some pics from the 'toronto/ottawa/gatineau Canes suck shit, but we still had fun' tour

Net from Gretzky's 802nd:

Robe in the SC exibit:

Cam on the Conn Smythe:

Our beloved Prince of Wales trophy:

Original Stanley Cup:

Sweden owning Eddie Belfour:

Frank, the bitchinest guy we met in Toronto, bought us 3 rounds of Jack Daniels to celebrate our pilgrimage from NC:

Our awesome seats in Toronto:

Yes folks, there is an Old Milwaukee brew worthy of the distinction of being the 'Zenith':

Rather than showing me waving the flag as we scored our lone goal, they showed some douchebag standing there chillin:

Our shitty seats in Ottawa:

1/22/2008 4:04:17 PM

Nice. That's a trip I've gotta make sometime. Gotta get Montreal in there, though.

1/22/2008 4:09:07 PM

that was the biggest regret. i wasnt able to do the 3 game trip up there in october(which we swept). i definitely want to see us play montreal next year, we might have to do it...

1/22/2008 4:10:44 PM

god damn it, looks like i'm not going

i wanted that fucking figurine too

1/22/2008 6:02:48 PM

^my ride's so late im probably not getting one either

1/22/2008 6:40:00 PM

wonder what that was all about. they look pissed at us, expectedly

1/22/2008 7:20:02 PM

LETS GO CANES!

1/22/2008 7:37:43 PM

WHAT


THE


FUCK

1/22/2008 8:09:51 PM

....................

[Edited on January 22, 2008 at 8:13 PM. Reason : i know there is no way we win 3 in a row]

1/22/2008 8:12:21 PM

oh well, i dont give a shit about this anymore. i think i am going to go pluck my nut hairs one by one and take solace in the fact that it is better than watching this shit

1/22/2008 8:17:16 PM

goddamn stream just quit

1/22/2008 8:58:13 PM

back up

[Edited on January 22, 2008 at 9:02 PM. Reason : ]

1/22/2008 9:00:45 PM

oh we back

1/22/2008 9:03:12 PM

and back out

1/22/2008 9:10:46 PM

fail.

1/22/2008 9:36:59 PM

canes gave up THREE SHORTIES?

are we allowed to decline penatlies?

1/22/2008 9:47:29 PM

Frank Kaberle was terrible

1/22/2008 10:10:30 PM

The only good thing about tonight's game was the figurine......

1/22/2008 10:25:40 PM

I got a figurine and was in the section that got the lucky Dunkin Donuts dozen. What a crap 2nd period...

Anyone want to trade a Whitney figurine still in the box for an unopened Brind'amour figurine?


[Edited on January 22, 2008 at 11:06 PM. Reason : .]

1/22/2008 10:56:26 PM

I still haven't figured out why our 2nd period is always so bad. We play good in the 1st and 3rd, but the 2nd period is just plain scary. It's like we forget how to play hockey.

1/22/2008 10:59:40 PM

I've just noticed that Ray Whitney figurine is shorter than the Brindamour one.

1/22/2008 11:48:51 PM

jesus christ

the crowd was almost as bad as the game


you people, leaving early. and i couldnt get anyone cheering for the life of me.

1/23/2008 12:43:46 AM

Entertaining game, but as I expected, failure. I will say that I couldn't beat my $25 seat: sixth row behind the glass; the first row behind the railing meaning plenty of leg room and a foot rest. Great crowd down where I was. But yeah, wtf with all the people pouring out. Didn't anyone learn their lesson against Toronto? As usual, pics: http://flickr.com/photos/jhawkins/sets/72157603781682799/







[Edited on January 23, 2008 at 12:45 AM. Reason : .]

1/23/2008 12:44:34 AM

There were a bunch of UNC fratties up in 326-329...fun exchange from after the game when they were gathered in the concourse, blocking everyone from exiting:

Me: Why is Kaberle still playing?
Dammit100: I don't know...why are there a bunch of people gathering here?
Me: And why are they all wearing the same jacket?
Sorority Girl: We're not wearing the same jacket, and why are you guys wearing the same jersey?
Me: Actually, his jersey has a white stripe at the top and a different collar...
Sorority Girl: And his is inside out!
Me: Thank you for illustrating my point.

No joke...the girl made my point for me.

1/23/2008 3:08:21 AM

^ I stopped buying $10 tickets because it seems like every time I do, no matter the section, half the section is UNC frat guys.

1/23/2008 4:59:30 AM

w00t BOTH FLORIDA AND ATLANTA CHOKE THEIR LEADS

both only end up with 1.

1/24/2008 10:39:06 PM

has there ever been a time where 3 entire divisions are better than an ENTIRE division. we would be the worst team in 2-4 divisions right now.

1/26/2008 1:26:26 PM

2012 All-Star game in Raleigh? http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/story/904469.html

1/26/2008 2:05:57 PM

MVP.

1/27/2008 8:47:34 PM

^ Get that man a Wii!!!

1/27/2008 8:59:49 PM

staal is the shit

that assist on the game winner was pretty fucking rad.

[Edited on January 27, 2008 at 9:30 PM. Reason : .]

1/27/2008 9:30:22 PM

ERRRRRRRRRRRRICCCCC STAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL

1/27/2008 9:31:43 PM

i sure did pick a great time to drive home from boone

1/27/2008 10:16:23 PM

replay at 11

1/27/2008 10:39:54 PM

gg staalsy

1/28/2008 1:04:10 AM

Quote :

"Staal, who had two goals and an assist, can drive the truck that comes along with the MVP award back to Hurricanes country in Raleigh, N.C., or become the biggest star in a family that has three boys in the NHL. As he says in a league television commercial, "Is this the year we finally figure out who is Dad's favorite." "I was saying to the guys on the ice if I do give it to my parents, I would sure be the favorite of the family for at least a little while," Staal said."

1/28/2008 8:42:05 AM

Quote :

"Hurricanes, FSN South Agree to Multi-Year Deal Ken Preston Carolina Hurricanes Jan 28, 2008, 2:04 PM EST Network will carry 65 of Carolina’s regular-season games per season beginning in 2008-09 RALEIGH, NC—Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has reached a new agreement with its local television rights holder, FSN South. Beginning with the 2008-09 season, FSN South will telecast a minimum of 65 of the Hurricanes’ games per season, an increase of 10 games per season from the outgoing agreement. “We are pleased that this new agreement with our longtime partners at FSN South will bring our fans more televised games,” said Rutherford. Along with an increase in the minimum number of televised games, FSN South will telecast a minimum of 35 of the Hurricanes’ regular-season road games each season, as well as all Hurricanes postseason games exclusively available to local rightsholders. A complete post-game show with commentary and analysis from the Hurricanes’ television play-by-play voice John Forslund, and color analyst Tripp Tracy will follow each of FSN South’s telecasts. “The Carolina Hurricanes are a consistent contender in the National Hockey League, and we are proud to continue our partnership with this successful franchise,” said Jeff Genthner, senior vice president and general manager of FSN South. “FSN South is committed to being the region's premier destination for sports fans to watch their local teams, and our agreement with the Hurricanes reinforces that commitment throughout the Carolinas.” FSN South, the nation's largest regional sports network, reaches more than 12 million homes in seven states in the Southeast. Through its affiliates and other Fox Networks Group-owned networks, FSN reaches more than 82 million homes through 22 regional networks. Headquartered in Los Angeles, FSN-owned or affiliated regional sports networks serve as the television home to 64 of the 82 NHL, National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball teams based in the United States."

1/28/2008 4:06:02 PM

Meh. If MASN can get a deal to pick up the rest, I'll be happier.

Of course, I'd be just as happy if I could afford Center Ice.

1/28/2008 4:21:21 PM

WHY NO HD AGREEMENT

WTF

1/28/2008 4:49:19 PM

Anyone know about the Cole trade rumor?

I heard Vermette and Corvo from Ottawa... which would be absolutely fucking sick

1/28/2008 11:01:55 PM

That rumor has been going on for a while. The other rumor involves Ladd and John-Michael Liles, and that one most definitely has legs as a Canes scout was at the last Avs game before the All-Star break.

1/29/2008 12:19:51 AM

^^that's kinda been rumored for a while. But JR also doesnt want to trade Cole in conference.

1/29/2008 12:55:23 AM

FYI there is a free preview of NHL Center Ice from today until Feb. 4. So if you have digital cable, you can watch the game tonight even though it isn't on FSN.

1/29/2008 2:38:00 PM

nice, thanks for posting that

1/29/2008 4:51:20 PM

^^ awsome, i was just about to see if anyone knew a video stream i could catch it on

1/29/2008 6:58:52 PM

wtf mate

1/29/2008 7:08:18 PM

Pre-game penalties. 2 min minors on Avery (NYR) and Walker (CAR) (0:00)

[Edited on January 29, 2008 at 7:10 PM. Reason : 2 ]

1/29/2008 7:10:08 PM

I wish I could've found someone to go to the game with tonight.

p.s. don't fuck with Colton Orr.

1/29/2008 7:16:20 PM

dont show staal getting raped on the shot before this, nyr fags


gleason ejected for pulling jagr off

[Edited on January 29, 2008 at 7:21 PM. Reason : z]

1/29/2008 7:20:38 PM

by the way, shenahan is a faggy whiner, look at him

1/29/2008 7:23:14 PM