Quote :

"Well, the theory behind a rival league then perhaps is a good idea."

[Edited on June 29, 2012 at 10:41 AM. Reason : 3]

6/29/2012 10:40:41 AM

I knew the KHL was crazy, but holy shit:

Quote :

"In 1996, the mother of NHL player Oleg Tverdovsky was kidnapped and held for 11 days by five associates of a former coach who was jealous of Tverdovsky’s $4.2-million NHL contract. His mother was freed by police, who intercepted her and her abductors on a Russian train."

6/29/2012 11:11:45 AM

Joslin being bought out most likely.

6/29/2012 12:44:30 PM

yup

Quote :

"Bob McKenzie ?@TSNBobMcKenzie CAR puts Derek Joslin on unconditional ($125) waivers, presumably for buyout/termination of contract."

6/29/2012 12:46:20 PM

I'm not the biggest Joslin fan, but I'd pick him up for $125

6/29/2012 1:24:16 PM

SWEET

6/29/2012 1:53:39 PM

JR on Marek vs. Wyshynski right now: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/marek-vs-wyshynski-radio-carolina-gm-jim-rutherford-174359586--nhl.html

6/29/2012 2:42:24 PM

Went to RCI today to watch the camp for a bit, and it's hard to tell since he's playing with people 4 years younger than him, but Jeremy Welsh looks sharp. Leaps and bounds ahead of the rest, as he should be, but I think he'll be a pleasant surprise for us this season. He's also a big body out there, which would probably balance out a line which is likely to include LaRose.

Also in case you didn't listen to JR earlier, he strongly hinted that he's going to go beyond a 7 year deal for J. Staal.

6/29/2012 8:22:55 PM

Quote :

"9m John Forslund ?@JohnForslund A 40 year old all star who had 77 points last season may be free by Sunday! #nobodybeatsthewiz #canesgoshopping?"

6/29/2012 10:09:00 PM

well hot damn, 10 years for Jordan.

7/1/2012 11:19:07 AM

10 years, $60 million. Because Jordan Staal is only a little better than Dennis Wideman.

7/1/2012 11:29:35 AM

I got excited when Tripp said earlier that today was going to be memorable for Canes. Then I realized this is probably what he was talking about. Here's to hoping there's more!

7/1/2012 11:33:40 AM

I bet that contract really pissed off a lot of quite-soon-to-be free agents. I'm sure players would have appreciated JR keeping that under his hat for a few more days.

Too bad the mothafuckin' PIMPHAND is too strong.

Who is this year's Ville Leino? (Or is his name Dennis Wideman?)

[Edited on July 1, 2012 at 11:45 AM. Reason : how long before Eric gets a 7 (i think) year extension? ]

7/1/2012 11:37:25 AM

Yay

7/1/2012 12:20:47 PM

FREAKY JOE CORVO TATTOOS

1 yr/2mil

7/1/2012 1:11:48 PM

lololol

Who's ready for some FREAK JOE CORVO TATTOOS?

7/1/2012 1:12:26 PM

JR has made his big splash, time for a nap.

7/1/2012 1:15:07 PM

NTC as well for Corvo

7/1/2012 1:15:58 PM

Does this mean no resign of Allen? Wouldn't mind seeing a trade of one of our more offensive d-men now.

7/1/2012 1:21:14 PM

I still have a small cache of Freaky Joe Corvo Tattoos. I just moved and almost threw them out. But then a harsh, miserly voice whispered to not give up on an asset too quickly.

I think I was visited by the pimphand that evening.

[Edited on July 1, 2012 at 1:21 PM. Reason : TATTOOS SHALL FLOW]

7/1/2012 1:21:25 PM

Quote :

"ice_chip: Rutherford says if Canes don't get Parise they're "back in the trade market right away.""

Goodbye, Jamie.

[Edited on July 1, 2012 at 1:23 PM. Reason : i just saw alex hemsky in my triscuit.]

[Edited on July 1, 2012 at 1:24 PM. Reason : Ales is a girl's name.]

7/1/2012 1:22:50 PM

7/1/2012 1:29:04 PM

Quote :

"Rutherford says Corvo signing means Allen, Spacek will not be re-signed."

Corvo over Allen? Jesus tittyfucking Christ, Jim.

7/1/2012 1:33:19 PM

I'm okay with freaky Joe on the cheap.

7/1/2012 1:33:56 PM

Yeah man, Corvo will be just fine.

I just don't know who I think will get traded more. At first I thought Jamie. But now I'm thinking since Faulk is doing so well, we could totally flip Pitkanen and his awesome contract and get something nice.

7/1/2012 1:39:13 PM

dammit, the Wizard to the Stars

[Edited on July 1, 2012 at 1:45 PM. Reason : holy shit 2 year 9 mil. fuuuuck that]

7/1/2012 1:44:53 PM

Quote :

"Ray Whitney agreed to terms w/ Dallas Stars at $9 million over 2 years. It is $4 million salary and $500000 in bonuses each year. #TSN 3 minutes ago"

[Edited on July 1, 2012 at 1:49 PM. Reason : Beat me to it]

7/1/2012 1:48:33 PM

well....i sure hope JR has a crackerjack of a plan.

7/1/2012 1:49:06 PM

yeah no thanks.

7/1/2012 1:49:58 PM

My comment of "Whitney shouldn't be called the Wizard, his agent should." got on tsn's draft comment feed

7/1/2012 1:50:06 PM

I'm willing to bet Allen is trying his luck on the Wideman scale instead of the reality scale. Good for him if he can get it.

7/1/2012 1:50:14 PM

We still need to spend around $5 million

7/1/2012 1:55:59 PM

a crackerjack of a plan...

maybe Howson started taking his medication again, and we can free all those poor titties. for the good of the land.

7/1/2012 1:57:17 PM

No news in this tweet really...but gets me excited...

Quote :

"Hearing if Canes' free-agent bid for Parise fails, will further pursue trade for Nash. Apparently offer for Nash has been made. 25 seconds ago"

[Edited on July 1, 2012 at 1:59 PM. Reason : Watch for falling hopes ahead]

7/1/2012 1:58:37 PM

^^ Holy fuck I literally speculated that right as chip was tweeting it

i mean obviously not very far on the JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS mat, but still

for context clues, let me quote a near 3 year old post by Vulcan91

Quote :

"JESUS CHRIST im rich bitch show rick nash yo titties"

[Edited on July 1, 2012 at 2:11 PM. Reason : not sure what our offer could be that did not include Staals/Skinner/Faulk ]

[Edited on July 1, 2012 at 2:15 PM. Reason : Pitkanen/Murphy/Dalpe/pixxxx? and pay him all them greenbacks? Howson is insane.]

7/1/2012 2:01:03 PM

Quote :

"@Aportzline: Confirmed that Carolina is NOT on Rick Nash's list of approved teams. Ottawa also interested and not approved."

7/1/2012 2:21:58 PM

Quote :

"Bryan Allan sorting through considerable interest. Offers on the table for a defensive defenseman. 1 minute ago"

7/1/2012 2:25:04 PM

Well, the pimphand will inform Mr. Nash of what he does and does not approve of.

Especially since we added Staal the younger; and dude might change his mind just to get the fuck out of Columbus

the next logical thing to occur would be a press conference at 5 wherein JR sandbags for 10 minutes about how the right deal wasn't there and that we value our young guys, can win now and in the future, blah blah blah

and then at midnight we have a shiny new rick nash

7/1/2012 2:25:30 PM

^

Quote :

"aron Portzline ?@Aportzline It has been surmised by many that Rick Nash would be willing to alter his list to get out of #CBJ. We'll see, but I don't get that sense."

7/1/2012 2:30:48 PM

I'm going to count myself amongst the group who have surmised.

7/1/2012 2:33:05 PM

double post suspend

Quote :

"DarrenDreger: Carolina Hurricanes have the financial freedom to sign both Parise and Suter."

[Edited on July 1, 2012 at 2:47 PM. Reason : we've been knocking over liquor stores]

7/1/2012 2:46:46 PM

I'm calling in sick tomorrow if we sign both of them today, and I'm going to get hammered drunk.

7/1/2012 2:49:41 PM

seriously though, i wouldn't say no to a bit of celebratory arson

7/1/2012 2:51:01 PM

oh lawd

Quote :

"“@DarrenDreger: Carolina and Detroit are in a strong competition with New York Rangers for Rick Nash. Nothing imminent. Canes said to be pushing hard.”"

[Edited on July 1, 2012 at 3:51 PM. Reason : we need some midnight rick nash and then suter will be all "daaaammn girl" and sign up too]

7/1/2012 3:49:11 PM

I, too, will get drunk if we sign any combo of Parise/Suter/Nash

7/1/2012 4:08:33 PM

Quote :

"Chip Alexander ?@ice_chip Joe Corvo: "I'm really excited about coming back. Last year was pretty challenging for me. I feel very comfortable here, like an old shoe.""

7/1/2012 4:10:49 PM

The price to be paid for Nash is going to be absolutely massive. I'm a bit terrified about a potential trade there, especially after what we already gave up for Staal.

7/1/2012 4:19:00 PM

I'm not sure I've ever seen the arms on a team headshot. Do they use a generic jersey for everyone?

#questionsineverthoughttoask

7/1/2012 5:37:02 PM

I was about to comment on the first sighting of a Corvo 08 jersey, first I've seen of it.

[Edited on July 1, 2012 at 5:46 PM. Reason : Canes supposedly out of Parise sweepstakes.]

7/1/2012 5:41:51 PM

Good night, sweet prince

7/1/2012 6:01:25 PM