieces of such a deal. Just not sure I’m buying it, mostly because of the order of press availability. That announcement would come from JR, followed by reaction from Brind’Amour, not vice-versa.
i agree
i feel like it’d be the other way around as well. maybe i’m just hoping though…
by chrisbrasfield on Jun 30, 2010 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to put a damper on the party, but the Panthers had a press conference with Jake Del Homme when they waived him. I hope it’s retirement too, but I’m not
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
Most people were happy to see Jake leave, but for different reasons
by CoastalCane on Jun 30, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Sergei tends to do well in a contract year, not to mention he could be traded or sent out on re-entry waivers similar to how he was brought in to Carolina.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
I don’t hate the guy or anything, he just doesn’t seem to be a top 9 here forward anymore. He makes 2.8 million next year; I would rather see Carson here instead. Unless Marc Staal is coming, of course!
Puck Daddy does a nice tribute (in his slightly snarky way – avoid if you find that offensive) to Brind`Amour here. I thought it was well done.
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by Carolyn Christians on Jun 30, 2010 12:51 PM EDT reply actions
LOL I have a feeling we’re going to see a lot of that Rod-Commie-Stanley picture in the next few days. I’ve got no real issue with this article-mine might have been a little more sentimental but that’s just a me thing.
"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."
What does everyone think of this:
Rod Brind’Amour joins Pete Friesen as Strength and Conditioning coach? Also coaches taking face-offs?
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 1:07 PM EDT reply actions
Pretty sure he already coaches face-offs (unofficially that is) during practice so that should be a given now. And I don’t know about strength and conditioning coach-I’m kind of worried he may actually kill a rookie. ;)
I do hope he continues having Roddy Camp. Maybe even let him have a day with the kids during Rookie Camp. Give them all a taste of what kind of dedication you need to be in the NHL.
"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."
Personally, would love to see him join the Charlotte staff in some capacity as strength and conditioning coach or director of player development.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
Ooooh, that’s a good call. I like this idea too.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe even head up a new conditioning program for BOTH teams, considering the distance.
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
Mah blog.
Was just thinking about this...
If he retires, and works for the organization…does this mean the money might be used to lure Ray Whitney to re-sign with the team instead of go free agency? Also a possibility that nobody saw coming? I mean we are losing a veteran with the experience and knowledge…and we lose 2 if we don’t re-sign Ray…
Hopefully the 'Canes re-sign Ray Whitney to a nice 2 year deal and he retires comfortably at age 40. Maybe even 1 more Stanley Cup? :)
I don’t hate this idea.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like an obituary!
This is a bit much. N&O /fail
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
Mah blog.
does anyone know if mac users can see the conference somehow?
i dont think i can get windows media player in any kind of way..
-Cory- LETS GO CANES.
need to download Flip4Mac to make WMP files run, if i recall correctly.
by Cory Lavalette on Jun 30, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Speculation definitely seems to be veering toward retirement-
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=5343269
by PittsburghCaniac on Jun 30, 2010 2:08 PM EDT reply actions
NHL Network coverage
Mike Sundheim now tweeting that NHL Network will carry Brind’Amour’s press conference, either live or shortly thereafter.
A little help please. When I go to http://hurricanes.nhl.com/ do I click on the CanesVision Online button under the Multimedia tab to see the video stream?
Sound Check!
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:18 PM EDT reply actions
No, I am seeing a soundcheck going on
It should be the blue canes/nhl logo behind a red table.
by camwardsaysno on Jun 30, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
it is now a digital revolving canes logo with audio still.
by camwardsaysno on Jun 30, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I get nothing but a black screen too.
Let's go Hartolina WhalerCanes!!!! I am a big fan of the Canes, but I still have some residual Brass Bonanza Blue and Green in me.
Sounds like Panic at the Disco. Black screen with random emo music.
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
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I have music but there is also video….right now it is the canes logo and some animation….
by camwardsaysno on Jun 30, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
You should have video. You have to have a computer that has wmv player, or flip4mac.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Switch to IE instead of Firefox
Let's go Hartolina WhalerCanes!!!! I am a big fan of the Canes, but I still have some residual Brass Bonanza Blue and Green in me.
The music is bumming me out.
"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."
+5,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s a lot of 0s. Does it count as jinx?
"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."
ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, no. You need to learn the rules of Jinx
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe you’ve jinxed me on far less.
"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."
I will go back and check the record!
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
It Ends Tonight by All American Rejects…is this a sign?
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
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I’m muting my computer until i see roddy
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
JINX!
"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."
Jinx Fail.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
mine is in the same window when i click on
http://hurricanes.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?tab=1
by camwardsaysno on Jun 30, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
This music is the WORST.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:31 PM EDT reply actions
nah man
it hits my soft spot. I am getting emotional over here
by Clemson Caniac on Jun 30, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m gonna hit your soft spot… with my fist.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
ha
i was most definitely kidding my estrogen levels are raging now thanks CanesVision
by Clemson Caniac on Jun 30, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, playing with your emotions.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
well it's working
I am a whirling tornado of emotions
by Clemson Caniac on Jun 30, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m stealing this, btw.
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
Mah blog.
oh feel free
I believe I stole it from one Will Ferrell
by Clemson Caniac on Jun 30, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
O_O
Such violence! :P
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
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Wardo picked it out, before asking the band to sign his personalized mask of their band.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I personally blame that entire failed season upon that band.
They should be banned from the locker room! :-D
They should have been banned from making “music”, if that’s what you can call it.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
We talking Nickelback? Because if so, you can pin last season on them too what with the Canes’ intro video.
"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."
Yeah, Nickelback, aka the worst band ever
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounded like he just said “5 minutes here, just waiting on…” unaudible.
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
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yup
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
well this song contrdicts the previous
you wont ever get too far from me?
by Clemson Caniac on Jun 30, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Done. Retired. Questions over. lol. FINALLY.
wipes tear
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
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I’m starting to tear already.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:38 PM EDT reply actions
Me too.
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by Jamie Kellner on Jun 30, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
“No longer playing hockey for the Hurricanes or anyone else.” Phew.
"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."
You noticed that. He never said the ‘r’ word.
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by Jamie Kellner on Jun 30, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
He would have to say retire from hockey as well, because he’s not retiring.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why Rod is a MAN. Classy. Short and to the point.
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
Mah blog.
Agh, no! My computer doesn’t have the right plug-in’s to watch it and it’s not letting me download them.
by silent_shadow36 on Jun 30, 2010 2:40 PM EDT reply actions
He just said he’s done playing for the ’Canes or anyone else, but is looking forward to working with the team in some capacity.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
He said when he found out he wasnt a part of the team’s plans he didn’t want to play anymore, and certainly not for another team.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
He will always be the Captain. I’m ready to see that #17 hanging in the rafters.
Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man.
Hear hear.
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
Mah blog.
From a monetary perspective it probably won’t be. Opening night will be a sell out anyway likely. Thursday Nov 11 or Friday Feb 18 are my bets. Both games vs the Flyers.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
good call on flyers.
I guess I will buy up tickets to both games just in case!
by camwardsaysno on Jun 30, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow imagine that…Rod’s not selfish. Or forcing the team to play him. /sarcasm.
He’s as classy as they come. I am proud to have cheered for him.
"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."
Easily one of my favorite players all time. SOOOOOOOOO glad I got his autograph at the Carnival this year. Epic. GAH! Sadness.
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
Mah blog.
Just joked he was sure he wouldn’t stay when the team first got here, but then fell in love with the place/org.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Epic fail on the Hurricanes/NHL Network for making impossible for lots of people to watch it. Gotta love the freaking black screen…
I used 4 different browsers with pop-ups allowed. It kept telling me I needed a plug in installed. I would install it and still nothing… I finally got it on WRAL.
crazyness! i got it on 2 different machines running different browsers.
I frequent canevision video all year though, i maybe i had the plugin.
by camwardsaysno on Jun 30, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
working for me but you have to allow popups
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting"..........holy cow.......what a ride!"
+1
I know lol. i cant see it, relying on people’s comments
-Cory- LETS GO CANES.
by truheelzfan44 on Jun 30, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Works on wral:
http://www.wralsportsfan.com/rs/video/7883136/
Hopefully the 'Canes re-sign Ray Whitney to a nice 2 year deal and he retires comfortably at age 40. Maybe even 1 more Stanley Cup? :)
The video? If they put it on YouTube or something, or if Bob recorded it while he was there.
by Cory Lavalette on Jun 30, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
You can’t help but respect his character and understanding. Such a good role model.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
He’s retiring.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he’s being bought out and then retiring.
"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."
At least that’s what McKenzie tweeted earlier.
"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."
I suppose we’ll know for sure when JR talks.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
3:30 is fast approaching.
"...they will not force us...they will stop degrading us...they will not control us...we will be victorious..."
Mah blog.
12:30 my time. It’s too early for these emotions!
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
That is what I mean. It sounds as if he is being forced to retire because JR called him up this morning and said “We are buying you out”. It doesn’t sound like a voluntary retirement where he forfeits his money.
I’m guessing we’ll find out at 3:30 when JR is on.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
Yeah… Doesn’t it sound kind of confusing? It seems as ALL of this transpired just today. What would JR have to say in his own press conference about when Rod himself said he wasn’t even ready for his own retirement conference?
Maybe just come out and say he bought out Rod and that’s it? Seems fishy to me. Maybe something else is happening, another buyout or something.
I think the decision buy him out was made well before today and JR was hoping Brindy would choose to retire first. That didn’t happen so JR forced his hand this morning, but did so in a way that they both make a sacrifice and they both still have an upside.
Let's go Hartolina WhalerCanes!!!! I am a big fan of the Canes, but I still have some residual Brass Bonanza Blue and Green in me.
Still seems like JR would hold the press conference first, announce the buy-out, and then have Rod do his press conference saying goodbye. I just think it would be weird to have JR come out and hold his own press conference solely to talk about Brind’Amour’s retirement after the fact.
Course of events:
Roddy wants to play, but only for the ‘Canes. >JR says you aren’t in our plans moving forward. If you don’t retire, we’ll buy you out. > Roddy retires.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess I’m just having trouble wrapping my head around Brindy leaving $1.5 mil on the table.
Let's go Hartolina WhalerCanes!!!! I am a big fan of the Canes, but I still have some residual Brass Bonanza Blue and Green in me.
and I could see JR using the buyout to give Brindy a golden handshake for his exemplary years of service, but then again with the budget situation…, would just be a huge gift from Brindy then.
Let's go Hartolina WhalerCanes!!!! I am a big fan of the Canes, but I still have some residual Brass Bonanza Blue and Green in me.
According to the news now coming out, he is being bought out.
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by Jamie Kellner on Jun 30, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he might just be classy enough a guy to be more concerned with going out on his own terms and avoiding the shame of a buyout. Plus he’ll have a new contract with the team as staff.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
NHL just tweeted using the word “retired” about it.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
For those that still can’t watch, he doesn’t know exactly what his roll will be, but wants “to do it all”.
"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."
Hats of to you Roddy!
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
I hope the organization retires his number, no one else should be allowed to wear it on our team.
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I have no doubt that happens.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed!
From his years of service and play for the team, up to and including him retiring. He could have fought this and may have wanted to, but it shows the big character for him to choose the route which is probably for the best for ALL parties involved, and not the route that at least up front would have been more lucrative (playing his last year or forcing a buyout.)
So let the retire his number campaign begin, we already have at least two votes for it! :)
JR Press conference
Is this one going to be streamed online? There’s now no mention of it.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
That’s what I was looking for, but since he is out of town it probably will not be streamed.
Is it October yet?
by hotchipsnsalsa on Jun 30, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Per Puckdrops
Canes bought out Brind’Amour. Not a straight retirement. Not planning to use savings in free agency, but you never know.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
I stand corrected. Good for him, he deserves to be paid.
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That sucks...
I thought it was a straight retirement. There was no mention of the buyout during the interview I heard… :(
Hopefully the 'Canes re-sign Ray Whitney to a nice 2 year deal and he retires comfortably at age 40. Maybe even 1 more Stanley Cup? :)
Could be why they did separate interviews. Let Rod retire and then let JR come in and talk about the money.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
Is the JR one anywhere? I couldn’t’ find it on wralsportsfan or the canes site yet…
Hopefully the 'Canes re-sign Ray Whitney to a nice 2 year deal and he retires comfortably at age 40. Maybe even 1 more Stanley Cup? :)
Ahh ok.
Hope there is some mention of it somewhere or maybe in the multitude of interviews coming up with Rod. I’m mad b/c I have a meeting during the one on 99.9 FM the Fan. :(
Hopefully the 'Canes re-sign Ray Whitney to a nice 2 year deal and he retires comfortably at age 40. Maybe even 1 more Stanley Cup? :)
Interesting that JR said in a recent interview that Whitney’s offer would stay on the table but that may change based on other moves they are trying to make and spots they are trying to fill.
I still really hope they address the D situation. It was looking a little better but the letting go of Carson just boggles my mind. If they don’t have something else in mind and really expect Harrison to be on full time top-6 duty I would be extremely let down.
Pothier?
They could sign him to a deal…I honestly thought he did an awesome job.
I’m just still dreading the Babchuk situation. I really really hope we get rid of him some way.
Hopefully the 'Canes re-sign Ray Whitney to a nice 2 year deal and he retires comfortably at age 40. Maybe even 1 more Stanley Cup? :)
I don’t know that Carson is gone. He’ll check the market, but I could see him return.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
It seems odd to me to let Carson go unless Jim Rutherford felt great about having some other player who he was confident would be available. Perhaps he has been told Pothier or Corvo would consider salaries he felt were in line. Something is up beyond being concerned about arbitration. Neither Picard nor Carson would likely ring the bell in an arbitration. Peters has the right to arbitrate and he was signed.
Can’t imagine it’s Pothier. If there was a desire to sign him and an agreement on length and amount he would be signed. Corvo is a possibility, but that’s an awful lot of offensive defensemen, when you think Joni (who has gotten more all around), McBain, Babchuk, and Sanguinetti.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
C-Leaguer, all great points. I am just trying to figure out what is going on because signing Carson seemed like a no-brainer. Maybe Carson will test the waters and then re-sign with Canes. Corvo has done well defensively, I thought. I probably would prefer a younger, bigger defenseman than Corvo.
I think on the Carson front it’s as simple as not wanting to have an arbitrator tell them what to pay Carson. The salary structure is going to be very important over the next couple years if they keep the salary close to the floor. You can’t give a couple hundred thousand to a third pair guy and not expect that to impact other salaries down the line.
It’s possible that the Canes could go:
Gleason – Pitkanen
Harrison – McBain
Babchuk – Sanguinetti
I hope they don’t, but they could. Given the desired salary range, I wouldn’t be shocked if they did.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
Harrison in an NHL top-4? Are you serious?
We would have the #1 or #2 Overall pick next year for sure.
yeah...
no offense but those are bad pairings.
Gleason-McBain
Pitkanen-Babchuckles
Spaghetti-Harrison
are much more likely
**Maybe a Marc Stall in the mix ;) ?
Harrison and Defense Pairings
I really like Sanguinetti; but I just don’t know about Harrison as a #6 defenseman. Maybe he will be vastly improved this season; however, I still would prefer Carson. I would vastly prefer Marc Staal, of course.
yeah I was just going on guys we are guaranteed to have on roster next year. Obviously Carson would be much preferred over Harrison. and Staal would be a welcome adition as well.
by Clemson Caniac on Jun 30, 2010 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
