GDT: Mediocre storms collide | Tropical Depressions vs. Bolts

[The Faulker 27]

But Karmanos has always over-valued friendships. He went so far as to hire a corrupt ex-pol and current jailbird to sell software for Compuware. He saw nothing wrong with that so you have to question his ability to look past such a long-standing friendship.

Plus JR calls him Mr. Kamanos all the time which strokes his already outsized ego. Wonder if he calls Jason Mr. Karmanos too?

But Kwame Kilpatrick was featured on the cover of Time magazine. Yes, so it was for being named "one of the worst mayors in America" but still JR's never been on the cover of a prestigious magazine.

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

But wouldn't we have to trade Staal (Ewing) first and then win the Cup for this to be valid?

I interpret Ewing theory as to where a team looks to a star athlete (or in this case, the first line) to constantly bail them out rather than thinking "Ok, if we want to win, then I have to be the best Patrick Dwyer/Tim Gleason/Jordan Staal that I can!!".

Reading the actual article, there is nothing like that...I could have sworn I read it somewhere.

Anyhow, we have too many freeloaders, and even if they weren't freeloading, we still would suck. No defense or forward depth.

 

[StormCast]

But Kwame Kilpatrick was featured on the cover of Time magazine. Yes, so it was for being named "one of the worst mayors in America" but still JR's never been on the cover of a prestigious magazine.

Does being THN's GM of the year count?

 

[tarheelhockey]

LOOK OUT...






a STORM is coming!!!!!!

 

[Blueline Bomber]

You know what sucks? Eric Staal and the first line have still been excellent down the stretch. And we're still losing games.

Is our team a victim of Ewing theory? It's looking quite likely.

Well, I guess it depends on your definition of "down the stretch".

That line has looked good (excellent is a little much) since the Toronto game. Too bad by that point, the team had dug themselves into a whole they couldn't get out of.

But obviously, the depth this team was supposed to have completely dried up, and that's caused a lot of lost games.

 

[The Faulker 27]

Does being THN's GM of the year count?

With less than half the readership of TIME magazine.... Yes, actually. Of course PK probably knew an intern and paid him/her to run the article. Wait.. didn't Chad Larose intern for THN once?

 

[bluedevil58*]

Question: With Ruu in the line up will his physical play carry over to Jordan and result in him being physical as well? Thoughts?

 

[GoCanes2013]

Question: With Ruu in the line up will his physical play carry over to Jordan and result in him being physical as well? Thoughts?

Hasn't Jordan 'actually' been our most physical player all year long? Not that that's saying much, but...

 

[FlyingSquirrels]

Question: With Ruu in the line up will his physical play carry over to Jordan and result in him being physical as well? Thoughts?

Ummm....no

 

[LadyCane]

I don't expect a lot.

But I'll be watching and hoping all the same.

GO CANES GO.

 

[The Faulker 27]

Hasn't Jordan 'actually' been our most physical player all year long? Not that that's saying much, but...

Strictly talking hits, then yes. He leads the team with 84, not too shabby. The next closest is Timmy G with 62, somewhat shabby.

 

[tarheelhockey]

With Ruutu out of the lineup. Jordan was our only willing hitter who's big enough to make it hurt.

 

[SeaBasstian]

Wallace laid some MASSIVE hits on people. he didnt hit all the time, but when he did, it was impactful. thats about all he did though lol

 

[tarheelhockey]

^ You're right, Wallace too. And Hall for the 2 minutes he was here.

 

[Joe McGrath]

Clearly forgetting Bellehitsomemore

 

[tarheelhockey]

Ok, let me just go back and rephrase.

"With Ruutu out of the lineup. Jordan was our only willing hitter who's big enough to make it hurt and belongs in a respectable NHL lineup."

 

[The Faulker 27]

Wallace laid some MASSIVE hits on people. he didnt hit all the time, but when he did, it was impactful. thats about all he did though lol

Most Interesting Man meme material.

 

[SeaBasstian]

Ok, let me just go back and rephrase.

"With Ruutu out of the lineup. Jordan was our only willing hitter who's big enough to make it hurt and belongs in a respectable NHL lineup."

ok that works, i can live with that lol

 

[normalpsychology]

Is Semin confirmed in lineup? Forsland said he was "still having some problems" ??? and "50/50 whether he'll play tonight"

 

[Novacane]

Is Semin confirmed in lineup? Forsland said he was "still having some problems" ??? and "50/50 whether he'll play tonight"

Yes by Michael Smith.

Michael Smith ‏@MSmithCanes 4h

#Canes head coach Kirk Muller said Alexander Semin will be in the lineup. Confirming Dan Ellis gets the start. Faulk not quite yet ready.

 

[Watershed]

They better win I am tired of being in a bad mood!

 

[NorthStar4Canes]

No Bellebourque tonight....Bah, I wash my hands of this farce.

Dear Tamp Bay Lightning,

You are cordially invited to a free party in the Hurricanes' crease tonight. Come and go as you please, and stay as long as you like. Free pucks will be served to you at regular intervals along the boards and in the slot. Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Tim "My wife won't let me fight" Gleason
Joe "I fought once and won but everyone got mad at me anyway" Corvo
Jamie "I baked the party cake but as you can see I ate it" McBain
Marc Andre "One trick pony but it ain't D" Bergeron (Hi guys! See you soon!!!!!)
The Professor
& Marianneguinetti

 

[bov]

What happened with Jay Harrison? He's barely scrapping at all this season.

 

[TheBigKahuna]

No Bellebourque tonight....Bah, I wash my hands of this farce.

Dear Tamp Bay Lightning,

You are cordially invited to a free party in the Hurricanes' crease tonight. Come and go as you please, and stay as long as you like. Free pucks will be served to you at regular intervals along the boards and in the slot. Enjoy!

Sincerely,

Tim "My wife won't let me fight" Gleason
Joe "I fought once and won but everyone got mad at me anyway" Corvo
Jamie "I baked the party cake but as you can see I ate it" McBain
Marc Andre "One trick pony but it ain't D" Bergeron (Hi guys! See you soon!!!!!)
The Professor
& Marianneguinetti

What happened with Jay Harrison? He's barely scrapping at all this season.

Too hard to play guitar with broken fingers...and no one on this team really worth sticking up for!

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

I've always held disdain for those who are proponents of tanking, but...

If we lose in regulation tonight, and the Sabres win, we'll be in line for the 4th overall pick.

Sadly, Calgary, Colorado and Florida are ahead of us. I don't see us competing with that level of suckitude.

Still, a 4th won't get us Jones, but based on what I have read, it will get us an decent (and cheap) player this year, as well as an impact player in the future. Which is what we really need.