Stanley Cup Finals - Game #7 vs. Edmonton - 6/19/06

[Canesluver]

I've been trying to start this game thread for 30 minutes...... this is the hardest one I've ever had to start. I guess, I'll just keep it simple:

C'mon guys! WE STILL BELIEVE!!! You worked so hard all year to get home ice advantage, so please make the most of this night.

WHATEVER IT TAKES!!

Puck drops at 8:00PM

LET'S GO 'CANES!!

[Furgus]

It is a new day, and it will be a good one. I still believe in this team, and this is something they have dreamed about forever. Playing hockey on the pond when they were kids, pretending you are at home for game 7 of the SCF, well boys here you go. Time to make your dreams come true.....

[PeteKarmanos]

http://jimmyv.org/rememberingjim/espy.cfm

With apologies to Coach V (who actually took the line from Vince Lombardi).

"Gentlemen, we will be successful, if you can focus on three things, and three things only. Your family, your religion and the Carolina Hurricanes."

[caveman]

after a night of fitful sleep and craptastic dreams of oilers hoisting things that don't belong to them on our ice...

why game 7 will be different than game 6:
1. home ice.
2. cole's warm-up game is behind him.
3. joe getting stronger and nastier.
4. now the oilers will have their first game of being able to lose focus and think about the prize that awaits.

my whole body feels like i've been hit by a steamroller right now, won't lie. but there is some relief to this. monday night our team comes home, to our house, and the season is going to end with them being cascaded by cheers and thanks from a grateful crowd. that will be little solace to them if the Worst should happen but it's solace to me.

and we can do a hell of a lot better than our worst.

[Staalgurl4ever]

I hope they guys can shake off yesterdays game and be ready for tomorrow. I hope the crowds gonna be good tomorrow especially when Erik Cole takes the ice. I hope theres something for the fans to cheer about and so they can stay in the building and be happy instead of make dashing exits to there cars or if there at home and not change the channel. I still have alot of concerns, the Oilers have life now and it's gonna be a tough game. What has happend to Brind'Amour Lately he's like disappeared and so have all our other guys.

[SoCalcaniac]

Maybe I'm just too stubborn and just can't fathom the unthinkable, but I would hope for the next day and half, we can table any 'consolation' type talk- i.e. it was a great season, we got this far, etc., etc., blah,blah, til the season is officially over. I just can't go there.

I feel better than I thought I would, waking up this morning- don't get me wrong, I still feel like I was run over by a steamroller, however, I think the roller didn't hit me nearly as hard as originally indicated; so it comes to this gang. We played all these months to have this opportunity, home ice, game 7, our crowd showing how it's done. So in my fitful sleep, I saw visions of our guys skating around the rink with the Cup over their heads, and in that dream, I also saw a team who is still the team we all cheered all season- never quit, never give up, and a team that thrives on adversity. Maybe last night wasn't "enough" adversity, so it was meant for them to come on home and do this.

Erik Cole will be a factor tommorow. I marvel at his sheer will , his determination and his heart. I believe our Captain will be the biggest factor as we now are hearing him being called out. I think Cole's partner in crime up til March 5th, Eric Staal will be a force- from what I've been told since I've not read any media accounts myself, some circles blame him for that Pisani goal in Game 5, so more storylines on redemption- Stillman has not been dubbed the silent assassin for nothing; he'll come to play. And guys who have been a little frustrated, weary, and I don't know what - Cullen, Whitney and Williams will all contribute. I don't know about Joe, I just don't see enough to believe he'll do anything tommorow. But he could surprise, and that is why they play the game.

All guts now- the cliche is there is no tommorow, and that's why it's a cliche. No way will this team, lose 3 games straight. just won't happen. The better team will win tommorow, . And it'll be the Canes. ;)

[Guyute]

Our boys are finally in the position where it's The Last Game. No more trying to manufacture desperation. It's there. And possibly, this is what they've needed.

One chance to win the one thing you've wanted since first picking up that stick. 60 Minutes of play to write your name into history. One more shot to finish the season the only way it should be finished. On top.

May tomorrow night live in our minds and hearts as one of the greatest sporting moments ever witnessed.

[Mona]

I don't have a clue what to say in the last game thread of the season. I know this game will come down to who wants it most. To be in this position, Game 7 for one of the biggest prizes in sports history AND IT BE ON HOME ICE, a better story could not be written.

Play YOUR game guys for the full 60, hold your heads up high and the 19,000 of us in the stands will carry you through. I pray that God will let you guys win this thing for many, many reasons.

One last time for 05-06, GO CANES GO!!

[SlapShotSal]

5-4..............4-3OT
5-0..............4-0
2-1..............2-1

Nobody cares how you get to 4 wins, just get there. Each team has won a shutout, a tight defensive game, and a game where one break made the difference and the other team could have easily have claimed victory.

Yes, I would have like to have wrappped this up in 4 games, 5 games or 6 games, but that has not happened. Sure, I would have liked to have won the last 2 games going into Game 7, but that has not happened.

Game 7, home ice, everything before this is forgotten. One game. Lace 'em up tight guys.

[VandyCane]

Yesterday I was bummed when the reality hit that we would have a game 7 and Mr.VandyCane would miss it because of his trip to Buffalo. We have come too far this year to give up now. I cannot even fathom it. But then my husband called and said they are getting up at the crack of dawn to make it back in time for the game! :D Game 7 wouldn't have been the same without him setting next to me. This has been an awesome season and I believe we will all WILL THEM to WIN!

LET'S GO CANES!!

[hurricanesforever12]

after a night of fitful sleep and craptastic dreams of oilers hoisting things that don't belong to them on our ice...

why game 7 will be different than game 6:
1. home ice.
2. cole's warm-up game is behind him.
3. joe getting stronger and nastier.
4. now the oilers will have their first game of being able to lose focus and think about the prize that awaits.

my whole body feels like i've been hit by a steamroller right now, won't lie. but there is some relief to this. monday night our team comes home, to our house, and the season is going to end with them being cascaded by cheers and thanks from a grateful crowd. that will be little solace to them if the Worst should happen but it's solace to me.

and we can do a hell of a lot better than our worst.

You're exactly right and thats how I feel too. Especially number 4.

GO CANES!!!

[IceSun]

Our boys are finally in the position where it's The Last Game. No more trying to manufacture desperation. It's there. And possibly, this is what they've needed.

One chance to win the one thing you've wanted since first picking up that stick. 60 Minutes of play to write your name into history. One more shot to finish the season the only way it should be finished. On top.

May tomorrow night live in our minds and hearts as one of the greatest sporting moments ever witnessed.

I couldn't have said it better. Let's rock the house gang!

[OilerFan]

All bets are off now...one game...winner take all. This means the Stanley cup could be decided on a good bounce, a "McGooism", a goalie on an off night...you name it! As fans, it will wrench at our heart, but that is the price one pays when two teams are so evenly matched. My curiousities for game 7:

-Can the Oilers keep focused and play well or will the first game at Lord Stanley's prize get them off their wheels?

-Cole looked great last night. Will this be a warmup game...or will it be kind of like when you work out for the first time in a while and everything gets sore the next day...I'm thinking he'll be good to go.

-The crowd, the faceoff advantage and the last line change...how much will earning home ice for game 7 pay off for these Canes.

-Was the Oiler PP a flash in the pan or did they find the seams they needed and can continue to click?

-Spacek was called for diving last night...will they continue to look to make those calls?

-Is the eight days off prior to this series going to give the Oilers the extra jump?

I'm envious of those who get to be at RBC tomorrow night...you get the watch the Stanley Cup being awarded regardless of who wins. You will obviously cheer on your Canes if they are victorious...and I know you'll be all class if the Oilers take the trophy.

Should be a doozy...the impartial fans of hockey who are watching this series are getting one helluva show.

[Guyute]

Interesting point about Cole possibly being sore tomorrow. However, he's been working out for well over a month. He started skating nearly a month ago (IIRC), and within the last few weeks, he's been doing lots of suicide-type drills in practice.
Trainers have said, a couple of weeks ago (when we thought he might get in for Buffalo) that he was in such good shape that it's hard to believe he was in a neckbrace for a couple of months.

The man fully prepared himself to be ready if the Docs gave him a green light. Yesterday was for sure a warmup. And judging how he played, I'd be worried.
The only thing that's off for him is his timing, which should be a little better tomorrow.

As for the rest, all very good questions. It's definitely going to be a game to remember.

[raleighcanesfan]

However, he's been working out for well over a month.
And by the sounds of things, he's been working out hard. The only thing I worried about was the reaction to physical play, since it was his first time with it, but no worries!


The only thing that's off for him is his timing, which should be a little better tomorrow.

True. He seemed hesistant to go to the net, played the point a lot, and didn't take some good shooting lanes, but I think he just wanted to get his bearings. He'll look stronger tomorrow.

[Shell]

-Can the Oilers keep focused and play well or will the first game at Lord Stanley's prize get them off their wheels?

I hear the 4th game is hardest to win ;) I hope the Canes have enough to muster one last solid performance, knowing they can/have to lay it all on the line. Starbucks for everyone on me!

-Cole looked great last night. Will this be a warmup game...or will it be kind of like when you work out for the first time in a while and everything gets sore the next day...I'm thinking he'll be good to go.

I had the same thought. I don't think the skating and pace of the game are much of a problem because he has been working hard and is very fit. I hope his neck feels OK, that one hit in particular (I think it was Moreau) keeps going through my head. Scary. I am more concerned about his health than anything else, but I hope he goes out tomorrow like the Cole we love. I expected him to be a lot more tentative. HG, Please let him have a pain free fantastic game.

-Spacek was called for diving last night...will they continue to look to make those calls?
nah, that would be too much consistency. It will be a crap shoot how the game is called one last time.

I'm envious of those who get to be at RBC tomorrow night...you get the watch the Stanley Cup being awarded regardless of who wins. You will obviously cheer on your Canes if they are victorious...and I know you'll be all class if the Oilers take the trophy.
My stomach is in knots already. It will be absolutely insane. I do hope that our fans have a lot of class should the awful happen, but hard to tell when emotions are high and your heart is on the floor.. enough of that though! I am afraid to hope. I may have a heart attack at puck drop. Hopefully there will be plenty of EMTs at the RBC! Ready for my cardiac canes to give me one last fantastic rush before calling it a season.
Let's Go Canes!!!!

[Kevs]

I think the Canes need to forget Game 6 ever happened. Tomorrow night needs to be a fresh start. Nobody is guaranteed anything; we are all dead even. Those Oilers think its a done deal. Show em how hard it is to win the 4th game. Be warriors. Make history (being victorius). WHATEVER IT TAKES.

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Game 7...this is gonna be insane. Not much more to say. The boys are long due for a return to their game and they know it. Time to show them what the 'Canes are all about.

My stomach is aching over here---after being a nervous wreck at game 5, I can't imagine what I'll be like come Monday. But as nervous as I am, I'm totally thrilled that I've got the chance to cheer on my team at game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Seeing the boys lay it all on the line---with #26 skating right by their side--is going to be absolutely amazing.

Time to start saving our voices, 'Canes fans. We can make the difference. We fought for home ice advantage all year long...now let's make it count. Time to go allll out, Caniacs.

[hockeynutt]

GO OILERS GO! :)

[hockeynutt]

All bets are off now...one game...winner take all. This means the Stanley cup could be decided on a good bounce, a "McGooism", a goalie on an off night...you name it! As fans, it will wrench at our heart, but that is the price one pays when two teams are so evenly matched. My curiousities for game 7:

-Can the Oilers keep focused and play well or will the first game at Lord Stanley's prize get them off their wheels?

-Cole looked great last night. Will this be a warmup game...or will it be kind of like when you work out for the first time in a while and everything gets sore the next day...I'm thinking he'll be good to go.

-The crowd, the faceoff advantage and the last line change...how much will earning home ice for game 7 pay off for these Canes.

-Was the Oiler PP a flash in the pan or did they find the seams they needed and can continue to click?

-Spacek was called for diving last night...will they continue to look to make those calls?

-Is the eight days off prior to this series going to give the Oilers the extra jump?

I'm envious of those who get to be at RBC tomorrow night...you get the watch the Stanley Cup being awarded regardless of who wins. You will obviously cheer on your Canes if they are victorious...and I know you'll be all class if the Oilers take the trophy.

Should be a doozy...the impartial fans of hockey who are watching this series are getting one helluva show.


I looked for flights down to raleigh last night, AC didn't have anything and one flight I found went through 4 cities before it arrived in Raleigh. Oh well, I tried.

[kpmnc24]

Cole worked out in a special pool at the NCSU FB center. The pool is designed to allow injured athletes to stay in shape in spite of their injuries. The water supports some of your body weight to reduce stress but you still get a good aerobic workout for your heart and lungs.

[OilerFan]

Cole certainly look fit/quick/etc last night. I'm just wondering how long it will take to get his timing back...also...hockey games in Feb are played a lot different than hockey games in the SCF and I have no idea what kind of adjustment curve. He certainly looked great last night. Him, Jussi...Rem Murray returning from his neck injury. Good stories abound in these finals...

[puck_it]

Cole certainly look fit/quick/etc last night. I'm just wondering how long it will take to get his timing back...also...hockey games in Feb are played a lot different than hockey games in the SCF and I have no idea what kind of adjustment curve. He certainly looked great last night. Him, Jussi...Rem Murray returning from his neck injury. Good stories abound in these finals...

he has palyed in the finals before, so he isnt totally oblivious as what to expect.

[goalie33]

I have one question and one question only about tomorrow night: when and where are they dispensing the pre-game Valium?

[caveman]

Time to start saving our voices, 'Canes fans. We can make the difference. We fought for home ice advantage all year long...now let's make it count. Time to go allll out, Caniacs.

Like I just posted in the airport thread, Kevyn told those of us near his car, quite clearly, "we need you guys to really rock tomorrow".

Sir, yes sir! Caniacs reporting for duty!

[Bob-in-Alberta]

This is what it's all about. If anybody had told the Canes or the Oilers that at the end of Year One of the "new NHL" they would be playing in Game Seven of the Stanley Cup finals they would have probably called them crazy. No matter what happens Monday night it's been one heck of a year for both franchises. In my little world (which sometimes may have two sunsets instead of just one) the Canes will come out flying and end the year right. But you know, even if they lose, perish the thought, it's been a great year for the team and should only be better next year. I know I'll be at work tomorrow with my Canes jersey on, surrounded by the Oiler faithful, and I'll still be a supporter come Tuesday morning too, no matter what. Go Canes Go!!

[caniac369]

May tomorrow night live in our minds and hearts as one of the greatest sporting moments ever witnessed.

Whah!!!!! :cry: Now I'm tearing up...

Eveyone who's going to the game scream your hearts out- you'll have a few months to recover!! ;)

For those of us who cannot and can be online, myself along the CHC and other recent game regulars will be here to lean on.

Let's remind those bozos WHY it was we were in the top 3 team in the league for a good chunk of the season- BECAUSE WE ROCK like a hurricane.

:nanner: WHOO HOO!! GO CANES!! :nanner:

[puck_it]

this is it... this is the entire season in one game. 60 minutes of hockey (ya hear that? i cant take over time! finish it in 60!). We need the gusto of the third period of game one for SIXTY FULL MINUTES!we need the will of game save from the ECF. we need the desire to put this thing to bed in front of OUR fans. This is the way its supposed to be. This is my team. This is my dream. This is MY STXNLXY CXP.

C'MON, C'MON, C'MON, LET'S GO;
C'MON, C'MON, C'MON, LET'S GO;
C'MON, C'MON, C'MON, LET'S GO;
C'MON, C'MON, C'MON, LET'S GO CANES!

[caveman]

Couldn't ask for a better setup for this ending. Cole's first home game in what seems like forever. All these veterans, so many still looking for hockey's ultimate prize. From inches away from the one goal it would have taken in game 5, to the precipice of either silver-inscribed glory or infamy, relegated as a footnote in the next chapter of the story of someone else's franchise.

No footnotes here. Get out there and put your names down, let the next generation of hockey fans to come see and hear the story of the 2006 Hurricanes, not the 2006 Oilers.

60 minutes to immortality.

[aldamon]

I think the intro music should be changed from The Rising to Countin' on a Miracle.

GO CANES!

[Fghtr4jc]

May tomorrow night live in our minds and hearts as one of the greatest sporting moments ever witnessed.

AMEN!

Alright guys, this is it. We have waited our whole lives for this moment. Since our first Canes games, we have dreamt of the shiny silver trophy to be raised by our boys. I just watched Miracle, and lemme tell ya, im pumped. To Captain Brind'Amour, its time, be William Wallace and lead our team to victory. Staal, Cole, Stillman, be the first line and take it to them, your line is finally restored, now make the fans in edmonton fear it! Wardo, Edmonton just kept you from winning the cxp in your hometown. Get Vengeance! Wesley, this is your time, win, and you can exit into history as a champion. For all the Caniacs, the dedicated who have supported you through all the hard times, and the new who watch in anticipation that they could join the Caniac Nation. Its time for a new miracle on ice. I wanna see the team that everyone wrote off, told that there was no chance we could make the playoffs, told we had bad goaltending, a weak defense, and sloppy offense; its time to raise the cxp in the faces of all those people and say: This is my Stxnlxy Cxp!
WHATEVER IT TAKES! GO CANES!

[Fernando da Silva]

OK, we must won if we don't want to be classified as a lesser team.

GO CANES! First, put AS MANY AS POSSIBLE coins at the ice.

[parkwoodcaniac]

I don't think it is a good idea to any coins on the ice, BAD idea! Leave it up to the professional crew to plant the coin back where it belongs. DO NOT THROW ANYTHING ON THE ICE, except if we get a H*T TR$CK.

[Mona]

I have one question and one question only about tomorrow night: when and where are they dispensing the pre-game Valium?

The line forms behind me! :p :eek2: :beatup:

[SoCalcaniac]

Time to start saving our voices, 'Canes fans. We can make the difference. We fought for home ice advantage all year long...now let's make it count. Time to go allll out, Caniacs.

Like I just posted in the airport thread, Kevyn told those of us near his car, quite clearly, "we need you guys to really rock tomorrow".

Sir, yes sir! Caniacs reporting for duty!

Yep, I heard Kevyn- and I hope to gosh, just like the players are gonna leave everything on the ice tommorow, that every person in that building is gonna leave it all out there. Raucous, rowdy, crazy, whatever you want to call it, that is what our building needs to be- for the 'full 60'. This is it gang, Kevyn has called on us . You gonna let him and the guys down??

[Shell]

I'll be digging deep to get my voice to last all game but you can count on me lol. I may not be able talk until preseason.

This is amazing guys.. my heart just races every time I think about it. We need to make sure to REALLY thank the guys all night, regardless of the score, for this amazing season that we have had. This is the last game for this magic season, Make It Count!!!!

Whoooo! Whoo, Whoo!

[Kevs]

HOLY SH*T! This is it. The last chance. Last man standing wins. My stomach is in constant knots just thinking of it. LET'S DO THIS GUYS!

[Kevs]

I know I'll be at work tomorrow with my Canes jersey on, surrounded by the Oiler faithful

Bob you are a true solider. Keep fighting the good fight! ;)

[Cool Hand Luke]

One day long ago, in a land far away....I had a dream. A dream we would play a game 7 for the Stanley Cup. So I said to myself, self...get yourself a license plate to celebrate that event.

It's time once again for the super duper, lucky license plate mojo.

Time for the Caniac Nation to give it everything we have!! Nothing else matters but the game tomorrow night so let's all scream like we have never screamed before!!

Let's Go Canes!!!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/dsigns/DSC00840.jpg

[caniac_26]

This has been an awesome year, to say the least. And tomorrow's game is the Super Bowl of the NHL (so to speak). I'm sure none of us wanted it to come down to a Game 7, but I firmly believe that things happen for a reason. The reasons may not be clear right now, but my heart says one of them is that we were meant to see a certain person return to the game he loves and skate that certain shiny thing around in uniform and in front of 18,000 adoring fans. I might be wrong, but that's the ray of hope to which I cling.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm packing some tissues. Whichever way it ends, I'm gonna need 'em.

LET'S GO HURRI-CANES!! *clap! clap! clap-clap-clap!*

[KRAZYCANE05]

Well I can't sleep so I know many of you are in the same boat. I can't even start to think whats going through the minds of our Hurricanes right now. One game play sorry to the ladies in here BALLS OUT FOR 60 mins!!!!!!!!!! This is our year ITS OUR TIME!!!!!

COME ON UP FOR THE RISING!!!!!

GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SouthernHockeyChick]

To the fans: scream your lungs out! We'll all have over 3 months to let our voices recover. Lay it all out there so these boys have a reason to work their asses off for us.

To the team: Kick. Some. Ass.

[Teaching 4's]

Savin' Me By: Nickelback

Show me what it's like
To be the last one standing
And teach me wrong from right
And I'll show you what I can be
Say it for me
Say it to me
And I'll leave this life behind me
Say it if it's worth saving me

Show me what it's like TO BE THE LAST ONE STANDING!!!!
Let's go Canes!!! :spin:

[Canesluver]

O.K... does this ever happen to anyone else?

I woke up just now really disoriented. Sometimes this happens to me. It's like I've had such a deep sleep, I'm having trouble shaking into consciousness, or something.

I was lying there thinking, "What day is it? Is it still the weekend?" So, I'm trying to shake out the cobwebs, and I finally realize, "No. Sunday was yesterday. Gotta go to work. It's Monday."

So then, I look at the clock and realize I've woken up about 1/2-an-hour before I really need to get up, so I roll over and try to go back to sleep. So, as I'm snuggling back in, I think my usual Monday morning thought, "Oh... Mondays.... I hate Mondays..... going to back to work...."

And then.... BAM!! FULLY AWAKE!!! because..... It's not just any Monday--- I come to the full realization that IT'S GAME #7 MONDAY!!!

INSTANT ANXIETY!! And now I'm back to my mind racing with thoughts, the way it's been doing since Saturday night. Just no peace. Trying to play out all the possible scenarios. Am I going to feel joy tonight? Or utter disappointment? Will it be euphoria? Or will I be trying to will myself to be a good sport and hold myself together?

My mind just keeps racing because if I let in a "bad" feeling for too long, I start thinking, "NO! Keep positive -- only positive thoughts." But then after a couple minutes, I start thinking, "No! Don't be so positive! That'd be cocky! Prepare for the worst! Visualize the wrong team skating IT around!" But then.... back to the GOOD day dreams!! But NO!!! Don't think like that!!!

I swear to God I'm not on cocaine! My mind is just racing! So.... anyway.... that's why I'm up so early. No way in hell to go back to sleep.

So....

IT'S GAME DAY!! Put on your dancin' shoes, my friends!!

C'mon team! You can do it!!! This is YOUR Stxnlxy Cxp!

LET'S GO 'CANES!!

:nanner:

[toastmasterbone]

I feel ya', CL. Went to bed at 2, set the alarm for 6 to get some work done before my west coast sponsors wake up. Turns out I didn't need the alarm, as I popped up at 4:45, wide awake.

Trying not to think about the game, just a normal day... til 8PM.

[Mona]

I already had a stomach that felt like a Category 5 was in it and my radio station (WQDR) is playing Ric Flair, game clips from Chuck K and Let's Go Canes!! How will I ever make it through the day????? :crazy:

I agree SHC... Kevyn has asked us to rock the house.. so let's rock it...I am still froggy so I expect to be totally voiceless tomorrow.. and hopefully will have a huge smile to accompany it!!

GO CANES GO!!

I didn't know if anyone else was watching WRAL at 6 this morning but there was already a car at the RBC Center. The reporter said it was 4 people from the Bronx that drove all night long to attend the game. He said they weren't even sure if they could get tickets or not and also planned to drive back tonight. :eek2:

[SoCalcaniac]

I didn't know if anyone else was watching WRAL at 6 this morning but there was already a car at the RBC Center. The reporter said it was 4 people from the Bronx that drove all night long to attend the game. He said they weren't even sure if they could get tickets or not and also planned to drive back tonight. :eek2:

???? :eek2: Are they Oiler or Canes fans or just good hockey fans? That's amazing!


One day long ago, in a land far away....I had a dream. A dream we would play a game 7 for the Stanley Cup. So I said to myself, self...get yourself a license plate to celebrate that event.

It's time once again for the super duper, lucky license plate mojo.

CHL- I thought of your Lucky License plate- yesterday morning; and I just smiled- I told my husband about your plate a few weeks ago, and I brought it up again yesterday, & he says to me- "your friend from LGC is a soothsayer, and I know his license plate will come true" ;)

CL- I know what you're describing- I have had moments like you describe, most of that happened during the BUF series. So you're not going crazy. :D

I threw up 3 times before I left for work, why, I have no idea. My media ban is still in effect, I may lift the ban later today, but right now, I'm kind of in la-la land, channeling good thoughts.

Bring it all out there Caniacs. The guys need us!

[kpmnc24]

In case it hasn't been posted the refs tonight are McCreary and Watson. Linesmen are Sharrers and Devorski.

[VandyCane]

Good morning Caniacs!!! I woke up this morning totally psyched!!! I can't describe the feeling. Everyone at work expected me to be moping, but instead I'm so excited and waiting for game time. Tonight I will see the Stanley Cup awarded for the first time in my life. Tonight I hope to scream until I have no voice left and no energy left in my body. C'mon guys, we can do this.

LET'S GO CANES!! :D :D :D :D :D

[norcar187]

Circle the wagons boys, its time to go oil drillin!!!!!!!!!!



Damn Im so geeked up about this game its ridiculous, listening to Killswitch Engage isnt helping matters either :spin:


GO OUT THERE AND KNOCK SOME HEADS OFF, MAKE THEM WISH THEY WERE PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS INSTEAD OF HOCKEY PLAYERS



WHATEVER IT FREAKIN TAKES

[Mona]

SoCal they didn't say who they would be cheering for.. us I hope! :D

I thought this pic might bring us some good mojo. Let's hope the Canes will "dunk" it with time expiring (or kick major ass before then :D ). This was the greatest story-book ending to any sporting event... One of the greatest nights of my life.. let's hope tonight will rival or surpass my joy!!

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[Guyute]

In case it hasn't been posted the refs tonight are McCreary and Watson. Linesmen are Sharrers and Devorski.

:GAPE:

no McGoo?? wtf?? someone finally have the balls to say appointing him to the Finals was a mistake? like to see a story there.
(not that McCreary has been a Whole lot better... but, I'd take my chances with him over McGoo anyday)

[aldamon]

In case it hasn't been posted the refs tonight are McCreary and Watson. Linesmen are Sharrers and Devorski.

:GAPE:

no McGoo?? wtf?? someone finally have the balls to say appointing him to the Finals was a mistake? like to see a story there.
(not that McCreary has been a Whole lot better... but, I'd take my chances with him over McGoo anyday)

I'm stunned. :eek2:

[Canesluver]

I got mentioned on "Hockey This Morning" on XM again. They think a piece of my lucky undies should be buried in the ice!! :lol: During the replay it should be on sometime betwen 10:35-10:45--that time range.

If that's not good game-day mojo, I don't know what is!!! The "Attention Whore" has struck, again!!! :laugh:

[Guyute]

w00t, Lucky Underwear talk with the Attention Whore on XM... on the day of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

how can that Not be good mojo??? :D
nice work!

[corylav]

Like I said in the Game 6 thread, a sense of calm came over me immediately after that game. For some reason, I'm still feeling that way. I have my jersey on here at work today (for the first time all season) and am ready. I know once I walk through those metal detectors the switch is going to flip and I'm going to be at my loudest. All I want is our best effort (fans and players). One way or the other, we're all going to watch the Cup rolled out tonight, and here's to hoping ou guys are still on the ice when it is. If not, thanks SO much for a great season ... it's appreciated. If it does come out for us, party time.

For the last time this season ...

Go get 'em boys!

[Mona]

A co-worker of mine told me that every playoff game day PL goes to the same Bruegger's Bagel shop and got bagles for everyone. Jerry saw him this morning and said that he asked him why he was the "go-for" for the team and he laughed and said it was just the tradition.. then PL laughed and said he was glad his work was done after today. Everyone was yelling GO CANES as he left..

[Night Train]

It's been a heck of a ride, y'all. Let's enjoy this one amd hope they get it done.

[Guyute]

from the front page of ch.com-
http://www.carolinahurricanes.com/images/Playoffs/2006/tempfronts/culltorres.jpg

[Mona]

I loathe Torres.. :mad: :evil:

[OilerFan]

Darn...I wrote up what I thought was a wonderful little piece (cough, cough) and then the server failed when I submitted. Oh well! Here's the quick jist:

-I hope for only heros tonight...no goats (i.e. how would Ward or Jussi feel for the rest of their lives if they have a Conklin like giveaway tonight)

-I hope the refs are CONSISTENT. If they are going to call little hooks...fine...but do it both ways. It drives us fans CrAzY if they don't! No McGoo certainly helps the situation.

-I hope the fans/players of the losing team can remember this year for the great ride that it is and that ANYTHING can happen in a game 7. With that said...it will hurt for a while...coming this close to the prize and walking away empty handed will not be easy to take.

For fans of hockey, it will be better if tonight is a one goal game. For fans of the losing team, it will probably be easier to take if it's at least a 2 or 3 goal margin. If it's decided by one or maybe two goals, the summer will be filled with 'what if that bounce didn't happen' or 'what if that call wasn't made' or 'what if he shot instead of passed that time', etc...etc...etc...

TONIGHT...DREAMS WILL BE REALIZED AND DREAMS WILL BE SHATTERED!!!!

[caveman]

TONIGHT...DREAMS WILL BE REALIZED AND DREAMS WILL BE SHATTERED!!!!

I'd settle for having LGC member "shattered" having his dreams realized!

:beatup:

Erik Cole does not sleep. He waits.

The chief export of Aaron Ward is pain.

When Rod Brind'Amour does a pushup, he isn’t lifting himself up, he’s pushing the Earth down.

Cory Stillman doesn’t wear a watch, HE decides what time it is.

Ray Whitney is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his forehand and backhand.

[G-Vegas Caniac]

I heard Weight practiced today...any word if he will be playing yet???

[caveman]

^ If Weight isn't really, really ready to go, hit and be hit... you know they're going to be looking to pound him. Who would sit, Ladd or Joe? We're going to need Ladd's physical game, and Joe's as well (if he brings it...)

[Guyute]

I think Joe is still a big question mark. He has no consistency. You don't know what you're going to get. His upside is a good one... but we so rarely see it.

I think Ladd being in is pretty much a must. (at least imho).
I'd actually argue that a fresh LaRose being in might be better than a crapshoot-Joe.

Lots of decisions to make for Lavi.

[apolinar]

from the front page of ch.com-
http://www.carolinahurricanes.com/images/Playoffs/2006/tempfronts/culltorres.jpg

KICK HIS BUTT CULLEN!!! KICK HIS BUTT!!!! Do it! Do IT!! YANK HIS BOTTOM LIP SO FAR HE TALKS LIKE BLUBBER SOUNDS!! I WANT TORRES ON A POLE AT THE END OF THIS GAME!!!

[Mona]

I WANT TORRES ON A POLE AT THE END OF THIS GAME!!!

Like a shrunken head? :laugh: Sounds good to me..

[SoCalcaniac]

I think Joe is still a big question mark. He has no consistency. You don't know what you're going to get. His upside is a good one... but we so rarely see it.

I think Ladd being in is pretty much a must. (at least imho).
I'd actually argue that a fresh LaRose being in might be better than a crapshoot-Joe.



Guy, I totally agree. No question.

The question of Ladd vs Joe isn't even a consideration for me- It's LADD. Joe shows me a big ol' donut. Sergei Samsonov knocked Joe down in game six in a little scrum for the puck- People, Sergei, is 5 foot 8, maybe 175? Joe is 6'5, 230? WTF???? I saw all I needed to see of Joe Vasicek after that 'situation'.

[corylav]

I want more of this:

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/oly_full.getty-71059514ps004_carolina_hurr_8_50_31_pm.jpg

Agreed on Joe vs. Ladd, Guy. While I thought Ladd was a little absent from Game 6 (everyone else was, too, but I expected him to still be a spitfire), Joe's just not far enough along.

[Fghtr4jc]

Ray Whitney is currently suing NBC, claiming Law and Order are trademarked names for his forehand and backhand.

:laugh:

[Guyute]

Guy, I totally agree. No question.

Color me shocked. ;) :beer:

[SoCalcaniac]

Guy, I totally agree. No question.

Color me shocked. ;) :beer:

I guess I should buy you a beer- lol- I knew that was comin'....... I almost typed it but decided against it. ;) It is scary how often I do agree with you.............. :laugh:

[puckin_A]

A guy on a motorcycle had his Canes jersey on, passed me today, and waved when he saw my flag. Good stuff!!

[Mona]

From the WRAL slideshow.. I needed a tension breaker and this worked for me.. too cute.

http://images.ibsys.com/2006/0618/9387399.jpg

[goalie33]

Forgive me for being blunt, but I'm about to vomit with anxiety.

So, an open letter:

Dear Canes,

JUST WIN THE ****ING GAME.

Love,

G33

[caveman]

7 hours.

Then 60 minutes.

[aldamon]

I believe the Canes are capable of playing 0.333 hockey over the last three games of the season. 0.000 with two games being at home is inprobable IMO :) We'll see.

GO CANES!

[Guyute]

It is scary how often I do agree with you.............. :laugh:
Care to have a talk with Shell? ;) :lol:

[cdhawkin]

heard on the radio that weight is likely to play tonight :D :beatup:

[aldamon]

heard on the radio that weight is likely to play tonight :D :beatup:

:eek2: :eek: :smoke:

[wheels76]

just my two cents on who sits and plays......seems like edmonton power play has found something. maybe larose sitting had something to do with that.
if weight sits, then i go with larose over joe. may sound crazy, but team was playing well with him. that leaves staal, brindy, cullen and kadams centering respective lines. of course larose and cadams with the energy line. whitney, ladd, and cullen. williams, brindy, and recchi. staal, stiller, and colesy......or something similar. i respect the hell out if big joe, but until that knee is 100%, he is a liability. larose PK and energy is awesome. he gets under edmonton's skin more than big joe.

oh and hedican, williams, commodore have to stay out of the sin bin!!

[Kevs]

oh and hedican, williams, commodore have to stay out of the sin bin!!

Hedican needs control after the last game. Roddy needs to step it up a notch. They will.

The press has virtually written the Canes out tonight so I feel especially good about it... :smoke:

[toastmasterbone]

I WANT TORRES ON A POLE AT THE END OF THIS GAME!!!

Like a shrunken head? :laugh: Sounds good to me..

Shoot. It'd take 4 tankers of salt & lemon juice to shrink that ego-inflated balloon-head of his. Why not just lance him? Like a boil.

[Hurricane Pirate]

Lyrics from that new video they've been playing lately. It was first created after the come back against Buffalo and since has been on the Jumbo Tron for pre-game.

"Look Where We Are"

I still remember the time,
When this all felt like a dream.
So completely out of reach,
Frustrating.

We kept our nose to the grind,
Make the days turn into weeks.
Hoping time will heal the pain,
Of waiting.

Now it seems so long ago.

Just look back on,
How far we've come.
We've made it somehow,
Look where we are now.

All we've done,
Our battles won.
We've made it somehow,
Look where we are now.

I used to wonder if I,
Would ever have the chance to be,
Something more than what you see.
I doubt it.

We learned to open our eyes,
Now I both think we'd agree, ?
That we're better off than when we started.

There's still so much left to go ?

Just look back on,
How far we've come.
We've made it somehow,
Look where we are now.

All we've done,
Our battles won.
We've made it somehow,
Look where we are now.

And the best is yet to come.
'cause our story isn't done.
No! No! No! No! No!

Just look back on,
How far we've come.
We've made it somehow,
Look where we are now.

All we've done,
Our battles won.
We've made it somehow,
Look where we are now.

Look where we are now.
No! No! No! No! No!
Look where we are now.

Look where we are now.
No! No! No! No! No!

[Mona]

I WANT TORRES ON A POLE AT THE END OF THIS GAME!!!

Like a shrunken head? :laugh: Sounds good to me..

Shoot. It'd take 4 tankers of salt & lemon juice to shrink that ego-inflated balloon-head of his. Why not just lance him? Like a boil.

Good idea.. he does look like a boil.. or a big old pimple... on a butt.. :laugh:

[alison]

I WANT TORRES ON A POLE AT THE END OF THIS GAME!!!

Like a shrunken head? :laugh: Sounds good to me..

Shoot. It'd take 4 tankers of salt & lemon juice to shrink that ego-inflated balloon-head of his. Why not just lance him? Like a boil.

Good idea.. he does look like a boil.. or a big old pimple... on a butt.. :laugh:

:laugh: if he's a big old pimple, I say...

OXYCUTE HIM! ;)

[Guyute]

From the CanesConnect today:

NOBODY SITS TONIGHT!
Tonight no one will leave anything on the ice, or in the stands. This is no time to sit and casually watch. All members of Caniac Nation need to be ON YOUR FEET AND SCREAMIN' - ALL NIGHT LONG! The Caniacs WILL be the Seventh Man tonight and will help the Hurricanes bring in the Cup!

[Hurricane Pirate]

What I want to see tonight:

Brind'Amour scoring (want to see the Captain take the reigns again)
Stillman scoring (for redemption on lazy pass that lead to OT goal)
Staal scoring ('cause his reaction to scoring lights the building up)
4th line scoring (those guys deserve it, they work so hard)
Cullen scoring (I like his skill and style of play, he's due)
Cole scoring (needs no explanation)

I'd like to see LaRose back in. He brings more tenacity and speed to getting to the loose pucks than Vasicek. I want to see Ward play "lights-out" again! I want a shut out! I want the fans to be loud, the entire time. EVERYONE!! Lots of good hits, puck control, discipline. I want to see that extra gear that they can seemingly shift into when they want or need it bad enough. I want to see a certain silver shiny tropy being lifted by certain "good guys" and (previously) cupless veterans in front of a joyful home crowd. That's the way it should be... that's the way it WILL be!

[PennsylvaniaCanesFan]

Here we are...somewhere last week we never thought we would be. Game 7. This is it. Someones hopes are going to be realized tonight, and someone elses will be ended. Honestly, I am not watching the game tonight. The past two games I've watched, we didn't look so hot. When I don't watch...you know the rest.

The most depressing thing about all of this. Hockey ends tonight. :cry:
And still 1 1/2 months till preseason football.

Thoughts on the game.
1) No stupid penalties.
2) Capitalize on the PP
3) Goaltending must be superb.
4) If you get go though the Oil D, go around them
5) Block shots.

Hope the party is rolling all night here tonight when I get back.

[Staalgurl4ever]

I just hope the guys can play a full 60 minutes of hockey and please stay out of the penalty box.

[WillLikeWhoa091]

I couldn't even sleep last night. I just sat up re-reading my latest Hockey News until 5:20 AM. (Granted I didn't start trying to go to sleep until 4:30).

Regardless, it has all come down to this. You don't want to be caught asking yourself "Could today have gone differently if I had given it just a little bit more?" This is the day that dreams will be come reality for one team, and do you want to be on the down end of this?

We can use all the rousing speaches we want, but the Oilers are getting those same words of encouragement. They are claiming that today is THEIR day. I say that we take it from them! I say that this is OUR time. This is OUR day. This is OUR Stxnlxy Cxp.

Keep your tails out of the Penalty Box and skate as you've skated all the regular season. This is the moment that we have been playing for all of our professional lives. Savor every moment of this...

And keep Lord Stanley at home!

[Mona]

From the CanesConnect today:

NOBODY SITS TONIGHT!
Tonight no one will leave anything on the ice, or in the stands. This is no time to sit and casually watch. All members of Caniac Nation need to be ON YOUR FEET AND SCREAMIN' - ALL NIGHT LONG! The Caniacs WILL be the Seventh Man tonight and will help the Hurricanes bring in the Cup!

Eric is saying.. "Caniacs are the Wind Beneath My Wings"

http://www.letsgocanes.com/images/stories/staal061206.jpg

[Kristi]

I get butterflies in my tummy every time I think about this game. I can't concentrate at work!
I have faith. These guys can do this.
Everyone who's going to the game, please yell extra for those of us who can't.

GO CANES!!

[Mona]

I get butterflies in my tummy every time I think about this game. I can't concentrate at work!
I have faith. These guys can do this.
Everyone who's going to the game, please yell extra for those of us who can't.

GO CANES!!

Will do Kristi!! :)

[caveman]

Butterflies in the stomach? How about VULTURES in there. Maybe it's some kind of pterodactyl.

Gurgle.

This is going to be so much awesome-sauce I can't even believe it or wait much longer.

Edit: Yup, I was right. Couldn't wait much longer. This Caniac is INBOUND to the RBCC. Enjoy it, everybody.

[Batigol21]

It`s our day, our night! Come On Canes!!!

[CaniacKikiBB13]

Finally back in Raleigh---and so glad. 11 family members constantly reminding you that this is the last chance...it wears on you. And with that being said, I'm sooo nervous--but extremely excited at the same time. Too many emotions for me...

Displaying the "don't-tread-on-me" attitude that makes him so popular with his teammates and fans, Cole said if Edmonton wants to be physical, even borderline dirty, than he's ready, even after sitting out 46 games since March 4 with a broken vertebra.

"Honestly, I think I might skate around the ice and jump into guys and see if I can catch anybody in the head," Cole said. "It seems to be their M.O. so we might as well play that way too."


And let me just say...Erik Cole is the man. :beatup:

[aldamon]

And let me just say...Erik Cole is the man. :beatup:

I hope he can bury one on Jussi.

[caniac369]

It took me 10 minutes to get on here, so this is the only thing I'll be able to post until game time.

The erie sense of calm has come over me again. I have come to terms that this is it and, win or loose, we have had a fantastic season beyond our wildest dreams. Here's to our boys for going out to tonight and giving their all. :beer:

For those going to the game, have a wonderful time. For those of us that are not as fortunate, many are usually here in the game thread for moral support (I for one will need it because I know I will be completely loosing my mind by game time).

:nanner: WHOO HOO!! GO CANES!! :nanner:

[aldamon]

It took me 10 minutes to get on here, so this is the only thing I'll be able to post until game time.


This is a fan site, so the slow downs and crashes are understandable but what's the excuse for the official forum? Pretty embarrassing!

[Kevs]

And let me just say...Erik Cole is the man. :beatup:

I hope he can bury one on Jussi.

Or bury one that redirects off of Torres' skull...

[Canesluver]

I'm off to tailgate!!!

LET'S GO 'CANES!!

[Canes2k6]

Cmon Canes.. win it for us!!! and yourselves!

[OilerFan]

Roughly 3 hours until puck-drop...man this is getting tense!

Just a quick note to say best of luck...I truly hope the best team wins and that the team who doesn't, wasn't a victim of a bad bounce/bad call/etc...so the healing process will be slightly easier! I'm going on a self-imposed posting moratorium for the next few days because:

-IF EDM wins, this place will be full of trolls and I'll probably end up saying something stupid and only add to the problem.

-IF CAR wins, there will be no trolls but as a result of a few beers throughout the game, I'll still probabaly end up saying something stupid!

See you in a few days!

[Kevs]

-IF EDM wins, this place will be full of trolls and I'll probably end up saying something stupid and only add to the problem.



Hey, its the Oiler way! ;)

If the Canes win this evening, I won't go to the Oilers' boards to post, I just want to read... :spin:

[CANESFREAKinDET]

Me too Kevs...when the Canes win I do a lot of reading on other boards, but when they lose, I don't do much online LOL... :laugh: I never post but I just lurk.

Well guys, this is THE final game. Our guys know how important this is and they better come out strong. I'm nervous as heck but here are a few things I would love to see:

1. Someone smacking Ryan Smyth's eyes back to normal
2. Erik scoring!
3. Jussi getting scored on at least 5 times
4. Raffi Torres getting owned, and sitting out the rest of the game
5. A CANES WIN and the HOIST at the end....

To me, I'm not doing to regular superstitions before the game, they kinda got blown away for the last two. :sad: I'm gonna try and think happy things to help my stomach but I am a nervous wreck...pleaseee pleaseee let this be a good night. GO CANES!!

[Caniac]

-IF EDM wins, this place will be full of trolls and I'll probably end up saying something stupid and only add to the problem.

No, if they do, no it won't. Not for very long, anyway.

[aldamon]

1. Someone smacking Ryan Smyth's eyes back to normal


:laugh:

Seriously though, when is he a free agent? :) He already took our money once.

[folgersnyourcup]

Hey everyone! I let you guys know before game five that I would be going to France and would miss it. Well, I'm still here, and I'm going to be able to listen to tonight's game on the live stream. It doesn't start until 2 A.M. my time and I have to be on a bust tomorrow at 8 A.M. This is going to be the longest day of my life! I can't believe it's come to this and I could not be more nervous, but I can't wait for the game to start. When the Hurricanes win the cup tonight, France will know it.

[Canes2k6]

55 minutes till game time... god i'm so nervous im shaking...

[CANESFREAKinDET]

Me too...my stomach is hurting/weird feeling...and I'm chilly already in the house and my nerves are shot. How I ever truly made it through the Buffalo game in one piece I don't know, but then again I collapsed after that one with happy tears so... ;) I'm dying here and the Game hasn't even started..oh Gosh... :crazy:

[caneshockeychick]

I really don't know what I'm feeling right now. I want the game to start but then, I don't. I'm ready for it but I'm not. I'm so wishy washy right now. I did eat, which is a good thing. I don't feel sick or anything just blah...I want the guys to come out with wings on their skates, and fire in their eyes. I want Edmonton to fall down gasping, wondering what the hell just happened.

Like SS says...............

SCREW JUSTICE, I WANT A CUP!

I want 60 minutes of full blown Canes hockey...PLAY YOUR GAME!!!!!!!!!!




Oh and...
BEEP!!!!!!!!! BEEP!!!!!!!!!

[ontheglass]

Let's go Canes!!!
LET'S GO CANES!!!
LET'S GO CANES!!!

Prove the hockey world wrong and make history. I believe!!!

[CANESFREAKinDET]

LET'S GO CANES!!

I'm going now, getting the jersey on to watch the game, scared as hell, but READY as hell!! Sit tight everyone, this will be CRAZAY!.... :crazy:

[caneshockeychick]

I dooooooo so wish I got the pregame show... :mad:

[ontheglass]

The Canes will do fine as long as they play their game. I just want a clean game... I'm very OK with good solid hits and I want them, but the refs need to call that garbage Edm was calling hits (almost every hit they had in the 1st was high and their feet clearly left the ice). I just don't want this game decided by the officiating.

Go Canes kick some Oiler ASS!!!! Wish I could be there... damn job.

[ontheglass]

I dooooooo so wish I got the pregame show... :mad:

I'm not turning it on until 8:15pm. I'm sick of all of the NBC man-loving and butt smooching that we have had to deal with for the previous six games. The sound will be down until puck drop.

[CatawbaCaniac]

I just heard from a friend listening to pregame -- Weight out, Joe out, LaRose in.

[Canes2k6]

Nooo Weight. :(

[ontheglass]

I just heard from a friend listening to pregame -- Weight out, Joe out, LaRose in.

Chad brings energy. Joe brings... give me a minute... can't think of anything right now, but give me some more time.

As for Weight. We won all season when he wasn't on the team. I'd take Erik anyday and I thought he looked good Sat. He and Cam loked like the only two on the ice that wanted to win Saturday.

As for Joe, ... got nothing. What happened to the Joe from the preseason? He's not a loss tonight... sorry Joe.

[caneshockeychick]

I dooooooo so wish I got the pregame show... :mad:

I'm not turning it on until 8:15pm. I'm sick of all of the NBC man-loving and butt smooching that we have had to deal with for the previous six games. The sound will be down until puck drop.

I listen to Chuck K...yeah, its behind a bit but better than the NBC love of course I can't get it right now GRRRRR :mad: now I got it!!!

[Bridgestreetrun]

The TV listings for tonight say that it was to be a rerun of Treasure Hunters or Game 7-isn't it the same???? We want the treasure!!!

[tommy]

man, it just kinda hit me... i mean, like, REALLY hit me... SOMEBODY is going to be raising the cup in a matter of hours...

(15 minutes until) game time, people.

[caneshockeychick]

man, it just kinda hit me... i mean, like, REALLY hit me... SOMEBODY is going to be raising the cup in a matter of hours...

(15 minutes until) game time, people.

Yep, now I got the birdies, butterflies and anything else that can flutter in my stomach right now. :sick:

[CatawbaCaniac]

I think I'm going to throw up.

[caniac369]

OK, I finally made it. I started crying and then I did throw up.

I've got a friend at a trade show in Toronto who's having to watch the game from there, so hopefully he's not getting ribbed too bad!!

:nanner: WHOO HOO!! GO CANES!! :nanner:

[caneshockeychick]

OMG they are showing the anthems :eek2:

[caniac369]

She's already changed keys 4 times... :sick:

[caneshockeychick]

Geez, why didnt they tell her to take the mic away and let the dang crowd sing? I have to like that from Edmonton, really, I do.

Funny, yet not funny all at the same time :laugh: :mad:

[caneshockeychick]

GAME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Night Train]

Guys and gals, this has been a heck of a ride...

[caneshockeychick]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOOO

[caniac369]

YEAH BABY!!!! WHOO HOO!!!!!

[ontheglass]

Take it to them Boys!!!!!!!! Yeah, F-n Yeah.

WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

[CatawbaCaniac]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[norcar187]

oh man i love this, keep it up guys

[caniac369]

BULL SH!T!!!!!!

[CatawbaCaniac]

Kill this thing guys. Kill it dead.

[caneshockeychick]

BULL SH!T!!!!!!

You said it. I seem to recall Cam getting messed with in either the 1st or 2nd game of this series, they tied him up. No Call!! :mad:

[caneshockeychick]

I think I'm going to have a heart attack and theres still 9+ minutes left in the first :faint:

[norcar187]

this is huuuge

[caneshockeychick]

POWER PLAY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HF]

Brindy hasn't lost a draw yet.
Go Brindy Go!

[caneshockeychick]

Brindy hasn't lost a draw yet.
Go Brindy Go!

That's cuz he's cheating!! :laugh: ;)

[ontheglass]

That Stillman doesn't do anything... Why is he on the PP?

[norcar187]

PENALTY SHOT!

[HF]

Brindy hasn't lost a draw yet.
Go Brindy Go!
That's cuz he's cheating!! :laugh: ;)
And ya know what? As long as he doesn't get caught, I DON'T CARE!
By Any Means Necessary!

[caneshockeychick]

Oh sh1TTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


WTF????

PK looks PO'd LOL

As well he should be...Nice BS coming from his lips :laugh:

[HF]

It's okay Justin, just put the puck THROUGH Staios. No one here will miss the little punk. Watching Peter K tearing a red streak through his box and screaming towards the ice. Wow.

[norcar187]

get that ******* away from brindy and smyth, hes not a captain, he cant talk

[caneshockeychick]

Ok, well...what can I say......great 1st period....we get the 1st goal, great!!! Got that out of the way. Nice hitting boys!!! Keep it up...let them know you came to PLAY!!!!

Canes get to start the 2nd on the PowerPlay, need to capitalize on that bit of drama there, and get it started.

Great so we get the controversial game :D

[Canes2k6]

Canes came out flying, if they can do that again next period, and score to make it 2-0.. I will be the happiest chap alive!

[norcar187]

oh we just got ****ed over

[caniac369]

Augh. Where's my oxygen tank...

[ontheglass]

Whew!!! Ok boys, keep the intensity. You owned them that period. You outhit, outhustled and beat them 5-5. EDM is lucky to be only down 1, Keep it up. :beatup: ... I fully expect EDM to goon it up in the 2nd. :mad:

[caneshockeychick]

Whew!!! Ok boys, keep the intensity. You owned them that period. You outhit, outhustled and beat them 5-5. EDM is lucky to be only down 1, Keep it up. :beatup: ... I fully expect EDM to goon it up in the 2nd. :mad:

Yep, but I want to see the Oilers limping on the ice this time :evil:

[CatawbaCaniac]

Let's use getting screwed there to fire us up even more.

[cmw00]

Did Davidson just say the NHL knew the right call but didn't make it?

[ontheglass]

Great so we get the controversial game :D

Did you expect anything different? :lol:

[caneshockeychick]

Did Davidson just say the NHL knew the right call but didn't make it?

I think so, but I'm only reading what is said on TV...Listening to Chuck and John, muting the NBC announcers, which turns on the CC on my TV but Yeah, I think he was saying that it should have been a penalty shot.

[caneshockeychick]

Great so we get the controversial game :D

Did you expect anything different? :lol:

Not really, but i kinda hoped :D

[ontheglass]

Did Davidson just say the NHL knew the right call but didn't make it?

That's what it sounded like. They clearly didn't have possession of the puck. EDM just got a gift. They get atleast one per game.

[ontheglass]

Sounds lilke a BS explanation to me. Sounds like he was trying to convince himself. How can he say that he never closed a hand on the puck? How can he say that the EDM knew what he was doing? Didn't Wallin do the same thing (and it wasn;t near the goal line) that he said didn't happen there?

I guess we know where the sh*tty NHL officiating comes from.

[caneshockeychick]

I guess from what I'm hearing and reading, while what Staios did was illegal, there was a delayed penalty so as soon as the puck was "touched" whistled down.

Let's hope this makes the Canes come out that much hungrier.

[KTinaY]

I have a question about a call and a non-call.

Earlier in the period Staal was called for goalie interference. I thought the trapazoid was not considered the "crease." Jussi was behind the net in the trapazoid. Staal hit him and they called it. Fast forward, just a few minutes later an Oiler player interfered with Cam...(who looked very close to his crease in the front of the net.) Carolina wanted a call but the refs told them that Cam was out of the crease and because of that it didn't deserve a penalty.

I am not saying that either were bad calls. I am just a little confused I guess.

Thanks,
Tina

[caneshockeychick]

Weren't we on the PowerPlay? WTF was that? grrrrrrrrrr

[norcar187]

IT WAS OVER THE LINE



OH MY GOD

[ontheglass]

I don't think that's how Lavi drew up the PP.

How about the NBC look at the puck? Goal all the way.

[CatawbaCaniac]

So clearly over the line.

[caneshockeychick]

Great............ so enhanced video which the guys upstairs don't have, shows a goal...brilliant, just brilliant

AAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[caneshockeychick]

http://www4.ncsu.edu/~jacovil2/GOAL2.jpg

THAT JUST SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

POWER PLAY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOO WOOOOOOOOOOOO

FRANKIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[caniac369]

YEAH BABY!!!!! WHOO HOO!!!

[ontheglass]

Got one, WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but I think we need another to forget that debacle at the end of the last period.

[CatawbaCaniac]

WoooooHOOOOOO

[ontheglass]

Let's go WONDER TWINS!!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO CANES!!!!!!

[caneshockeychick]

Got one, WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but I think we need another to forget that debacle at the end of the last period.

WE WANT SOME MORE!!!!!!!!! WE WANT SOME MORE!!!!!!!!!!!

GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLAY YOUR GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[norcar187]

that makes me feel better :)

[caniac369]

My throat hurts... ;)

[ontheglass]

If that was the call on Wallin.... that's total BS. The OIL is using some of that old-fashioned clucth and grab stick riding and getting away with a lot worse. That was an anticipation call by the POS ref.

REF YOU SUCK!!!

[caneshockeychick]

ALL RIGHT CANES.........YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KILL IT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT LET THEM THINK THEY CAN GET BACK INTO THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!! SHOW THEM HOW YOU KILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[norcar187]

GOOD CHRIST

[caneshockeychick]

My throat hurts... ;)

Yep, me too...and then I got people calling me...and I'm doing the wooo wooo woooo on the phone :laugh:

[caniac369]

BULL SH!T!!! and then THANK YOU!!!!

[caneshockeychick]

^and again, you call it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[norcar187]

man we are playing some TIGHT D

[caneshockeychick]

and now its 4 on 3.............LETS GO CANES....LETS GO CANES.....LETS GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HF]

So much for that 5-3 eh Ryan? Yeah thanks. We'll take it.

[caneshockeychick]

POWER PLAY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!

ALL RIGHT BOYS....YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ontheglass]

BIG TIME KILL!!!!!!!!

GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HF]

And in case no one has said this yet...

Cam is freakin SPECTACULAR!

[norcar187]

20 minutes until...DESTINY

[caneshockeychick]

Ahh Canes...thank you for not giving up in the 2nd...thank you for fighting through adversity...thank you for doing what you do best......... PLAY YOUR GAME!!!!!!!!!!


Now, you have 20 more minutes...it seems like so long yet, its really not much time. You can do this...I have faith in you!!!!!!!

3RD PERIOD COMING UP....I WANT SOME MORE CANES HOCKEY!!!!!!!

[ontheglass]

And in case no one has said this yet...

Cam is freakin SPECTACULAR!

... knockin on wood... WHEW!!! another great period. 20 more solid minutes boys (and a goal or two for the guys in RED would be nice).

[tommy]

twenty more minutes.

that's all.

twenty more minutes and your name is forever etched on that grail...

[caniac369]

Stop it Tommy!!! ;)

[Stormbringer]

And in case no one has said this yet...

Cam is freakin SPECTACULAR!

Can never be repeated enough.

[Canes2k6]

I'm gonna cry... so happy! haha


I hope we can hold on to the lead.. 20 mins!! BABY!!

[caneshockeychick]

It only take 20 minutes.........

for me to read the newspaper in the morning with my cup of coffee

for me to get to work

to get a manicure on a weekday

to get a haircut, no shampoo, no style (its cheaper that way too!)

for me to get up in the morning (I hit the snooze twice and set my 3rd alarm, yes it takes 3, at least 20 minutes ahead of the 1st)

to walk the dogs

to get thru the drive thru at taco bell at 12:15 on a weekday

to eat lunch at work

to get home from work.

20 minutes, it seems so long when you are doing these things yet, its really not much time.

You've got 20 minutes Canes.........HOW WILL YOU SPEND THAT TIME?





LET'S GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ontheglass]

Stop it Tommy!!! ;)

Agree, there are things that cannot be spoken of. :cool:

[caneshockeychick]

now, now Caniacs on the board...let's not kill our chickens before they hatch (I know that do nothing Stillman said something to that effect :D )

[ontheglass]

Got to keep the feet on the pedal boys. EDM is going to take chances with their D, need to look for those odd-man chances. I thought EDM was going to goon it up to establish themselves in the 2nd, but they can't afford penalties in the 3rd (neither can we).

Play smart, force EDM to make mistakes and be RELENTLESS.

[ontheglass]

... that do nothing Stillman... :D )

Has he been on the ice tonight? :beatup:

[icestorm253]

WOW our canes actually showed up for the first two periods!!
We had a lot of shots on goal and they have actually stayed out of the penalty box!
Just keep up the good work boys in the third period!!
GO CANES!!! :D

[CatawbaCaniac]

Now go out and play the best 20 minutes of your lives!

[caniac369]

GAME ON!!!

:nanner: WHOO HOO!! GO CANES!! :nanner:

[caneshockeychick]

WHATEVER IT TAKES CANES, WHATEVER IT TAKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[caneshockeychick]

Ahhh, dang!!!!

No prob, shake it off...no one ever said this would be easy.

Fricking Pisoffani!!! ugh!!

[norcar187]

at least peca is feeling it



Remember: after you score, its OK to maul the goalie

[ontheglass]

I like seeing the 4th line getting lots of PT.

[caneshockeychick]

All right...In the words of SHC And BatesB....SCORE A FREAKING GOAL ALREADY!!! HEY, YOU BRIND'AMOUR, HERE'S YOUR CHANCE

TAKE.WHAT.BELONGS.TO.YOU. Make your destiny!

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c289/IceSaber/Sabresplayoffs/devils052006game156.jpg

[ontheglass]

SH*T BRETT!!!!!! Got to be smart.

This becomes the biggest kill of the year.

[norcar187]

edit: ha, saw the replay

[CatawbaCaniac]

Kill this. Kill this dead.

[caneshockeychick]

Oh geez.............like they haven't been putting a fist in the Canes faces throughout this whole series. What a friggin joke!!!

ALL RIGHT CANES.........YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KILL IT OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT GIVE UP!!!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT LET THEM THINK THEY CAN GET BACK INTO THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!! SHOW THEM HOW YOU KILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET'S GO CANES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[caniac369]

I think I was holding my breath that entire pp... :eek2:

[CatawbaCaniac]

Let's Go CANES!!!

[caneshockeychick]

I think I was holding my breath that entire pp... :eek2:

Me too :beatup:

[ontheglass]

Here we go!

[norcar187]

CAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM WARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[ontheglass]

Canes going down everywhere are where are the calls?
Believe boys.

[norcar187]

COME ON BABYYYYYYYYYY

[caniac369]

SCREW THAT- LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!

[norcar187]

No matter what, I love you guys. Thank you for being here with us. :kiss:

[caneshockeychick]

THIS IS IT..............1:17 REMAINING...........THIS IS YOURS CANES!!!!!!!


LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[norcar187]

THE CUP IS OURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[ontheglass]

It's Midnight EDM,... do you know where your glass slipper is?

[ontheglass]

Here come all the ... If we had Roloson...

Yeah we dropped 4 on him, I wish he was there all series.

[CatawbaCaniac]

Oh my goodness!!!

[caneshockeychick]

WE WON!!!!!!!!!! WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE STANLEY CUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[norcar187]

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[caniac369]

No matter what, I love you guys. Thank you for being here with us. :kiss:

Yeah, I don't know why I changed my mind... ya'll are great :kiss:


THE CAROLINA HURRICANES ARE THE 2006 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!

[ontheglass]

I have chills all through my body.

Great game... great team. And Erik Cole is going to raise the cup.

[Stormbringer]

I think I sum up every single one of us' feelings with the following:

:nanner: :spin: OH. MY. GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :spin: :nanner:

[ontheglass]

The CUP is where is belongs... in the SOUTHBEAST.

[StormShaman]

Never, in a million years, did I ever thing I would see this day.

AND I CAN'T FIND MY )@*$ CORKSCREW! :mad:

[caneshockeychick]

No matter what, I love you guys. Thank you for being here with us. :kiss:

Back at all of ya'll...this has been awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ontheglass]

Finishing the playoffs with a "W"... priceless.

[caniac369]

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS... OF THE WORLD!!!!!!

[ontheglass]

No matter what, I love you guys. Thank you for being here with us. :kiss:

Back at all of ya'll...this has been awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for being here too. I hated being on this project and this board has been my only connection with the team and games.

Same time next year?

[Fandragon]

AAAAAAAA!!!!YAAAAYYYYYY!! (and most importantly) WOOOOOOOO!

THIS IS SO COOL!! Stanley Cup Champions!!!!!

Here's my new cheer: CAROLINA IS HOCKEY COUNTRY!!!!!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[camward=playoffs]

oh gosh oh gosh oh gosh,...........I'm 10 years old right now,...i can't even think,....did i just hear my self say that? The CAROLINA HURRICANES JUST WON THE STANLEY CUP,.......AND OUR GOALIE OF THE FUTURE IS THE CONN SMYTH WINNER!!!!!! JOY,......

[ontheglass]

Great job CAM!!!!!!!!!

Hey Bettmen, how about the ALL-Star game? Are we deserving yet?

[Stormbringer]

Boy, I'm good. I JUST KNEW Cam was going to win ol' Conn... :spin:

HERE COMES LORD STANLEY!!! :D :spin:

[caniac369]

Oh my god... that thing is so beautiful... :nanner:

[Night Train]

I'm bawling!

[StormShaman]

It really is, isn't it? :)

[ontheglass]

NBC just cut out here (national coverage) ... help me out... what did the crowd do when Erik Cole raised the cup?

[Fandragon]

IS THIS REALLY HAPPENING?!??! DID WE JUST WIN THE CUP!!!!!! OMG!!!!!

Edit: This is Captain Slack. Posted in the wrong account.

[norcar187]

nbc can shove it up their asses

[Caniac]

IT SURE IS!!!!!

WE JUST WON THE STANLEY CUP!!!!!

WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!