tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91090629146747554152008-07-25T21:19:03.731-04:00WufPiratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17610967558169192461carolinaonice@gmail.comBlogger357125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109062914674755415.post-10244135300665490742008-07-25T08:57:00.005-04:002008-07-25T19:59:05.442-04:00

(Edmonton Journal) Weird. This picture is gonna take some getting used to. If you folks want to follow Erik Cole's year in Edmonton - do yourselves the favor and check out the many outstanding Oilers blogs. My favorite one is Covered In Oil. He seems pretty darned happy up there. H/t Kukla on the link.

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Let me begin this post by stating that I have no inside sources here, just simply throwing this out there. What if tomorrow, during the Canes Summer Fun Fest as the evening's climax begins with the showing of the Molson Miracle - the one and only Jeff O'Neill introduces it? It would be a huge PR move for the team and for marketing in general. Love the (potential) signing or hate it, this would

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If you look at my blogger profile, you'll see 30 or so of the hundreds of musicians that I dig. I've seen a countless number of concerts in my young life and The Avett Brothers are by far my favorite live show experience. I can't tell you how proud I am of these guys who recently were signed by the Columbia Records group, American Records. The band has been touring non-stop throughout the

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Source confirmed (Blue42).

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Thanks to Bomani for his permission.

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Here's the highlights from the Jan. 12th game in Raleigh against the Colorado Avalanche. If you watch the video, you'll notice that the Canes' goals come from an Erik Cole breakaway, a Keith Aucoin rocket-of-a-shot, Cory Stillman slapper and Chad LaRose sweeping up the trash. The irony here is that the first three will not be suiting up in a Carolina sweater come September and that the fourth

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Wuffie's McLovin Dance continues today as the ECU Ice Hockey page has the release of their schedule for the 2008-2009 season. Dates to circle on your calendar and plan for the drive to G-Vegas: The November homestand at Bladez On Ice starting on the 7th against the Division II Duke Blue Devils with the following weekend having VT's Division II team Fri. night the 14th and U of R on the

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(image via Flickr user Dasro) Glove-tap to the Lets Go Canes board regarding this article on the progress Matt Cullen is having this summer: "Cullen, who equaled the highest points total of his career with 49 in just 59 games, said he’s seen several specialists in North Carolina and Denver. His last check-up about a month ago showed no lingering signs of post-concussion syndrome. Cullen’s been

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Any of you folks out there have insider's access to the new black 3rd Hurricanes jersey before it comes out? There seems to be mixed opinions on them, but this guy can't wait to get his paws on one. I read on a newb's blog "Eye of the Storm Is Upon Us" that they are considering the Red Wings game in October as the first game to wear them. Call me pessimistic, but I'm not sure I want to associate

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Ahhh yes. A little relief today for the malnourished Caniacs / hockey fans - we can start planning our next 9 months (and hopefully another 3+ months). Champion Caniac Bloghead Bubba gave the Hurricanes 2008-2009 schedule the business down there today. Check out his post for some can't miss games and fun-filled facts about the coming season! I've started up the Panthers vs. Hurricanes

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(photo: 850 the Buzz) Luke posted a lengthy blog entry tonight which was great to see in this dead time of hockey and sports in general. For the Caniacs deprived, almost any news is good news right now. Almost that is, until you see a headline like this: O'Neill back in Canes' plans - maybe The team is interested in talking contract with the one and only Jeff O'Neill. I'll admit that I had to

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Wink, wink.

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I knew it would only be a matter of time before Mr. LaRose re-signed with the Canes. I've seen this said many places over the past week and a 1/2 and couldn't agree more: Yes Erik Cole had to go and he was a fan favorite. But losing Chad AND Erik in the same month wouldn't go over too well with the already disgruntled fanbase. I made it out to the Hurricanes prospect on-ice portion yesterday at

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Recent trade rumor-mongering has alienated the Hurricanes' Frantisek Kaberle as the guy who is the "you're cool and all, but you stink" player and supposedly headed for either for Atlanta or the Florida Everblades (via the Arturs Irbe treatment). I would however like to offer a contrary opinion to the mass public on this fine, outstanding young gentleman. And this is totally not to advertise his

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Upon reading some new threads on Lets Go Canes this morning, I stumbled upon a DailyMotion website by a user named GateCityCanes. Let's just say this guy has access to some hard-to-find, yet hard-to-forget footage. I spent well over an hour checking out his videos. I debated on which one to embed, but settled on this one: Carolina Hurricanes clinch Eastern Conference Uploaded by gatecitycanes

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First off, let me say that I love being an American. I always have and I always will. Thanks to all those who unselfishly make the sacrifice because they too love their country. Second, I'd like to take this time to salute the entire hockey blogosphere and my fellow Caniac bretheren. In particular: Bubba of Canes Country, D-Lee of RBH (who's been blogging like its his job), her majesty AQ and

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The former Penguins D-man who played in the Czech republic signs with the Canes today for a (cue Dr. Evil voice) One Million Dollar, One year contract. As an aside, the Hurricanes Ticket Sales Dept. is now accepting payments in euros.

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I'd been clamoring for some kind of news out of the Hurricanes, well that clam opened up big time today. I've had some time to sit a spell and do some research on Pitkanen and think about the proper send-off for #26. Erik Cole, from his 2002 rookie year until April of '08, was a true power forward. From his legendary days with the BBC Line, to his extremely frightening and career dangering neck

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Rather than start spewing, I will wait until later today to post my thoughts on the Erik Cole trade for Joni Pitkanen.

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From the twisted mind that is East of Here: "here is the super top secret "developmental" copy of the new Tampa Bay 'Melrose Mullet' logo..."

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At a time in last season, the Hurricanes were struggling to muster up any kind of good consistent effort. As they were "circling the drain", forwards and defenseman alike were dropping like flies due to either injury or the "Bucket in front of you - while you're stuck on the toilet - and losing 12 lbs. for 3 days" flu that struck the whole team. One bright spot among that rather crap-tacular

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Writing in complete sentences is hard and stuff. -Is it October yet? -Bubba @ Canes Country is the Champion blogger. When none of the restavus Canes bloggers have anything to update about - he pulls out all the stops with some full analysis or interviews some V.I.P.'s. Keep up the great work, bud. Something tells me that the team will be embracing your talents soon enough. -As far as free

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Fear the Ruutu. I'd type more, but I'm afraid that my computer monitor will body check me across the glass.

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The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed former Cane Andrew Ladd to a two year deal. Come on Tuomo Ruutu, look out for us here... Darcy Hordichuk gives a collective "F you" to the Carolina brass. I join my boy Jimmy in saying "well to hell with you too then". ESPN will show the Paper, Rock, Scissors championship but still can't show hockey? WTF? Hockey blogger extraordinaire and friend to COI

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behind every athlete, there lies the potential to make something of them self outside their sporting arenas. Some choose to use that to their advantage, while others tend to lean towards jackassery. After further research on Darcy Hordichuk, he is obviously a character guy who is making the most of his opportunities in life. I perused his awesomely nasty website, DarcyHordichuk.com and read

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