Just as a quick question, what are our odds of resigning any of the players who left in the offseason? Are they the same as the chance we would have had if they were in Carolina already, so it didn't matter one way or the other, or are the diminished significantly now that they are with their new team?

Were these guys with expiring contracts probably going to leave anyway?

I know why we're doing this, but I was just wondering if we are going to have to totally rebuild through the draft, or if this could end up being a big upgrade because we'll get several of these guys back and have a solid draft as well.

2/14/2010 1:54:41 AM

that's a pretty hard question to answer


but i'd say that our odds are probably around the same, and that we aren't really rebuilding, we're just fixing some mistakes in how our team was made up. honestly, with the core we have right now, add a few FAs (DEFENSE, ANYONE?) with a little more success than we did last offseason, we should be in contention for a playoff spot.

we just fucked up this year not getting younger, and apparently we REALLY fucked up by not giving Staal the C at the beginning of the season.

none of these kids we draft this year (unless we get Hall or Seguin) will be on the team next year.

i'd say we have a 50/50 shot of resigning Cullen to a reasonable contract, and if Whitney doesn't get an extension after he's traded he'd probably get a 1-2 year deal too. Highly likely we resign at least one of them.

[Edited on February 14, 2010 at 10:54 AM. Reason : .]

2/14/2010 10:49:16 AM

Bye Marty

[Edited on February 14, 2010 at 10:59 AM. Reason : .]

2/14/2010 10:59:15 AM

Love chasing Marty.

Love, love, LOVE it.

2/14/2010 11:25:27 AM

EX-WIFE'S SISTER!!

2/14/2010 12:27:57 PM

It was talked about the other day in this thread, but here is some possible new news regarding the Canes farm system. It seems that the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL are moving to Greenville, SC next season. Also, they currently don't have an NHL affiliate. Now obviously it's all speculation on my part, but this looks like an obvious solution to who the Hurricanes will use as an ECHL affiliate.

Link:
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_045202110.html

2/15/2010 10:32:49 PM

I don't think they will be changing. Karmanos is part owner of both the Everblades and their arena, and until that changes I think they stay our affiliate.

2/15/2010 10:41:25 PM

I am excited that the minor league team will be in Charlotte. I think this is a great move and will get us an even bigger of a following in the carolinas!!!

2/15/2010 11:36:51 PM

WHO OWN DA CHIEFS

OWNNSSS

OWNNSSS

2/16/2010 3:05:23 AM

Quote :

"I don't think they will be changing. Karmanos is part owner of both the Everblades and their arena, and until that changes I think they stay our affiliate."

I was not aware of that, but then again I'm not a Hurricanes fan so there ya go. It was all just pure speculation on my part.

^Ahahaha

2/16/2010 11:59:25 AM

Be in the team photo contest exposed!?

http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=60693

2/17/2010 11:23:24 AM

In parking lot related news, I finally am putting the finishing touches on the cornhole set we have been trying to complete for the last few months.









Now I am just anxious for good weather. I think there are 3 or 4 March weekend home games to break these things in at. CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT ANYONE?!

2/18/2010 9:19:26 AM

that.


is..


BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


one suggestion....you need to put red battery operated lights in the underside of the hole.
http://www.techno-solutions.co.uk/zen/images/products/rope-light---12v-red.gif

that way when it gets darker, your hole will glow cane's red and you can still see the target! its cheap, and it looks sooooooo awesome when finished. easy to install. just clip them on the inside in a circle!

[Edited on February 18, 2010 at 9:29 AM. Reason : lights]

2/18/2010 9:20:05 AM

^^those are SOOOOO SEXY

2/18/2010 12:22:54 PM

want.

2/18/2010 12:32:38 PM

How long did it take you to make those cornholes? We've been thinking about making some NCSU ones, but some Canes ones would be pretty nice too. Those look really niceeeeeeeeee.

2/18/2010 12:49:02 PM

make one NCSU and one Canes.

Color coordination ftw

2/18/2010 1:44:55 PM

Quote :

"CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Police say the wife of pro wrestler Ric Flair has been charged with assaulting him in their North Carolina home. In a statement, Flair called the incident an unfortunate disagreement and said he did nothing wrong. Authorities say officers were called to Flair's home in south Charlotte on Sunday night. Flair said his wife attacked him after they went out for dinner. He had minor injuries, but refused treatment from paramedics. Police charged 41-year-old Jacqueline Beems with simple assault. She was released from jail a few hours after her arrest. The 60-year-old platinum blond grappler nicknamed "The Nature Boy" is currently wrestling for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling after a long career with World Wrestling Entertainment."

2/22/2010 8:10:32 PM

She slapped him across the chest, he sold it like crazy, the neighbors all yelled, "WOO!" and before anyone knew it the cops showed up.

2/23/2010 3:11:19 AM

that's another ill-advised marriage for the nature boy! woooooo!

2/23/2010 9:44:49 AM

Quote :

"one suggestion....you need to put red battery operated lights in the underside of the hole. http://www.techno-solutions.co.uk/zen/images/products/rope-light---12v-red.gif"

Heck yeah. I'll check into that, thanks for the heads up.

Quote :

"How long did it take you to make those cornholes? We've been thinking about making some NCSU ones, but some Canes ones would be pretty nice too. Those look really niceeeeeeeeee."

Took about a month for completion, but building them actually only took a day. My folks had some scrap wood and my hole saw came in the mail so we knocked it out pretty quickly. It took forever to paint bc I don't have a shop, and the damn temps never got above 35 degrees for like a month, so the paint wouldnt behave.

I have a vinyl cutter that lets me cut the logos, but I'll tell you... that primary logo on the red board was a pain because you have to do each color separately, in layers... messed up at least twice doing that. It was fun making them, but I am glad they are done

2/23/2010 6:26:53 PM

http://www.mcdonalds.ca/olympics/en/videos/anticipation.flv

EPIC FAIL

2/25/2010 12:44:23 AM

oh hey, i've been out of the county. how are the hurricanes doing this year. i have not had access to a newspaper, the internets, or any sort of TV. are they going to make the playoffs? have they traded any popular players? has the captaincy been given away? are they in the last 3 of points in the NHL? is there a chance that GM rutherford might call up a bunch of minor leaguers and give up the season?

once again, been out of the county. these are the questions that I have. also, are the devils in playoff contention?


bye for now.

2/27/2010 1:01:34 AM

Yes, the Hurricanes are one of the worst teams in the league, and are playing a bunch of minor leaguers.

And they still chased Marty Brodeur's fat ass from the RBC Center ice for the millionth time.

2/27/2010 1:06:15 AM

Quote :

"THE INTERNETS"

2/27/2010 2:45:09 AM

Enjoy your rental of a scorer who doesn't come through in the clutch and doesn't give two shits about playing d, especially when it counts. I'm sure lemaire loves that.

You think Marty is taking you anywhere this season? That piece of shit is finished.

2/27/2010 10:21:08 AM

tell us how ya really feel. I can't fucking WAIT for Wednesday!!

2/27/2010 10:53:40 AM

2/27/2010 10:54:11 AM

that moment was the inspiration for my fantasy hockey team name this season: Brodeur's Endless Bitchin'

2/27/2010 10:58:18 AM

2/27/2010 4:14:56 PM

Jeff Marek, CBC Sports: http://twitter.com/JeffMarek

Quote :

"Soooo...what's the first trade to get announced later tonight/this morn? prediction: Aaron Ward (CAROLINA) to OTTAWA."

[Edited on February 28, 2010 at 8:12 PM. Reason : .]

2/28/2010 8:12:28 PM

Also,

Quote :

"Canes general manager Jim Rutherford said today that he had fielded calls from 10 teams in the last four days about potential deals."

Quote :

""I'm getting inquiries on more players than I expected," he said. "That does not mean more players will be traded. But there are more inquiries than I anticipated. "They do include calls on players will not be unrestricted. I'm a little surprised by that. Not to say they wouldn't be good pickups, but it's something we're looking at.""

http://blogs.newsobserver.com/canes/rutherford-set-for-interesting-few-days

2/28/2010 8:36:55 PM

Quote :

"The Carolina Hurricanes have at least three defencemen Canes general manager Jim Rutherford would be willing to deal. Joe Corvo, Aaron Ward and Andrew Alberts are attracting attention, with the return for Corvo expected to be high."

http://www.tsn.ca/blogs/darren_dreger/?id=312000

hmmm. . . what would the canes would get in return i wonder

3/1/2010 10:23:43 AM

Still not sure I am a big fan of Alberts being moved. I liked the idea of a Carson/Alberts 3rd pairing next season.

3/1/2010 10:38:47 AM

Corvo - 2nd and a low/mid level prospect
A. Ward - 5th, anything more than that would be robbery.
Alberts - 4th, maybe a low level prospect

just my uneducated guess. any trade could involve us getting back a salary dump UFA in return.

3/1/2010 10:39:38 AM

I'll take a half-eaten Caramello for Aaron Ward.

3/1/2010 10:49:43 AM

^a bag of pucks would be nice too.

3/1/2010 10:50:43 AM

practice pucks

can't waste the ones molded with tight clearances

3/1/2010 11:07:13 AM

I would accept a nice quality framed version of this in return to hang inside the RBC Center offices or press box.

3/1/2010 11:10:32 AM

from the Canes facebook for lolz:

Quote :

"Michael Dowd: Let's hope the added firepower keeps us on the winning ways we had before the break. I am looking for number 6 in Toronto and number 7 when our Olympians return home on Thursday with all that hardware! Go Canes!"

my response:

Quote :

"12 goals COMBINED in 87 games isn't what I'd call firepower. Then again, the three of them did chip in a whopping 10 assists in those games too. 22 points... in 87 games. Poland in 1939 had more firepower."

3/1/2010 12:06:44 PM

I have to admit, I have no idea what either one of you are talking about.

3/1/2010 12:28:55 PM

talking about Cole, LaRose and Walker coming back tomorrow

3/1/2010 12:37:03 PM

I'm praying that any of the 3 are on other team's wishlists to own prior to March 4.

3/1/2010 12:38:23 PM

I have to admit, I have no idea what either one of you are talking about.

[Edited on March 1, 2010 at 12:39 PM. Reason : oh...]

3/1/2010 12:38:37 PM

WITH THE CANES??!?!??!

3/1/2010 12:39:22 PM

ANNOUNCEMENT COMING BY THE WEEKEND ON ALL-STAR GAME

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/hurricanes/story/7139470/

Quote :

"Dave Olsen, vice president and general manager of the RBC Center, told the Wake County Board of Commissioners Monday that an announcement about the NHL’s showcase event is expected later this week."

[Edited on March 1, 2010 at 3:05 PM. Reason : ]

3/1/2010 3:04:29 PM

my breath will not be held. I'm guessing Pittsburgh will have it what with their new arena and all.

3/1/2010 3:10:01 PM

PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ

3/1/2010 3:14:46 PM

fuck Pittsburgh and fuck Sidney.

I think 2013 will be ours...idk why

3/1/2010 3:16:59 PM

Quote :

"The Florida Panthers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators are also bidding for the game."

Why the fuck is Florida bidding? They just had it like 8 years ago. Fucking dickheads, you can throw that one out as a potential site.

Philly hasn't had it in nearly 20 years, but I can't imagine they're at the top of the league's list.

Ottawa has never had it, but their arena is out in BFE further than the RBC Center ever dreamed of being. I'd say they are also very unlikely to get it, there isn't anything of note around their arena. The actual city of Ottawa is 20 minutes away in good traffic conditions.

Pittsburgh is likely to get it. They haven't had it since 90 and with the new arena and their recent rise to prominence, I doubt the NHL tells them no. If they don't get it this year, they're getting in the next one.

We've got a real shot here, but I think we're 2nd after Pittsburgh in the NHL's eyes. We might get one in another few years, but I'm doubting it will be this year.

3/1/2010 3:22:24 PM