News Article: Justin Williams elected to Canes Hall of Fame

[Svechhammer]

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[Surrounded By Ahos]

Well deserved. I’ll remember him clinching the cup until the day i die.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Well deserved. I’ll remember him clinching the cup until the day i die.



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Williams certainly gave us some breathing room but let’s not forget it was Frankie Kaberle who had the game winner.

 

[CandyCanes]

Williams certainly gave us some breathing room but let’s not forget it was Frankie Kaberle who had the game winner.

Change this thread to "Frank Kaberle elected to the Canes Hall Of Fame" NOW!

 

[Svechhammer]

Change this thread to "Frank Kaberle elected to the Canes Hall Of Fame" NOW!

I definitely should just for the lolz

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

Change this thread to "Frank Kaberle elected to the Canes Hall Of Fame" NOW!

And where’s the love for concussed Aaron Ward who got the ever-important first goal?

 

[Borsig]

Got me some tickets to the game. Not bad at 65 for row A 300s

 

[HisIceness]

Scored the already mentioned famous empty-netter and then captained this team back to the playoffs. A legend!



Never forget when he scored a goal with his face. True leadership

 

[tarheelhockey]

In my mind, this is mainly about what he did from 2018 forward. The turnaround of the franchise is attributable to Dundon in the owner’s suite, Waddell/Borg in the front office, Rod behind the bench, and Williams as captain. Top to bottom, a group who weren’t given much thought or respect around the league, but who each committed to being part of the solution at their own level of influence. That saved the organization from a dark future.

For Williams in particular, his story reminds me a lot of Ron Francis. Back in ‘98, Francis could have gone anywhere he wanted. He chose to come to a team that didn’t have an identity, didn’t really have a fanbase, and had dim prospects of competing. Four years later that team was in the Stanley Cup Finals, fifteen years later he was in the executive suite, and now his name is in the rafters and in our HHOF. Because he actively chose to grow something here.

Williams had a similar story here. He didn’t have to come back to Raleigh. By 2017 organization was such a clown show, and ownership was so weak. It was one of the least attractive destinations in the whole league. Williams actively chose to take that on, understanding how high of a hill the team needed to climb. A couple of years later, they’re in the playoffs with a whole new identity, and a few years after that they’re a powerhouse and Williams is in our HOF.

Add in the iconic ENG to clinch the Cup, and this is a well deserved no-brainer.

 

[To Be Determined]

Bill peters is going to sneak in and replace his banner with alternating justin faulk / jordan staal banners.

 

[SlavinAway]

Bill peters is going to sneak in and replace his banner with alternating justin faulk / jordan staal banners.

Like one of those changing holograms? That might actually be pretty cool.

 

[rainband]

Bill peters is going to sneak in and replace his banner with alternating justin faulk / jordan staal banners.

Beautiful! First time I have LOL'ed reading this forum in a long time.

 

[zman77]

Cool night for Canes Captain Justin Williams, his daughter Jade was the Youth Starter of the Game​

 

[Chrispy]

Like one of those changing holograms? That might actually be pretty cool.

We're not that fancy.

It's going to be 2-sided with a motor to slowly spin the banner.

 

[Derailed75]

We're not that fancy.

It's going to be 2-sided with a motor to slowly spin the banner.

One of those broken glitchy ones that doesnt move smooth

 

[Chrispy]

One of those broken glitchy ones that doesnt move smooth

And breaks down at 90 degrees so most of the arena can't see either player's name.

 

[Unsustainable]

Williams will forever be in the fans hearts here for sure.