Novacane
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I found something that we should use for your avatar in this case:
Nah, not really. We certainly could win, I'm not sure what to think at the moment. But Budaj will probably get the start and shut us out.
Novacane
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Meh. I know they've played great but I think if we stop MaxPac we'll win. Rest of the team doesn't scare me at all.
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Yeah, either Montreal will bounce back from their recent terrible play, or we'll run them out of the arena.
*insert Nicolas Cage meme*
*insert Nicolas Cage meme*
Caniac4ever
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Roboturner913
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MaxPac sounds like some kind of tampon thing. Just sayin'.
Things I liked about this game.
- PETE DAWG. Goals were fluky and/or aided by bad defense.
- Jussi continues to produce big time.
- Another fantastic game by Riley FREAKING Nash. Seriously, did anybody see this coming?
Things I don't love:
- Second line is not producing, more than that they don't look good either. Thankfully, because of points 2 and 3 above, this doesn't matter so much.
Things I liked about this game.
- PETE DAWG. Goals were fluky and/or aided by bad defense.
- Jussi continues to produce big time.
- Another fantastic game by Riley FREAKING Nash. Seriously, did anybody see this coming?
Things I don't love:
- Second line is not producing, more than that they don't look good either. Thankfully, because of points 2 and 3 above, this doesn't matter so much.
ChuckW
Keep the Hurricanes great!
Beat Montreal and then beat freaking NJ. Statement made to the rest of the East. Here's hoping.
If that line starts clicking...
http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?fetchKey=20132ALLSASAll&sort=points&viewName=summary
E. Staal now tied for 1st in +/-, tied for 4th in points and tied for 5th in goals. If the Canes can find success in Ward’s absence and Eric can keep playing like this, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him get some love from the PHWA at the end of the season.
I have a feeling we’re going to see a lot of extrapolating of the stats across all the forums and I’m not sure how much the short-season paces mean, but it’s worth noting that E. Staal is scoring at a ~45 goal, ~104 point pace.
E. Staal now tied for 1st in +/-, tied for 4th in points and tied for 5th in goals. If the Canes can find success in Ward’s absence and Eric can keep playing like this, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him get some love from the PHWA at the end of the season.
I have a feeling we’re going to see a lot of extrapolating of the stats across all the forums and I’m not sure how much the short-season paces mean, but it’s worth noting that E. Staal is scoring at a ~45 goal, ~104 point pace.
ChuckW
Keep the Hurricanes great!
I've always said that when he is motivated and has a good winger or two, Eric Staal is a 100 point player.
What's better than beating Buffalo? Sweeping the season series with them. 
I have to admit, Peters looked real good. Who knew he had some of those saves in him. This could be good for us with Ellis and Peters fighting to be 'the guy'.
I love the Sweet TEA line name. And they continue to be on fire. Can we please get Semin signed to an extension NOW. Do not let him get to free agency.
Not a bad way to start the homestand.
I have to admit, Peters looked real good. Who knew he had some of those saves in him. This could be good for us with Ellis and Peters fighting to be 'the guy'.
I love the Sweet TEA line name. And they continue to be on fire. Can we please get Semin signed to an extension NOW. Do not let him get to free agency.
Not a bad way to start the homestand.
Carolinas Identity*
I'm a bad troll...
What's better than beating Buffalo? Sweeping the season series with them.
I have to admit, Peters looked real good. Who knew he had some of those saves in him. This could be good for us with Ellis and Peters fighting to be 'the guy'.
I love the Sweet TEA line name. And they continue to be on fire. Can we please get Semin signed to an extension NOW. Do not let him get to free agency.
Not a bad way to start the homestand.
Almost as good as the BBC Line
Lazyking
Never Forget
The team I've noticed goes into a trap on a two goal lead in the third. That combined with lazy play (Staal was really bad on that third goal) are the main factors.
Honestly, I'd rather not change our play and go hard for 60 mins but every team does have lulls..
Finlandia WOAT
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I wouldn't be too concerned. It was our 3rd game in 4 nights. We were most likely exhausted.
I was far more impressed with our ability to immediately strike back after the Sabres scored. That's the kind of crap that happens to us.
Roboturner913
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Every team relaxes a little bit up 2 goals. The complacency is another thing, but after all, this is just a regular season game against the crappy, crappy Buffalo Sabres.
(crappy)
Mr Whipple
Charmin Soft
Same here. That's what good teams do. And it came against a team that's been on a roll lately, on top of that. This wasn't the same Buffalo team we beat twice before.
Anton H Christ
ruh-roh corvo
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I am the Professor. Deal with it!
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I didn't see the whole game as I had to step away from the TV during part of it, but I thought Sanguinetti looked pretty good and continues to look better as the season goes on. For those at the game or were able to catch the whole game, how did he look in totality?
I agree on Nash, looking competent on that 3rd line and hopefully he can keep it up as he is filling a big need on the team.
If Sanguinetti and Nash continue to work out as they are, that 2010 draft (and the trades during it) will be quite a haul for Carolina (Skinner, Faulk, Nash, Sanguinetti...with Biega and Levi still as prospects). If Andersen had stuck around he'd be on that list as well.
I agree on Nash, looking competent on that 3rd line and hopefully he can keep it up as he is filling a big need on the team.
If Sanguinetti and Nash continue to work out as they are, that 2010 draft (and the trades during it) will be quite a haul for Carolina (Skinner, Faulk, Nash, Sanguinetti...with Biega and Levi still as prospects). If Andersen had stuck around he'd be on that list as well.
I may cry if we can't sign Semin to an extension. He's easily one of the most talented Canes players ever.
