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Panthers at Hurricanes: Open Game Thread
by Brian LeBlanc on Feb 25, 2012 6:50 PM EST
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Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes, Feb 25, 2012 7:00 PM EST
Florida Panthers (27-20-12) at Carolina Hurricanes (23-26-12)
Saturday, Feb 25, 2012, 7:00 PM EST | RBC Center | Raleigh, NC
Tonight's Starting Goaltenders:
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Nick Kypreos tweeted
#Canes attempt to re sign Bryan Allen isn’t going as well as it did for Gleason and Ruutu. Look for him to be in play again
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!"
Hopefully this is false or far from the truth, I like what Allen brings to this team.
by CruelIn10tions on Feb 25, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Starting Lineups
Panthers: Bergenheim-Samuelsson-Kopecky, Campbell-Garrison, Theodore
Hurricanes: Tlusty-Staal-Samson, Faulk-Harrison, Peters
It goes without saying...
If there IS any hope for the Playoffs, this is a must-win game! Go Canes!
"Sometimes the light's all shining on me; other times I can barely see. Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." Grateful Dead
by Ken Yount on Feb 25, 2012 7:05 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
hey gang
i had freaking laugh…sbn loaded a nfl ad here on a hockey blog..what a bunch of greedy buttheads….but i’ll say this,,if sbnation ever gets to be as shitty as neulion is..i’m gone.. as i wouldn’t feel right…i’d have to shower alot to feel clean…of course the opinion expressed is mine and mine only..and to be confused with ANYONE connected with Canes Country
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
May have to listen Chuck & the letter “K” rather than listen to the Florida homers
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!"
If it wasn’t for those pesky copyright rules, I’d do a closed-circuit broadcast for y’all tonight. :)
by Brian LeBlanc on Feb 25, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
I know it's Military Night...
But I miss KK doing the National Anthem!
"Sometimes the light's all shining on me; other times I can barely see. Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." Grateful Dead
Checkers are on twc 520 too
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
Chuck said that due to a trade..former checker mattsumoto won't play tonight for the cats
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
Yeah, he was sent back down b/c they added Smithson and Wolski
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 25, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
what a waste of airfare!!
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
Put out an APB. Shots now 9-0. They’re asleep at the wheel. I don’t think they’ve had more than 30 seconds in the offensive zone tonight.
by Brian LeBlanc on Feb 25, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
I was thinking same, if so it better be soon..
by CruelIn10tions on Feb 25, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
But the Canes are a mess in both ends. It’s twice the ineptitude for the price of one!
by Brian LeBlanc on Feb 25, 2012 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
how did he miss staal getting hooked?
" was it over when the germans bombed pearl harbor?"
by brass bonanza on Feb 25, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
is he from buffalo
" was it over when the germans bombed pearl harbor?"
by brass bonanza on Feb 25, 2012 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
I missed it, did he hit him in the butt..
by CruelIn10tions on Feb 25, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
18 shots against already
peters is coming up big for the team
" was it over when the germans bombed pearl harbor?"
faulk!!!!!
" was it over when the germans bombed pearl harbor?"
fla announcers
There they go again decrying the “bad call” these guys, again, are idiots.
"Forget about style; worry about results."
Bobby Orr
by Caniac233 on Feb 25, 2012 7:43 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Homers, there going to cry some more with faulks goal
by CruelIn10tions on Feb 25, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
miss tripp yet
" was it over when the germans bombed pearl harbor?"
by brass bonanza on Feb 25, 2012 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
SOG only matters when those shots are finding the back of the net ;-)
by AG74683 on Feb 25, 2012 7:43 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
calder
Winner
"Forget about style; worry about results."
Bobby Orr
by Caniac233 on Feb 25, 2012 7:43 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Compared to the other rookie D’s he’s not special unless he maintains his second half point production
Not all about points….ice time and defensive ability
"Forget about style; worry about results."
Bobby Orr
by Caniac233 on Feb 25, 2012 7:45 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?fetchKey=20122ALLDRDALL&sort=avgTOIPerGame&viewName=summary
His 4 (now 5) PP goals are his only remarkable aspect.
Great goal. Staal gets a point. What else is new?
by NorwegianCaniac on Feb 25, 2012 7:44 PM EST reply actions
wow, sometimes i forget how spoiled we are with forslund and tracy. these guys are ridiculous.
"a bit of love"
I hate these horrible announcers. Shotgun, meet mouth.
by NorwegianCaniac on Feb 25, 2012 7:47 PM EST reply actions
The feed I am watching is showing some clips from the Jackets – Avs game…the Jackets have some good announcers. Sadly, thats about all they have this year.
Checkers
Checkers up 1-0 on OKC after 1. Goal by Sean Dolan (N. Blanchard). Checkers outshoot Barons 16-7.
Holy Crap
Anson Carter is a TV personality now?
Not taking anything awa from Peters, but if his defense were sloppier I’m certain we would be behind. His challenging style makes for a whole BUNCH of rebounds.
by NorwegianCaniac on Feb 25, 2012 7:54 PM EST reply actions
I’m a fan of Thomas’ style to be honest. Doesn’t mean anyone else should attempt it though.
by NorwegianCaniac on Feb 25, 2012 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Dwyer
Out for the rest of the game. Could hurt us that.
by NorwegianCaniac on Feb 25, 2012 8:00 PM EST reply actions
No idea unfortunately. Upper body injury seems to be the issue.
by NorwegianCaniac on Feb 25, 2012 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
Lower body, the annoucers just reported..
by CruelIn10tions on Feb 25, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Hey guys
Missed the first (dinner). Sounded brutal listening to the announcers and readin your posts… But we’re ahead
Skinner off the post
any feed?
listening isn’t as fun as watching. any online feed?
Ready for the Canes to win the Cup again! :)
Peters
With his play recently and having to clear waivers, wander if Boucher will be traded. He has one more cap friendly year and would be a valuable backup to say San Jose or Chicago. Plus Muse is playing excellent in Charlotte
Peters did this two years ago as well
Yet still failed as a backup the nest year. In other words…Hard to say
panthers peppering peters lol
ill give them credit for that one
" was it over when the germans bombed pearl harbor?"
by brass bonanza on Feb 25, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
Two posts in the first four minutes of the period for the Canes. First Skinner, now Staal. Combine that with McBain’s in the first and the Canes have hit more iron tonight than a bodybuilder.
We aren"t controlling the middle of the ice very well
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!"
Is it me, or have the last ten minutes or so just been sleep-inducing? Both teams look like they’re trying to do everything they can to kill the clock.
zzzzzz’s….Maybe the canes think their in the 3rd and not the 2nd
by CruelIn10tions on Feb 25, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
it’s actually the roofie I slipped in your diet pepsi
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 25, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
I thought it tasted funnyyyyyyyyyyyyyy;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
by Brian LeBlanc on Feb 25, 2012 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
Skinner needs to pass more. Only a matter of tie before those rebounds find the back of the net as well. 1st line not been terribly dominant last 10 minutes.
by NorwegianCaniac on Feb 25, 2012 8:30 PM EST reply actions
Most likely because staal is double shifting
by CruelIn10tions on Feb 25, 2012 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah he does
it looked like a thre on two when he drove up the middle and the puck dribbled to the net…
Or someone popped a roofie in their water bottles..
by CruelIn10tions on Feb 25, 2012 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
the juice strikes again
" was it over when the germans bombed pearl harbor?"
canes score and now the checkers score !!
checkers lead 2-1
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
Not a lot of noise in the house tonight….
by NorwegianCaniac on Feb 25, 2012 8:37 PM EST reply actions
they have done everything tonight except beat peters
im starting to like these announcers double entendres
" was it over when the germans bombed pearl harbor?"
I dunno if it was the online feed, or the Canes...
but they looked slow most of the 2nd period…
Ready for the Canes to win the Cup again! :)
Our D is very weak, our forwards cant win board battles, and Peters is a rebound machine. But somehow we are winning.
by hurricane9 on Feb 25, 2012 8:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Even if Peters is giving up a lot of rebounds, it is reassuring that he stops everything else. As long as his defense keep doing the dirty work for him we will be fine.
by NorwegianCaniac on Feb 25, 2012 8:49 PM EST reply actions
Don’t think you can say his defense is doing the dirty work for him when you’ve given up 30 shots through two periods.
by Brian LeBlanc on Feb 25, 2012 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
They’re clearly doing some of it. Our sticks are first to touch every puck he spits out.
by NorwegianCaniac on Feb 25, 2012 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
Staal nearly scores on a rebound of a breakaway, and then Skinner is attacked at the far goalpost with – say it with me – no call. He’s going to be hurting tomorrow.
proves the canes aren't goons/thugs...yet..is avery still available ?? LOL
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
Brad Watson has got to be the second worst official ever!
"Sometimes the light's all shining on me; other times I can barely see. Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." Grateful Dead
I dunno…there’s a lot of competition there. Tim Peel, Mick McGeough, Richard Trottier way back in the day…the possibilities are endless.
by Brian LeBlanc on Feb 25, 2012 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Staal with TWO one-on-one chances
"Sometimes the light's all shining on me; other times I can barely see. Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." Grateful Dead
Cam Ward may be job hunting!
"Sometimes the light's all shining on me; other times I can barely see. Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." Grateful Dead
As good has PDawg has been
and I don’t know whether it is Daniels, Barasso, or Ward who should share credit with Peters himselves – until he has his name on silver trophies at the HHOF, Ward is the #1 goalie…
Well, that’s asking a bit much. (All together now: Even Gretzky Was Traded). But yeah, there’s no reason to think Peters will have the keys to the kingdom here anytime soon.
by Brian LeBlanc on Feb 25, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
Peters needs to worry about having a contract next season. Up until this stretch, I’d say it was up in the air. Might still be.
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 25, 2012 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
OK, Brian, maybe my comment was a little strong (and Gretzky was sold, not traded). I will just ignore St. Louis.
Cory, think can you get him to sign as an RFA with a 2-way contract and a raise? With a promise of some time in Raleigh?
Question is if they want to. Muse is making his mark and Murphy has been as good as Peters in the A.
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 25, 2012 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
yep..peters needs a few more shut outs too
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
I like his thought process lately, shoot first and then pass…
by CruelIn10tions on Feb 25, 2012 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
hows stewart and joslin holding up ??
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
from what i've seen from the 2nd on...
not much of anything…
Ready for the Canes to win the Cup again! :)
Nice...
no call on the hook/trip on skinner by the panthers. Typical Refs.
Ready for the Canes to win the Cup again! :)
Peters has had lots of help in front of the net tonight.
"Sometimes the light's all shining on me; other times I can barely see. Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." Grateful Dead
I was having dinner with the players of several
fathers when a text of consequence came in… as TT would say
crossing my fingers...
we pull off an empty netter or something…
Ready for the Canes to win the Cup again! :)
you haven't watched the golf channel in the last few weeks have you ??
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
Canes...
were playing too lackluster the last 5 mins. they need to push to get 2 goal leads at this point in the game. :(
Ready for the Canes to win the Cup again! :)
also...
would be a good time for muller to call his timeout. :(
Ready for the Canes to win the Cup again! :)
That’s why you don’t sit back and defend your fucking lead! JESUS!
by NorwegianCaniac on Feb 25, 2012 9:30 PM EST reply actions
all we fans need is to go to OT
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
please win in OT...please...
b/c we suck at the shootout. :(
Ready for the Canes to win the Cup again! :)
This game has reminded me a lot of Mo hockey. Extremely boring at times, sitting back and just facing shots …could just be me though.
Another 3 point game. This is why it’s nearly impossible for the Canes to make the playoffs. I hope Rutherford knows this and deals some guys if he can.
"I'm not going to waste my time with Tuukka Rask" - Cam Ward
And that's what separates us
From consistancy
by staalgood on Feb 25, 2012 9:34 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
yep
Despite being very upbeat about the Canes lately, this game and last game made me go Huh???
Effort looks less than what we had been seing, coordination and passing seem off, Staal looks like he’s going at 100%, but there seems to be other not quite so much.
We just look too non-chalant and not engaged….
I’m speechless after watching 60 mins of garbage hockey by the Canes. No legs getting to the pucks in the corners..Maybe we come to play for 5 mins.
checkers tied with 70 sec left in reg
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
Almost bought tickets for tonight
So glad I didn’t. As someone mentioned before, this feels like Mo hockey.
"If you can't beat 'em in the alley, you can't beat 'em on the ice." Conn Smythe
by Winter is Coming on Feb 25, 2012 9:40 PM EST reply actions
Staal going to the box too. For what? No idea. He slammed his stick on the glass going into the box. Brad Watson, ladies and gentlemen!
I just said the same thing.
"If you can't beat 'em in the alley, you can't beat 'em on the ice." Conn Smythe
by Winter is Coming on Feb 25, 2012 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
what a load of crap
the NHL refs continue to show how little the know how to do their jobs.
Ready for the Canes to win the Cup again! :)
I agree
Keep removing players until it’s goalie on goalie;)
"If you can't beat 'em in the alley, you can't beat 'em on the ice." Conn Smythe
by Winter is Coming on Feb 25, 2012 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
welp...
if jokinen is not in the shootout tonight, I’ll jump in the fire kirk muller bandwagon.
Ready for the Canes to win the Cup again! :)
honestly
that shouldn’t matter imho. you put your best shootout guys out there. jokinen is our best, despite this year’s record.
but good to see him out there, just be nice to see him 2nd…
Ready for the Canes to win the Cup again! :)
checkers going to the SO too
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
Already there:D
"If you can't beat 'em in the alley, you can't beat 'em on the ice." Conn Smythe
by Winter is Coming on Feb 25, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
Check that – the Panthers have last shot. Tlusty stopped by a Theodore kick save. Now Weiss can win it.
by Brian LeBlanc on Feb 25, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
That one is a back-breaker!
"Sometimes the light's all shining on me; other times I can barely see. Lately it occurs to me: What a long, strange trip it's been." Grateful Dead
Worst game by the Canes in a good while. I thought I was going to fall asleep at times…
"I'm not going to waste my time with Tuukka Rask" - Cam Ward
The black hole between Peters’ leg strikes again. It is true, not even light (shots) can avoid being sucked in.
by hurricane9 on Feb 25, 2012 9:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Well that took care of that small glimmer of hope. First Mo flashback of the new era. Sheesh. Checkers and canes losing in SO both important games.
by WStout on Feb 25, 2012 9:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Just Back from the RBC
It was a heartbreaking loss. Still, the Hurricanes are close to being a very good team. The lack of ability to win in the shootout is lethal. Wolski, i.e. obtainable by a third round draft pick in 2013 and an AHL defense prospect, saved that game for Florida. The Hurricanes are simply too small at forward to compete against teams being built the way Florida is built. Mattias was on waivers some time ago, and I thought he’d be a good pick up. Peters deserves credit for hanging in against a barrage of shots.
I know its hard to find a bright spot right now. The team is piling on points but just too late. If JR can add a true top 6 forward with a bounce back year from the juIce and a healthy skinner and pitkanen we could see a good season. It just sucks going year to year with so many “ifs” to just try to make the playoffs. Hopefully PK will open his wallet to really make this team a contender on talent and not just on effort alone but like many times stated that is most likely just a pipe dream.
by bready86 on Feb 25, 2012 10:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Well this fan is very very disappointed to say the least as the Canes & Checkers
both lost "winnable’ games by NOT playing like both have..the canes didn’t play florida ;oke they did Boston..the Checkers failed to repeat last nights effort to beat OKC as soundly as they did last night….and what seperates the Canes at least…is they fail to play as they did & have with boston..with any proplonged "consistancy’ ..now Capt. Kirk needs to put the fear of god in trhe canes..or it’s time we fans put the fear of god in the canes front office…what talent the canes do have is and has proven it can play with the best of them..so what aside from a super star type top 6 missing for staal…what othwer excuses can we fans/canes come up with ??
9/11/01 - Never Forget !!
Long Live #63 The Condor
Go Canes & Checkers !!!
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