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Canes to monitor the minutes
September 21, 2009 by
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There can be a fine line in preseason games between getting the veteran players enough work to be beneficial but not overdoing it. It is, after all, an exhibition game.
"You want to make sure you don't take a player completely out of what is a normal rhythm," Canes...
Monday's debate: preseason games
September 20, 2009 by
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The Hurricanes are playing four preseason exhibition games, two fewer than last year.
So what do you think? Would more be better? Is four too many? Play just one and get on with it?
The floor is open.
Canes set lineup for Thrashers
September 20, 2009 by
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Talk about a little old and a little new. Check out the Canes' lineup for Monday's preseason game in Atlanta.
The line of Sergei Samsonov, Rod Brind'Amour and Scott Walker will play against the Thrashers after sitting out the preseason opener against Nashville. Total...
Samson to Albany; roster at 32
September 20, 2009 by
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The Canes announced today that forward Jerome Samson had been assigned to the Albany River Rats (AHL), reducing the training camp roster to 32.
Samson played with the Rats last season.
'Good chance' Babchuk to play in KHL
September 20, 2009 by
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Canes general manager Jim Rutherford said today that he could not completely confirm media reports out of Russia that defenseman Anton Babchuk had signed with Omsk Avangard of the KHL.
"There's a good chance it's true," Rutherford said. "I had conversations...
Caniac Carnival on Sunday
September 19, 2009 by
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The 10th annual Caniac Carnival begins Sunday with a sign-in at 9 a.m. Arm-band distribution for autographs begins at 9:30.
Carnival rides and entertainment, and the Crazy Caniac Challenge (two laps around the RBC Center) begin at 10 a.m. The autograph session is scheduled...
Canes look to correct sloppy play
September 19, 2009 by
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Even with some time to further digest the Canes' 4-2 preseason loss to Nashville, coach Paul Maurice hadn't changed his opinion a day later.
"It was a sloppy, sloppy affair," Maurice called Friday's game against the Predators at the RBC Center.
...
Canes send 8 to Albany
September 19, 2009 by
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The Canes have assigned eight players to the Albany River Rats, their top minor-league affiliate, reducing the training camp roster to 33.
Sent to Albany today were goaltender Mike Murphy, forwards Chris Terry, Mike Angelidis, Nicolas Blanchard and Nick Dodge, and defensemen Zack...
Predators 4, Canes 2 (preseason)
September 18, 2009 by
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RALEIGH — David Legwand had a goal and two assists to spur the Nashville Predators past the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 Friday in the Canes' preseason opener at the RBC Center.
Second-period goals by Legwand and Dan Hamhuis gave Nashville a 3-1 lead after two periods...
Predators @ Canes (preseason)
September 18, 2009 by
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Second-period goals by the Predators' David Legwand and Dan Hamhuis have given Nashville a 3-1 lead after two periods.
Legwand scored unassisted at 3:20, skating into the slot between Zach Boychuk, Brandon Sutter and Tim Conboy and zipping a shot past the Canes' Cam...
Kennedy returned to Guelph
September 18, 2009 by
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The Canes announced today that it had returned forward Matt Kennedy to junior team, the Guelph Storm of the OHL. Kennedy was their fifth-round draft choice this year.
The Canes now have 41 players in training camp.
Henderson's fame endures
September 18, 2009 by
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If you're a hockey fan, or of a certain age, and certainly if you're Canadian, you know of Paul Henderson.
While it's said fame is fleeting, Henderson's fame has endured for 37 years. It was his goal in the final game of 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet...
Canes to have 30 HD telecasts
September 18, 2009 by
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Fox Sports Carolinas announced today that 30 of the Hurricanes' 65 televised games this season will be produced and distributed in high definition. That's twice as many as in the 2008-2009 season.
The first high-definition telecast will be the Oct. 2 season-opener against...
For some a chore, for some a chance
September 18, 2009 by
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Preseason exhibition games are routine for the Canes' veteran players, almost like a necessary chore. Get in some ice time, bang a little, get the legs moving.
But for the younger guys in the Canes' locker room this morning, there was a nervous anticipation. There are...
Canes set lineup for preseason opener
September 17, 2009 by
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All things considered, Canes coach Paul Maurice would prefer to let such veterans as Rod Brind'Amour and Scott Walker play the home exhibition games and miss those on the road.
But that won't be the case. Brind'Amour, Walker and Sergei Samsonov will sit out Friday...
Pitkanen to return next week
September 17, 2009 by
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Canes coach Paul Maurice said today that defenseman Joni Pitkanen is expected to return to practice on Tuesday.
Pitkanen underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Sept. 10 to repair cartilage damage and it was thought he could miss as many as four weeks. He will miss the Canes' first...
Preseason lines to have age factor
September 16, 2009 by
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Canes coach Paul Maurice plans to mix veterans with younger players in the first couple of exhibition games, but only to a point.
You won't see, say, prospect Zach Boychuk on the wing with Eric Staal at center. Maurice and the coaches more likely will roll out a line of Boychuk...
Hedican hangs it up
September 16, 2009 by
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Bret Hedican will officially announce his retirement today, but with one regret:
“The one thing I really am sad about is that I didn’t retire a Hurricane,” Hedican said Tuesday from his home in California. “I really wanted to. I wish it was possible to sign a one-day contract...
Maurice upfront with an old friend
September 15, 2009 by
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Canes coach Paul Maurice recently got a call from an old friend seeking some solid information.
It was Florida Panthers coach Peter DeBoer, asking about defenseman Dennis Seidenberg. A free agent, Seidenberg was still unsigned, the Panthers were looking for a veteran blue-liner...
Canes' lines in place — for now
September 15, 2009 by
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Through the first three Group A practices, Canes coach Paul Maurice has been consistent with the lines he's used.
Eric Staal has centered Tuomo Ruutu and Erik Cole. Matt Cullen has centered Chad LaRose and Ray Whitney, and Rod Brind'Amour has been the center with wingers...
Sutter's goal: win back roster spot
September 14, 2009 by
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Canes center Brandon Sutter has the kind of problem many of us can only long for.
"I just don't gain weight," he said Monday.
At 6 feet 3, Sutter is as lean and lanky as a cross-country runner. His listed weight is 183 pounds and he says he's doing anything...
Canes make most of practice
September 14, 2009 by
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With 19 days before the season opener, the Canes plan to take advantage of every minute. There is no down time.
"It leaves you not a tremendous amount of prep time," coach Paul Maurice said today. "That being said, that's why this whole camp is designed the way...
Seidenberg signs with Panthers
September 14, 2009 by
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Former Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dennis Seidenberg has found a new home with a Southeast Division rival.
After spending the last two seasons with the Canes, the free agent agreed to terms today with the Florida Panthers, according to an announcement posted on the Panthers'...
Monday's debate: the big surprise
September 13, 2009 by
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There's usually a surprise or two in training camp, someone who unexpectedly shines, making the kind of plays that cause heads to turn and everyone to take notice.
So who will it be with the Canes? Who could be the biggest surprise in camp?
The floor is open.
Maurice: Pitkanen surgery a 'cleanup'
September 13, 2009 by
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A year ago, the Canes' Rod Brind'Amour had knee surgery just before training camp began. He missed nearly all of camp and struggled in the regular season.
Could it be the same for defenseman Joni Pitkanen, who had arthroscopic knee surgery Thursday? Coach Paul Maurice...
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