I think we all knew it was coming after that hit in the Edmonton game


RIP J&J



[Edited on December 14, 2011 at 3:24 PM. Reason : 20]

12/14/2011 3:23:04 PM

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"FAIL FOR NAIL"

12/14/2011 4:21:13 PM

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"@TSNBobMcKenzie: Getting lots of questions about trade rumors of Eric Staal to Toronto Maple Leafs. Here's reaction to that from Carolina GM Jim Rutherford: "I have no interest whatsoever in trading Eric Staal or Cam Ward. That's not going to happen." -- Jim Rutherford"

12/14/2011 9:31:39 PM

wow, staal is last in the NHL at minus-18

rough

12/14/2011 9:52:40 PM

16 of that was under Maurice.

He is minus 2 under Muller.

12/14/2011 10:07:12 PM

With all of the trouble the Canes have had lately, it's time for a feel-good story...well, kind of....

Friends Busted For Fire Hydrant Backyard Ice Hockey Rink

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"It sounds like a Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson comedy: Best friends decide to make a backyard ice hockey rink, end up stealing water from a school fire hydrant and get nabbed by cops. Only this isn't some Hollywood production, it's reality! Police caught two buddies illegally using water from a fire hydrant in order to make a really cool backyard ice rink. Tony Nelin and Timmy Ryan, each 20 and from the suburbs outside Chicago, thought it would be "productive" to have the ice rink over the frigid winter months in Tinsley Park. One of the kid's parents signed off on building the backyard rink for $350. The innovative youngsters, along with a couple of other friends, began filling it with water from a garden hose last week. After close to four hours, they decided it was going be too expensive. The friends borrowed 250 feet of fire hose from a relative who works for the fire department to finish the rink framed with lumber. The homemade frozen pond even includes a penalty box, according to the Chicago Tribune. These puck lovers would have gotten away with it if it hadn't been for a meddling school janitor. The custodian at Tinsley Park High School discovered the fire hose connected to a running fire hydrant on school property and called police. Officers used expert detective skills, following the hose through a wooded area and right to the 91' by 43' partially frozen backyard ice rink. Nelin and Ryan were given citations for tampering with a school fire hydrant. With a court date next month, they're expected to have to pay for the water. Both accused water thieves didn't think it was a big deal. "I really just thought it was water," Nelin said. "I didn't think it was this big of a problem." The Chicago Tribune reports they used an estimated 26,000 gallons. That's a lot, but in the end the expected bill for the water will be close to $130 dollars. The good news is that they will be able to keep the backyard rink because it was built on private property, and therefore it doesn't need a special building permit. The four friends plan to split the expected fine and water fee."

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/dish/201112/friends-busted-using-fire-hydrant-backyard-ice-hockey-rink

12/15/2011 12:19:18 AM

There's really nothing like living at home and still getting money from your parents at 20.

I'm just jealous.

12/15/2011 8:01:23 AM

I will be there tonight so history tells me the chances of a loss are pretty high.

12/15/2011 9:26:56 AM

If you bet on hockey... take the over if it's 5.5

12/15/2011 10:06:15 AM

on Scott VanPelt show yesterday, he was asked to name who was first in the division, Tampa Bay or Carolina. He guessed Carolina.

12/15/2011 10:37:02 AM

Bowman is playing his ass off tonight.

12/15/2011 9:08:23 PM

Helll yeah! Spock have more points than Toemoss Kranberry yet?

[Edited on December 15, 2011 at 9:14 PM. Reason : M]

12/15/2011 9:12:16 PM

yup, kaberle has continued to be an embarrassment since the trade

12/15/2011 9:21:53 PM

Cam Ward was un-fucking-believable tonight.

12/15/2011 10:26:53 PM

Wooooo Wooooo my first winning streak of games I have attended. I'll be there next week against Phoenix hopefully they can keep it going!

12/15/2011 10:32:39 PM

12/15/2011 11:12:52 PM

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/12439/goalies-of-the-week-7

King Ward

12/16/2011 12:51:19 PM

just got my 50% papa johns, 2 meals for $7? yes plz

12/16/2011 12:52:48 PM

Last night was the first time all season I've heard chants that weren't started from the cues of Vuvuzela guy. Great atmosphere for last night's game, it actually felt like we were a good team for a small time there.

12/16/2011 1:07:17 PM

they were absolutely flying after going up 3-2

definitely a fun game to be at

12/16/2011 1:23:33 PM

Slightly off topic, Mike Milbury charged in assaulting a 12 year old.

On topic, think Bowman is here to stay? I personally felt like he should've been here all year along with Boychuk

12/16/2011 1:41:31 PM

All you have to know about Kirk Muller:

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""You can't play nervous," Muller said. "I know young kids have to earn their time, but I think you have to put them in a spot where they can excel. If you keep throwing them on the fourth line when they come up, they're going to be out of their element.""

12/16/2011 1:49:10 PM

>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Maurice, in that regard

12/16/2011 7:23:48 PM

The difference between the playing time that Bowman got under Mo versus last night epitomizes how every single thing about Paul Maurice is "play not to lose."

While that works with certain talent groups (it was perfect for the '02 team), it doesn't work with kids, especially kids with speed and hands.

VIVE LE MULLER

12/16/2011 10:42:02 PM

I took this picture in the hallway just outside the Canes' locker room walking into graduation this morning

any idea who might use this thing?

12/17/2011 4:37:07 PM

wooooo Timmy

Sucks only having Florida announcers

12/18/2011 5:41:24 PM

Nice LaRose unassisted steal and goal. and yeah, ^ does suck listening to the Fla announcers.

12/18/2011 6:40:16 PM

womp

12/18/2011 7:52:13 PM

hey look an overtime loss.

12/18/2011 7:59:48 PM

Over/under 10 OT games on when we get an OT win?

I'll go over (probably 11 or 12). This team just has no gas left defensively after 3.

12/18/2011 8:26:26 PM

No less than four completely brainless drop/forced passes on the offensive blue line in the last three minutes/OT. Cam Ward deserves a bonus.

12/18/2011 11:27:43 PM

For Vinyl... thought you might appreciate these.. or not

12/19/2011 1:55:01 PM

Out at the game tonight hoping to see another win! Asking for three in a row for me may be a bit much though.

12/21/2011 5:44:31 PM

Riley Nash in for Tim Brent tonight

12/21/2011 5:50:34 PM

Anyone know of a feed? It's blacked out on Center Ice and I think that's just the jumbo-tron feed.

Just saw Brent is out indefinitely with a concussion? I'm all for player safety and such, but I believe the concussion thing in pro sports is getting a little out of control.

[Edited on December 21, 2011 at 6:02 PM. Reason : Brent]

12/21/2011 5:57:19 PM

a) Tim Brent has a lower body injury, I think?

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"I'm all for player safety and such, but I believe the concussion thing in pro sports is getting a little out of control."

b) Have you read anything about what happens to these athletes later in life?

12/21/2011 6:11:38 PM

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"but I believe the concussion thing in pro sports is getting a little out of control."

and by that you mean...?

edit: see also ^

[Edited on December 21, 2011 at 6:14 PM. Reason : a]

12/21/2011 6:13:53 PM

goddammit brownie was right, phoenix broadcast is blacked out on center ice

12/21/2011 7:05:20 PM

http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/99266/2/watch-carolina-hurricanes-vs-phoenix-coyotes.html

pretty crappy quality btw

[Edited on December 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM. Reason : ]

Also this feed, works better for me as far as audio and video timing together

http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/99266/1/watch-carolina-hurricanes-vs-phoenix-coyotes.html

[Edited on December 21, 2011 at 7:23 PM. Reason : ]

12/21/2011 7:09:28 PM

^^^^^wat

[Edited on December 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM. Reason : ^]

12/21/2011 7:09:46 PM

nevermind, it kicked in

[Edited on December 21, 2011 at 7:16 PM. Reason : .]

12/21/2011 7:11:22 PM

I really should read and clarify my posts... but it's hard to break habits. All for player safety and such meaning being more proactive on boarding, knee-on-knee, shots to the head, etc... but also hooking and interference being watched closely speeds the game up. At higher impact pace, major injuries like these are going to rise.

It might just be that I am keeping up with the league as a whole more this year than ever before, but it seems like everyday someone else has a concussion. Obviously it is amplified when 3 of the Canes are plagued by one right now.

I did say professional sports, not just hockey, and the coverage on concussions is just crazy. Without posting a novel, I think a serious look in to the equipment needs to be done by both the NFL and NHL. Not only with concussions, but with A/MCL's also. Perhaps part of the craziness is that there is more traceability and accountability required by the league and organizations, but I don't think speeding the game up is going to help in the trend of concussions rising.

And yes, the concussions have a massive negative impact on players post career a la LaFontaine, Lindros, etc etc... I think my ultimate point is,

I hope that wasn't hodgepodge...

12/21/2011 7:30:15 PM

Nice break for Nodl right in front of the net

12/21/2011 8:11:16 PM

What a powerplay

12/21/2011 8:15:59 PM

welp pissed that one away

12/21/2011 9:27:32 PM

too bad, they played a really energized second period. oh well the shitty season continues

12/21/2011 9:35:14 PM

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"I'm all for player safety and such, but I believe the concussion thing in pro sports is getting a little out of control."

c'mon man

12/21/2011 10:38:40 PM

Get rid of hard-capped shoulder and elbow pads and you'd have a lot less concussions.

A) Because the pads would be less weapon-like.

B) Because no one is going to dip his shoulder at a skull if he's going to break his collarbone in the process.

Same goes for football helmets. In the leather helmet days, no one was using their helmet as a weapon. With the technology involved in helmets today, you could probably be 90% as safe as you are now even without the hard shell (look at bike helmets, the hard outer shell is practically non-existent), and just as safe once someone made an effort to design a proper helmet with that concept in mind.

Now everyone will say I'm crazy, but this overkill equipment has made everyone fearless. If you're worried about injuring yourself by throwing a dangerous hit, you're much less likely to throw it.

12/22/2011 7:23:33 PM

Can't really put the toothpaste back in the tube at this point

I do wonder if more could be done to make NHL helmets more shock absorbent.

12/22/2011 8:43:16 PM

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"I do wonder if more could be done to make NHL helmets more shock absorbent"

lol

12/22/2011 9:05:55 PM