Casey Borer and Nicolas Blanchard Sign Two-Way Deals
by Bob Wage on Jul 8, 2010 1:35 PM EDT
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Lost in the shuffle yesterday were two signings which help out the depth of the Hurricanes.
Defenseman Casey Borer signed a one-year, two way deal which will pay him $500,000 at the NHL level and $65,000 while in the AHL. He will earn a guaranteed minimum of $75,000.
Borer was one of the top defensemen in the Carolina system before being injured in the infamous Albany bus crash which occurred in February of 2009. The blueliner suffered a serious neck injury in the accident and after intensive rehab, needed neck surgery near the start of last season. Still, he recovered enough to play 30 regular season games for the River Rats and appeared in two games for the Canes.
Last season, Borer was awarded the Fred T. Hunt Award for his sportsmanship, determination, and dedication to hockey. The award is the AHL's version of the NHL's Masterton.
Nicolas Blanchard was also injured in the accident but was able to play in 76 games for the Rats last season. The forward signed a two-year, two-way deal, the first paying him $500,000 at the NHL level and $65,000 at the AHL. The second year he will earn $525,000 in the NHL and $65,000 in the AHL. The first year guarantee is $75,000 and the next year it is $80,000.
Blanchard, who had 171 penalty minutes last season, earned a total of 375 penalty minutes in 202 career games in Albany. Look for more of the same in Charlotte next season.
For more information, check out CH.com.
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by Carolyn Christians on Jul 8, 2010 1:37 PM EDT reply actions
NO KIDDING!!!! I never expected this much news!
by PittsburghCaniac on Jul 8, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Was excited to see both of these signings. Regarding Blanchard, to repeat something you’re going to hear during the course of the former Rat signings. “You’re going to like like him” :) I don’t recall any instance where he doesn’t show up be where he needs to be. Not afraid to drop the gloves if necessary. Also doesn’t hesitate to pop his front teeth out when the spirit moves him – not useful on the ice, but awfully amusing when kids are around. As for Casey, there are two things needed for this signing. Duct tape and bubble wrap! My prayer to the hockey gods is that they let him have a full injury free season. 4th’s season’s the charm right?!?
Amen Sandpiper...Amen
he has so much to offer yet and we know he has been hurt more than healthy as of late…so and yes i too will sacrifice to the hockey gods that Casey will be healthy and have a “excelent” season for the 2010-2011 season…good to see you here…as and seeing the "rats’ moved…hehehe be safe and sane in Albany…
and like LTD thanks for the pics you have shared …Good stuff !!
And if it Aint Hockey,It Aint Nothin !!
That Checkers 3rd Sweater ROCKS !!!
Borer’s a good d-man. Neck injuries are tough, and they have lasting problems, but I don’t think that’ll be a problem if/when he gets called up to play 3rd pairing minutes.
Doubt it.
Not thinking they’ll account for him to earn anywhere near his NHL max salary for the year.
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by MichaelProcton on Jul 8, 2010 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that the first player using the Double Nickel since Primeau left?
Is it possible to be addicted to hockey?
I think so.
Was looking for an all-time roster by number for the Canes the other day, but the Media Guide PDF file is no longer available online.
Probably a new Media Guide in the works. I think it is too, but I also seem to remember some pickup also wearing the #55. I need my wife on this. She remembers everyone who ever wore any number.
Is it possible to be addicted to hockey?
did Danny Markov wear 55?
and I think Brendl tried that number for a short time before he changed it to 23.
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I believe Markov did where that number! Can’t remember about Brendl.
Is it possible to be addicted to hockey?
I must admit, I googled “figure skating” and the number “55” in hope of finding something funny – came back with nothing.
by PittsburghCaniac on Jul 8, 2010 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Both did.
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by MichaelProcton on Jul 8, 2010 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Lower in the post.
Didn’t get to it until after I posted.
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by MichaelProcton on Jul 9, 2010 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
huh?
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by MichaelProcton on Jul 10, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I Can't Drive 55
Is that the first player using the Double Nickel since Primeau left?
by C-Leaguer
Found a list of all NHL players who have worn #55.
And, according to that list, both Brendl (‘03) and Markov (’04) wore #55 since Primeau (’99).
So, Borer is definitely not the first.
Hey Cory,
I know you do the hockeys future evaluations on the prospects for the ’Canes and I know Borer used to be tops on the depth chart as far as prospects. Where does he fall now, i.e. how does he project now?
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jul 8, 2010 4:11 PM EDT reply actions
Currently listed sixth...
Between Lawson and Bellemore.
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by MichaelProcton on Jul 8, 2010 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Carson or Borer
Well sine Borer was just signed I seriously doubt Canes are going to resign Carson since they are similar players and Carson is similar to Hedican but needs more time to develop better offensive skills which may never come.
Borer is a great young talent and glad to see him back with the Canes.
Corvo signed to great to have men that stand up for the team and mean what they say when they say they are going to resign with us and we need Corvo badly on this team.
Go Canes love the under the radar signings best way to be for sure.
by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Jul 8, 2010 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
No way.
Carson’s offensive game is (and always has been) miles ahead of Borer.
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by MichaelProcton on Jul 9, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
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