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A mix of bad luck and not scoring
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We just can not catch a break, can we?Canes lost 3-2 to the C[r]apitals. Because I am now in the viewing area for Washington, I was able to catch the third period of the game.Which, of course, meant that I missed all of the interesting bits.The most important part that affects our...
Your 2009-10 Hurricanes: finding new lows every game.
3 days ago by
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These third period things aren't really working out for us, are they?The second game in a row that the Canes let five goals in the third period.Canes lose 5-1 to the Sabres. Alert me when the play of our team stops making me want to gouge my eyes out.
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
5 days ago by
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Erik Cole had a goal and an assist tonight in the 6-4 loss against the Thrashers. To me, his play is the bright ray of sunshine that got covered up by the dark clouds that was letting 5 goals against in the third period.I don't think I've ever seen a team implode before my...
Canes lose another two. Whatever.
6 days ago by
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Well, a little less than a week has passed, and we can chalk up two more losses on the road. Ho-hum, same old, same old.The first loss was 2-0 against the Stars on Monday. Didn't listen to the game, so I don't know really much about it. Recap says that a Ray Whitney goal was...
Canes win!
11 days ago by
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So, I attended my second game of the season this year, and the Canes won their second game in regulation. The last game I went to was the 7-2 romp over Florida... coincidence? I think not.Anyways, the Canes beat the Lightning 3-1 in this one.Some random observations in list form because...
WE WON!!!!
17 days ago by
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IT'S OVER!THE STREAK OF DARKNESS IS OVER!THE CANES ARE VICTORIOUS!5-4 SHOOTOUT WIN, TAKE THAT MINNESOTA!Anyone up for a 14-game win streak?
We've got us a new goalie...
23 days ago by
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Well, it looks like Cam Ward's going to be out 3-4 weeks, so faced with the prospect of an extended period with Michael Leighton and Justin Peters, the Canes went and signed Manny Legace to a two-way contract.Really, I think the Canes should apologize to Legace for taking him from...
We hit rock bottom... and then we started drilling...
25 days ago by
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The Canes lost to Columbus 3-2 last night, Erik Cole scoring the first goal, then the Canes allowing three within three and a half minutes of the third to lose the game. Nothing new there.The horrible news? Cam Ward got cut by Rick Nash's skate in the first period. He was immediately...
Rock Bottom
26 days ago by
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Well, this is it. There's nowhere else for this team to go.Last night the Canes lost to the Maple Leafs 3-2, cementing their spot as the worst team in the National Hockey League.The game looked like it was going to swing Carolina's way after they knocked two goals in after...
This is just pathetic
November 01, 2009 by
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Let me just say that I chose a very good season to go off to college. It's a good thing that I haven't watched any of the last nine games, I think I would be ready to kill right about now.I mean, honestly, it's hard enough listening to Chuck Kaiton. Take the 5-2 loss to...
The Canes have issues
October 25, 2009 by
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Remember my last post, in which I said that if the Canes lost to the Islanders, they have all kinds of issues?Well, issues are definitely what this current Canes team has. They lost in a shootout to the Islanders, then lost to the Avs in regulation, then lost in overtime to the Wild...
Entertainment, courtesy of Martin St. Louis
October 21, 2009 by
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So, on Saturday, the Canes got shutout by the New Jersey Devils 2-0, making them the third former playoff foe to beat the Canes this season.But that is not what got me off my lazy bum to post. Martin St. Louis playing a game of strip-shootout after a Tampa Bay practice is what got...
Canes drop two
October 15, 2009 by
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Since my last post the Canes have gone 0-1-1. Awesome.The Canes lost 5-2 to the Lightning, allowing them to get their first win of the year. I was able to watch a lot of the third period, which means I was able to tune in just in time to see the Canes give the game away by letting...
Canes storm all over the Panthers.
October 10, 2009 by
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Canes beat the crap out of Florida 7-2 last night at the RBC Center.This was the first game I went to in person this season and it was somewhat unfortunate that such a beatdown went on in front of such a paltry crowd... but, then again, Florida wouldn't have been my top choice...
Canes win first game
October 09, 2009 by
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A very quick recap of the past game:Canes won their first of the year against the Lightning on Tuesday. They won it 2-1 in a shootout, with Samsonov and Ruutu connecting in the shootout to win it.Good that it's a win, bad that Tampa played us to a shootout.Next game is tonight...
A dark depression has fallen upon us...
October 04, 2009 by
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And the true days of infinite sadness are upon us - Erik Cole is out 4-6 weeks with a fracture in his lower left leg.The Canes better start winning, otherwise I don't know what I'm going to do without Cole to cheer for.
Can we restart the season?
October 04, 2009 by
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Well, I'd like to permanently forget about this opening weekend.Canes lost 7-2 to the Bruins.I don't even know where to begin. The Canes went 1-for-10 on the power play, making their season total now 1-for-18, or a 5.6% conversion rate. The Canes also let in 4 goals on the...
Canes drop first, are pathetic on powerplay
October 03, 2009 by
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The Canes dropped their first game 2-0 to the Philadelphia Flyers last night.First of all, let me just say that I don't believe you can really appreciate Chuck Kaiton until he is your only possible way of listening to a game. Also, the RBC must have been rocking at the start of...
Wrapping up the preseason
September 30, 2009 by
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Awesome news, guys: THE SEASON STARTS IN TWO DAYS!!!!Crazy, isn't it? But before we roll into the regular season, let me recap the waning moments of the preseason.The Canes finished their preseason on a 2-0 winning streak, winning 4-3 against Atlanta last Friday and then 5-2 against...
Preseason update
September 24, 2009 by
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Well, we're right in the swing of the preseason now. On Monday the Canes dropped a game to Atlanta 4-2, with Brandon Sutter and Bryan Rodney notching scores. Considering I wasn't able to listen to the game and the recap is all of four paragraphs, I'm going to assume nothing...
First Preseason Game!
September 20, 2009 by
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The Canes dropped their first preseason game on Friday, losing 4-2 to the Nashville Predators.First of all, it was completely awesome to hear Chuck K call a game. It's been sooo long without hockey, this preseason is a definitely welcome event.Apparently the Canes didn't play...
The season is in sight
September 17, 2009 by
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Hm... I guess I'd better update this blog, eh? I mean, after whining and moaning and groaning about the offseason - HOCKEY IS FINALLY HERE!Yep, the Canes play their first preseason game this Friday. Training camp has already opened. But let's take a quick look back at what...
Death by hockey deprivation...
September 02, 2009 by
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I don't think I've ever pined for hockey so much as I am right now.I think it might be because the weather in Appalachia is slightly cooler than what I'm used to in the Triangle, so the change in temperature that I associate with late October (and hockey season) is already...
Rebel Yelle
August 23, 2009 by
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The Canes signed Stephane Yelle a few days ago, adding depth at center.It seems that Rutherford is taking full advantage of the Bruins' salary cap position this offseason. Another move that, if it ends up not benefiting the team, not a lot was given up. This move gets a thumbs...
Breaking the summer silence...
August 17, 2009 by
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Wow, guess I haven't updated in a while, eh?Well, never fear, I can assure you that absolutely nothing has happened in the hockey world, especially from a Canes view. I mean, it is August, after all - the worst month of the offseason. Truly, the only thing that has occurred is...
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