Game thread.. Canes@Buffalo 11/21/03

[crazy4canes]

The Hurricanes travel to Buffalo to take on the Sabres tonight. This is the second of back-to-backs for the Canes.

Buffalo (8-8-2-1) is very good against the Canes on home ice. After a very good October, the Sabres have slipped a bit in November. They are struggling, as the Canes are, to score goals. The most noticable slumping forward would have to be Miroslav Satan who has only 9 points and is a -10 so far this season. Go ahead and bank on him scoring tonight. :roll:

The Canes come into tonight's game well rested after a couple of night's off. They were supposed to play Ottawa last night but sent some guys named Frank and Larry in their place. My dead uncle James was propped behind the bench to give the illusion of a coach and a carboard box was put in net. So there's no excuses for them not being ready for the game.

All bitterness aside, look for Jamie Storr in net tonight. Martin Biron will likely start for Buffalo.

Watch if you dare. Here's the pre-game skate (http://www.carolinahurricanes.com/news/news.asp?articleid=1137) from ch.com. Discuss.

[Guyute]

Watch if you dare.

That's the question. And honestly, I'm not sure if I can take it.

[Shell]

hhmmm, Friday night... we may have to tape it, get drunk, and watch it late night ;)

While the Buffalo paper (http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20031121/1057251.asp) says they are looking forward to the soft schedule ahead starting tonight, they are a bit worried about playing us because they don't play well against the bottom feeders. Ouch, that hurts coming from a powerhouse like Buffalo. Can't say it's not true though.

um, go canes. I suspect they may win tonight. They like to do that after getting their collective arses handed to them so that they can say we're doing just fine.

[nccanes]

Where is guyute's trademarked slogan?

Was there something about the cure for a slumping PP? The paper said that Buffalo is 0-29 (or something) on the PP recently. :sick:

I would like a win please. I have tickets for Sunday's game and I'd hate to lose my mind and start cheering for TLT (and can I say how much it warms my heart that TLT has become accepted lgc vernacular? :kiss: Of course, I realize that it's a lot shorter than typing "St. Louis" ;). )

[Guyute]

what slogan E? the 'slump breakers' and stuff? :roll:

can't say it's not right.

and yes, we'll most likely win tonight, so JR & Mo can say "well, we got 2 points out of 4 in 2 road games, so I don't think we're too far off the mark".

I'M SICK OF HEARING THAT. when you lose games 7-1, 6-1, 5-1. I really don't care if you win the next one 2-1. so that's my prediction. we win this one 2-1. papers tomorrow have happy-happy-joy-joy quotes from the big boys about how great the win was, and the rest is in the past.

I just need to watch every other game, and stop reading boards. ignorance is bliss.

[Jeff O Rocks]

WE MUST WIN TONIGHT... Losing is NOT acceptable!!!!

[moonstomper]

We really need to win this game...PLEASE!!!!

[hyena]

i'm going to the State game tonight so i won't be able to watch the Canes.

it hurts my soul to say it but i'm not too distressed. :roll: :p

go canes!

[caveman]

I'm tired of thinking to myself, OK, if they beat team X, Y, and Z, they'll be back at .500 and looking good again.

Enough.

Just beat Buffalo. Tonight. Period. Please!

I still don't doubt that we have the talent to make some noise this season, even after getting shellacked 7-1 by Washington and 6-1 by Ottawa. When the Canes are skating with what I call the "swagger" that got us to the Finals, we dominate teams.

Here's my vow to myself: I'm not going to use the word "if" or "next" any more this season when it comes to the Canes. Either they'll win tonight or they won't.

[Jeff O Rocks]

I still don't doubt that we have the talent to make some noise this season, even after getting shellacked 7-1 by Washington and 6-1 by Ottawa. When the Canes are skating with what I call the "swagger" that got us to the Finals, we dominate teams.



I am with you there caveman......last year until the very last MINUTE that we were eliminated from any playoff hopes, I kept the hope alive... :sad: There is lots of hockey to be played....KICK ASS TONIGHT!!!!

[Jillsdad]

All right call me the eternal optimist, but WHEN we win tonight, this will complete the fifth of our 17 back to back game sets. After WE WIn tonight, that will make us 1-3-1 in the first part of back to backs and 3-1-1 in the second half. Is it just me or should those two sets of numbers be reversed. Why do we play better on the second half of back to backs? Just curious.

[MoBigRed]

Why do we play better on the second half of back to backs? Just curious.


Because the Canes tend not to show up for the first half, therefore needing a big game in the second to redeem themselves.


The Canes come into tonight's game well rested after a couple of night's off. They were supposed to play Ottawa last night but sent some guys named Frank and Larry in their place. My dead uncle James was propped behind the bench to give the illusion of a coach and a carboard box was put in net. So there's no excuses for them not being ready for the game.


This is one of the best paragraphs i've yet read on this board. Had quite the chuckle, i did.

The best thing about having a game tonight is that i get to read crazy's game report.

The worth part is that aw crap not another game against a team the Canes will likely take lightly.

[Shell]

because we have to make up for our poor lackadasial play the night before JD ;)

[CaneZilla]

We WILL WIN TONIGHT! How do I KNOW? The Canes love tourturing us massochistic fans by providing us with just enough hope to keep us holding out for what they could/should be. It's a fun game they love to play with us. PK and JR are having a big 'ole laugh. "Look at those people cling to hope!, HAHAHA How long do you think we can string them along?"

(it was a BAD night and a WORSE morning)

[hyena]

We WILL WIN TONIGHT! How do I KNOW? The Canes love tourturing us massochistic fans by providing us with just enough hope to keep us holding out for what they could/should be. It's a fun game they love to play with us. PK and JR are having a big 'ole laugh. "Look at those people cling to hope!, HAHAHA How long do you think we can string them along?"
sometimes, i think you're right. :sad: EVEN after that horrible "game" last night, and the fact i went to bed mad and woke up mad, i still have this little voice whispering in my ear that tonight's a new game, another chance, that they will come out fired up and win. :eek2:

do you think PK would pay my therapist's bills if i forwarded them to his office? i will have to start going pretty soon if they keep this up. :crazy:

[Jeff O Rocks]

do you think PK would pay my therapist's bills if i forwarded them to his office? i will have to start going pretty soon if they keep this up. :crazy:

I will split the bill with ya! :crazy: ;)

[ausoleil]

Now is the time for all good hockey players to come to the aid of their team.

Guys, it's now or never:

No stupid penalties.

Actually get IN the zone on the PP.

Actually play offense, not scoot the biscuit around the tape until you get to go play D in your end.

Try playing someone near the crease. It actually works.

Actually shoot the puck when you're open. And try to actually hit the puck. Double-pumps are for sissies.

Actually make the hit on D. Make them pay for daring to get in front of Weekes.

Actualy HUSTLE the WHOLE game.

Act like you care about the fans, and show them that you WANT to win.

[e2ipiand1]

My prediction:

Canes lose 6-1 (again)
Satan scores 4 (three on the PP)
O'Neill gets in a fight
Staal scores the lone Canes goal

[stewart123]

O'Neill gets in a fight

Bonus points if you correctly predict whether the opponent will be a Sabre, one of his teammates, or a fan who made the trip up to Buffalo.

Or, perhaps, all of the above.

[crazy4canes]

O'Neill gets in a fight

Bonus points if you correctly predict whether the opponent will be a Sabre, one of his teammates, or a fan who made the trip up to Buffalo.

Or, perhaps, all of the above.

I'm guessing the mascot.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

See, if most of you guys were as angry as early this season as I was you'd now be beyond all this and like me......at zen with the mediocrity. I don't even care if we win tonight. A tight sorta stunned numbness can be considered zen, right? :crazy:

The part of me that holds out any hope at all for the rest of this season should be shot because, quite honestly, it is really, really hoping for another 5-1 loss tonight so that JR HAS to stop ignoring the problem. The part of me who is so completely cynical about this organization it can barely breath says it won't matter if we lose every game the rest of the year 10-0 because JR will just keep making excuses. Then there is the numb part....I choose it.

Last night was the first time EVER I have questioned whether or not this team (excepting Danny Markov) even has the talent to be stepping on the ice with the rest of this league. That is sad.

I'll be watching....perhaps balled up in the corner maniacally laughing but watching.

[atlflames]

2-2 tie tonight. Desperate Canes fight, scrap, and claw for respectability. The boys outhit, outhustle, and outshoot the Sabres but run into "bad luck and a hot goalie" causing us to only get the one point. Goals by Staal and Markov(PP).

The Canes, feeling good that they put together a strong effort in Buffalo, come back to the RBC and lose 3-2 to the Lightning after a frantic third period comeback falls short.

[Guyute]

I said much the same just a little while ago at lunch.

that I really hate to say, or even think it, but it might be good if we get crushed tonight... that way JR can't ignore the TRUTHS we're seeing. he can't point to the win and say-- well, 1-1 on the road really ISN'T bad.

It's so horrible that true fans are actually hoping for a loss so that something might be done. but that's the point it is starting to come to.
I don't think it matters though.. they will win, because it's the 2nd game of a back-to-back, when they just got embarassed. so they'll show up. Sunday however... is a home game, and worse yet, a PACK game (we've only won ONE of the 24 pack games).

so, here's to getting sh*tcanned in the parking lot on sunday, enjoying tasty brews, good company and gorgeous weather. for when 7pm rolls around and I walk into the arena, the highpoint of the day might've already passed. :roll: :sad:

[MoBigRed]

Try playing someone near the crease. It actually works.


I'm going to take this opportunity for a quick little sidebar comment. The best thing that happened during any Canes power play last night - late in the 3rd, with the Canes on the PP, Boulerice was put in... AND FOR A LITTLE WHILE THERE, PLANTED HIMSELF IN FRONT OF LALIME!!!!!

Of course no one was able to get a shot off or get the puck anywhere near him, but blast it, HE WAS THERE!!!

OK, back to the old routine. We all know that unless the Canes are down 6-1 again, Boulerice won't be back on a PP, and when the Canes are on the PP, no one will have the same mindset he did. But it was a pleasant little surprise!

[Guyute]

yeah man, between me rolling my eyes, kicking the dog, and swearing enough that the neighbors were calling.... (2nd one is a joke folks, easy. :p )

I did notice the bull camped there. he did pretty good staying there too.

[Shell]

2-2 tie tonight. Desperate Canes fight, scrap, and claw for respectability. The boys outhit, outhustle, and outshoot the Sabres but run into "bad luck and a hot goalie" causing us to only get the one point. Goals by Staal and Markov(PP).

The Canes, feeling good that they put together a strong effort in Buffalo, come back to the RBC and lose 3-2 to the Lightning after a frantic third period comeback falls short.

That would most definitely fit the pattern.

[JaroFan]

The part of me that holds out any hope at all for the rest of this season should be shot because, quite honestly, it is really, really hoping for another 5-1 loss tonight so that JR HAS to stop ignoring the problem. The part of me who is so completely cynical about this organization it can barely breath says it won't matter if we lose every game the rest of the year 10-0 because JR will just keep making excuses. Then there is the numb part....I choose it.

I thought that I was the only one thinking that awful thought in my head. I'd like to think that another bad one like last night will force JR/Mo to make some changes, but then i'll wake up. :sad:

[CaneZilla]

yeah man, between me rolling my eyes, kicking the dog, and swearing enough that the neighbors were calling.... (2nd one is a joke folks, easy. :p )

lol


I did notice the bull camped there. he did pretty good staying there too.

seriously Markov, Staal, and the Bull have been the only highlights all season. *sigh*

[Stormbringer]

seriously Markov, Staal, and the Bull have been the only highlights all season. *sigh*

Add Big Joe and Colesey to that list.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

yeah man, between me rolling my eyes, kicking the dog, and swearing enough that the neighbors were calling.... (2nd one is a joke folks, easy. :p )


Well, I read that "licking the dog" so I was just thinking you were more of a sicko than I realized.
:p

[Guyute]

hey, if that's the way YOU want to read it.... it's not I who's the sicko, now is it. :p

[CaneZilla]

seriously Markov, Staal, and the Bull have been the only highlights all season. *sigh*

Add Big Joe and Colesey to that list.

Oops! Yes I must say I inadvertently left them out. My mind was stuck on last night and well those 3 stood out. Oh! and Jeff O ROCKS! *smirk* I couldn't resist.

[IcyRed]

Actually get IN the zone on the PP.

After last nights whipping, I'd like to see us get the puck out of our zone on PP, hey it's a start!

icy

[Jeff O Rocks]

Actually get IN the zone on the PP.

After last nights whipping, I'd like to see us get the puck out of our zone on PP, hey it's a start!

icy

Did it seem like ages before we could even get the puck across the red line?? :crazy: Our PP is going on and Ottawa had the puck all to themselves...

ok..I am resorting to magic.. **stirs pot with the sticks of Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Bobby Hull, and the jockstrap of Gretzsky and chants.. let's go Canes...let's go Canes** Hell at this point, I will try anything.. :crazy:

[IcyRed]

Yes, that's exactly what it seemed like to me.....at one point we had 5 power play's and 2 shot's on goal? WTF???

A couple times I thought that the Sen's could have given us a 60 minute power play and we couldn't have found the back of the net with both hands and a flashlight.

icy

[MoBigRed]

A couple times I thought that the Sen's could have given us a 60 minute power play and we couldn't have found the back of the net with both hands and a flashlight.


You really could have left 'Sens' out of that sentence and just put a big blank. The Canes wouldn't be able to find the back of the net with a 60-minute PP against the bloody Capitals.

Oops - bad example. :crazy:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

The Canes couldn't find the back of the net on a PP with a GPS....no matter who we were playing.

[jhardman]

Can't we all just boycott one little ol' game? Pretty please..... (don't want to be viewed as Captain Negative)

What helps the franchise more? A message that we're all tired of this crap? Booing our team on home ice? Staying away in droves? Seriously, there's not much more we can do. I'm beginning to wonder if franchise stability is on the radar screen of our GM and he may be getting instructions to seek out new cities. Or maybe transfer to the WHA when the feces makes abrupt contact with the rotational oscillation device during the 2004-2005 strike.

Sorry...couldn't go a paragraph without being negative..... :-)

[CaneZilla]

The Canes couldn't find the back of the net on a PP with a GPS....no matter who we were playing.

Hey! Fran...errr Col...err O'N...err Brin...err Vas...err Staa...err C A...err K A...err VRBATA! Vrbata! found it last night!

(been a looooooong day)

[VandyCane]

Speaking of Vrbata, I just about fell out of my seat when I noticed that he was not playing the point on at least two power plays. I don't know if the trend continued in the third period, because I just couldn't make myself watch anymore.

[StormShaman]

Because this is the way my luck has gone:

Andy Delmore will get a hat-trick, thus netting me a buttload of fantasy points. However, all of those points will be taken away from me by the fact that Jamie Storr is one of my goalies. But all is not lost! I'll end up a +15 on the night pointswise, because Joe, Lord of Evil will keep the game from being a shutout.

3-1 Sabres.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Speaking of Vrbata, I just about fell out of my seat when I noticed that he was not playing the point on at least two power plays. I don't know if the trend continued in the third period, because I just couldn't make myself watch anymore.

Yeah, someone actually must have hit Mo in the head with a beer at the last home game because he FINALLY took Vrbata off the point then. I remember because my seat neighbors were laughing histerically because I was screaming "OMG Vrbata is off the point!! Vrbata is off the point!!!" And guess what? We scored on that PP!! (although I think that was coincidental)

Vrbata! found it last night! Hate to be bursting this bubble you have here....but that was an even strength goal. Still can't find that net on a PP. :sad:

[chandongirl]

ok..I am resorting to magic.. **stirs pot with the sticks of Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Bobby Hull, and the jockstrap of Gretzsky and chants.. let's go Canes...let's go Canes** Hell at this point, I will try anything.. :crazy

Hey Mona, While you're whipping up potions can you make one for me to get rid of this 102 fever that I acquired today? Something's going around and I feel like crap!

GO CANES!

[nccanes]

Yeah, someone actually must have hit Mo in the head with a beer at the last home game because he FINALLY took Vrbata off the point then.

LOL SHC. When I read this I missed the "must have" and thought someone had actually hit Mo in the head with a beer. :laugh:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Yeah, someone actually must have hit Mo in the head with a beer at the last home game because he FINALLY took Vrbata off the point then.

LOL SHC. When I read this I missed the "must have" and thought someone had actually hit Mo in the head with a beer. :laugh:

Hey, I want him gone but even I wouldn't have found that to be funny. Ok, well, maybe just a *little* bit funny.

[CaneZilla]

Hate to be bursting this bubble you have here....but that was an even strength goal. Still can't find that net on a PP. :sad:

Its been a loooong day...missed the whole point about it being our PP that sucks. It was no big bubble was just sorta being my sarcastic self. What saddens me most is it's not JUST our PP, We can't find the back of the net PERIOD.

[Bob-in-Alberta]

The Canes have to start winning or something has to be done. In my opinion the overall team is much better than last year, more consistant goaltending tandem, a greatly improved defence corp and basically healthy forwards. The power play this year stinks with the same core as the last couple of years. Even though I have always tried to support Mo I am starting to think that the system is to blame. If the coach won't try changing up the plan of attack then maybe the next step is to try changing the coach. We know the players can do the job, we've all seen it.

[Morphine Boy]

Just my .02:

I hope the Canes get beat tonight by eleventy-billion and two to zero. And I hope that they will CONTINUE to lose.

For the love of God, ANYTHING to get Paul Maurice out of Raleigh.

Once Coach Mo is gone, I will go back to cheering for the Canes. Until then, it's nothing but "tough love".

Stuff like booing at home games.

[RIO]

eleventy-billion and two to zero

Trebeck: But Keanu Reeves, that's not a number!

KR: Not.... yet.


:D

[talkingcanes]

Just my .02:

I hope the Canes get beat tonight by eleventy-billion and two to zero. And I hope that they will CONTINUE to lose.

For the love of God, ANYTHING to get Paul Maurice out of Raleigh.

Once Coach Mo is gone, I will go back to cheering for the Canes. Until then, it's nothing but "tough love".

Stuff like booing at home games.

do whatever you have to do, but even if it means Maurice is coach of this team till he draws Medicare, I will never hope for them to lose. I can get angry and frustrated and so pissed off I think I will burst, but I will not hope for them to lose.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I can get angry and frustrated and so pissed off I think I will burst, but I will not hope for them to lose.

I didn't used to think I could either. I'm not so sure anymore. :sad:


I watching the Sabres' pre-game show (a pre-game show!! Imagine such a thing!!!) on Empire Network. Boy, are they laying into Maurice....pointing out that no one would use a book written by Paul Maurice on how to win on the road since we have one win on the road this year and only 10 in 41 road games last year. Ouch.

[Stormbringer]

do whatever you have to do, but even if it means Maurice is coach of this team till he draws Medicare, I will never hope for them to lose. I can get angry and frustrated and so pissed off I think I will burst, but I will not hope for them to lose.

Exactly my feelings, TC, exactly my feelings...

[SouthernHockeyChick]

And NOW one of the announcers says we DO have the players to make it to the finals again but that "someone in that locker room, including Ronnie Francis, needs to get a backbone." Ouch again.

[StormShaman]

And NOW one of the announcers says we DO have the players to make it to the finals again but that "someone in that locker room, including Ronnie Francis, needs to get a backbone." Ouch again.

Damn, they are HARSH.

[Captain Slack]

I HATE Tripp Tracy!!!

DAMN! We should have scored on that one!! Let's hope this keeps up!

[brindy17]

i swear...i've listened to you all rant about Tripp..well, consider me on board. Please raise your hand if you give two monkey @&#$s about whether john forslund ever grew a mustache or not..honestly, focus Tripp focus :mad:

[StormShaman]

For the love of Malik....

TRIPP! Shut the hell UP about Maxim!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

He's talking about Maxim? Ahhhh. I love my selective Tripp-deafness. :D

That was one fugly PK. They didn't score but can we EVER clear the freakin' puck?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Jesse scores!!!! Into our goal. :sad:

Beer ain't cutting it anymore. It's just not fast enough. We're screwed before I can drink enough. I need hard drugs or liquor for this.

Quick question....Aaron Ward was a -108 last night so why are we suddenly playing him on the PK?

[Captain Slack]

*sigh*

Things aren't looking good tonight. :sad: Passing seems to have degenerated to last year's levels. PP looks awful, as usual. I just don't know what these guys need to do. Buffalo is 8-0 when they score first. I have a bad feeling....

[nccanes]

Just a small interjection/distraction...Peter Laviolette was guest hosting again on NHL Live today and he said that the Isles were last in the East, this time last year and ended up grabbing the 8th playoff spot. I don't know if he was exaggerating or not, but it made me feel better...for about 5 minutes. :beatup:

[brindy17]

wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :sad: :cry:

[constantpressure]

Buffaloe is playing with us. Why does it look like they have had a power play all night long???????

[CaneZilla]

We need to take the rest of the season off and practice passing...oh yeah and get a NEW COACH AND DUMP THE DUMP&CHASE!

[StormShaman]

Did I say 3-1 Sabres?

I meant 4-3 'Canes. Yeah, that's the ticket. :beatup:

[SouthernCaniac]

holy *&*^%#$, I am usually suzy sunshine, but i'm feeling sick right about now. Where's the heart that i fell in love with? I see a bunch of empty jerseys, I see Ron Francis playing on the 4th line, and I see the same coach behind the bench that I see at every heartbreaking, mind numbing loss. When is it going to change? I feel sorry for the handful of guys on the team who still give a rat's @ss.

[goalie33]

The TV has been turned off. I don't turn off the TV during Canes games unless I have a migraine or REALLY need sleep. Pathetic.

[CaneZilla]

Is it too late to get a refund on my ST's?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Did you guys know this was TEAM-BUILDING?!?!?!! Yeah, that one got by my Tripp-deafness. :mad: MORON!!!

[rons#1fan]

Okay it's a free for all in the 2nd period. Everyone is fighting....this has GOT to be frustrating for the Canes. I can't believe the Sabres are up on us 4 to zip, Buffalo on a Power Play....I just inhaled a crap load of toffee coated peanuts. If the Hurricanes keep this kind of play up, I'm going to be 200 pounds in no time !!! :sad:

[Captain Slack]

My bad feeling is getting worse. :cry:

[7barnes]

holy *&*^%#$, I am usually suzy sunshine, but i'm feeling sick right about now. Where's the heart that i fell in love with? I see a bunch of empty jerseys, I see Ron Francis playing on the 4th line, and I see the same coach behind the bench that I see at every heartbreaking, mind numbing loss. When is it going to change? I feel sorry for the handful of guys on the team who still give a rat's @ss.

My thoughts exactly. It's so hard when we can't score worth a damn, and then to have the "1st grade class chased by swarm of bees" defense on top of it...I don't think I can watch any more tonight. I know I have a good bottle of bourbon around here somewhere.... :sad:

[nccanes]

When John and particularly Tripp start talking negatively, then you know we're in deep doo doo. I was with Tripp until he had to try and call the post save scuffle "team building". How about playing the game if you want to stick up for Storr.

I wonder how ugly the RBC will be on Sunday. :eek2: (on the ice AND in the stands)

[CaneZilla]

I'll be chanting with 328 Mo Must Go!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I just inhaled a crap load of toffee coated peanuts. If the Hurricanes keep this kind of play up, I'm going to be 200 pounds in no time !!! :sad:

Yeah, we're on the popcorn binge here in the SHC household.

You know, those Fox commercials where the Hurricanes fan keeps going through progressively more painful things (hot iron on the arm, radiator explodes into your face, picking up a flaming log to toss it back into the fire, etc.) takes on a whole new meaning after a while. :sad:

[brindy17]

well i've officially decided to jump on the "bye-bye Coach Mo" train..this has me to my limit...where do I sign the petition at? :beatup:

[constantpressure]

come on guys, a nine goal differential through five periods isn't so bad.

[nccanes]

Hey, anyone know what Bubba's been up to? Just wonderin'. :evil: :beatup: :p

On a serious note, I was thinking today that why not let Weekes play again tonight and let Storr face the Lightning again on Sunday. That seemed to work very well last go 'round. Or would favoring Storr over Weekes against his former team twice in a row be unkind or something?

[constantpressure]

well i've officially decided to jump on the "bye-bye Coach Mo" train..this has me to my limit...where do I sign the petition at? :beatup:

The webmaster of this site should set up a poll about the coach going.............I would love to see the results

[talkingcanes]

I just inhaled a crap load of toffee coated peanuts. If the Hurricanes keep this kind of play up, I'm going to be 200 pounds in no time !!! :sad:

Yeah, we're on the popcorn binge here in the SHC household.

You know, those Fox commercials where the Hurricanes fan keeps going through progressively more painful things (hot iron on the arm, radiator explodes into your face, picking up a flaming log to toss it back into the fire, etc.) takes on a whole new meaning after a while. :sad:

LOL. I was thinking that during the Ottawa game ;) I'm glad I haven't been to the grocery store yet so my binge items are very limited.

[dboonisalive]

Boy, those Niagara Falls look really inviting right now for a desperate dive and a belly-up float. A paper bag is not thick and opaque enough for me for Sunday's game. To steal from Elmer (Jimmy Kimmel) on Crank Yankers, "This makes me wanna crap!!!" :mad:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

The webmaster of this site should set up a poll about the coach going.............I would love to see the results


You can set up a poll yourself in the "Polls" section of the site. It's very easy.

[rons#1fan]

Boy, those Niagara Falls look really inviting right now for a desperate dive and a belly-up float. A paper bag is not thick and opaque enough for me for Sunday's game. To steal from Elmer (Jimmy Kimmel) on Crank Yankers, "This makes me wanna crap!!!" :mad:

LOL :D

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Hey, anyone know what Bubba's been up to? Just wonderin'. :evil: :beatup: :p Dude, I'm serious!!!

On a serious note, I was thinking today that why not let Weekes play again tonight and let Storr face the Lightning again on Sunday. That seemed to work very well last go 'round. Or would favoring Storr over Weekes against his former team twice in a row be unkind or something?

I don't care how unkind it is if it works. :sad:

[7barnes]

Yeah, we're on the popcorn binge here in the SHC household.

You know, those Fox commercials where the Hurricanes fan keeps going through progressively more painful things (hot iron on the arm, radiator explodes into your face, picking up a flaming log to toss it back into the fire, etc.) takes on a whole new meaning after a while. :sad:

Oreo cheesecake over here. I had to have it after goal #3. Thank god there's no brownies in the house.

[MoBigRed]

The TV has been turned off. I don't turn off the TV during Canes games unless I have a migraine or REALLY need sleep. Pathetic.


I turned the game off after the 3rd goal. I'm really getting sick of watching a handful of guys show up to play and the rest of the team look like chopped liver. Bah. :mad:

Now i'm watching ADAM AND THE ANTS. At least they seem to be putting effort into what they're doing.

[StormShaman]

I've taken up smoking again. This is bad. :(

[7barnes]

Now i'm watching ADAM AND THE ANTS. At least they seem to be putting effort into what they're doing.

WTF? Where's this at?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Boy, those Niagara Falls look really inviting right now for a desperate dive and a belly-up float. A paper bag is not thick and opaque enough for me for Sunday's game. To steal from Elmer (Jimmy Kimmel) on Crank Yankers, "This makes me wanna crap!!!" :mad:

Well, Guyute, now we know what FINALLY brings him to post about hockey. :roll:

(For those who don't know, this is Mr SHC....I'm allowed to harass him ;) )

[dboonisalive]

Are Boughner and Wesley really so good that our defense right now would go great with ham and rye?

[MoBigRed]

Now i'm watching ADAM AND THE ANTS. At least they seem to be putting effort into what they're doing.

WTF? Where's this at?


Let's just say that when the game's that bad, you find yourself really digging into the old video collection. Anything to take the mind off the game.

[nccanes]

Are Boughner and Wesley really so good that our defense right now would go great with ham and rye?


I get it, I get it. (Even though it took me reading it 3 times. :beatup:) :beatup: :D

[nccanes]

Let's just say that when the game's that bad, you find yourself really digging into the old video collection. Anything to take the mind off the game.

I've been playing vintage pac-man on my kid's gameboy. If anything good happens, I rewind with the DVR. Hadn't had to do that yet.

[dboonisalive]

Are Boughner and Wesley really so good that our defense right now would go great with ham and rye?


I get it, I get it. (Even though it took me reading it 3 times. :beatup:) :beatup: :D

Yes, the answer is effing YES!!!

[StormShaman]

Aaaaaaaand it's 5-0 Sabres now.

http://www.totalcaneage.net/fanhome/newburn.git

[talkingcanes]

well, Carrie Fisher is interviewing Susan Sarandon on the Oxygen channel. think it's gotten bad at my house :roll:

[CaneZilla]

OK....I'm done....I've never turned off a game. It's off! *sigh*

[Stormbringer]

I've taken up smoking again. This is bad. :(

Looks like I've picked the wrong time to quit sniffing glue...

[7barnes]

Let's just say that when the game's that bad, you find yourself really digging into the old video collection. Anything to take the mind off the game.

Hey, at least good old Adam could choose decent drummers..... :beatup:

[dboonisalive]

Is it just me, or have we been completely unable to get out of each other's way all year long? We cluster up like a praline, and we provide (obviously) none of the pleasure.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Looks like I've picked the wrong time to quit sniffing glue...

ROFLMAO!!!

[rons#1fan]

It's getting so bad that Ronnie is checking ! Tripp talking about when he first met Sean Hill...while do we continue this torture there has to be something better to do ! I think I'll put toothpix in my eyes ! :D

[7barnes]

It's getting so bad that Ronnie is checking ! Tripp talking about when he first met Sean Hill...while do we continue this torture there has to be something better to do ! I think I'll put toothpix in my eyes ! :D

Try a spoon, it'll hurt more....and be more distracting ;)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Hey, at least good old Adam could choose decent drummers.....

Is it just me, or have we been completely unable to get out of each other's way all year long? We cluster up like a praline, and we provide (obviously) none of the pleasure.



:laugh: :laugh: OMG! This whole thread is going to give me a hernia. THANK GOD for you people!!!

[Jeff O Rocks]

You would be hard pressed to find a more devoted and loyal Caniac than myself, but after last night and what I am witnessing now, I just don't know what to say! :sad:

Hey ron's, can I borrow some toothpix??? :crazy:

[dboonisalive]

I hate Toby Keith, but right now I'd rather him do a concert in my living room while rubbing his ass on my face than watch this effin' game.

[7barnes]

I hate Toby Keith, but right now I'd rather him do a concert in my living room while rubbing his ass on my face than watch this effin' game.

ROTFLMAO!

[StormShaman]

For the love of Malik, if they're going to get pwnt like this the least they could do is let Andy damn Delmore get a goal so I get at least SOME fantasy points out of this.

*sigh*

[Kargon]

I again didn't have the game on FSN... I just logged on to check the score. AGain, because I couldn't watch, we are losing... well, we are getting are (fill in the blank) handed to us by a crappy team. This is just rediculous. On top of me being upset that I have missed three games in a row, I have to deal with the losers.

[sandstorm]

OMG !!! I just got home from my son's school play and almost fell out of the chair! This is just a disgrace. I sit here watching the Buffalo player sitting on the bench ,laughing. What the hell has happened? I want to cry :cry:

[Canesluver]

The webmaster of this site should set up a poll about the coach going.............I would love to see the results

I'm not the Webmaster, but the poll is up. Vote now!

I'm getting really pissed...... :mad:

[constantpressure]

The webmaster of this site should set up a poll about the coach going.............I would love to see the results


You can set up a poll yourself in the "Polls" section of the site. It's very easy.

Where is the polls section of the site, I looked and didn't see it.

[7barnes]

Let's put the pilot on the ice.....

Craig Conley - Ft. Worth Fire (CHL) - 11/28/98
(from http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Arena/9968/real.htm)

"The strangest or funniest memory I have in minor league hockey was last year, playing for the Ft. Worth Fire, we had to travel to Tulsa with one goalie and our bus driver, Tom, had to be the backup goalie, and he had never put skates on before and he had to skate across the ice in Tulsa, and the whole Tulsa crowd was chantin', "BUS DRIVER! BUS DRIVER!", and let's put it this way, he looked quite funny and he took it all well and he dressed the part and he helped us out a lot."

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Where is the polls section of the site, I looked and didn't see it.

"The Poll Booth" is the very last topic in the "General Discussion" section.....the same section "Hurricanes Discussion" (which we're in) is in. Canesluver laready has up a poll. Everyone vote!!

John just said "The Storr is closed!" for a Storr save. Good one....but what a bad time to waste it.

[constantpressure]

Where is the polls section of the site, I looked and didn't see it.

"The Poll Booth" is the very last topic in the "General Discussion" section.....the same section "Hurricanes Discussion" (which we're in) is in. Canesluver laready has up a poll. Everyone vote!!

John just said "The Storr is closed!" for a Storr save. Good one....but what a bad time to waste it.

they stole my idea...............mine will be better

[nccanes]

Is 850 having Aftermath tonight? I seem to recall they said they would. Boy oh boy, that should be fun for Morgan (or whoever hosts it).

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Is 850 having Aftermath tonight? I seem to recall they said they would. Boy oh boy, that should be fun for Morgan (or whoever hosts it).

Oh, man. I think we may get in the car and start driving towards Raleigh just to be able to hear it. Although, I do hate to give up the internet and miss all this fan bonding. ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

I hate Toby Keith, but right now I'd rather him do a concert in my living room while rubbing his ass on my face than watch this effin' game.

Thanks for the laugh......I needed that.. :D

[nccanes]

Well hyena made a wise choice. State's winning (no surprise) 53-24 in the 2nd half. Hopefully she'll be lucky and her VCR will have eaten the tape. I'd love to know the crowd reaction when the show the Canes score on the Jumbotron.

[dboonisalive]

In February, the Tripper will be saying something like, "The good thing for the Canes (10-35-14) is that this is just game No. 60." What a king-sized moron!!! :eek:

[Jeff O Rocks]

I'd love to know the crowd reaction when the show the Canes score on the Jumbotron.

I hope they have barf bags available for everyone.. :sick: :sick:

[dboonisalive]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Adamses: the Gretzky Clones. If only I'd been paying attention! :eek:
What are John and Trip smoking? And what exactly is it laced with?

[constantpressure]

People, please vote in the "what needs to be changed poll" I created. I would be very interested in how it turns out.

[MIKELIUT]

I think that the Canes should be pushing for a rule change to play only two periods, drop the second period

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Sooooo....tonight Storr allowed 5 goals on 25 shots. Last night Kevin allowed 6 goals on 20 shots. I'm not real happy with our goalies lately but if the defense would have SHOWN UP at all it might not be so bad. Of course, only having scored 1 goal, we still wouldn't have won either game. :roll:


Stars/Kings. Ahhhhhh....real hockey.

[talkingcanes]

In February, the Tripper will be saying something like, "The good thing for the Canes (10-35-14) is that this is just game No. 60." What a king-sized moron!!! :eek:

it warms my heart to see so many people joining me on the "what the hell did he just say?" and the "shut the hell up Tripp" bandwagon ;) :evil:

[ontheglass]

Another HOT (back-up) goalie? NO MO!!! Another flat performance.

I turned it off at 3-0, because, though I love the team, they just can't score 4+ goals in the same game (or same week right now). MO kept looking at his score/line sheet... or was it a flight schedule?

A change is needed, can't dump players, too much is invested to "call" the season a loss, so it must be MO.

[apolinar]

Why is it that it's almost December and I can't name off the lines on a consistent basis? Why is Ronnie not a top line player? Is he asking to cut back his minutes? Why isn't the adams +Murray line not out there 20 minutes a game like they should be? Why wasn't Staal vasicek vrbata out there more? Why was Bayda sitting out the game instead of (take your pick)? Why doesn't Boulerice throw down the gloves when we are down 2 or 3 to zero?

Last but not least, Why does Mo keep convincing himself that we have a team with "interchangeable lines?" You only have a working interchangeable line system if we are SCORING! I'M GONNA POUND MY HEAD INTO MY COMPUTER AFTER TONIGHT'S GAME, like the Sesame Street guy who writes songs at a piano and when he gets frustrated slams his muppet head into the piano keys. THAT'S HOW I FEEL!!!!

Are we trying to do what we did in 2001-2002 where we get to the brink of Firing Mo' then the team gets fired up and gets to the SCF? Maybe not. I don't think the players are fired up about keeping Mo either, not even with Mike Keenan breathing down their necks.

Oh, I got another idea. Why don't we put all out effort against these crap teams and stop wasting so much energy on philly, tampa bay, etc. We might as well put a stronger effort against the weak teams so maybe we could win instead of tying the strong teams and being so spent against these weak teams. Oh wait, we had a day off with Ottawa, this was supposed to be a strong night against a weak team. :eek2:

[MoBigRed]

It was so enjoyable, i'm watching ADAM AND THE ANTS again. May go for TALK TALK next. http://www.randakk.com/emo/thatguy.gif

Is that hockey game still on?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Is that hockey game still on?

No, it's safe to come out now. ;)

[MoBigRed]

Is that hockey game still on?

No, it's safe to come out now. ;)


Cool! Anyone record that game? I'll be glad to come around and collect the tapes and save everyone the trouble... http://www.randakk.com/emo/trash.gif

[Stormbringer]

It was so enjoyable, i'm watching ADAM AND THE ANTS again. May go for TALK TALK next. http://www.randakk.com/emo/thatguy.gif

Oh man...how about that video for "It's My Life"? Would be cool if it weren't for the annoying squiggly lines...

[dboonisalive]

It was so enjoyable, i'm watching ADAM AND THE ANTS again. May go for TALK TALK next. http://www.randakk.com/emo/thatguy.gif

Is that hockey game still on?

It's my life... don't you forget,
If I want to waste my life watching the 'Canes
I better get used to regret.

OK, I effed up the meter royally, but you get the idea. That's a classic keyboard-tinged anthem, though, isn't it? :spin:

[nccanes]

Well, Chuck was just on with AG on 850. Didn't really say much that hasn't been said here.

AG asked about Ronnie's (lack of) ice time (apparently he got NO PP time tonight?) and Chuck said "that's something for you to ask on Monday's Front Office Access". AG had the stat sheet, Chuck had not gotten his copy yet and said "that's all he got tonight...again?" with an almost incredulous tone.

AG did ask as his final question about "would a coaching change make a difference?". Chuck basically tip toed around that one (even though he said "I'm not trying to tip toe around that one"). Talked about how someone/everyone must be accountable and that JR presumably is evaluating things.

This is a strange aftermath -- it's been on this long and there have been 2 phone calls (none to Chuck). Perhaps AG enjoys hearing himself talk? Nah - couldn't be that! :roll: But I DID hear AG say "I'm not all that sophisticated about the details of hockey" -- that was in response to the highly technical comment from a caller about "playing a more open game". Sigh, I used to think Adam Gold was a Saint - but then again he used to share his airtime with that dude, Pat Mellon (was that his name?).

[StormShaman]

It's my life... don't you forget,
If I want to waste my life watching the 'Canes
I better get used to regret.


To paraphrase my friends on Dark Age of Camelot:

Talk Talk for the win!

[raleighcanesfan]

Hey...I actually did something productive with my evening. The wife and I rented JFK for the first time! Wow! What shivers from that one!

Think there's a conspiracy going on here?

Who is over the grassy knoll? I think Mo is taking it in the grassy knoll.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

This is a strange aftermath -- it's been on this long and there have been 2 phone calls (none to Chuck).

I'm afraid that there have actually only been two phone calls. :sad: People just don't care anymore. And, realize this is a total fanatic saying this, I can see why.

[jhardman]

It's bad. We have people starting to smoke again, changing the channel to watch niche 80's bands, and cranking out the polls. As a person who quotes lines from "Airplane!" often, thanks to the glue sniffer with the great line.

That said, I wonder if Mo just opens the door to the locker room before the game and just says "I just want to let you know. We're all counting on you." And then he leaves.

I've not been a Mo must Go person either, but I'm changing stripes. At this point, interjection has to be made, and the players can't all be fired. To paraphrase the great John McKay, I'm all for their execution. But you can't shoot them all, and there might be an innocent one or two. So it has to be Mo. Even JR won't let himself get fired first.

I'll be amazed if he isn't fired tomorrow. If he isn't, nobody will be in the seats Sunday night, and TLT gets a hat trick. If he does, luck will have it that my name gets drawn for the tractor that night.

[nccanes]

I'll be amazed if he isn't fired tomorrow. If he isn't, nobody will be in the seats Sunday night, and TLT gets a hat trick. If he does, luck will have it that my name gets drawn for the tractor that night.

LMAO!

Do you think John Deere has changed the guidelines and we get a tractor if the OTHER team scores a hat trick? Prolly not. :beatup:

[StormShaman]

I'll be amazed if he isn't fired tomorrow.

I won't be. They'll find an excuse. They always do. :(

[hyena]

just got in.

did anything, ANYTHING at all good happen in the course of the game? was there ANYTHING positive? pretty please with sugar on top tell me there was... :cry:

i was at the State game. halfway thru the 2nd half they showed the Canes score. i felt like i had been kicked in the stomach. and yes, about 1/3 of the place booed. :sad:

wtf happened? did they even TRY? AT ALL?

during the basketball game (before i saw the scores of course) i was thinking that if we got beat it would be 3-2 or 2-1 or something like that. i really was not prepared for 5-0. i can only go to bed tonight and hope that Mo is fired when i wake up. there. i feel better having said it -- i've avoided actually saying the words on here, but i truly can't take it anymore.

[Stormbringer]

It's bad. We have people starting to smoke again, changing the channel to watch niche 80's bands, and cranking out the polls. As a person who quotes lines from "Airplane!" often, thanks to the glue sniffer with the great line.

That said, I wonder if Mo just opens the door to the locker room before the game and just says "I just want to let you know. We're all counting on you." And then he leaves.

:laugh:

I aim to please, in the best and especially the worst of times, AND at even the risk of my own health. ;) I didn't even mention my drinking problem...

(brings a glass of water up to take a sip, only to have it fly by her face, splashing water across her cheek, neck, and back)

Well anyway, this is hands down the easiest report I've ever written...

http://www.missfantastic.com/stormbringer/reports/games/2003-2004/11-21-03.htm

What else can I say but those Canes are quite the "inspiration". :roll: :mad: :cry: :sad:

With that said, I have been and will remain a Caniac through thick and thin. And it seriously can't already get any thicker than this...something's gotta be done.

[folgersnyourcup]

just got in.

did anything, ANYTHING at all good happen in the course of the game? was there ANYTHING positive? pretty please with sugar on top tell me there was... :cry:

i was at the State game. halfway thru the 2nd half they showed the Canes score. i felt like i had been kicked in the stomach. and yes, about 1/3 of the place booed. :sad:

wtf happened? did they even TRY? AT ALL?

during the basketball game (before i saw the scores of course) i was thinking that if we got beat it would be 3-2 or 2-1 or something like that. i really was not prepared for 5-0. i can only go to bed tonight and hope that Mo is fired when i wake up. there. i feel better having said it -- i've avoided actually saying the words on here, but i truly can't take it anymore.

Unfortunately, I saw no positives.... The game was really quite AWFUL and it is cruel and unusual punishment for us fans to be subjected to this crap.

[petecaniac]

...and build on it!!!
I must say I'm loving the new John and Tripp "Booth Cam". Did you see tonight when Tripp was staring at the water bottle and John looked at the camera with a "God I hope this camera is catching this Boner right now" look...it was priceless!
Night all,
Pete

[AbNormal27]

TICK TOCK..... TICK TOCK..... TICK TOCK..... TICK TOCK..... TICK TOCK..... TICK TOCK..... TICK TOCK..... TICK TOCK..... TICK TOCK..... TICK TOCK..... TICK TOCK.....

Sorry MO, we appreciate all that you have done for us, but TIME'S UP!

Aaryn

[RIO]

The game was really quite AWFUL and it is cruel and unusual punishment for us fans to be subjected to this crap.

I'll tell you the truth. Somewhere during the 3rd period, I actually got absorbed into watching some 1975-era airplane disaster movie. It was one star-rated and totally hokey. But it was better than watching the unfortunate and greatly-to-be-pitied Mr. Storr being shelled. I did switch back to see the final act, but Charleton Heston in a yellow turtleneck really had my attention. :sick:

[olivia1299]

If it has not been obvious before, it most definitely is now.

Mo, has lost this team and they have become an embarrassment!!

I think he is a good guy, good for the community, and represents the organization well, but these things are not helping to win hockey games.

Jr and PK cannot sit back and let it go any further, injuries are not a problem, youth is not a problem, players are not the problem.

Confidence is lost and only a change at the top can start to rebuild it.

Please make a change, I am slipping into depression more, with every embarrassing loss. :cry:

[JaroFan]

I hate Toby Keith, but right now I'd rather him do a concert in my living room while rubbing his ass on my face than watch this effin' game.

Thanks for the laugh......I needed that.. :D

I'd rather have Toby Keith be our coach!

[MoBigRed]

just got in.

did anything, ANYTHING at all good happen in the course of the game? was there ANYTHING positive? pretty please with sugar on top tell me there was... :cry:


Why sure. As i mentioned earlier in the thread, i turned off the game and started watching ADAM AND THE ANTS.

Uh, that's all i've got.

edit - No, i came up with another good thing. Mika Noronen had already had 2 shutouts in his career, so the Canes did not give him his first. HA! Take that, Mika!

[AbNormal27]

Last night on TSN's Spostscentre, they opened the highlight package of the Sabres/Hurricanes game by saying "Can the Sabres pull off a much needed home win? Of course they can, the huurricanes are in town and EVERYONE beats the Hurricanes!"

The only thing I can add to that is this........ after watching the highlights, I think Jamie played Storrible.

Aaryn

[Jeff O Rocks]

One bright spot...Brindy mixed it up pretty well with one of them..not sure who ..but he was pissed then and the rest of the game.. :crazy:

[apolinar]

I am a canic depressive. Still a fan of the team, but down in the dumps. I get super high and excited and rushing speech when they score first, then become severely depressed when they lose 7-1. I feel bad to have joined the mo must go chants. I feel bad that there won't be anymore lapel pins to sell for the autism society when and if he goes. I'll be there sunday in the hopes my kid can get at least one positive and shoot a puck at the net after the game. :mad:

[StormShaman]

Being a fan of this team is like being in an abusive relationship.

I love the team so much, and they keep beating the crap out of me. But I still stick with them because I love them and cling to the hope that it's just got to get better.

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

As much as I love this team, it is getting painful to listen to the games, much less read about them on sports pages. Seems every poll, writeup, says about how this team has talent, but it is not being used.

But no matter how painful, I still will have my somewhat untrustworthy internet radio to listen to the games.

[Shell]

Do you think John Deere has changed the guidelines and we get a tractor if the OTHER team scores a hat trick? Prolly not. :beatup:

No, I think it will be if our players score a hat trick for the other team. Jamie did not look good, but he also wasn't expecting to have to defend against 8 at a time, since we score 2 of Buffalo's goals for them. :sick:

Nothing to say but that was just awful. I have no positives to add..

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Being a fan of this team is like being in an abusive relationship.

I love the team so much, and they keep beating the crap out of me. But I still stick with them because I love them and cling to the hope that it's just got to get better.

OMG, that's a really accurate analogy. :eek2: Frightening.

[7barnes]

Being a fan of this team is like being in an abusive relationship.

I love the team so much, and they keep beating the crap out of me. But I still stick with them because I love them and cling to the hope that it's just got to get better.

Too true. Yikes! :eek:

[Kat]

All I can say is... 11 unanswered goals over 6 periods...

We were going to go to tomorrow's game and decided that the $12 seats weren't worth our money. Call me a bandwagoner but I would rather not waste my money on this right now... the $31 + beer/food could be better spent on a nice dinner. And this is for two hockey fanatics.

-Kat

[StormShaman]

Seems every poll, writeup, says about how this team has talent, but it is not being used.

And it's so true, too. This team HAS the guns to compete. But how can they compete when they're 1) not being used and 2) kept silent by a system that is not at all conducive to offense?

[SouthernHockeyChick]

The TB game is at 7:30 tomorrow, right? For some reason I was thinking 5pm and the N&O says 5pm but NHL.com and CH.com show 7:30 and I wouls assume they were correct.

[Stormbringer]

The TB game is at 7:30 tomorrow, right? For some reason I was thinking 5pm and the N&O says 5pm but NHL.com and CH.com show 7:30 and I wouls assume they were correct.

Yeah...the Ronnie magnet schedule and Weekes pocket schedule both say the TB game is at 7:30 tomorrow evening.

[talkingcanes]

The TB game is at 7:30 tomorrow, right? For some reason I was thinking 5pm and the N&O says 5pm but NHL.com and CH.com show 7:30 and I wouls assume they were correct.

it is 7:30. tomorrow is the Women's Jimmy V tournament at the RBC. I think there are games at 12 and 2:30 and then they turn it into a hockey rink!

[guinevere]

All I can say is... 11 unanswered goals over 6 periods...

We were going to go to tomorrow's game and decided that the $12 seats weren't worth our money. Call me a bandwagoner but I would rather not waste my money on this right now... the $31 + beer/food could be better spent on a nice dinner. And this is for two hockey fanatics.

-Kat

I wouldn't call you a bandwagoner. I have tickets and not sure I want to go. For me, its not so much wasting money but more not wanting to see these guys I love and respect struggle so hard for so little. I think the system and the coach has destroyed any semblance of confidence and his lack of ability to motivate and use players strengths in his "system" is painful to watch.

[nccanes]

Just remember that today's game is NOT on TV. In case that influences anyone's decision to go or not.

I'm going. :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

I will be there.... but like Guin said, I really hate to see them struggle...it hurts my heart.. :sad:

[Kat]

Just remember that today's game is NOT on TV. In case that influences anyone's decision to go or not.

I'm going. :D

I already knew it wasn't on TV... I am a bad, bad, bad fan. But I just can't stand to watch this bleeding anymore.

-Kat

[Ashleygirl]

I'll be there - I haven't given up all hope that they can [somehow] turn this mess around!!

[Shell]

while I don't have too much hope, we'll be there. As always, come by and say hey to us in the lot.. unfortunately that's been the funnest part of any recent games we've attended.

[goalie33]

I'm going. I haven't given up hope that they can turn it around either, but it won't happen with Mo. The Canes haven't played an impressive game. They've scored a lot (Atlanta & Rangers), they've had an entertaining contest or two (San Jose), but nothing has shown "we're a really good team that are gonna bowl some people over." The Rangers and Sharks aren't good teams, but the Caps are awful and even they smoke us. Grr.

All I ask is a new coach that says "go out there and play."

[nccanes]

I will be there.... but like Guin said, I really hate to see them struggle...it hurts my heart.. :sad:

I hope it hurts THEIR hearts a bit.

I may think that Mo has to go, but they know that however many thousands of people show up to watch today's game - have paid their hard earned money to be there. They better damn well try. :beatup:

[chandongirl]

guinevere
I wouldn't call you a bandwagoner. I have tickets and not sure I want to go. For me, its not so much wasting money but more not wanting to see these guys I love and respect struggle so hard for so little. I think the system and the coach has destroyed any semblance of confidence and his lack of ability to motivate and use players strengths in his "system" is painful to watch.

I am still sick :sick: (contaigous) :sick: and kinda am glad that I can't make it today..... I feel the same way Guin- can't bear to see them struggle and really feel the frustration.....They know what needs to be done, let's hope it happens soon....Go Canes!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I certainly do not enjoy going to the arena and having my heart ripped out and spit on. :sad: I will keep doing it, though, to help ensure that I still have that choice (i.e. that there is still an NHL team here for people to support or not support as they see fit) because I am a hockey fanatic and I want to have NHL hockey within driving distance of my home.

[Guyute]

I agree with both sides. I hate going to games when we're playing like this. I don't like wasting my money, and I don't like wasting my time.

but, I lived in SC for almost 5 years, and when you're not in a hockey area, life sucks. I couldn't afford center ice at the time, so aside from the ocassional espn game, the only hockey I saw was playoffs. I'll never go back to that (because of CI).... but I also don't want to go back to not having a local team. And I love NC too much to move. So yeah, we'll go.

already spent the money.. and at this point, I don't see anyone buying tickets. I will say 2 more things.

1. The only good thing about home games is hanging out in the lot, and comisserating with other pissed off friends.

2. I pray that we don't have to sit through a 5-1, 7-1, 5-0 beating today. I can't take it much longer.