Confirmed with Link: Canes Acquire Scott Darling for a 3rd, signed 4.15 x4

[Puckerz]

If you haven't seen it, really good article on Darling's journey:

http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/luke-decock/article149810534.html


Darling was spotted early, already a gangly 6-foot-6 as a teenager, leaving Chicago to play prep-school and junior hockey, heavily recruited by college-hockey powerhouse Maine and a sixth-round draft pick of the then-Phoenix Coyotes. His talent was undeniable, but he also felt socially anxious and unsure of himself, a burden he self-medicated with alcohol both before and after he got to Maine, where he was first suspended and then dismissed from the team after his sophomore season.

 

[MinJaBen]

Anybody seen this yet? Interesting.

Bishop wasn't Dallas' First Choice

 

[Discipline Daddy]

http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2017/05/15/report-ben-bishop-wasnt-dallas-first-choice/

According to this article, the Dallas Stars preferred to have signed Scott Darling over Ben Bishop. If this is true, it would explain the high cost of Darling's UFA status (a 3rd round pick) compared to the usual 4th or 5th for similar players in the past. The goalie market is pretty hot this summer, with more teams looking for a #1 than usual. I suspect that Blackhawks put out calls for Darling and saw that there was enough interest for them to demand a 3rd. With this scenario in mind, I'm pretty happy that we paid the price and committed to Darling.

 

[Breakdowns]

I am pretty sure Hawks didnt want to deal Darling to Stars anyway, if there was any teams from East, like Canes, who wanted him

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I had zero problems dealing the 3rd rounder to start with, so knowing Dallas was interested doesn't really change anything for me. It was our 7th pick in this draft so even if Darling never signed, I was fine with taking the risk.

The contract is longer than I'd have liked for a guy that never played a game for us, but that would have been the going rate for any good, UFA goalie so there was not a lot that can be done about that. The dollar amount is fine. If he plays well, the contract will be a good one. If he sucks, it will be a bad one no matter if he was paid $3M or $4M.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

[NHL2]c-51957603[/NHL2]

Pulled Western is his favorite? BURN THE HERETIC!!!

 

[tarheelhockey]

[NHL2]c-51957603[/NHL2]

Pulled Western is his favorite? BURN THE HERETIC!!!

Just making sure a spot is warm for him in Charlotte.

 

[BrindAmours Army]

[NHL2]c-51957603[/NHL2]

Pulled Western is his favorite? BURN THE HERETIC!!!

smh using the same meat for both styles

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

You mean he doesn't like Vinegar with some sugar and crushed red pepper mixed in on his pulled pork? Man is smarter than I thought.

 

[CandyCanes]

smh using the same meat for both styles

For real tho. Backyard Bistro's food is good, but they don't have the BBQ 100% down like an authentic BBQ place. Though they have the best hush puppies I've ever had surprinsgly. This test needs to be redone with two proper BBQ places competing against each other

 

[Hockeywatching]

Difficult for someone just moving to Raleigh to pick a side. I thought chopped East BBQ sounded way worse than pulled West, but I was quickly converted. Either way still better than that mustard garbage

The real question is, now that he is out of Chicago, will he be able to give us his un-biased stance on pizza?

 

[raynman]

Difficult for someone just moving to Raleigh to pick a side. I thought chopped East BBQ sounded way worse than pulled West, but I was quickly converted. Either way still better than that mustard garbage

The real question is, now that he is out of Chicago, will he be able to give us his un-biased stance on pizza?

The only wrong stance on pizza is having a stance. Pizza is heavenly and delightful in all of its forms.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

The only wrong stance on pizza is having a stance. Pizza is heavenly and delightful in all of its forms.

As long as there's no pineapple on it. Pineapple has no place on pizza.

 

[raynman]

As long as there's no pineapple on it. Pineapple has no place on pizza.

I used to agree with you. The trick to enjoying pineapple on pizza is jalapeño.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Ducking before Incubation sees this thread

In all seriousness though, there are certain foods some people are passionate about and certain ones they aren't. Pizza is that way for me. There are certain toppings I won't like, but I'm a fan of NY style, Chicago style, Brick-oven, thin crust, etc, so I'm not very picky when it comes to Pizza. I do know people who are though (mainly from NY and Chicago).

 

[DaveG]

Speaking of which, is there anywhere in the Triangle that does a real good Chicago style? I know there's Rosati's in Morrisville but the service there is kindof lacking at times.




On another note, not surprising that Dallas was after Darling as well. The analytics guys all love him though I don't know if they're as analytics heavy as we are.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Speaking of which, is there anywhere in the Triangle that does a real good Chicago style? I know there's Rosati's in Morrisville but the service there is kindof lacking at times.




On another note, not surprising that Dallas was after Darling as well. The analytics guys all love him though I don't know if they're as analytics heavy as we are.

Not really. Uno closed down (and was crap). I suppose Old Chicago in Chapel Hill is the closest (and they have a decent beer selection) but it's still not a true Chicago style deep dish.

 

[raynman]

This is the only board I've ever come to regularly to check for new posts and then leave hungry more often than not.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Speaking of which, is there anywhere in the Triangle that does a real good Chicago style? I know there's Rosati's in Morrisville but the service there is kindof lacking at times..

Caveat: I've never been there

I was told there was a place in Holly Springs called Acme? Pizza that served authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. One of my neighbors said he's gone there a few times and liked it and claims it's authentic.

 

[Sens1Canes2]

Caveat: I've never been there

I was told there was a place in Holly Springs called Acme? Pizza that served authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. One of my neighbors said he's gone there a few times and liked it and claims it's authentic.

Definitely called Acme. I'm not sure if it's exclusively deep dish Chicago style. I've been there and it was ... fine?

 

[the halleJOKEL]

chicago pizza isnt even really pizza though

its like dough sauce pie

 

[Roboturner913]

chicago pizza isnt even really pizza though

its like dough sauce pie

It really is more like a casserole than anything else. dough, then a couple inches of meat and cheese, then some more dough, then sauce on the top. I've been to most of the big pizza places in Chicago and I don't see what's so great about it. Plus I don't want to have to eat my pizza with a fork. Pizza should be a no utensils required kinda thing.

When in Chicago I always look for Greek food. That's really what that town should be known for.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

As long as there's no pineapple on it. Pineapple has no place on pizza.

Unless with Canadian bacon.

It's real good with Canadian bacon.

 

[Novacane]

chicago pizza isnt even really pizza though

its like dough sauce pie

Garbage tier slop if we're being honest here

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Probably should be moved to the food thread. What ever happened to Klausie's Pizza? A few years ago I heard they were looking for a permanent location, then nothing.