GDT: Carolina@Minnesota|"What's in a Name?"

[rocky7]

Never happens. Why bother.

as was said and as you concur, I am ignorant of the Canes and hockey in general, unrealistic and lacking of factual information. I agree and if you could find it in your heart, perhaps you could help like kind Mr. Boom Boom has. please? we all have to start somewhere. I really, really want to be a "real" fan.

 

[rocky7]

Ignoring the new sarcastic rocky, this loss wasn't that bad.

Ward's injury definitely threw a kink in the gears in terms of the game plan. You could tell after the injury, plus the two quick goals against Peters, the team was "off" in the first period. And to Minnesota's credit, they took advantage of that.

Obviously, something was said in the locker room during the intermission because the team had a much better second and third. The difference was that while the Wild took advantage of Ward's injury, the Canes couldn't take advantage of Harding's. Start of the third, on the PP, with a cold goalie? Must score situation there.

But in the end, there are two teams on the ice, and one has shown (at this point in time) a defense that the Canes offense couldn't overcome.

I couldn't agree more. great analysis here.

 

[rocky7]

aren't all losses bad Mr. Blueline Bomber? just asking.

 

[Sens1Canes2]

as was said and as you concur, I am ignorant of the Canes and hockey in general, unrealistic and lacking of factual information. I agree and if you could find it in your heart, perhaps you could help like kind Mr. Boom Boom has. please? we all have to start somewhere. I really, really want to be a "real" fan.

As you said, you ARE ignorant of the Canes, seeing as you have been a fan for approximately 58 games. But that's ok, we'll teach you.

I, however, am ignorant of the dynamics of maintaining a quality sheet of ice. Something that you obviously are an expert in. Can you share that knowledge with me?

 

[rocky7]

Until the top line starts playing like they can, this team (especially without Skinner) will struggle and has very little margin for error, even more so with Cam/Anton out. They just don't have enough talent to win without the talent they do have performing at a high level.

Semin's penalty leads to a first goal. Staal getting outworked (I'll give him credit for at least backchecking) by Parise leads to the 2nd goal. Not blaming those two for the loss, as other guys took penalties or made plays that could have led to goals as well..and the team only scored once, just that right now, the Canes need their best players to be their best players for the full game, in all zones.

if I could take you up on your kind offer Mr. Boom Boom. do you think they should trade Alexander Semin at the deadline? I mean, look at $7 million dollars and imagine what they could get. don't you think perhaps that some other team would take him then? he has been playing aweful what with those penalties and all. certainly hasn't worked out for the team. they could then afford Marc Staal and greatly improve the defence and the Hurricanes would have all the Staals too. wouldn't that be neat? yes sir, Semin has sucked and has not lived up to his contract. Everyone was right about him. I was sure fooled. but I am still learning and I some some nice plays and he really seemed like a nice man. anyway, for $7 million dollars they could get some really good players. IDK................and Eric Staal is just going through his usual early season slump and slow start. last year was a, what do you call it? a anomoly? is that the right word? I'm sure everything will be o.k.. don't worry. is this within the realm of reality or am I wrong again?

it's just my opinion. it doesn't mean much I understand. however, I have always believed that people should be able to speak freely even if they are wrong. they have rights I have been told as long as they don't bring harm to others. but that Alexander Semin, he sure has brought harm to the Carolina Hurricanes hasn't he? IDK............

 

[rocky7]

As you said, you ARE ignorant of the Canes, seeing as you have been a fan for approximately 58 games. But that's ok, we'll teach you.

I, however, am ignorant of the dynamics of maintaining a quality sheet of ice. Something that you obviously are an expert in. Can you share that knowledge with me?

thank you so much. I know you know alot. wow! this is great. and you sure know alot about me. you are truly an amazing man. I'm so lucky to have you teach me all you know. thank you so very much sir.

and no, I don't know anything about ice. I'm sorry if you misunderstood my post. I will try my best to be more clear in the future. please accept my apology. I really hope this doesn't affect our relationship and you will still teach me stuff about the Canes and hockey.

 

[Sens1Canes2]

Raise your hands, everyone, who wants to unload Semin?!?!!

Nobody. Huh. Who'd a thunk it.

 

[rocky7]

Raise your hands, everyone, who wants to unload Semin?!?!!

Nobody. Huh. Who'd a thunk it.

too old for that I'm afraid

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

if I could take you up on your kind offer Mr. Boom Boom. do you think they should trade Alexander Semin at the deadline? I mean, look at $7 million dollars and imagine what they could get. don't you think perhaps that some other team would take him then? he has been playing aweful what with those penalties and all. certainly hasn't worked out for the team. they could then afford Marc Staal and greatly improve the defence and the Hurricanes would have all the Staals too. wouldn't that be neat? yes sir, Semin has sucked and has not lived up to his contract. Everyone was right about him. I was sure fooled. but I am still learning and I some some nice plays and he really seemed like a nice man. anyway, for $7 million dollars they could get some really good players. IDK................and Eric Staal is just going through his usual early season slump and slow start. last year was a, what do you call it? a anomoly? is that the right word? I'm sure everything will be o.k.. don't worry. is this within the realm of reality or am I wrong again?

it's just my opinion. it doesn't mean much I understand. however, I have always believed that people should be able to speak freely even if they are wrong. they have rights I have been told as long as they don't bring harm to others. but that Alexander Semin, he sure has brought harm to the Carolina Hurricanes hasn't he? IDK............

Yep, that's exactly what I am suggesting Rocky, glad you could read between the lines to figure out my ulterior motive. My comment that the top line needs to step up was really my thinly veiled way of saying that we should trade them all as they are all cancers. Staal, Semin and Tlusty all need to go or this team will never win. I'm surprised nobody else but you saw through my facade.

 

[rocky7]

Yep, that's exactly what I am suggesting Rocky, glad you could read between the lines to figure out my ulterior motive. My comment that the top line needs to step up was really my thinly veiled way of saying that we should trade them all as they are all cancers. Staal, Semin and Tlusty all need to go or this team will never win. I'm surprised nobody else but you saw through my facade.

wowee! thanks, but Eric Staal too? (you didn't mean Jordan or Jared did you. noooo you meant Eric, the captain, Eric Staal.) holy man, really? o.k. I think I understand. kind of............? thanks.

I didn't know they had cancer though. they should go for sure. isn't that catchy?

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Nah, he means we need to remove all Cancers. As opposed to Sagittarius's or Pices's.

Astrology. Serious business.

 

[Mr America]

I guess I'm glad I forgot to set the DVR and stayed out all night drinking instead of watching this cluster****.

I'll probably be saying this again soon I'm sure.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Nah, he means we need to remove all Cancers. As opposed to Sagittarius's or Pices's.

Astrology. Serious business.

Well that means no Bryzgalov for us. June 22 for Tovarisch Breezy. Maybe we can exempt him because he's on the cusp?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Nah, he means we need to remove all Cancers. As opposed to Sagittarius's or Pices's.

Astrology. Serious business.

Good bye Bellemore and Dwyer.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

It would explain why Ward's getting hit with this bad luck.

February 29th? That just spits in the face of normality.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Someone with some level of creativity should do an astrology based GDT.

 

[Joe McGrath]

It would explain why Ward's getting hit with this bad luck.

February 29th? That just spits in the face of normality.

See I can't get behind that. Still makes $6 mil a year and has a cup and a Conn Smythe. Not exactly a guy with bad luck. Deal with the devil to get those things? Now were talking.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

So you're saying that while the team should be based of astrology, Ward's gone rogue?

 

[garnetpalmetto]

See I can't get behind that. Still makes $6 mil a year and has a cup and a Conn Smythe. Not exactly a guy with bad luck. Deal with the devil to get those things? Now were talking.

Y'know I always suspected '06 was a result of somebody selling their soul to the devil. I had just thought it was Rutherford or Brindy. However, if it were Ward and Wesley - two of the most devout guys on the team that year, it would make more sense.

 

[rocky7]

I don't know why but it still surprises me just how ****ing terrible the canes are at puck possession in their zone..

their possession is non-existent everywhere this year playing the system they are. something they were great at has been abandoned by Muller. dump and chase except on the same one play PP. Christ how many suits are on the bench and they all think this is going to cut it? ridiculous. you don't need skilled players to play this. you need a bunch of skilled 3rd and 4th line NHLers who hustle and grind. wonder what's wrong with the top line? Muller!

and yeah I agree about Bowman he should have iced it or dumped it to allow Murphy off. but Bowman is Bowman. it's not his fault that Muller uses the guy so much.

same with Peters. not his fault. he has made the NHL and good for him. he is playing the best he can. not anything captain Kirk can do about that though.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

bowman is the new chad

 

[DaveG]

Nah, he means we need to remove all Cancers. As opposed to Sagittarius's or Pices's.

Astrology. Serious business.

So this is how I find out I'm officially on the trading block

 

[AstrophysicalJet]

http://www.capgeek.com/player/2326

You guys should complete the circle and move for one of Hiller/Fasth.

 

[rocky7]

http://www.capgeek.com/player/2326

You guys should complete the circle and move for one of Hiller/Fasth.

they got Khudobin who has looked really good but still unproven (freak injury).

How would they get rid of Ward and his hit with his injury history? they are stuck with the guy.

 

[AstrophysicalJet]

they got Khudobin who has looked really good but still unproven (freak injury).

How would they get rid of Ward and his hit with his injury history? they are stuck with the guy.

True, a sucky situation.. I have no answers...

I was just trying to be funny