Game Thread...Canes @ Florida 3/29/04

[nccanes]

Will this be the game? The game that finally yields the Canes a 3 game winning streak? Wouldn't that be nice!

Here is the pre-game skate:
http://www.carolinahurricanes.com/news/news.asp?articleid=1220

I presume we will see Luongo - again, Shields was in net on Saturday night in Atlanta.

If the Canes win and Atlanta loses (to Toronto), the Canes leap over Atlanta for 2nd in the SE (10th in the East).

Discuss.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Will this be the game? The game that finally yields the Canes a 3 game winning streak? Wouldn't that be nice!


Are you insane? Of course not!! ;)

I forgot there was a game tonight. This makes my day! :spin: (Yes, I am that much of a masochist and yes I do not have a life :D )

[guinevere]

Instead of the third of a three game winning streak which we are deemed not worthy to accomplish, how about the first win of a consective two game winning streak. That might sneak it by the hockey gods.... :beatup:

[VandyCane]

I was driving in to work this morning and saw a car flying a Canes flag! :D It brought a huge smile to my face. It made me realize how much I've enjoyed the last two weeks of the hockey season---I don't want it to end. I hope the guys have the same good feelings and keep them through the summer.

[nccanes]

Vandy, I saw one too! It had two flags on it (it was going down Creedmoor Road). Made me smile two (after the double take). Maybe I'll fly mine this week, just for fun! :D

[mikus]

Playoffs we're coming :D








































(muhahahaha)

[RIO]

*twists Mikus' ear* Sassy boy. lol :p

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Yeah, I felt it was appropriate to wear my jersey today to classes. I dunno why, I just have such a great feeling about the team and how they're playing.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

This is the point in the season where this fanbase amazes me. We stink, we're missing the playoffs again, we're lucky we didn't dig our hole so deeply into the cellar that we're finishing 30th again, but the hardcore fans are still behind them. It's all over so what do the fans do? They bring out their flags and their jersies and they prove that they still love this team even when they suck and that they'll be here next year hoping for better. I hope the Canes realize what they have here, even if there aren't that many of us. There is something special between this team and this little group of hardcores. I hope it gets a chance to continue to grow. :spin:

There, now you have your cheese quota for the day. :p

[agentpreppie]

This is the point in the season where this fanbase amazes me. We stink, we're missing the playoffs again, we're lucky we didn't dig our hole so deeply into the cellar that we're finishing 30th again, but the hardcore fans are still behind them.

Correction, we stunk mid-season. There's no way you can say the teams stinks right now. Sure we're not facing every team's big guns but we're winning and doing it pretty soundly.

[RIO]

I wish we could make playoffs and make a royal nuisance of ourselves.


Chickie, have something done about that. :smoke:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Correction, we stunk mid-season. There's no way you can say the teams stinks right now. Sure we're not facing every team's big guns but we're winning and doing it pretty soundly.

We're still missing the playoffs, whether we stink now or not. And I agree, we don't stink now....it just doesn't matter anymore. :)

[Canesluver]

OK, so technically we don't stink..... we're just a bit smelly, but it can it easily be covered up w/a fairly inexpensive cologne? Is that better????
:p

I just might dig out my "lucky" pants tonight..... just have to keep away from anyone with matches...... ;)

[Alicia]

(Yes, I am that much of a masochist and yes I do not have a life :D )

Afraid you are not alone there! :beatup: ;)

[CaniacGirl12]

Hopefully after the last game with Florida, they will remember what it takes to crack Luongo....just keep pecking at those rebounds at the front of the net and eventually it will go in.

Dont forget Atlanta having to play Toronto, would be nice if we could leapfrog over them and take their spot away. Ilya better bring out some more illegal sticks, maybe that will help him score.

[CANESFREAKinDET]

Yeah, I felt it was appropriate to wear my jersey today to classes. I dunno why, I just have such a great feeling about the team and how they're playing.

I wore my jersey to my work to stop in and grab something to go, and I got ragged on by ohhh....let's see..just about everyone in the store. I felt nothing but pride and HAD to grin. No jacket either! Just full on Canes jersey goodness! MAN, am I a rebel :beatup: :D

I have a god feeling about this game. This is gonna break the three game streak jinx. I swear it. I will say 3-1 win by the Canes...but if it's Roberto frickin' Luongo, we might have ourselves a little problem. I might have to shout things through my TV and let them telepathically get the message to get their butts in gear and score the Panthers out of the friggin place!! YEA!!! :beatup: I'm pumped can you tell? hehe..

Well I think it will be a fun game nevertheless...I will be even happier if Irbie's in goal. Man I dont want this season to end. :sad: Go CANES! :spin:

[lvscolencanes]

Go Canes!!!!!!! Win for me!!!!! :spin: ;)


(at this point - I will refrain from saying alot, since I feel I am bad luck)..............not that I ever said alot anyway!! :laugh:

[talkingcanes]

Instead of the third of a three game winning streak which we are deemed not worthy to accomplish, how about the first win of a consective two game winning streak. That might sneak it by the hockey gods.... :beatup:

you tried this before and they caught on :evil: how about the 2nd win on this road trip? how about they just win in Florida and call it whatever they want :evil: :beatup:

[AbNormal27]

OK, one more time.......

Rick'em Rack'em
Rick'em RUCK'em
Get that puck and really FIGHT!

Aaryn

[RIO]

You look good in a cheerleading skirt, Aaryn. :D :evil: ;)

[AbNormal27]

:eek: , uh thanks. BTW, stop staring, I'm wearing underwear, so stop waiting for a glimpse of my fun stuff. ;)

Aaryn

[Caniac4life]

Will this be the game? The game that finally yields the Canes a 3 game winning streak? Wouldn't that be nice!

I've had a bad feeling about this game all day. Hope I'm wrong. I guess it's the factor that the come from behind win vs Fla is probably fresh in their players' minds. I just hope the Canes come out hustling and hitting from the opening bell and don't have to play catchup again. That 2-0 lead vs the Isles was nice for a change and felt kind of strange.

I'll be peeking in on the Atlanta-Leafs game from time to time. Here's to gaining 2nd place in the Southeast.

GO CANES!!

[Caniac4life]

[quote=ONeillsNo1Fan]but if it's Roberto frickin' Luongo

I think it will be Luongo. I saw that he rested Saturday, his first home game without a start this year.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

The Florida pre-game show says Irbe is in net for us, Luongo for Florida.

[goalie33]

Dudley Do-Right on National Anthem.

[Stormbringer]

Dudley Do-Right on National Anthem.

http://mysmilies.ipbfree.com/s/otn/realhappy/xxrotflmao.gif

[goalie33]

TIM PEEL STRIKES AGAIN!

[goalie33]

No one is here...Irbe looking good early.

Make that "Latvian Lightning" looking good. :D

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Looks like we got our question on Vasicek answered. Looks dandy to me!

[cmw00]

Well archie was suprised by that one.....

[goalie33]

Took a crazy bounce, he was set for the shot off the initial pass. Sort of works like a change-up. *Sigh*.

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Yup...5 on 3 and can't produce. :roll:
I do love my Canes!

[Stormbringer]

Yup...5 on 3 and can't produce. :roll:
I do love my Canes!

Thee and me...I can't imagine how much better the Canes would be if their power play was improved. (sighs) The same old song and dance...

[tommy]

quoting Bucci, replying to a question asking why the Canes PP stinks like limburger cheese:

"LIMBURGER IS A BRICK TYPE CHEESE THAT IS ONLY MADE IN WISCONSIN. IT IS A SEMI-SOFT CHEESE WITH A BEIGE INTERIOR. KNOWN FOR ITS PUNGENT AROMA, IT HAS A FULL, EARTHY FLAVOR AND RIPENS WITH AGE (AS DOES BILL CLEMENT). IT IS OFTEN SERVED ON RYE BREAD WITH ONIONS. YOU CAN BUY A POUND OF IT FOR $4.95. IF THE MEMBERS OF THE CANES RUBBED LIMBURGER CHEESE ALL OVER THEMSELVES AND THEIR UNIFORMS BEFORE THE GAME, MY GUESS IS THE POWER PLAY WOULD IMPROVE DRAMATICALLY."

:D

[talkingcanes]

no question our power play is horrendous, but Florida has an excellent penalty kill.

sounds like JF and TT are channeling in the booth.........
"it looked they way to me, I must say" Tripp "Ed Grimley" Tracy
"30th, they are" John "Yoda" Forslund

sometimes you just have to find amusement in the smallest things ;) :beatup:

[VandyCane]

"30th, they are" John "Yoda" Forslund



I thought the same thing!

Where is MoBigRed when we need him! :laugh:

[Stormbringer]

quoting Bucci, replying to a question asking why the Canes PP stinks like limburger cheese:

"LIMBURGER IS A BRICK TYPE CHEESE THAT IS ONLY MADE IN WISCONSIN. IT IS A SEMI-SOFT CHEESE WITH A BEIGE INTERIOR. KNOWN FOR ITS PUNGENT AROMA, IT HAS A FULL, EARTHY FLAVOR AND RIPENS WITH AGE (AS DOES BILL CLEMENT). IT IS OFTEN SERVED ON RYE BREAD WITH ONIONS. YOU CAN BUY A POUND OF IT FOR $4.95. IF THE MEMBERS OF THE CANES RUBBED LIMBURGER CHEESE ALL OVER THEMSELVES AND THEIR UNIFORMS BEFORE THE GAME, MY GUESS IS THE POWER PLAY WOULD IMPROVE DRAMATICALLY."

:D

:laugh:

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

quoting Bucci, replying to a question asking why the Canes PP stinks like limburger cheese:

"LIMBURGER IS A BRICK TYPE CHEESE THAT IS ONLY MADE IN WISCONSIN. IT IS A SEMI-SOFT CHEESE WITH A BEIGE INTERIOR. KNOWN FOR ITS PUNGENT AROMA, IT HAS A FULL, EARTHY FLAVOR AND RIPENS WITH AGE (AS DOES BILL CLEMENT). IT IS OFTEN SERVED ON RYE BREAD WITH ONIONS. YOU CAN BUY A POUND OF IT FOR $4.95. IF THE MEMBERS OF THE CANES RUBBED LIMBURGER CHEESE ALL OVER THEMSELVES AND THEIR UNIFORMS BEFORE THE GAME, MY GUESS IS THE POWER PLAY WOULD IMPROVE DRAMATICALLY."

:D

Hey, if it works.... :laugh:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Kristian freaking Huselius. Anyone else think we should do everything we can to sign this guy in the off-season? He always kills us. Tripp mentioned he's playing well and just has to work on consistently. Well, he consistently scores on us!!

Lookin' a bit more firey this period.....as John reads my mind. :crazy:

[cmw00]

The panthers need to work on their music....

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Hey, did you see the Kristi Yamaguchi and Michelle Kwan commercial for the NHL? Filmed in the RBC!! Cool!!

[Stormbringer]

Hey, did you see the Kristi Yamaguchi and Michelle Kwan commercial for the NHL? Filmed in the RBC!! Cool!!

THAT is a good and cool ad :cool:...unlike the new Geico ad I've just seen. :eek2: :crazy:

[cmw00]

SARAH ****IN MCLACHLAN!!!!

[raleighcanesfan]

Love the Kristi-Michelle commerical! Gotta tape that one!

Ouch for Big Joe! I saw that--right in the side of the face! Poor guy!

[tommy]

Period
Of two minutes
When
Everyone can
Rest because no

Player on the Canes
Likes to take
Advantage of the extra
plaYer

*bows*

[Stormbringer]

Ouch for Big Joe! I saw that--right in the side of the face! Poor guy!

Hope Joe's ok...I can't help but be a little weirded out with there being a thread about injury rumors involving him. :crazy:

[talkingcanes]

Period
Of two minutes
When
Everyone can
Rest because no

Player on the Canes
Likes to take
Advantage of the extra
plaYer

*bows*

very well done :cool: and sadly, it's so true as to be painful :eek:

[raleighcanesfan]

Which still makes me wonder how is Kevin M. still employed? Everytime I ask, it's avoided like the plague. Is there some conspiracy? Is the truth out there? Fire his a** for the love of roast beef.

Yeah, what was up with Big Joe being shown on the IR on fantasy hockey? Was it a sign?

[ONeillsNo1Fan]

Period
Of two minutes
When
Everyone can
Rest because no

Player on the Canes
Likes to take
Advantage of the extra
plaYer

*bows*
http://jm.g.free.fr/smileys/throwroses.sml.gif Beautiful, Tommy, just beautiful.

Alas Tommy, haven't we had this conversation? You're supposed to be locked in a closet, not watching. ;)

[nccanes]

Which still makes me wonder how is Kevin M. still employed? Everytime I ask, it's avoided like the plague. Is there some conspiracy? Is the truth out there? Fire his a** for the love of roast beef.


I didn't think McCarthy was "running" the PP any longer. I thought PL's comments were that he would basically run the show in order to get the players accustomed to his system.

I pretty much look at JD and KM as people that help Laviolette run practices. /shrug

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Good job, tommy! :D

So, did everyone hear Weekes' take on the Irbe exhile? Most interesting. My attention was divided through part of that interview but it sounded like he didn't use those tired old cliches and circular expressions I'm so fond of criticizing tonight. Thanks Kevin! Good job! :spin:

[raleighcanesfan]

Yeah, that's what I thought too, but it hasn't made any progress. PL has coem out so much and said Park in front of the net, but they're still not doing that consistently. All they have is their kick out to Hill for a shot, now teams even look for that. Grrrrr...

[talkingcanes]

Which still makes me wonder how is Kevin M. still employed? Everytime I ask, it's avoided like the plague. Is there some conspiracy? Is the truth out there? Fire his a** for the love of roast beef.

Yeah, what was up with Big Joe being shown on the IR on fantasy hockey? Was it a sign?

I think Kevin M. stayed because they wanted some continuity with the assistants. I think PL will bring in his own staff for next season unless he thinks Kevin and Jeff are the assistants he wants. In his defense though, I think PL has a big hand in the PP and it was just in such a mess when he got here that he just hasn't been able to work out that piece of the puzzle yet.

Maybe Wesley had Joe on his fantasy team, put him on IR based on reports and decided to take matters into his own hands when it turned out not to be true :evil: ;)

[raleighcanesfan]

Good job, tommy! :D

So, did everyone hear Weekes' take on the Irbe exhile? Most interesting. My attention was divided through part of that interview but it sounded like he didn't use those tired old cliches and circular expressions I'm so fond of criticizing tonight. Thanks Kevin! Good job! :spin:

Yeah...as a person, he's awesome with all his charity work, 'well-spokeness,' and praise of others. His play just frustrates me at times. He definitely handled this whole situation better than most would. Props to him for that!

[Stormbringer]

Bravo Tommy, bravo! http://www.electrichyena.com/other/redthumb.gif

I missed the Weekes interview...I'll have to go back on my tape after the game and catch that...

[cmw00]

WHat the hell was Cole doing?

[tommy]

****e...

[cmw00]

Blah...

Good job cole, way to tackle the guy from behind and let them get a PP, a PP which they score one :mad:

[Stormbringer]

Ca-rap. 2-0, Florida, courtesy of Matt Cullen. (sighs)

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Alas Tommy, haven't we had this conversation? You're supposed to be locked in a closet, not watching. ;)

Hey!! She's right!! Get back in that closet!

;)

[tommy]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!

[cmw00]

Alright!

SVBODA ANSWERS!!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Ha!! We took that one back!!

Yay for Jaro!!!! :spin:

[Stormbringer]

SCORE!! Svoboda makes it 2-1! :spin:

[MeanGene]

Jaro scores!!

[Canesluver]

Jaro! OMG!!

:eek2:

I think he's trying to keep up with the big boys!

[MeanGene]

Will they look at that shot during a stoppage. I thought it went in.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

OK, I know we didn't score but DAMN that was a good lookin' PP!! Do that again, guys!!

[SouthernCaniac]

It must be hard to play with the big boys when your cheeks still flush like a baby's :p
And they showed Weekes yawning on the bench right before the period ended. I think his sleepiness has caused his pc-speak to be disarmed. I thought he was a little sassy and pointed with his remarks re the Irbe situation. Makes me happy to see those two (Arch and Kev) sticking up for each other.
Good Lord, this post has taken me twice as long as the game has me on the edge of my seat.
I say powerplay Guru needs to be acquired in the off season.

[Canesluver]

Hey.... it just ocurred to me that we have a new BBC line:
Bayda, Brindy & Cole
:D

[Canesluver]

Oh.... geez, Irbe....

(I think I need to change my underwear)

[talkingcanes]

I find I'm spending a lot of this game yelling at Cole. It's been a few games since I've wanted to smack him with his own hockey stick.

On a happy note........Ottawa beat TB 5-4. My only complaint is that it took an OT so the wretched ones got a point.

[Stormbringer]

Hey.... it just ocurred to me that we have a new BBC line:
Bayda, Brindy & Cole
:D

Heeeey...we do. Can't believe I have not noticed that... :smoke:

[MeanGene]

Streak is over. Oh well, 20 out of a possible 26 points on the road is not bad at all!

[tommy]

I broke down and watched the game tonight, so they lost. This is starting to get scary. I haven't actually SEEN a win in a VERY long time.

[Alicia]

Obviously, three wins in a row is too much to ask for. :sad:

[Canesluver]

Man....... guess the hockey gods just didn't want a 3-games streak for us this year.....

http://www.tridead.net/canes/images/smilies/sad.gif

[Canesluver]

Jinx, BatesB13..... you owe me a Coke!! :beatup:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I broke down and watched the game tonight, so they lost. This is starting to get scary. I haven't actually SEEN a win in a VERY long time.

I TOLD you to get back in the closet!!! I bet Jaro even scored while you were out of the room getting a soda, didn't he? You ruined it!!

;)

Well, yeah, I really can't complain too much. We were back to shooting wide tonight. Wonder what happened there. Still, if we could just get that PP going at a respectable rate.....

Maybe they will take out their frustrations on Baby Joe and the Bruins tomorrow night. :evil: I could live with that!

[tommy]

Yeah, I think they decided to save all their on-target shots for me when I go to the game tomorrow... so it's gonna be a blowout tomorrow.

What WAS up with the shooting wide, though? It was crazy, especially at the end.

[talkingcanes]

we can still win 3 in a row starting with Boston! and, in the process of winning 3 in a row, we can do our part for the Buffalo cause. I would like to see them catch the Islanders, but they will need our help :beatup:

[Stormbringer]

Yeah, I think they decided to save all their on-target shots for me when I go to the game tomorrow... so it's gonna be a blowout tomorrow.

You're going to tomorrow night's game? Where are you going to be? Since tomorrow may be the last game of the season I'll get to attend, I want to meet anyone from here going to be there that I've yet to meet. :)

I'd so love to see the Canes spank Thornton and the Bruins' a**es...but I'm not holding my breath with your being there Tommy. :p ;)

[Wingman69]

My dad and I will be there tomorrow up in section 328. Although there is some tickets for sale on ch.com for row 115, but i doubt I'll get 'em.

[nccanes]

Good job, tommy! :D

So, did everyone hear Weekes' take on the Irbe exhile? Most interesting. My attention was divided through part of that interview but it sounded like he didn't use those tired old cliches and circular expressions I'm so fond of criticizing tonight. Thanks Kevin! Good job! :spin:

Yes, he used the term "exhile". In fact he said "while he was in exhile in the ECHL, through no fault of his own". Pretty pointed words.

(I never noticed how perfect Weekes' eyebrows are. I started to wonder if he's tweezing them.)

[Canesluver]

(I never noticed how perfect Weekes' eyebrows are. I started to wonder if he's tweezing them.)

yes.... but he actually has a salon waxing job.... I saw him sitting in the chair at the Eyebrowz kiosk at Crabtree, once....
;)

[tommy]

Yeah, I think they decided to save all their on-target shots for me when I go to the game tomorrow... so it's gonna be a blowout tomorrow.

You're going to tomorrow night's game? Where are you going to be? Since tomorrow may be the last game of the season I'll get to attend, I want to meet anyone from here going to be there that I've yet to meet. :)

I'd so love to see the Canes spank Thornton and the Bruins' a**es...but I'm not holding my breath with your being there Tommy. :p ;)

Section 108, front row (above the Bud Light sign)... I'll hang out right outside of 108 during the intermissions!!!

The Canes will 'rule their asses', as a certain poster might say... lol

[nccanes]

(I never noticed how perfect Weekes' eyebrows are. I started to wonder if he's tweezing them.)

yes.... but he actually has a salon waxing job.... I saw him sitting in the chair at the Eyebrowz kiosk at Crabtree, once....
;)

Ooh, thanks for the scoop. I gave away my age with the wrong lingo.

[Stormbringer]

Yeah, I think they decided to save all their on-target shots for me when I go to the game tomorrow... so it's gonna be a blowout tomorrow.

You're going to tomorrow night's game? Where are you going to be? Since tomorrow may be the last game of the season I'll get to attend, I want to meet anyone from here going to be there that I've yet to meet. :)

I'd so love to see the Canes spank Thornton and the Bruins' a**es...but I'm not holding my breath with your being there Tommy. :p ;)

Section 108, front row (above the Bud Light sign)... I'll hang out right outside of 108 during the intermissions!!!

The Canes will 'rule their asses', as a certain poster might say... lol

Cool beans...I'll come by and say "Hey!" during the first intermission. :spin:

Anybody else going to the game? :)

[RIO]

Right. Well. That game was annoying. What else can I say.

[Caniac2417]

We'll get the win on Sunday agianst the Panthers for a nice close out to the season.

[mikus]

I hate and admire Loungo for his skill... Loungo+the leagues best defense+the leagues best offense= a invincible hockey team

[Hockeydad]

Anybody else going to the game? :)

I will be there tonite in section 120 a few rows back along with my son.

[Alicia]

Jinx, BatesB13..... you owe me a Coke!! :beatup:

Stop by section 102 tonight & you're on! ;)

[CANESFREAKinDET]

Yeah, I think they decided to save all their on-target shots for me when I go to the game tomorrow... so it's gonna be a blowout tomorrow.

You're going to tomorrow night's game? Where are you going to be? Since tomorrow may be the last game of the season I'll get to attend, I want to meet anyone from here going to be there that I've yet to meet. :)

I'd so love to see the Canes spank Thornton and the Bruins' a**es...but I'm not holding my breath with your being there Tommy. :p ;)

Section 108, front row (above the Bud Light sign)... I'll hang out right outside of 108 during the intermissions!!!

The Canes will 'rule their asses', as a certain poster might say... lol

LOL Tommy....so they shall, so they shall. The Bruins will have their asses ruled to the point of going back to being mere bear cubs instead of grizzlies. :beatup: And don't any of ya'll forget I said that. :evil:

As for the game against the Panthers. WTF?? I cannot blame Irbe for those goals. It's just another rabid case of the canes bad luck that's been plaguing them these two past seasons. Someone doesn't want us to get a three game win streak. lol. :sad: I just was mad at the many opportunities we had on the power play, and then frustrated too at how many penalties WE had. UGH. But. you see, I think maybe the Canes will put their all into the final three games. It was Roberto frickin' Luongo...I can't really yell at them for not being able to solve him, he's pretty stellar most often. :roll: OY. Let's just hope the Bruins game isn't a repeat of last night...I'm watching again and don't get to see Friday's game (although I get to see the FINAL game on Sunday, which is good). But I'd like to be able to see the last few games be WINS. Let's hope they are. GO CANES!! :smoke: :beatup:

[Hockeydad]

Anybody else going to the game? :)

I will be there tonite in section 120 a few rows back along with my son.

Black canes practice jersey, hair and beard of gray.

[Wingman69]

My dad and I will be there tomorrow up in section 328. Although there is some tickets for sale on ch.com for row 115, but i doubt I'll get 'em.

I'll be in my Weekes red jersey and Dad will be in Boughner red jersey.

[Stormbringer]

Okey dokey...thanks guys! :spin: Looking forward to meeting all of you, along with the Section 328 crazies. ;)

BTW, I'm the auburn haired girl with a red "Stormbringer", "10", and "C" jersey; who may or may not be carrying a stick and mask. :smoke: