Irbe recalled

[crazy4canes]

I can't believe this hasn't been posted yet. From ch.com...

Weekes scheduled to have surgery on Friday

RALEIGH, N.C. – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that the team has recalled goaltender Arturs Irbe from Lowell of the American Hockey League. Netminder Kevin Weekes is scheduled to undergo surgery on his hand this Friday and will miss the remainder of the season.

Irbe (5’ 8’’, 190 lbs.) is 7-20-2 with a goals-against average of 3.17 and a save percentage of .880 in 30 games with Carolina this season. The franchise’s all-time leader in games played, wins and shutouts, Irbe is 125-116-43 with a goals-against average of 2.49 and 20 shutouts in 295 career games with Carolina. In 554 career games in the NHL with San Jose, Dallas, Vancouver and the Hurricanes, Irbe is 213-230-78 with a goals-against average of 2.83. He ranks second in NHL history among European-born goaltenders in wins behind Dominik Hasek (288). Irbe is 3-3-1 with a 2.91 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage in seven games with Lowell this season.

[crazy4canes]

I can't believe this hasn't been posted yet. From ch.com...

Weekes scheduled to have surgery on Friday

RALEIGH, N.C. – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that the team has recalled goaltender Arturs Irbe from Lowell of the American Hockey League. Netminder Kevin Weekes is scheduled to undergo surgery on his hand this Friday and will miss the remainder of the season.

Irbe (5’ 8’’, 190 lbs.) is 7-20-2 with a goals-against average of 3.17 and a save percentage of .880 in 30 games with Carolina this season. The franchise’s all-time leader in games played, wins and shutouts, Irbe is 125-116-43 with a goals-against average of 2.49 and 20 shutouts in 295 career games with Carolina. In 554 career games in the NHL with San Jose, Dallas, Vancouver and the Hurricanes, Irbe is 213-230-78 with a goals-against average of 2.83. He ranks second in NHL history among European-born goaltenders in wins behind Dominik Hasek (288). Irbe is 3-3-1 with a 2.91 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage in seven games with Lowell this season.

[crazy4canes]

I can't believe this hasn't been posted yet. From ch.com...

Weekes scheduled to have surgery on Friday

RALEIGH, N.C. – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that the team has recalled goaltender Arturs Irbe from Lowell of the American Hockey League. Netminder Kevin Weekes is scheduled to undergo surgery on his hand this Friday and will miss the remainder of the season.

Irbe (5’ 8’’, 190 lbs.) is 7-20-2 with a goals-against average of 3.17 and a save percentage of .880 in 30 games with Carolina this season. The franchise’s all-time leader in games played, wins and shutouts, Irbe is 125-116-43 with a goals-against average of 2.49 and 20 shutouts in 295 career games with Carolina. In 554 career games in the NHL with San Jose, Dallas, Vancouver and the Hurricanes, Irbe is 213-230-78 with a goals-against average of 2.83. He ranks second in NHL history among European-born goaltenders in wins behind Dominik Hasek (288). Irbe is 3-3-1 with a 2.91 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage in seven games with Lowell this season.

[Stormbringer]

Probably hasn't been posted because it's not really a surprise...but thanks for posting it anyway Crazy. :)

[Stormbringer]

Probably hasn't been posted because it's not really a surprise...but thanks for posting it anyway Crazy. :)

[Stormbringer]

Probably hasn't been posted because it's not really a surprise...but thanks for posting it anyway Crazy. :)

[crazy4canes]

Probably hasn't been posted because it's not really a surprise...but thanks for posting it anyway Crazy. :)

Hey, I was surprised! Ok, not really but still... ;) :beatup:

[crazy4canes]

Probably hasn't been posted because it's not really a surprise...but thanks for posting it anyway Crazy. :)

Hey, I was surprised! Ok, not really but still... ;) :beatup:

[crazy4canes]

Probably hasn't been posted because it's not really a surprise...but thanks for posting it anyway Crazy. :)

Hey, I was surprised! Ok, not really but still... ;) :beatup:

[moonstomper]

he started to do well in Lowell, maybe thatll carry over

[moonstomper]

he started to do well in Lowell, maybe thatll carry over

[moonstomper]

he started to do well in Lowell, maybe thatll carry over

[ausoleil]

He'll need to if we are going to get points from Toronto and Montreal. They both are in the playoff hunt, they both want a lot of points and they both have pride and think that they owe us. Archie is the last thing that will be between them and their goals. Let's hope he makes wall.

[ausoleil]

He'll need to if we are going to get points from Toronto and Montreal. They both are in the playoff hunt, they both want a lot of points and they both have pride and think that they owe us. Archie is the last thing that will be between them and their goals. Let's hope he makes wall.

[ausoleil]

He'll need to if we are going to get points from Toronto and Montreal. They both are in the playoff hunt, they both want a lot of points and they both have pride and think that they owe us. Archie is the last thing that will be between them and their goals. Let's hope he makes wall.

[CaniacPanther]

I'd like to see him as a backup to DesRochers, but I'd like to see him start about two games for us. Nearing the end of his career, he deserves to have a last stint. I look for him to get released sometime during the off-season, but I'll miss him.

These games will also give us an opportunity to make a definite decision on whether or not DesRochers will be a viable backup to Weekes for next season. From what we've seen so far, it looks like he will be, but these last few games will give us a very good idea if we need to keep him on the roster or go out and get a free agent.

[CaniacPanther]

I'd like to see him as a backup to DesRochers, but I'd like to see him start about two games for us. Nearing the end of his career, he deserves to have a last stint. I look for him to get released sometime during the off-season, but I'll miss him.

These games will also give us an opportunity to make a definite decision on whether or not DesRochers will be a viable backup to Weekes for next season. From what we've seen so far, it looks like he will be, but these last few games will give us a very good idea if we need to keep him on the roster or go out and get a free agent.

[CaniacPanther]

I'd like to see him as a backup to DesRochers, but I'd like to see him start about two games for us. Nearing the end of his career, he deserves to have a last stint. I look for him to get released sometime during the off-season, but I'll miss him.

These games will also give us an opportunity to make a definite decision on whether or not DesRochers will be a viable backup to Weekes for next season. From what we've seen so far, it looks like he will be, but these last few games will give us a very good idea if we need to keep him on the roster or go out and get a free agent.

[Captain Slack]

Here's the write up from Yahoo:

Hurricanes G Weekes to have hand surgery; recall Irbe

March 19, 2003

RALEIGH, North Carolina (Ticker) - With Kevin Weekes scheduled to undergo season-ending hand surgery on Friday, the Carolina Hurricanes have recalled banished goaltender Arturs Irbe.

Irbe spent the last month with Lowell of the American Hockey League after clearing waivers, posting a 3-3-1 record and a 2.95 goals-against average.

After an improbable run to the Stanley Cup Finals last season with Irbe playing most of the games, the Hurricanes were officially eliminated from the playoffs following Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Ottawa Senators.

Weekes, who wrested the starting job away from Irbe this season, stopped just 18 of 24 shots in Tuesday's loss and will undergo surgery Friday.

Backup goalie Patrick Desrochers is also hampered with an arm injury, forcing the club to recall Irbe, who was waived by the Hurricanes on February 8 and sent down to Lowell after going unclaimed.

The 35-year-old Latvian goaltender is due to make $2.6 million next season, making him virtually impossible to trade. Irbe is 7-20-2 with a 3.17 goals-against average in 30 games with the Hurricanes this season - his fifth with the Hurricanes.

Irbe requested a trade earlier in the season after coach Paul Maurice named Weekes as the starter and his unhappiness affected his play.

The franchise's all-time leader in wins and shutouts, Irbe is 125-116-43 with a 2.49 GAA and 20 shutouts in 295 games with Carolina.

In 554 career games with San Jose, Dallas, Vancouver and the Hurricanes, Irbe is 213-230-78 with a 2.83 GAA. He ranks second in NHL history among European-born goaltenders in wins behind Dominik Hasek (288).

[Captain Slack]

Here's the write up from Yahoo:

Hurricanes G Weekes to have hand surgery; recall Irbe

March 19, 2003

RALEIGH, North Carolina (Ticker) - With Kevin Weekes scheduled to undergo season-ending hand surgery on Friday, the Carolina Hurricanes have recalled banished goaltender Arturs Irbe.

Irbe spent the last month with Lowell of the American Hockey League after clearing waivers, posting a 3-3-1 record and a 2.95 goals-against average.

After an improbable run to the Stanley Cup Finals last season with Irbe playing most of the games, the Hurricanes were officially eliminated from the playoffs following Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Ottawa Senators.

Weekes, who wrested the starting job away from Irbe this season, stopped just 18 of 24 shots in Tuesday's loss and will undergo surgery Friday.

Backup goalie Patrick Desrochers is also hampered with an arm injury, forcing the club to recall Irbe, who was waived by the Hurricanes on February 8 and sent down to Lowell after going unclaimed.

The 35-year-old Latvian goaltender is due to make $2.6 million next season, making him virtually impossible to trade. Irbe is 7-20-2 with a 3.17 goals-against average in 30 games with the Hurricanes this season - his fifth with the Hurricanes.

Irbe requested a trade earlier in the season after coach Paul Maurice named Weekes as the starter and his unhappiness affected his play.

The franchise's all-time leader in wins and shutouts, Irbe is 125-116-43 with a 2.49 GAA and 20 shutouts in 295 games with Carolina.

In 554 career games with San Jose, Dallas, Vancouver and the Hurricanes, Irbe is 213-230-78 with a 2.83 GAA. He ranks second in NHL history among European-born goaltenders in wins behind Dominik Hasek (288).

[Captain Slack]

Here's the write up from Yahoo:

Hurricanes G Weekes to have hand surgery; recall Irbe

March 19, 2003

RALEIGH, North Carolina (Ticker) - With Kevin Weekes scheduled to undergo season-ending hand surgery on Friday, the Carolina Hurricanes have recalled banished goaltender Arturs Irbe.

Irbe spent the last month with Lowell of the American Hockey League after clearing waivers, posting a 3-3-1 record and a 2.95 goals-against average.

After an improbable run to the Stanley Cup Finals last season with Irbe playing most of the games, the Hurricanes were officially eliminated from the playoffs following Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Ottawa Senators.

Weekes, who wrested the starting job away from Irbe this season, stopped just 18 of 24 shots in Tuesday's loss and will undergo surgery Friday.

Backup goalie Patrick Desrochers is also hampered with an arm injury, forcing the club to recall Irbe, who was waived by the Hurricanes on February 8 and sent down to Lowell after going unclaimed.

The 35-year-old Latvian goaltender is due to make $2.6 million next season, making him virtually impossible to trade. Irbe is 7-20-2 with a 3.17 goals-against average in 30 games with the Hurricanes this season - his fifth with the Hurricanes.

Irbe requested a trade earlier in the season after coach Paul Maurice named Weekes as the starter and his unhappiness affected his play.

The franchise's all-time leader in wins and shutouts, Irbe is 125-116-43 with a 2.49 GAA and 20 shutouts in 295 games with Carolina.

In 554 career games with San Jose, Dallas, Vancouver and the Hurricanes, Irbe is 213-230-78 with a 2.83 GAA. He ranks second in NHL history among European-born goaltenders in wins behind Dominik Hasek (288).

[1Irbegirlforever]

I couldn't be happier. :spin: I just hope Archie has some better games for us now. If he doesn't it will be heartbreaking...

[1Irbegirlforever]

I couldn't be happier. :spin: I just hope Archie has some better games for us now. If he doesn't it will be heartbreaking...

[1Irbegirlforever]

I couldn't be happier. :spin: I just hope Archie has some better games for us now. If he doesn't it will be heartbreaking...

[StormFront]

Well hopefully we can keep scoring like we did in the last game so it won't matter if he lets in 1 or 2 goals.

[StormFront]

Well hopefully we can keep scoring like we did in the last game so it won't matter if he lets in 1 or 2 goals.

[StormFront]

Well hopefully we can keep scoring like we did in the last game so it won't matter if he lets in 1 or 2 goals.

[KRAZYCANE05]

You know! I say we recall Irbe out of retirement! LOL

[caniac369]

To quote Puck_it "Holy thread bump, batman!!"

[puck_it]

are you high

[KRAZYCANE05]

Nope just was thinking about Irbe backing up Cam Ward what a site! JK

[puck_it]

;)

[caniac369]

Krazy, were you standing too close to the exhaust from the team plane at the airport last night? :lol: J/k

[ontheboards]

Dude, step back from the ledge and put down that crack pipe...

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Holy long time ago. I remember seeing Irbe playing for the Johnstown Chiefs when Lowell sent him down to the ECHL.

That was a long time ago indeed.

[KRAZYCANE05]

Krazy, were you standing too close to the exhaust from the team plane at the airport last night? :lol: J/k

I wish that was the case. Live in Emporia VA now so a little far for the airport runs these days. I was just back tracking the blogs and thought this was a good one to pull up!

[BrooklynCaniac]

I remember going to see Irbe play his first game back. Also the talk about Patrick DeRoschers reminds me of all the backups we've seen.

[ButtersSaysNo]

Speaking of a past Canes goalie, Kevin Weekes was on the NHL Network and had some very nice things to say about the Canes fans and the atmosphere we create inside and outside the RBC.

[Canesluver]

He did, didn't he?! :D

They didn't let him talk very much, but he sounded great.... and LOOKED great. I always thought he was the best-dressed player on the team, during his time with us.

He's so well-spoken-- he did great behind the the desk last night.