PRACTICE PRACTICE!!

[lvscolencanes]

Anyone going today?? I see the directions, but I hate maps. If anyone is local and can PM me a number or can call me for directions from Dix Campus. Goodness I want to go so bad!! Let me know if its even worth it to go around 11:15?? Thanks Guys!! :D

[hyena]

i can't help you with directions from there, but it is worth going at 11:15...you might not see much of the practice if they decide to quit early (which i think they only did once last week), but you will at least have plenty of time for autographs, if that's your thing.

thanks for starting a new thread, btw. don't forget to give us a report if you decide to go! :D

[lvscolencanes]

ITs cool - I talked to the Hubby, and he gave me some directions, so that parts cool. I am getting ready to head out - pray I dont get lost :crazy: !
I will let yall know how my first RECZONE practice went.... ;)

P.S.
Should I just go up to folks?? and ask "hey do you post on LCG???"
I think I will feel like a cheese ball! (ok its normal) ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

I got to meet lvscole...she was coming in just as Thelmie and I were leaving....typical practice..nothing new........EXCEPT...JESSE WAS BACK!! :spin: and so was Bayda!! I told Jesse it was good to have him back!! :D

If you have never been, it is definitely worth going at least once!! :spin:

[Stormbringer]

...EXCEPT...JESSE WAS BACK!! :spin: and so was Bayda!! I told Jesse it was good to have him back!! :D

Great! Hope they both do well at training camp...very nice to know Jesse returned. :spin:

[lvscolencanes]

IIIII'MMMM baaaaacccckkkk....LOL!
Practice was awesome, although, 1. In my camera I didnt notice I had 1 picture left, and I took a kinda far away one of Colesy and about 1 min. later O had him pushed in the glass about 3 inches from me...would have been a killer shot dernit!!
2. Didnt really get to spend much time with Jeff O, and Thelmie, but it was so great to finally meet some folks from here, esp. you Mona, since you persuaded me to go, and it was well worth it(but equally and great to meet you too Thelmie ;) ).
3. They just got off the ice to shower when I had to go which means, :sad: no autographs :sad: !
Ok enough with the B!@#$ing session. Practice was awesome. They played a little game against each other. O got the last goal and he did his little shrug of the shoulder's like "did I do that", but it was a beautiful goal.
Yes, It was awesome to see Jesse, I would have to say he is right up there with my favorites with ole Colesy. As you can tell I love attitude which they both have alot of...Good and Agressive.. :p !!
Anyway, I really enjoyed my first practice at the RecZone, hope to meet alot of you guys in the future... ;) Most edit 1 more time for good measure...lol!! Cole looked soooo good skating again, havent seen that since last year...phewy!! :D

P.S. Nobody has said anything about my new avater...didnt want to brag, but its awesome....one very cool dude on here made it for me...Thanks again!!! :D

[hyena]

thanks for the reports, guys! it's great to hear that jesse is back. :spin:

luvscole, i actually was going to PM you about your avitar -- it's really cool!

i'm going to try to make the practice tomorrow...it may be the only one i get to this week. :eek2:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Love your avatar lvscole...sorry you didn't get a pic of your fave getting mashed into the boards!! :D ;)

Practice is awesome..I just can't get enough of the guys after the long Caneless summer!! :spin:

[lvscolencanes]

Lets see who all is going tomorrow?? Would be cool to get a good group up! :cool:

[Ashleygirl]

I'll try to make it to practice on Wednesday...I need a small dose of Canes to get me through the week (if I can hold out until Wednesday!)
Anyone else think they'll make it??

[Jeff O Rocks]

I'll try to make it to practice on Wednesday...I need a small dose of Canes to get me through the week (if I can hold out until Wednesday!)
Anyone else think they'll make it??

I will probably be there Tuesday - Thursday ...I have Jimmy V commitments on Friday and won't be able to make it! :sad: Hope to see ya there! ;)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Can't come tomorrow but I think I should be able to make one or two sometime Wed, Thur or Fri.

[lvscolencanes]

How bout Thurs for everyone??

[Kat]

I will probably be there tomorrow if I can get my lazy butt out of bed...

-Kat

[RIO]

I will probably be there tomorrow if I can get my lazy butt out of bed...

-Kat

Don't you just hate it when your butt gets lazy? It drags around "behind" you! :D Even worse is when your lazy eyes act up at the same time. You crash into things and fall into the toaster which gets jammed and sets the kitchen on fire and then leaping gouts of flame turn your neighbors garden knomes (two, but they look like twelve 'cuz your lazy eyes are jumpin' around) into little torches that incinerate the entire neighborhood into piles of fetid ash!! Next thing you know, you're living in a refrigerator box in Tijuana selling chewing gum to steely-eyed tourists who don't care that you've been living off scorpions and puddle water for three weeks!! :crazy:

*ahem*

But I wouldn't know exactly. I just HEARD about this sort of thing. :beatup:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Ms. Rio....sounds like you need a healthy dose of Canes...come on to practice soon my friend!! :kiss: ;)

[perfectstorm]

My wife and one year old son plan on going to the practice today, so if you see a kid that looks like the picture to the left, walk up and introduce yourself.

:cool:

[Jeff O Rocks]

My wife and one year old son plan on going to the practice today, so if you see a kid that looks like the picture to the left, walk up and introduce yourself.

:cool:

will do! ;) :spin:

[talkingcanes]

because my work schedule is so nightmarish for the rest of the month, I know I won't make any practices till September so keep the reports coming ;)

[lvscolencanes]

For those who are going, what time do yall think yall will be there??

[Stormbringer]

because my work schedule is so nightmarish for the rest of the month, I know I won't make any practices till September so keep the reports coming ;)

Somewhat the same here, probably would try to make a practice this week if it weren't for my busy schedule. But, we'll see how things pan out next week...as TC suggested, please keep the reports (AND pics) coming! :)

[Jeff O Rocks]

I am leaving right now..will be there in 10! :spin:

[lvscolencanes]

Let me bother you guys again. I have another question, is the only place to park and to go in at the RecZone is down that long hill and long steps. Just making sure I dont look stupid, when I go today... :eek:

imagine that - me look stupid...heeeeheee

[lvscolencanes]

Practice was good, everyone looked good, DeFauw was back (Wow Big boy), I wasn't really there that long tho. So my report wouldnt be that good, hopefully Jeff O , or Hyena can do that, they are better at it than me anyway :sad: ...
Oh or nccanes....and all of yall I met today, it was so good to finally meet yall!!! A bunch of nice folks, Like I knew yall would be!!! :cool:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Practice was good, everyone looked good, DeFauw was back (Wow Big boy), I wasn't really there that long tho. So my report wouldnt be that good, hopefully Jeff O , or Hyena can do that, they are better at it than me anyway :sad: ...
Oh or nccanes....and all of yall I met today, it was so good to finally meet yall!!! A bunch of nice folks, Like I knew yall would be!!! :cool:

Thanks girl..you too!! ;) The only thing I have to add is that Glen is back too!! Good to see him....After all the regulars left, a few of the late arrivals (Defauw) went through the parachute drills....

:spin:

[hyena]

Practice was good, everyone looked good, DeFauw was back (Wow Big boy), I wasn't really there that long tho. So my report wouldnt be that good, hopefully Jeff O , or Hyena can do that, they are better at it than me anyway :sad: ...
Oh or nccanes....and all of yall I met today, it was so good to finally meet yall!!! A bunch of nice folks, Like I knew yall would be!!! :cool:

Thanks girl..you too!! ;) The only thing I have to add is that Glen is back too!! Good to see him....After all the regulars left, a few of the late arrivals (Defauw) went through the parachute drills....

:spin:

yeah, lvscole, it was good to meet you too! :spin:

the only thing i'd add is that of all the 'regulars' that have been there, Ronnie and Kevyn were both absent today.

[perfectstorm]

So, did my wife and kid show up?

[Jeff O Rocks]

So, did my wife and kid show up?

I saw a woman with a child, but I never got a good look to see if it was your cutie in the pic!! :roll:

[perfectstorm]

Well, if he wasn't kicking and screaming, it wasn't him...

:D

[lvscolencanes]

Well, if he wasn't kicking and screaming, it wasn't him...

:D

I think I did see him - he was the one climbing the glass yelling for the guys to step it up....heehee!! :D ;)

[perfectstorm]

Well, if he wasn't kicking and screaming, it wasn't him...

:D

I think I did see him - he was the one climbing the glass yelling for the guys to step it up....heehee!! :D ;)

Both of them were there, so that must have been him...

:D :D

[Morphine Boy]

Oh please god someone IM me @ MorphineBoy091 on AIM and let me know when the practice is on Wednesday.

And what's the # for the reczone?

[Canesluver]

Practice schedule:
http://www.reczone.net/servlets/lcalendar?League=RecZone&DisplayList=24

phone: 754-0441

[Jeff O Rocks]

Practice was shorter today than usual...they did a lot of 5 on 5...no parachutes today....Glen W. was in goal!!!!!!!! :crazy: :eek: He did a pretty good job! :D All the guys were in good spirits...Ronnie and Kevyn A. were absent again... Halfway through, Aaron came by with his equipment....he didn't skate though..

Good day on the ice.. :spin:

[lvscolencanes]

Thanks for the update Monie... hate I missed it, had to go to the dr. blah!!

Will be there tommorow tho! Will ya? :D

[StormShaman]

Wish I coulda been there to see it--but I was in class. :)


(yay, going back to school!)

[lvscolencanes]

Wish I coulda been there to see it--but I was in class. :)


(yay, going back to school!)

Great job Storm...got your priorities almost in tact! :p :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

Thanks for the update Monie... hate I missed it, had to go to the dr. blah!!

Will be there tommorow tho! Will ya? :D

I should be there tomorrow..since I can't Friday!! :sad: see ya there!! :spin:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Hey guys...practice was good...I had to leave before the actual shooting starting, so I am sure there will be more added from other members of the "gang" here! ;) New guys to the ice...Aaron and T. Kurka...and the "mystery" goalie today was..........Mr. Boulerice....not sure how he did...I said if someone scored on him, he probably took em out with his stick!! :laugh:

[rons#1fan]

Time for my two cents.... :D

Don't you like those resistance, training sessions with the parachutes? I was there last week when they were going through numerous drills; crawling on the ice rigid with just the movement of the upper body, squats, tossing a big old tire around (N. Wallen was a pro at that one). Drills with one on one in the corner...much, much more but hard to put in writing without taking up too much space. I think that is so interesting to watch. How the players geer up for the season. We're probably just seeing a little bit of what they go through. I don't know about the rest of you, but I see a very enthusiastic group of guys ready for a new season. They are all rested, tanned, in great shape, but most of all, they are in high spirits with winning attitudes !

[Stormbringer]

Awesome...glad to know that everyone is looking good. Thanks for the reports Mona and Rons#1. :)

[hyena]

just wanted to add a little to mona's report --

the 5-on-5 was good, Jesse didn't look too bad at all! :D nicky and ryan each had a pretty goal...after that was over, for about 10 minutes brindy and ziggy were practicing shooting on one end and ronnie was doing some puckhandling drills by himself on the other.

about half the players parked around the opposite side so that they wouldn't have to walk around the front when they left. :roll: when practices start to get busy, i shudder to think what it's gonna look like in front of that side door when hordes of people and little kids start waiting there for autographs. i still can't believe they think this will be a better situation than what they had before. /rant

[Stormbringer]

about half the players parked around the opposite side so that they wouldn't have to walk around the front when they left. :roll: when practices start to get busy, i shudder to think what it's gonna look like in front of that side door when hordes of people and little kids start waiting there for autographs. i still can't believe they think this will be a better situation than what they had before. /rant

Based on what I've read, heard, and seen thus far, the new setup is and will be a HUGE mess for autograph seekers AND players. The previous setup, while it made for big crowds in the lobby/entrance, was a little more organized. It will definitely be interesting to see how the new setup pans out during the regular season...

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Jesse did do a good job in goal! And I just have to talk about the puck-handling stuff Ronnie was doing because it made me want to bow down to the guy. He lined up a bunch of pucks on the ice so that they were just a few inches apart and then he grabed one and weaved in and out through all the other pucks with it. :eek2: I thought I would die. And shockingly, he VERY rarely even bumped another puck. Impressive.

Aaron Ward looks to me like he may have taken off some weight......could be good (speed); could be bad (hitting). He did have one awesome goal during the 5 on 5 and overall I thought he looked good and ready to go.

I think I'm a bit more pleased with Marty Murray each time I see him skate as well. Still think Boughner was a great addition. He had a couple sweet goals as well.

I really, REALLY wish our real goalies would get back. I'm betting DesRochers' wife had her baby and that's why he is gone. I'd just feel alot more comfortable with them back. And I think the Czechs/Russians need to start rolling into town a well. But, it is still early so I'm not trying to slam anyone for it. I'm just ready to see them all on the ice again!

[Stormbringer]

Jesse did do a good job in goal! And I just have to talk about the puck-handling stuff Ronnie was doing because it made me want to bow down to the guy. He lined up a bunch of pucks on the ice so that they were just a few inches apart and then he grabed one and weaved in and out through all the other pucks with it. :eek2: I thought I would die. And shockingly, he VERY rarely even bumped another puck. Impressive.

(does her best Ben Stein) Wow... :eek2: :cool: That is simply too cool and makes me wish I was there. Thanks for sharing SHC. :)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Oh! I almost forgot....it appears as if Tomas Malec is running the Baby Canes Shuttle Service now that C-Mac has moved on. Think he'll have to start collapsing in practice now too? :evil:

[rons#1fan]

Hey SouthernHockey....yeah the puck handling is awesome, even the jumping around the sticks as they are laid out on the ice. A lot of small skating movements....

The one day I went, Ronnie had something wrong with his skates and he was falling left and right...it was horrible to see...he quickly left the ice and had someone look at them. You rarely see the guys falling down in practice but this was two steps, boom he was down, get up and down again.

[Jeff O Rocks]

Oh! I almost forgot....it appears as if Tomas Malec is running the Baby Canes Shuttle Service now that C-Mac has moved on. Think he'll have to start collapsing in practice now too? :evil:

:laugh: Did Tomas have an NSync tape blasting when he left?? **Justin Timberlake** ;)

[rons#1fan]

What about Boogie Man? Didn't someone say he has like 4 kids and runs around in a Jeep Cherokee??? :p

[Jeff O Rocks]

What about Boogie Man? Didn't someone say he has like 4 kids and runs around in a Jeep Cherokee??? :p

Yes he does... to both.. :D Super nice..

[Ashleygirl]

I see on the RecZone schedule that the Canes are listed for Practice through Sept 11, all 10:00am - noon M-F. On Sept 11, the practice is listed as tentative.....Guess I'll have to drag myself down there again next week :cool:

[jarofan2]

Boogie also has a nice little sports car, saw him this past weekend at the mall. As for some of the czech's getting back, I know Jaro is back saw him Sat. night. I don't know why he hasn't been to practice yet though!!!! Just my 2 cents of info!!!

[sexynumber28]

Oh! I almost forgot....it appears as if Tomas Malec is running the Baby Canes Shuttle Service now that C-Mac has moved on. Think he'll have to start collapsing in practice now too? :evil:

one q....If Tomas is Justin, then who are the other 4 Lowell kiddies?

Brad should be the fat Italian one (Jc or Joey is his name?)

[nccanes]

Brad should be the fat Italian one (Jc or Joey is his name?)

No offense to Brad, but this made me snort. :laugh:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Brad should be the fat Italian one (Jc or Joey is his name?)

No offense to Brad, but this made me snort. :laugh:

Joey is the "big" one.. :D ;)

[Lady J]

So did anyone go to practice today? :) I'd love to hear how Jesse is doing.

[hyena]

yeah, it was a short practice today -- about 45 minutes. they did the station-thing (with the tire and such). aaron and hedi were there today. jesse was there, but no goaltending for him today! he was in a jovial mood when he left. :D o'neill and boogie were both there but neither of them skated.

[hyena]

not much to report today. k.adams was not back. patty d was back -- his wife must have had the baby...he had cigars with him when he left! :D tetarenko was there today, wearing #33.

they skated for a while, sprints and such, then played 5-on-5 for a long time. that's about it.

[chandongirl]

Well, I made it to my first of the season today! It was awesome to see all the guys... Thanks to hyena for the awesome pic of me and my guy......

<------ just gotta love him! :kiss:

[nccanes]

tetarenko was there today, wearing #33.


Somebody on ch.com projected that Joey and Jesse will go 'round during training camp. Wouldn't that be interesting to see in person? :eek2: :evil:

[Ashleygirl]

Anyone going to Practice Tuesday or Wednesday? I need my weekly hockey fix :spin:

[Rodgloveswitcher]

Refering to what nccanes said. Would that really be necessary? I would hate for either to get injured before we even see them in some exibition games.

[nccanes]

Refering to what nccanes said. Would that really be necessary? I would hate for either to get injured before we even see them in some exibition games.

I can't remember who posted it, but it may have been from the resident enforcer expert over there (who really does know a great deal about the fighting aspect). Perhaps it was just wishful thinking on his part, but I suppose if you're trying to win a job as an enforcer....

No clue about the likelihood - any one else?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Anyone going to Practice Tuesday or Wednesday? I need my weekly hockey fix :spin:

I'm going tomorrow (Tuesday)!

As far as Jesse and Joey goin' at it I can see one benefit. We sorta need to find out if Jesse can still take a punch before the season gets full swing. But I certainly understand the injury issue as well.

[Jeff O Rocks]

I will try to be there...I have been trying to wean myself off of it and a certain someone, but I need a fix too ashleygirl! ;)

[Ashleygirl]

I am sneaking away from work so I can get my weekly fix today! Got my camera and heading for the doors now!! :cool:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Practice was good today....mostly 5 on 5 and the guys are really starting to hit each other...very physical today...O was hitting Brindy...Brindy was hitting O....it was great!! Ladies and Gents, hockey season is here!! :spin:

[lvscolencanes]

Thanks for the update. I will be there to get my fix tomorrow. Hopefully I can stay later, and get some picts... :D

[Ashleygirl]

Practice was good today....mostly 5 on 5 and the guys are really starting to hit each other...very physical today...O was hitting Brindy...Brindy was hitting O....it was great!! Ladies and Gents, hockey season is here!! :spin:

Cole hitting O, O hitting Cole, O hitting Hedican, Bayda hitting Hill...it was quite physical today, lots of good skating too

[chandongirl]

It sure was physical and fun today! Mona, you need to keep that O off my Brindy! ;) It was great to see all you guys today too! I agree with Mona....Hockey season is here!

.....I sure enjoy getting my "17" essential vitamins and minerals this time of year! :smoke: :evil:

[Jeff O Rocks]

It sure was physical and fun today! Mona, you need to keep that O off my Brindy! ;) It was great to see all you guys today too! I agree with Mona....Hockey season is here!

.....I sure enjoy getting my "17" essential vitamins and minerals this time of year! :smoke: :evil:

Hey it looked your Brindy was doing some hitting too!! :p :D I liked them getting physical with each other...nice to hear bodies hitting the boards! :beatup:

[Thelmie]

It sure was physical and fun today! Mona, you need to keep that O off my Brindy! ;) It was great to see all you guys today too! I agree with Mona....Hockey season is here!

.....I sure enjoy getting my "17" essential vitamins and minerals this time of year! :smoke: :evil:

Hey it looked your Brindy was doing some hitting too!! :p :D I liked them getting physical with each other...nice to hear bodies hitting the boards! :beatup:

Don't forget, O was trying to take out Nicky also!

[hyena]

O and Nicky were both pretty fiesty today! :beatup:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Don't forget, O was trying to take out Nicky also!

That is right, Nicky did get in O's way didn't he?? :D :p ;)

[Ashleygirl]

Did anyone make it to the practice today (Wednesday)? I'm going to try to get there Friday since it's a long weekend...still got plenty of film to shoot up...Mona - will you hold the shrubbery out of the way for me??

[chandongirl]

~I was there today...not as physical as earlier this week... :beatup

See you guys Friday....

[Jeff O Rocks]

I will be there Friday..can't wait!! :spin:

[lvscolencanes]

Anybody going today?

[Jeff O Rocks]

Anybody going today?

Can't make it today! :sad: If you go, please give us a report, ok? ;)

[lvscolencanes]

Okie dokey!! :D

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I can't go today....I have a lunch date with John Forslund. :D

Heeheehee. Just wanted to be able to say that. :spin:

I'll be there tomorrow!

[Jeff O Rocks]

I can't go today....I have a lunch date with John Forslund. :D

Heeheehee. Just wanted to be able to say that. :spin:

I'll be there tomorrow!

Does Mrs. Forslund know about that? ;)

[VandyCane]

Well I got to sneak away to my first Canes practice! It was awesome to hear the skating again. Short report since I was only able to be there for about 15-20 minutes. Mostly 5 on 5 skating was all I saw. Tons of players there...I counted 18 skater jerseys! Of the ones I could ID were Brindy, Cole, Daniels, O'Neill, Tetarenko (mostly 'cause I kept wondering who was #33 in our team), Hedican, Wallin and Hill. They all seemed enthusiastic. Lots of passing, some crowding the net. Hedican had a nice goal that had the guys cheering and him raising his stick like he was quite proud of himself. Tried to take pictures but the skating is way too fast for action shots! I would say definitely the players outnumbered the crowd. Of course, after that I want my hockey NOW! :D

[lvscolencanes]

Yea, I got there late and I was the only one waiting for autographs, b/c there were pretty much off the ice when I got there, except JD he stayed and did drills all alone :sad: . Yes, very small crowd! I did get (get ready Mona) O's Autograph and Boogies. They were both very nice. I really wanted Colesy autograph, but I just couldnt wait any longer, they stayed in the locker room forever!!

[Jeff O Rocks]

Yea, I got there late and I was the only one waiting for autographs, b/c there were pretty much off the ice when I got there, except JD he stayed and did drills all alone :sad: . Yes, very small crowd! I did get (get ready Mona) O's Autograph and Boogies. They were both very nice. I really wanted Colesy autograph, but I just couldnt wait any longer, they stayed in the locker room forever!!

woo hoo..happy for you and Vandy!! ;) Glad you got O's! :spin:

[Ashleygirl]

WooooooHooooo...the Canes have posted their practice schedule on their website finally...How will I know which group to go watch now? I can't make several of hours of practice, it was hard enough to get away for only two!!

[Jeff O Rocks]

WooooooHooooo...the Canes have posted their practice schedule on their website finally...How will I know which group to go watch now? I can't make several of hours of practice, it was hard enough to get away for only two!!

Decisions, decisions.. :crazy: ;)

[lvscolencanes]

Do you guys know who practices with who at the different times?
Is is Offense and Defense?

[hyena]

aha! how sweet it is to see that practice schedule. :D

i know i will be there the 12th. ;) and two of those two-a-day practices are on the weekend, which is great. http://www.electrichyena.com/other/redthumb.gif

[nccanes]

Do you guys know who practices with who at the different times?
Is is Offense and Defense?

I don't think so.

I'm sure they change things around, but I think it's usually vets vs. rookies/Lowell to some extent. Some of the guys won't even stay in camp beyond the first week in Raleigh. For example, last year Cam Ward was supposed to leave after the first Raleigh stint, but when Weekes was waiting to get cleared after his seizere, Ward did go on to Florida until Weekes joined them.

[chandongirl]

Who's going tomorrow?

[hyena]

Who's going tomorrow?
*raises hand* :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

Who's going tomorrow?
*raises hand* :D

Me too!! :spin:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Me three!

[Ashleygirl]

I'm trying to make it four!!

[Jeff O Rocks]

Practice was good today..they did the regular drills..pulling each other around with the sticks, the tire, the medicine ball and then it got good...the shooting of the puck. I have noticed everyday that I have been, they become more physical and more focused. They are ready for the real McCoy! :spin: O, Bayda and Bob were three noticably missing. O was there, but didn't skate. Kevyn A. was back and Bret was there too...both looking very focused!! We got a kick out of Patty D. because when the puck was at the other end, he was sitting up against the goal like he was in a recliner in his house!! :laugh: Ziggy is really working hard..I hope he has a spot!! :spin:

Good day for Canes fans...oh and the crowd was good too..a lot of the folks in attendance would clap when the teams would score. Some of the Canes, Sean especially, raised his stick a time or two to show his appreciation! :spin:

[hyena]

well, i guess the practice for monday is officially cancelled. the RecZone's website has a Public Skate session added instead. :mad:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Yes..Wally and Skip both said NO PRACTICE on Monday! :sad:

[chandongirl]

So, I guess we'll all meet Tuesday? :D

[Shell]

plbtttt.. not I.. I was psyched for Monday since I had off work. I can't sneak out of the office, drive to Raleigh, watch practice, and drive back to work in a jiffy unfortunately.

[Jeff O Rocks]

Sorry Shell.. :sad:

and Perri, I should be there Tuesday!

[Ashleygirl]

Can't make it today, but I'll be there tomorrow! :cool:

[lvscolencanes]

Hello guys!! I had to go to the Dr. so I missed, where's the update, I am excited... ;) :D

[cmw00]

Anybody seen or heard anything about Staal? I was wondering if he was allready back up north or what....

[hyena]

Jeff O Rocks or somebody should be able to fill you in on a report...by the time i got there, they were already off the ice. BUT, bruno and rob zepp were there.

:eek2: archie was there -- we saw him leave out the front.

[lvscolencanes]

Thats awesome news in itself, thanks Hyena!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

:eek2: archie was there -- we saw him leave out the front.


HUH? :crazy:

Glad to hear Bruno is back.

[Jeff O Rocks]

Not much to add...except Jaro is back too!! First time I have seen him....I heard that Archie was there, but I missed him...good thing..it would have made me sad! :sad:

They did the usual 5 on 5's the whole time........they continue to get more and more physical with each other. O is physical with everybody...especially Brindy...and he was firing that puck in the net almost taking Patty D's head off a couple of times...he is smoking that puck!!

They all look good........they are all in excellent shape and look very rested.. :spin:

[nccanes]

I presume Archie still owns a home here??? And maybe his family has returned for school?

Brings up an interesting question. Until he goes to either Lowell Camp or Everblades Camp, where is he going to be training?

[Stormbringer]

Brings up an interesting question. Until he goes to either Lowell Camp or Everblades Camp, where is he going to be training?

I could be wrong, but unless the ECHL can work things out and prevent a pending strike, I doubt Archie will be training with the Everblades anytime soon...

Maybe that has something to do with why he's here... (insert a puzzled emoticon here)

Anyway, thanks for the reports Amanda and Mona. :)

[chandongirl]

Archie looked good today....I loved the little chat with NW, huh Thelmie? :laugh: Next time he'll go with us all! Think we kinda scared him eh?

[Thelmie]

Archie looked good today....I loved the little chat with NW, huh Thelmie? :laugh: Next time he'll go with us all! Think we kinda scared him eh?

I don't think I ever scare him. He's used to me by now! :evil:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Archie looked good today....I loved the little chat with NW, huh Thelmie? :laugh: Next time he'll go with us all! Think we kinda scared him eh?

I don't think I ever scare him. He's used to me by now! :evil:

He loves Thelmie!! :spin: ;)

[CzechIt]

Oooo I guess I should mention K. Adams was there. He was the last to come out :D

[cmw00]

So nobody has seen or heard from staal?

[nccanes]

So nobody has seen or heard from staal?

Staal was here for prospect camp in early August for a week. Then all of those players returned home. Staal will be at team camp, but perhaps there is some sort of pecking order/guidelines about when you show up based on your level of (in)experience. Team camp doesn't officially begin until 9/12.

And really, since he's not under contract with the Canes, maybe he can't show up until the official start of camp. Seems like there's rules about every other thing - so why not that, lol.

[Jeff O Rocks]

Physicals and such happen on 9/11...(I think) and he should be here for all that....you are probably right Eileen, there is a rule for everything else..I am sure there is a rule about "Baby Canes" ;) Any sightings at practice, whether he is skating or not, will be reported!! :spin:

[Stormbringer]

Physicals and such happen on 9/11...(I think)

Yup, according to ze practice schedule, the physicals and photos occur in Cary on September 11th...

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[Jeff O Rocks]

New to practice today....Vrbata, Hereema and Brendl... just the usual drills and then some 5 on 5.. still no Markov or Vasicek...

I did see Arturs before I left. He looked very sad... I told him that it was very good to see him and he said it was good to be back!! :sad:

[lvscolencanes]

Aww that is sad. I feel bad for ole Archie!

How did Brendl look? 100%?

[Jeff O Rocks]

Aww that is sad. I feel bad for ole Archie!

How did Brendl look? 100%?

Brendl looked big.....not fat..just big.....he had a good shot at the goal and missed it...lots of missed shots and pings today!!

[lvscolencanes]

They better shape up.. :D ...seasons getting closer and closer....thank goodnesss....dont know how much else I can take....

My hubby was beside Colesy at the stop light today,I guess leaving practice, and just had to calll me...said he was driving a phat Beemer!!!

Haven't seen that one, he must have stepped up... :cool:

[Ashleygirl]

Aww that is sad. I feel bad for ole Archie!

How did Brendl look? 100%?

Brendl looked big.....not fat..just big.....he had a good shot at the goal and missed it...lots of missed shots and pings today!!

Brendl stayed with the other late comers to skate his drills after the 5 on 5 game ended. He looked extremely tired and was much slower than the other 3. Bruno looked great :evil:

[lvscolencanes]

Anyone going that hasnt left yet - let me know where it is?? - still at the Rec Zone right?

[Jeff O Rocks]

Anyone going that hasnt left yet - let me know where it is?? - still at the Rec Zone right?

I won't be there..but yes..the RecZone... ;)

[guinevere]

I did see Arturs before I left. He looked very sad... I told him that it was very good to see him and he said it was good to be back!!

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(Words fail me)

[Jeff O Rocks]

I did see Arturs before I left. He looked very sad... I told him that it was very good to see him and he said it was good to be back!!

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(Words fail me)

I'm sorry Jen...as soon as I saw him, you and Rio were the first people I thought of!! :cry:

[guinevere]

Iz okay. Canes fan first... Irbe fan second. WE'd better kick puck this season- thats all I can say. http://www.smilies.org/basesmilies3/1043311975.gif

[lvscolencanes]

Did anyone else go to practice that I might have missed? They all looked good, almost everybody was there, except one we have been discussing that (I wont go there)....no toe stepping for me.. ;)

When I got there they were playing a little 5 on 5 switching back and forth ever so often. I know Cole got a goal. He looked good, but I am a little biased...sorry..I dont know if it was just me, but Jesse didnt seem really into it today, he seemed to drag. I love him to death, so dont think I am saying anything bad, I just hope he's ok.. :beatup:

It was good to see ya again Mona, and great to meet ya Craigadamstheman.. :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

It was good to see ya again Mona, and great to meet ya Craigadamstheman.. :D

You too.........the guys were VERY physical with each other today...once several of them crashed the boards right in front of us ..and we all laughed and I said IT'S HOCKEY SEASON!! :spin:

[CzechIt]

Did anyone else go to practice that I might have missed? They all looked good, almost everybody was there, except one we have been discussing that (I wont go there)..

Does that mean Joe and C. Adams are back? Does anyone know? :eek2:

[chandongirl]

:beatup: Indeed, today was physical....They hit the boards so hard they knocked my bottle of water off.... :beatup:

Tis the season........YIPPEE!

[Jeff O Rocks]

Does that mean Joe and C. Adams are back? Does anyone know? :eek2:

Joe and Craig have not been on the ice at all...haven't even seen either of them around..

[MoBigRed]

Joe and Craig have not been on the ice at all...haven't even seen either of them around..


Uh-oh. This doesn't mean we're going to have people saying Joe and Craig are going to hurt the team's chemistry as well, does it?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Uh-oh. This doesn't mean we're going to have people saying Joe and Craig are going to hurt the team's chemistry as well, does it?

I don't recall stating it as such but I guess I've learned to keep my opinions to myself from here on out.

[cmw00]

Didn't I read somewhere that Joe was in SLovakia or where ever, and was supposed to be back Sunday?

One of these days I'll get off my lazy butt while I'm sitting around the house not doing anything and go up their and check out a practice or 2, but I don't know much about Raleigh, I'd have to ask for directions first lol

[StormShaman]

Didn't I read somewhere that Joe was in SLovakia or where ever, and was supposed to be back Sunday?

Czech Republic. And I believe he's back already.

[Jeff O Rocks]

Joe and Craig have not been on the ice at all...haven't even seen either of them around..


Uh-oh. This doesn't mean we're going to have people saying Joe and Craig are going to hurt the team's chemistry as well, does it?

I think these are two totally separate issues.... Kevin has a very unique responsibility and he should show up...that is just my opinion!

[MoBigRed]

Joe and Craig have not been on the ice at all...haven't even seen either of them around..


Uh-oh. This doesn't mean we're going to have people saying Joe and Craig are going to hurt the team's chemistry as well, does it?

I think these are two totally separate issues.... Kevin has a very unique responsibility and he should show up...that is just my opinion!


I'm definitely not trying to be difficult, but i just don't follow this. Would the unique responsibility be that Weekes is the netminder? And if so, if the problems are from a team chemistry standpoint, then what does his position matter?

The skates thus far have been voluntary, and Weekes, Vasicek, and C. Adams haven't shown up. I honestly don't see how that's a negative for Weekes but not for the other two. Again, i'm really not trying to be difficult. I just don't see why there are different standards in play here.
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[cmw00]

I just don't see why there are different standards in play here.

There isn't....

If the voluntary skates were all that important then they would be mandatory....

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I'm really not trying to be difficult. I'm just having a hard time understanding why some people are having a hard time allowing others to have an opinion different from theirs.

It is voluntary conditioning camp. Weekes was obviously not in condition when he returned the night before mandatory camp began last season as evidenced by his seizure which was reported to have been due to heat exhaustion and dehydration. In addition, C Adams was just married a month or so ago and Vasicek was signed only two days ago. What's Weekes' excuse?

Seems to me that Weekes has an awful lot to prove this season. I'd think he'd want to get started on that.

And I'll say it again....I wish they were ALL here by now. But they are all supposed to be here tomorrow so hopefully this subject can be dropped now.

And BTW, the skates aren't optional because they aren't important. They are optional because it is against NHL rules to have organized practice until September 12th. If it weren't against the rules you can bet your arse they'd be mandatory.

[Alicia]

Well said, SHC.

[MoBigRed]

I'm really not trying to be difficult. I'm just having a hard time understanding why some people are having a hard time dealing with people 'discussing' differences in opinion on a 'discussion' board.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Joe and Craig have not been on the ice at all...haven't even seen either of them around..


Uh-oh. This doesn't mean we're going to have people saying Joe and Craig are going to hurt the team's chemistry as well, does it?

I didn't take this as a constructive means of "discussion" since I don't recall anyone stating that anyone was "hurting" the team's chemistry but rather that being here might improve the chemistry between one player and the rest of the team. But for some reason every less than stellar remark ever made about Kevin Weekes seems to get taken the completely wrong way by his defenders so I should be used to it by now.

No one has been bashing the guy....but take it that way if it makes you feel better.

[guinevere]

I know I'm weighing in late with my less than two cents worth of opinion here but I think that it would have been a positive thing for Kevin to have been here by now. This is his first season as a number one. At lot is riding on his shoulders and the extra time with his new team mates as well as his previous ones would have been a good thing. In my opinion - and just my opinion - there's a world of difference in the appreance of a number one goaltender and his impact on the team and the appearance of an unsigned third liner and a fourth liner in the cast of thousands that we have.
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Guin

[MoBigRed]

I know I'm weighing in late with my less than two cents worth of opinion here but I think that it would have been a positive thing for Kevin to have been here by now. This is his first season as a number one. At lot is riding on his shoulders and the extra time with his new team mates as well as his previous ones would have been a good thing. In my opinion - and just my opinion - there's a world of difference in the appreance of a number one goaltender and his impact on the team and the appearance of an unsigned third liner and a fourth liner in the cast of thousands that we have.
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Guin


Fair enough. Thanks!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Very well said Jen. I guess I didn't display enough humility in my explanations.

[Cool Hand Luke]

I thought I might add a bit more of my opinion, since we touched this subject on another thread. Would I prefer Kevin Weekes be in camp earlier? Sure I would. Do I think it would make a significant difference in the way this season goes if he shows up early or not? I don't really think so. I don't profess to be a hockey expert of any sort, but I think it would be more important for the skaters to skate with each other and get to know each other, more so than the goalie to just watch them skate in front of him. Also, only 2 goalies can play at a time. With deRochers and Zepp here the past week or so anyway, how much valuable time would he get in scrimmages? 30 minutes a day? Not much, again JMO

I think a few people are getting bent out of shape over nothing, really. If Weekes shows up out of shape and looks like a disaster out there, I'll be just as upset as anyone, believe me. Then I'll be back here ranting. :mad: But until I see evidence of that, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he has a legitimate excuse for not being here early. Besides a rumour here or there, none of us really know what's going on, so why should we assume the worst? For those of you upset about last year, last year he was in a different role, as a backup. Plus we don't know why he came into camp at the last minute, do we? Was there an emergency in the family? Did something else important happen to cause it? I don't know, but should we just assume that he's just plain lazy?

All I know is that I hope he's ready, because we're going to need him. By the way Guinivere, it bugs me sometimes, but I also chuckle at times that he doesn't hand the puck to the refs, depends upon how mad I am at the refs. But in watching center ice I notice a few other goalies around that don't do it either, although most do. I wonder why he doesn't.

aahhhh...the season can't start soon enough. Can't wait! GO CANES!!

[nccanes]

I should probably leave well enough alone, SHC and Guin's comments are pretty clear, but....


Would I prefer Kevin Weekes be in camp
earlier? Sure I would.


Which is really all SHC, Guin, myself (and others) have been saying.


I think a few people are getting bent out of shape over nothing, really.


Who is bent out of shape? These are the comments that get people confused and defensive. Is having the opinion that Weekes' presence would make this fan happier deem me bent out of shape?

As a contrast, I was quite anxious for Hedican to arrive at pre camp. Most of the experienced defensemen were here and I felt like they (the dmen) have a lot of work to do and expectations to live up to. I told SHC numerous times (in person, not here on the MB) that I was expecting him to show up. After Brooks' funeral, had Hedican not shown up I would have been impatient. Does that mean anything? No. Does that have an impact on the season? Who the heck knows. Is it merely the opinion of one fan? Yes.

Besides a rumour here or there, none of us really know what's going on, so why should we assume the worst?


Who is assuming the worst of anything? It's preseason banter on the message board.


I don't know, but should we just assume that he's just plain lazy?


I must have missed where someone called him lazy? You are reading the comments of fans anxious for the season and their #1 goaltender to show up and start kicking ass. To my knowledge no one here has every called him lazy. Is he different than our workhorse Archie? Yes.

I'm aware that those posting their opinions about Weekes heard Forslund talk about how Weekes has the motiviation, the desire, the heart to rise to this challenge. We were all impressed (and thrilled) to hear him described in that way, so I'd really be surprised to know that any of them called him lazy.


aahhhh...the season can't start soon enough. Can't wait! GO CANES!!

I'll agree on that for sure. :)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Again, very well stated nccanes. I feel a lot has been read into my comments. I'm not bashing the guy, I've never called him lazy, I haven't said that him not being here will ruin the team chemistry, I haven't said him not being here has doomed the season, I haven't ranted about anything, and I'm only bent out of shape because I've been TOLD I've said all those things.

All I'm saying is I would like to have Weekes here and that it does not appear to me that Weekes has bonded with this team the way other players have and I wish he would. End of story. It's NOT a bash of the guy.....it's a simple statement.

[Cool Hand Luke]

It has been said on this thread or another thread that Weekes does not show "team spirit", could be adversely affecting team chemistry, and has not shown any interest in the community. I'm not going to filter back through 100's of posts to find those words, but they were there because I commented on them at that time. Usually when people can't "let go" of a certain issue and keep bringing it back up over and over, it would seem that they might be "bent out of shape" about it, but of course I might be wrong. (same as with you, nccanes, about knowing for a fact that Weekes showed up at the last minute, last year, and having repeated it many times. But do you know why?).

I'm glad you brought up Hedican as someone else who was "late" in showing up for voluntary conditioning. I didn't see the repeated postings about how he should be here, like I have about Weekes, and the same with Vasicek and Adams. As a matter of fact, someone even mentioned that it was more important for Weekes to be here, than either of them.

I guess I was mistaken and again apologize. If people aren't upset that Weekes isn't here early, all the repeated posts to that affect confused me I. I'm glad we can agree on something, though. :)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Cool Hand Luke....the repeated postings seem to me to be from the people who disagree with those of us saying that we want Weekes back. If you look back, noMo Big Red brought it up in this thread. He's trying to understand, we're trying to explain.

I can't "let go" of this at the moment because, as I said, I AM bent out of shape that my words are being mis-interpreted.

I never said he was adversely affecting TEAM chemistry. I said:
I just feel like he hasn't bonded here....and I wish he would. This team seems like a family in a lot of ways....but he doesn't really seem to be part of it to me.


That's more about how comfortable HE is here....not how comfortable the team is with him. John Forslund says that he has never seen a goalie other than Sean Burke affect team chemsitry....and I believe him.

The other quotes you are referring to:

I am not criticizing him, I just wish he would get back into the swing of things like the rest of the team...most of the guys have been back since the 2nd week of August...conditioning and on the ice daily (except for weekends). I think it would show some "team spirit" for him to be back on the ice with the team

She flat out stated that it was not a criticism.

And, yes, I said he doesn't appear to like Raleigh. And he doesn't APPEAR to. But appearances can be decieving, I'm aware of that. I was simply making a statement on appearances.

BTW, do you know why Weekes came back at the last minute last year? I don't think anyone has assumed the worst on that. We've only mentioned he came back late and had a seizure and we don't want to see it again. I can't see how that is a criticism. It's a statement of fact and preference.

Again, we've said 50 times, we are NOT bashing Weekes. We are simply stating our desire to have the guy back. I'd personally like to see how these guys look with a real NHL goalie in front of them.....DesRochers, Bubba and Zepp don't cut it. I'm anxious....so sue me. I thought we all were.

I'm letting it go now. If you really want to believe that we are bashing Weekes go ahead, there's nothing I can do about it. I'd say if you'd been to a practice with us (since a lot of chat goes on between some of us so that it's likely we know what the other one really means whether any of us are saying it effectively or not) you'd see we love the guy and want him back here so we can get this show on the road. And you'd see how much fun these guys are having being back together and wish he was here too.

[nccanes]

It has been said on this thread or another thread that Weekes does not show "team spirit", could be adversely affecting team chemistry, and has not shown any interest in the community. I'm not going to filter back through 100's of posts to find those words, but they were there because I commented on them at that time.



Well I did go back into numerous threads about this topic. No one used the term "lazy". My point is that when you say people said he was lazy or even implied he was lazy is when the people step in to say correct you. When you say people are bent out of shape and they aren't they are going to step in an correct you.


Usually when people can't "let go" of a certain issue and keep bringing it back up over and over, it would seem that they might be "bent out of shape" about it, but of course I might be wrong.

I'll tell you why this issue didn't die. It's because there was a post that was a sarcastic jab at someone's opinion (from another thread), that implied that Weekes was being held to a standard that CAdams and Vasicek were not. In my opinion, that's why this thread has continued.

In my opinion it's as simple as this. Some players are fair game for criticism (Tanabe and Craig MacDonald for example) and some are not. If someone does share a less flattering opinion or even a cautious opinion about those players, people try to read between the lines and chalk it up to some "thing" they have against that player. Goalies discussions seem to draw these out even more so.

(same as with you, nccanes, about knowing for a fact that Weekes showed up at the last minute, last year, and having repeated it many times. But do you know why?).

No I don't, but we're not talking about twelve months ago are we? (And to my knowledge, Weekes drew no criticism then at all.) As you mentioned things are totally different now. Weekes is our #1, we know what happened last year coming into town less than 24 hours before camp began, and we know our team finished in the cellar of the NHL. If those aren't reasons to reevaluate your approach to training camp, I'm not sure what are, in my opinion.


I'm glad you brought up Hedican as someone else who was "late" in showing up for voluntary conditioning. I didn't see the repeated postings about how he should be here, like I have about Weekes, and the same with Vasicek and Adams.


But he DID show up, that's my point. He was on the ice on August 21st. As I said in my post, if he hadn't shown up following his attendance at Brooks' funeral, you can guarantee he would have been mentioned here by me.

Goalie discussion are always going to be volatile in my opinion. It's the position that will rarely draw consensus (unless we're talking about a Brodeur-like player) and the position that is the most difficult to judge. I'll repeat that Forslund's comments got me very enthusiastic about the way Weekes is approaching this season and I know SHC shared that enthusiasm (if I might for a second speak for her, she'll let me know if I can't ;)).

[Jeff O Rocks]

What the hell happened to the practice thread!!?? :crazy: As mentioned earlier.......a few of us do think it would have been a positive thing for Weekes to show up before the day that he absolutely has to be back. :roll:

[nccanes]

Good post Mona. And you summed up what the whole shebang in one sentence, :laugh:

Probably a nice time to stop and turn this thread back over to practice. I sure hope someone can go tomorrow and report back for those of us that continue to be deprived.

Speaking of, has Markov shown up yet? His name popped up in an article I read in a Canadian newspaper about pickup games that were kind of the "who's who" of the NHL and are going on in Toronto before camp begins for all the teams.

[Jeff O Rocks]

Thanks Eileen..I plan on going tomorrow...and I have not seen Markov and don't know anyone who has!! Should be interesting to see him and watch the chemistry the other players have with him.. :roll:

[Shell]

Good luck to our rookies tonight! The Ottawa prospects face the Carolina Hurricanes rookies at the Corel Centre tonight.

and I saw the thing about markov too.. here it is for anyone interested:

Roberts may coach his way to next career
Leads 'buddies' skate: Lakeshore arena becomes setting for millionaires' shinny
Joe O'Connor
National Post

TORONTO - If you happen to play in the NHL, spend your summers in the Toronto area, and know somebody who knows somebody who knows somebody, there is a pretty good chance you have spent the past several weekday mornings playing shinny at Lakeshore Lions Arena.

The west-end rink, which hosts Maple Leaf practices during the season, has been a pre-training camp mecca for millionaire hockey players from a variety of teams.

Among them are Rangers centre Eric Lindros, Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Danil Markov, and former Leaf-now-Phoenix Coyote, Mike Johnson.

"It's kinda word of mouth," Johnson said after yesterday's morning pick-up. "Guys live around Toronto, they might know each other socially, or work out together, and then once you have come out for a couple of summers it is kind of expected that you show up."

Toronto forward Darcy Tucker made his first appearance at Lakeshore a little over a week ago. And unlike the Tucker of a few months ago, whose pre, mid, and post-game face resembled that of a rabid dog, the centre appeared tanned, toned and relaxed after spending three months at his cottage on Lake Rosseau.

"It's like playing golf with just your buddies -- and not for money," Tucker says of the exclusive shinny game. "The focus this year for all the [Leafs] is to have fun, and maybe that focus is what we need to see, and it is pretty light-hearted out there now."

But not completely so.

"I think [Gary Roberts] put himself in charge. Everybody just kind of stands around until he yells at someone," Johnson says. "Someone has got to take the initiative and he's a good guy to do it."

Yesterday, in addition to his raspy voice, the 37-year-old Roberts had a whistle at his disposal. Instead of allowing the players to take 4-minute shifts, which is the trend in your average shinny game, the veteran winger would have made Leafs coach Pat Quinn proud with his well-ordered approach to the scrimmage.

"We have a lot of guys from other teams, and we're trying to get a workout in, so we thought we'd just have a little more structure," Roberts says.

"When you get out there in this situation -- we almost have three lines aside -- so if you get guys who stay out there for three minutes you don't accomplish much, so we just go a minute on, a minute off."

Roberts' use of the whistle, however, was not completely without ulterior motives. Given that he was actually playing for the team in white, he made a habit of blowing the whistle to signal for a change whenever the blue team broke clear for a scoring chance.

Still, with Quinn only under contract for the next two seasons, the Leafs will presumably need to hire a new coach some day.

And considering he is hard-working, respected by his peers, smart and -- perhaps most important of all -- has his name on the Stanley Cup (the Calgary Flames in 1989), Roberts might be the perfect man for the job.

"I'm not giving that much thought right now," he says with a laugh. "I'd like to play a few more years ... The thing is you are getting closer to training camp so you are trying to get a little more game-like conditions out there. [But] as far as coaching, hey, who knows down the road, you never close any door."

[nccanes]

From what I've read about Markov, he's full of personality so hopefully he'll get off to a great start with the team. I love this quote of Darcy Tucker's about him:

Markov and Tucker seem to get into arguments a lot. Tucker said, "Sometimes, when we get going back and forth, he tells me I need a whole lot of shut-up." about his arguments with Markov.


I like him already, :laugh:

[Jeff O Rocks]

From what I've read about Markov, he's full of personality so hopefully he'll get off to a great start with the team. I love this quote of Darcy Tucker's about him:

Markov and Tucker seem to get into arguments a lot. Tucker said, "Sometimes, when we get going back and forth, he tells me I need a whole lot of shut-up." about his arguments with Markov.


I like him already, :laugh:

If he mouths off to Darcy Tucker, SHC will love him... :D ;) :p

[SouthernHockeyChick]

BTW, I happen to think that Markov should have been here by now establishing some chemistry with his new teammates as well (NOT saying team chemistry will be affected!!). Especially now that I know he is already on this side of the pond. And I also think he has a touch of an up-hill battle with some of the fans since some people thought his negotiating tactics were a bit suspect (not a problem for me personally but it's been an issue here). Hope that statement doesn't get interpreted as bashing since it wasn't intended as such.

I presume Markov will be here tomorrow as well since JR said they'd all be back by today. I can't wait to hit a practice this week with them all here!!! :spin:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

From what I've read about Markov, he's full of personality so hopefully he'll get off to a great start with the team. I love this quote of Darcy Tucker's about him:

Markov and Tucker seem to get into arguments a lot. Tucker said, "Sometimes, when we get going back and forth, he tells me I need a whole lot of shut-up." about his arguments with Markov.


I like him already, :laugh:

If he mouths off to Darcy Tucker, SHC will love him... :D ;) :p

Yeah, I loved the hell out of that statement! He does need "a whole lot of shut-up"! :laugh: :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

From what I've read about Markov, he's full of personality so hopefully he'll get off to a great start with the team. I love this quote of Darcy Tucker's about him:

Markov and Tucker seem to get into arguments a lot. Tucker said, "Sometimes, when we get going back and forth, he tells me I need a whole lot of shut-up." about his arguments with Markov.


I like him already, :laugh:

If he mouths off to Darcy Tucker, SHC will love him... :D ;) :p

Yeah, I loved the hell out of that statement! He does need "a whole lot of shut-up"! :laugh: :D

I knew you would.........now if he will just tell Domi to shut up too! :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

The gangs all here.....Weeksey, Craig, Joe and Markov were on the ice today..... :spin: The guys hit harder everytime you go..saw Nicky and Joey get in each other's face a time or two...Jesse had a rough day...fell down or was knocked down quite a bit... woo hoo.. it is almost time! :spin:

[chandongirl]

:beatup: You said it Mona! Today was great...everyone on the ice. They do look good eh? :D

[guinevere]

I have GOT to stop this annoying thing called work and do something more important with my life... like go to practice. :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

I have GOT to stop this annoying thing called work and do something more important with my life... like go to practice. :D

come on girl..you would love it....3 goalies at a time.. ;) Weeksey, Patty D, Zepp and Bubba in the wings actually!! :spin:

[guinevere]

All goalies ... all the time... right here... right now.... (cue Mission Impossible Music) :beatup:

I'll take the day off one day next week. I want to see how they are clicking now that they're all there.

[lvscolencanes]

The gangs all here.....Weeksey, Craig, Joe and Markov were on the ice today..... :spin: The guys hit harder everytime you go..saw Nicky and Joey get in each other's face a time or two...Jesse had a rough day...fell down or was knocked down quite a bit... woo hoo.. it is almost time! :spin:

Ok Ok, a few questions Monie, if you dont mind... :D :D

What was wrong with Jesse?? I had said something earlier last week about him not looking right....Hmm, wonder if he is just dragging getting back adjusted from being out so long or what?.. :cry:

How did Markov look, was he very physical, or still reserved just coming and all?

[Jeff O Rocks]

The gangs all here.....Weeksey, Craig, Joe and Markov were on the ice today..... :spin: The guys hit harder everytime you go..saw Nicky and Joey get in each other's face a time or two...Jesse had a rough day...fell down or was knocked down quite a bit... woo hoo.. it is almost time! :spin:

Ok Ok, a few questions Monie, if you dont mind... :D :D

What was wrong with Jesse?? I had said something earlier last week about him not looking right....Hmm, wonder if he is just dragging getting back adjusted from being out so long or what?.. :cry:

How did Markov look, was he very physical, or still reserved just coming and all?

Hey Girl..

I never mind..ask away anytime!! ;) Jesse was skating good today..he just seemed to be falling or getting knocked down quite a bit..but it was very physical today....once he went into the boards and was slow getting up...stood up and kind of twisted around like he was adjusting.....he is skating pretty fast though in my opinion..

Markov looked good from what I could see...seems to be very quick...smaller in size than I thought he would be...he seemed to smiling and talking to the guys...

One improved player that I have noticed is Brendl...we only saw him hurt last year and his speed has been impressive...you can tell a big difference in him...he is still big but not overweight...

I can't wait for the puck to drop.....hurry up 9/25... :spin:

[Ashleygirl]

All goalies ... all the time... right here... right now.... (cue Mission Impossible Music) :beatup:

I'll take the day off one day next week. I want to see how they are clicking now that they're all there.

I don't think I can get away from work this week to go, but I'm planning on all day Sunday! Hockey-fest...four hours of practice :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

Do the youngins skate first when there are two sessions??

[Stormbringer]

Do the youngins skate first when there are two sessions??

I thought I heard or read somewhere that veterans are first, then it's the Baby Canes' turn...but I need confirmation too.

[talkingcanes]

Do the youngins skate first when there are two sessions??

don't they mix the vets and young ones when there are 2 practices? I vaguely recall that from previous seasons, but my recall could be getting very vague ;)

[nccanes]

My suspicion is that it will vary depending on the day or the point in camp. I know last year at the opening practice (at the RBC) it was all the vets together, but perhaps that was "for show" since there was a big audience.

I also seem to recall articles about certain players being "invited" to practice with the big boys instead of the babies, but I'm also a little vague on the timeframe ;).

And AshleyGirl, I didn't even think about Sunday's practice - 4 hours, huh? I might have to do some negotiating and free up some time for some of that! ;)

[talkingcanes]

on CH.com, Saturday has two 2 hour practices listed as well. 10:00-12:00 and 12:45-2:45, but check the times because it's been a couple of days since I looked at them.

[Stormbringer]

on CH.com, Saturday has two 2 hour practices listed as well. 10:00-12:00 and 12:45-2:45, but check the times because it's been a couple of days since I looked at them.

According to the RecZone's site, the times for practices on Saturday and Sunday are:

10-12:00 pm and 1:45-3:45 pm

:spin:

[talkingcanes]

Thanks SB. I knew better than to try and post the times without checking!

[Stormbringer]

Thanks SB. I knew better than to try and post the times without checking!

You're welcome, TC. :)

Only less than five days to go... :spin: :D

[Ashleygirl]

My suspicion is that it will vary depending on the day or the point in camp. I know last year at the opening practice (at the RBC) it was all the vets together, but perhaps that was "for show" since there was a big audience.

I also seem to recall articles about certain players being "invited" to practice with the big boys instead of the babies, but I'm also a little vague on the timeframe ;).

And AshleyGirl, I didn't even think about Sunday's practice - 4 hours, huh? I might have to do some negotiating and free up some time for some of that! ;)

I can't attend Saturday, but I'll be there Sunday. Come along and we'll go have lunch between sessions!!

[nccanes]

I can't attend Saturday, but I'll be there Sunday. Come along and we'll go have lunch between sessions!!

Can't do Saturday either. Hockey-lunch-hockey sounds mahvelous. I'll have to work on the Sunday thing, but you do realize that 10am - 3:45 is a looong "4 hours"! ;)

I may try to sneak into practice on Friday, so if I can figure out the schedule (or ask Wally) then I'll plan my approach to Sunday, lol.

[Ashleygirl]

Four hours is a lot of bench warming, and I'm not as young as I used to be. Maybe I should pace myself. Let me know if you get any details of the groupings

[Jeff O Rocks]

Four hours is a lot of bench warming

I can see us now, bringing in pillows, blankets and alarm clocks so we won't miss a thing!! :D :crazy:

[caniac369]

And don't forget the hot chocolate (with a little extra somethin-somethin)!!!!!

I am so ready for a "lunch bunch" reunion; I've missed you guys this summer!!

[guinevere]

I was going to suggest that. Great idea Ashleygirl (and the hot chocolate with a little something doesn;t sound bad either)

[Ashleygirl]

I was going to suggest that. Great idea Ashleygirl (and the hot chocolate with a little something doesn;t sound bad either)

We should try it then - get a gang together on the bleachers with our mugs of chocolate, blankets, pillows and banners. Maybe even throw in a "wave" to get things going. Lunch at Carolina Ale House or Tippey's next door? We'll make it an end to summer festival

[SouthernCaniac]

I would love to start off this season by meeting up with everyone. Good idea! i've been out of town and computer-less so i've been wondering what was going on at the reczone. As for who was showing up for practices, they have all been gone too damn long for me!!! That said, i remember who had their butts on the ice way ahead of time, and i'm sure the coaching staff does as well. It's funny, in hockey you get so used to seeing players with heart willing to go that extra mile, that you start to demand it from everybody. As it should be.

[talkingcanes]

Is anyone going to go on Saturday or is Sunday the better day for most? I may try to go both days since work has prevented any attendance so far :sad: I've got to go when I can since the work schedule is not going to get any better in the foreseeable future.

[Shell]

Sunday hockey-lunch-hockey sounds great to me!! I'd guess Ale House is a lil quieter during the day and we may be able to hear ourselves for a change. Either place is fine with me... :D

[guinevere]

I may be able to go both days... I still can't believe I have homework free weekends... :)

[Jeff O Rocks]

And don't forget the hot chocolate (with a little extra somethin-somethin)!!!!!

I am so ready for a "lunch bunch" reunion; I've missed you guys this summer!!

Erin...where the heck have you been girl??? How are things in Oregon?? ;)

and for those of you that weren't at the RecZone today.....it was freezing......so we will need the hot chocolate with lots of extra something....brrrrr...and Ashleygirl...the wave is an excellent idea! :spin:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Definitely up for some practice get-together lunch thingie this weekend! Either day (or both :crazy: ) is fine for me. :spin:

[Alicia]

Don't be surprised if a couple of "strangers" show up Sunday...or disappointed if we don't! :p ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

Don't be surprised if a couple of "strangers" show up Sunday...or disappointed if we don't! :p ;)

woo hoo..I hope you guys can!! ;)

[Ashleygirl]

I may be able to catch the afternoon session on Saturday, but Sunday is a sure bet for me! Hope to see a good group there! :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

Practice was good today...not as many Canes present today as yesterday..Weekes was absent today...I saw 5 on 5 drills and they continue to be very aggressive with each other....Wesley had a tough time today..seemed like he kept going down whethere he was hit or he just slipping..

Good to see them all..and Markov is very fast AND very aggressive..mainly when it comes to the puck...he is everywhere the puck is...I can see him being very agressive in front of the net... :beatup:

:spin:

[Kat]

Hockey-lunch on Sunday sounds good to me! I have a game myself at either 3:45 or 5:45, but it is right around the corner...


-Kat

[Lady J]

:kiss: Nice to see you guys at the practice, however briefly :P ~ I have to find a way to keep from turning off my alarm in my sleep so I can actually see our players SKATING! :vamp:

[Jeff O Rocks]

:kiss: Nice to see you guys at the practice, however briefly :P ~ I have to find a way to keep from turning off my alarm in my sleep so I can actually see our players SKATING! :vamp:

Good to see you today!! Always is...did you see Wally? :spin:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Practice was good today....5 on 5 at first..then they all played little games with each other....O was full of himself today and he was coaching his group...he even had Ronnie diving on the ice for the puck...made everyone laugh...they were all loose and relaxed..nice to see those faces instead of the ones we saw so often last season.. :sad:

Boughner and Markov were in full uniform and were being photographed...good to see jerseys with names and numbers.... :spin:

[DeFauw Fan]

HI! Can anyone who's been to the practices comment on how Brad DeFauw has looked? I have been pulling for him since training camp in 2001 and I haven't been able to get to a practice yet. I hope to see him really get physical and win a spot on the team this year.
Thanks!

[Jeff O Rocks]

DeFauw fan...he has been looking pretty sharp....he is a big boy..he may look bigger to me now than last season..not sure if he has been pumping iron...training camp will be a dogfight...lots of guys want a job!! :crazy: :beatup:

[DeFauw Fan]

Thanks for the update. Yeh, camp should be really interesting this year. Hopefully Brad can use that size to his advantage. I guess we'll see who can step up over the course of the next two weeks.
Hopefully I can hit one day of training camp next week. I'm so ready for hockey I can't stand it!

[caniac369]

And don't forget the hot chocolate (with a little extra somethin-somethin)!!!!!

I am so ready for a "lunch bunch" reunion; I've missed you guys this summer!!

Erin...where the heck have you been girl??? How are things in Oregon?? ;)

Oregon was "fantabulous"!! My Oregon Guy will be coming for a visit in late October (we're planning on the San Jose Game). Getting back into the swing of things is much needed after the crazy summer I've had. I can't believe I haven't seen you guys since April!! I at least met Kat for dinner last week and she's been the busiest... ;)

Anyways, I will be there Saturday and I am dying for some Ale House grub. Do we have a tally as to how many will be going which days (Saturday or Sunday)?

[chandongirl]

Anyone going today? Cat issues kept me busy yesterday, but I will be there this am..... :beatup:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Anyone going today? Cat issues kept me busy yesterday, but I will be there this am..... :beatup:

I don't think they skate today...physicals and pictures...am I correct?

hope your kitty is ok! ;)

[Shell]

yep, physicals are today.. I'd go for that :p

Hurricanes ready to start season
Bob Sutton
Freedom News Service
Bob Sutton

RALEIGH — Training camp is about to start for the Carolina Hurricanes and they intend to get down to business in a hurry.

Having already seen how the organization’s prospects stack up during games late last season, coach Paul Maurice said it will be easier than in the past to whittle down the roster.

Team physicals take place today. The first practices are set for Friday at the RecZone in Raleigh.

Maurice said he plans a demanding and more detailed training camp. Because the Hurricanes were so far out of playoff contention last season before finishing with the NHL’s worst record, he said he evaluated many young players during the final 20 games. That gave him an early start in regard to what he wants to emphasize during training camp.

That also allows the Hurricanes to treat preseason games with more urgency when those start Sept. 19 in Florida.

Training camp also should give veteran players who were out with injuries last season a chance to regain a rhythm. Because of that, Maurice said the team’s talent level isn’t as low as it might have appeared at times.

“It’s was not like we had our team the whole year and everything went bad,” he said.

General manager Jim Rutherford said it’s important to set a foundation that puts the Hurricanes back in the mode of the 2001-02 team, which reached the Stanley Cup finals.

“When you move off what became successful, you see the result,” he said.

The Hurricanes invited 38 players to training camp, including three players from June’s draft.

Rutherford said training camp will be vital for some players.

6495-9/11/2003-SP

[lvscolencanes]

Well I am sure its in another thread by now, I just thought I would try to play by the rules. :D :D

How was practice, and lunch/brunch?

[Jeff O Rocks]

It was good........great to see the guys on "home" ice again.....Mo worked em hard...they were all tired after all the sprints he had them do....we could tell a lot of guys were missing.. sorry about Ziggy.. :sad: they did sprints, some puck handling and some skating backwards.... Patty D., Weeksey AND Ward were there....can't wait til tomorrow night!! :spin:

[chandongirl]

I loved the backwards skating! Today was good, like Mona said, a little less crowded on the ice....

[caniac369]

I realized when I pulled into the parking lot how much I've missed that place- and how hard it's going to be to stay away!! :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

I just saw the RBC Center cam and there were several people on the ice...think it is Canes or workers??? :crazy:

[Jeff O Rocks]

I watched courtesy of the RBC Cam...didn't look like many showed up and they didn't stay long!! :roll:

[Alicia]

They're still out there...

[Jeff O Rocks]

They're still out there...

They must have taken a break and come back.....or either I am crazy...maybe the latter..... :crazy: :eek: :eek2: ;)

[Ashleygirl]

Practice only last about 20 minutes today. D-men spent most of the time shotting from the blue line and the forwards teamed up and ran short drills. Not too exciting, only about 5 or 6 spectators today.

[hyena]

FYI.....the practice tomorrow has been moved up to 10am...

[Jeff O Rocks]

Practice did start at 10.........they are doing shifts......we left a little after 11 and the first shift was still going strong...much of the same drills...Markov was firing that puck a lot it seemed... he is very aggressive.. :crazy: and we all need to start baking things for Eric S. cause he is just too darn thin.. :D

Vrbata did seem to be a little more into it today....he was actually chatting instead of looking kind of unhappy and standoffish from the rest of the team...seemed to be chatting with Markov most often..

[Ashleygirl]

we all need to start baking things for Eric S. cause he is just too darn thin.. :D

Maybe O will share some of those lemon pies with him??

[Jeff O Rocks]

we all need to start baking things for Eric S. cause he is just too darn thin.. :D

Maybe O will share some of those lemon pies with him??

Those pies can be shared... ;)

[chandongirl]

Who's going today? Anyone, anyone?

[Ashleygirl]

Who's going today? Anyone, anyone?

Are you sure they won't get the day off??

[MoBigRed]

Who's going today? Anyone, anyone?


I'll be there in my red #26 sweater, presuming they don't get they day off as AG suggested. Guess i should double-check before heading out...

[Jeff O Rocks]

Who's going today? Anyone, anyone?

Are you sure they won't get the day off??

Lots of times, if they play really well on Saturday, they will get Sunday off. I would call first.

[Ashleygirl]

Lots of times, if they play really well on Saturday, they will get Sunday off. I would call first.

Exactly - they deserve the day off. I really enjoyed the game last night, so I'll give them a Sunday off...but it's the last one!!

[chandongirl]

You know I did think about that...hang on, let me check

[chandongirl]

*****NO PRACTICE TODAY**** Per David in the security office!

[Ashleygirl]

There's an early practice Monday, but I can't make that one...Guess I'll try for Tuesday at the RecZone. Gotta have a little hockey to tide me over until Thursday!

[chandongirl]

:cry: :cry: :cry: No practice for me this week....I CAN'T WAIT TILL SATURDAY!! :smoke:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Practice was good today........everyone skated except Boogie.....all looked healthy.....I think poor...well not POOR :p , little Eric looked a little dazed at times...I think all the excitement of being here, signing, all that $$$$$$ and all eyes on him and getting to him...I am sure his nerves will be calmed and he will be ready to go Thursday night......and boy what a homecoming he and the guys will get Saturday.....I get goosebumps just thinking about it!!

Good to see all of you guys today! ;)

[Ashleygirl]

Practice was really energetic today. I got confused on some of their drill patterns, but god I love to watch them skate!!!

Come on Saturday! :beatup:

[craigadamstheman]

Practice was really good today. I also was a little confused about the drills but if they understood that is all that matters!!!! :D

[caniac369]

Practice today (Friday) is on the schedule for 11-1pm @ the RBC. Anyone going?

[Jeff O Rocks]

I think I may attend........if YOU promise to behave!! :p ;)

[caniac369]

I think I may attend........if YOU promise to behave!! :p ;)

ME??? I behave! :evil:

[Jeff O Rocks]

I think I may attend........if YOU promise to behave!! :p ;)

ME??? I behave! :evil:

**clears throat and rolls eyes** sure you do!! :p :D

[caniac369]

I think I may attend........if YOU promise to behave!! :p ;)

ME??? I behave! :evil:

**clears throat and rolls eyes** sure you do!! :p :D
I'll be good... :roll:

[caniac369]

Just called RBC center- Practice has been changed to start at 12 noon!!!

[Jeff O Rocks]

Practice was good.....O came out briefly ..went back in....came back out briefly..left for good.....I hope his arm is ok!! :sad:

They had some new stuff running on the ribbon board....nice surprises for you guys tomorrow night........get ready to raise HELL!!!!!! :eek: :spin:

[Lady J]

Nice surprises for you guys tomorrow night........get ready to raise HELL!!!!!! :eek: :spin:

Awwwww, man! You mean we have to hold it until tomorrow night! I don't know if I can wait that long! :vamp:

[chandongirl]

I can't wait till tomorrow night!! :D :D

Look for me and my sign on the glass Pre Game!

[Jeff O Rocks]

I can't wait till tomorrow night!! :D :D

Look for me and my sign on the glass Pre Game!

Does that sign involve an puff of cream?? :D ;)

[chandongirl]

It does, It does....Had to remain PG13 though...heh heh heh :evil: :evil: :evil:

You'll see me! :eek2:

[chandongirl]

<--------Look for the jersey that bears a "17"


except It'll be me in it!

[RIO]

<--------Look for the jersey that bears a "17"


except It'll be me in it!


With or without Rod still in it, miss missy? :beatup:

[chandongirl]

<--------Look for the jersey that bears a "17"


except It'll be me in it!


With or without Rod still in it, miss missy? :beatup:

**sigh** :cry: without, we'll each be wearing one .....he does have a game to win tonight!

[Jeff O Rocks]

I am very anxious to see what it says Perri! :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

Went to the brief practice this morning..the guys were very relaxed...O and Ronnie didn't stay long..

We noticed that some of the Panthers were watching practice...and we saw one familiar face...C-Mac....he didn't look too tired though!! :D ;) Should have asked him if he still had the minivan!! :spin:

[Lady J]

Went to the brief practice this morning..the guys were very relaxed...O and Ronnie didn't stay long..

We noticed that some of the Panthers were watching practice...and we saw one familiar face...C-Mac....he didn't look too tired though!! :D ;) Should have asked him if he still had the minivan!! :spin:


Poor guy! We don't want to give him flashbacks to 'Nam. :vamp:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Went to the brief practice this morning..the guys were very relaxed...O and Ronnie didn't stay long..

We noticed that some of the Panthers were watching practice...and we saw one familiar face...C-Mac....he didn't look too tired though!! :D ;) Should have asked him if he still had the minivan!! :spin:


Poor guy! We don't want to give him flashbacks to 'Nam. :vamp:

No ..we don't!! He was probably over there in the corner so he could give Mo the finger.. :laugh: I saw other Panthers watching (didn't know them) and I kept looking at him trying to figure out that profile and when he walked away I said..hey that was C-Mac!!

[Canesluver]

Did he still have his cheesey 'Boogie Nights' mustache, Mona????!!!


:D