Rod Brind'Amour Retires, Will Have Role With Hurricanes
by Cory Lavalette on Jun 30, 2010 2:45 PM EDT
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PrintRod Brind`Amour has announced his retirement from the NHL and will take a position with the Hurricanes, he announced at news conference today.
We'll have much more to come later. The release from the team is after the jump.
ROD BRIND’AMOUR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Center notched the most career points of any player in a Hurricanes sweater
RALEIGH, NC – Carolina Hurricanes center Rod Brind’Amour today announced that he will retire from hockey and transition to a position in the Carolina Hurricanes front office.
"For 10 years, Rod Brind'Amour has represented the best of Hurricanes hockey," said Hurricanes President and General Manager Jim Rutherford. "He helped the franchise reach two Stanley Cup Finals and led the team to its first championship. His work ethic set the bar for what is expected in our locker room, as did his professionalism and leadership. I look forward to working with Rod as he begins his next chapter in hockey."
Originally drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the first round, ninth overall, in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, Brind’Amour, 39, completes his career ranked 16th in NHL history in games played (1,484), 44th in assists (732), 46th in points (1,184) and 54th in goals (452), in 21 seasons with St. Louis, Philadelphia and Carolina. The Ottawa, Ont., native debuted with the Blues during the 1989 Stanley Cup playoffs after completing one season at Michigan State, and scored a goal on his first NHL shot against the Minnesota North Stars. He was named to the NHL’s All-Rookie Team in 1990, after scoring 61 points (26g, 35a) in 79 games for St. Louis, and played in the NHL All-Star Game while a member of the Flyers in 1992. Brind’Amour represented Canada in the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, and won back-to-back Frank J. Selke trophies as the NHL’s top defensive forward in 2005-06 and 2006-07, as a member of the Hurricanes.
Brind’Amour played in 159 career Stanley Cup playoff games, totaling 51 goals and 60 assists (111 points). He participated in the Stanley Cup Final three times, reaching the Final in 1997 with Philadelphia and 2002 and 2006 with Carolina, captaining the Hurricanes to the 2006 Stanley Cup championship.
Acquired by the Hurricanes from the Philadelphia Flyers on Jan. 23, 2000, Brind’Amour is the career points leader for the Hurricanes since the team’s relocation to North Carolina, notching 473 points in 694 games played. He also ranks first in assists (299), first in shorthanded goals (10), third in goals (174) and third in power-play goals (60) in the team’s North Carolina history. Brind’Amour ranks second in overall franchise history (including Hartford) in assists (299), third in points (473) and fourth in games played (694). Named the Hurricanes’ captain prior to the 2005-06 season, Brind’Amour netted 31 goals and earned 39 assists (70 points) that season to lead the team to a franchise-record 52 regular-season wins. His league-leading 12 playoff goals during the teams’ Stanley Cup run were also a franchise record.
Brind’Amour scored nine goals and had 10 assists (19 points) during his final season with the Hurricanes in 2009-10, and ranked first among Hurricanes and third in the NHL in face-off percentage (58.8%). His career statistics are below.
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Thank you Roddy!
I can't handle... this team.
by Andrea's evil twin on Jun 30, 2010 3:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
News Conference
I watched the news conference today and I must say the Captain handled himself with class. I think Rod, like always, took one for the team today and did what was best for the organization and not himself. Thanks to Rod Brindamour for all of his hardwork, dedication, and sacrifice for this team and community.
Thanks for everything Rod Brind’Amour! I’ll never forget seeing you lift that cup and present it to all of us Caniacs. You brought all of Raleigh together during that magical run. Carolina Hurricanes Captain forever, no matter who wears the “C”. Congratulations, enjoy your retirement! “Brindy!!, Brindy!!, Brindy!!, Brindy!!”
I will never forget the moment I saw Roddy lift that cup over his head, and give off that sweaty scream face that we all have used as a wallpaper or profile picture at some point.
Rod is THE man. Always has been and always will be.
I will never forget what Rod has done for this team, this area, and this fan.
In Rod we trust.
The little stomp he did before hoisting it up is ingrained in my brain. The childhood dream being played out right in front of us.
by Cory Lavalette on Jun 30, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
The stomp was great. It’s like he couldn’t wait for it. 34 years old and still couldn’t control himself. It’s like he thought if he didn’t get to hold that cup right then he’d wake up from his dream. That and handing it to Wesley and seeing Wesley cry was phenomenal.
I just wish JR would have given up Ray Whitney for Lent.
The stomp and the grab. I loved the way he took it away from the commisioner.
by drifterscape on Jun 30, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks Rod!!!
Glad you will be helping to mold the young guns…!!!!
Will there be a new thread up for JR’s press conference?
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jun 30, 2010 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
Fair Winds Roddy
The grim reaper of hockey caught up with Rod Brind ’Amour a couple of years ago, but he was just too proud and studly to accept it. I look forward to seeing him in the Canes box on game nights in a shiny black suit with lots of Brylcreem in his locks.
Thanks to that A-hole georges laraque blowing out his knee. He was Rod’s grim reaper. Roddy probably could have still been putting up decent numbers if it weren’t for that kill hit.
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Laraque is what you call grade-A chicken s**t…
by DesertCaniac on Jun 30, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
ridiculous, it was a clean hit and big George was just doing his job. It was a fluke that hit blew out his knee.
Agreed.
His knee was probably messed up for months before the night Laraque slowly ran into him simultaneously with another player. Straw that broke the camel’s back. Nothing more.
Shouldn't it be....
Straw that broke Joe Camel’s knee?
Satan is just a coping mechanism for monotheists.
My Vote for his new Employ...
Director of Faceoff Developement
by Caniac1026 on Jun 30, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
The End of an Era
What can you say about a player with Rod’s commitment to the game of Hockey? Only that I have a pin on the wall, reserved for a “Brind’amour 17” banner. Right next to “Francis 10” and “Wesley 2”.
I'm Sad but
Also glad that and knowing Rod’s work ethic…the job Rod will have with the Canes won’t be just a make work deal…if they do that, then the canes will be doing a huge dis-service for the Canes & to Rod…asside from Ron Francis, there is no one on that team asie from Roe that can will help train and mold all the players on the checkers and on the bench…Rod’s presence on the team from behind the scenes will be one of those “intangables” that is " priceless" so regardless of what or where is assigned…Rod will do and work just as hard as he does training…and we all know what a wimp & woosey he is too huh ?? hehehe
And if it Aint Hockey,It Aint Nothin !!
The Checkers 3rd Sweater ROCKS !!!
I learned most of what I know about hockey from chrissy, a true hockey fanatic. Being from New Jersey, she is a Devils fan, whom she refers to as her “spouse”, while she calls the Canes her “mistress”.
Chrissy is also a big fan of goalies and defensemen. But her first Canes jersey (and she has about a dozen now) was number 17. She admired his defensive skills and work ethic.
And our favorite Rod moment is the day after winning the Cup at the celebration at the RBC Center, she told Rod that his Stanley Cup kiss was the hottest she had ever seen, and she said he blushed.
by Chuck Burns on Jun 30, 2010 3:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Classic Rod on NHL Network
If you DVR or are awake at 3 am (est) tomorrow you can catch some classic Rod on the NHL network. They are highlighting the ‘02 series against the Wings in an hour long episode. Unfortunately it’s not the ’06 series or an entire game but their should be some Roddy highlights here and there.
Thanks Rod!
Thank you to Rod for the great years of games to watch you in. Especially watching you in person at the RBC Center for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals with the wraparound goal! :)
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? :)
Job within the org “made it easier to make the decision.”
“It didn’t make sense to look to play somewhere else for one year when this is my home.”
“To me, the ultimate captain is by example, leading that way.”
“Come prepared, give it everything you can and you can’t go wrong at the end of the day.”
On Eric Staal: “Wow, he’s ready.”
“[I’m] leaning toward learning more of the front office stuff. I would definitely love to learn that side of things.”
by Cory Lavalette on Jun 30, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks Roddy! You are my favorite Canes player and forever will be! Good luck with your future endeavors in the front office. You will always be remembered as the first guy to captain a team in N.C. to a major championship title! That speaks more than volumes! Thank you for being apart of hockey lore in this state and bringing it to the highest level!
Let the new era of Hurricanes hockey.... begin!
by 3yrsnoplayoffs? on Jun 30, 2010 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
Sad day, but I’m glad he is staying with the organization. He was a true ambassador for hockey in Raleigh. I would always see him at other events in the area. I’m glad a spot has been opened up for one of the kids, but I’m also saddened the way things ending for Rod.
Side note: Will he have any nose reconstruction done now that his playing days are over?
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by PackPride17 on Jun 30, 2010 5:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He still is a true ambassador for hockey in Raleigh. I’m glad he’s decided to call Raleigh home even after his playing career. I hope he continues to be a big part of the community if not bigger.
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.
Think of it though……one of our kids (or US adult players) could be looking across the ice in a House league game and see Roddy looking back at you…….now that would be a scary thought……this Arkie has that chance with a few that stayed after we lost our ECHL team, but a chance to learn from a great like him i would give me left nut for!
Leader, mentor, class act
I have ``The Picture’’ on a wall in my office, with some of the celebration confetti attached, and every time I look at it, it makes me smile. Thank you for the wonderful memories, Rod. And thanks for personalizing my #17 jersey at the STH party last season. It will be so strange not to see you on the ice come October, but I’m thrilled you’ll continue to be an integral part of the Canes family. Thank you and best of luck, Roddy. I’ll miss you.
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