Confirmed with Link: Canes Re-Sign Cam Ward

[Svechhammer]

Will officially retire as a member of the Canes. Congrats on a great career, Cam!

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[Navin R Slavin]

Big ups for the trollin' thread title.

 

[Joe McGrath]

Someone is going to see this and shit so many bricks.

 

[Svechhammer]

Big ups for the trollin' thread title.

You can't say its not accurate

 

[Navin R Slavin]

You can't say its not accurate

That's the best troll of all!

 

[tarheelhockey]

Me reading this thread title

 

[Svechhammer]

How long until they announce Cam Ward Night where his number gets sent to the rafters? He absolutely deserves it

 

[tarheelhockey]

But seriously though, good on Cam and the Canes for making this happen. This guy played more than twice as many games as any other goalie for the franchise, including Hartford. Make a space for #30 in the rafters.

 

[Svechhammer]

But seriously though, good on Cam and the Canes for making this happen. This guy played more than twice as many games as any other goalie for the franchise, including Hartford. Make a space for #30 in the rafters.

And that's after leading us to a Stanley Cup Championship and winning the Conn Smythe in his rookie season.

The man is a Canes legend. #30 shouldn't be worn again with the team.

 

[A Star is Burns]

I've been wondering if this was coming given his play last year and not being signed. No secret I wasn't a fan of the loyalty to him at the end, but I'm glad to see this happen. Hopefully if he wants, they can find him a position in the organization (hopefully low to start). I'd be okay with a number retirement as well. Regardless, thanks to Cam for giving his all to this team for many years, and helping us win the Cup.

 

[NotOpie]

News...it's all about keeping the franchise in the news....

 

[A Star is Burns]

That just means they still don't expect a Williams decision until like next week. Gotta stagger that news.

Obligatory the term is too long.

 

[FreshSeabass]

I thought this would be announced in conjunction with being an assistant GM, scout, or Goaltending Consultant. Good for him though. Loved Cam and glad hes sticking around here.

 

[Joe McGrath]

If they get Cam to play in the alumni game this year it might be a shut up and take my money situation.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I thought this would be announced in conjunction with being an assistant GM, scout, or Goaltending Consultant. Good for him though. Loved Cam and glad hes sticking around here.

It it was the old regime, you’d see “director of goalie development” announcement as well, but not so sure about this management team.

 

[cptjeff]

Thanks for everything, Cam!

 

[Navin R Slavin]

If they get Cam to play in the alumni game this year it might be a shut up and take my money situation.

I'm still mad that Tripp wussed out. Cam versus Tripp should be the goalie duo for all future Alumni Games.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

I'm still mad that Tripp wussed out. Cam versus Tripp should be the goalie duo for all future Alumni Games.

Hell yes. Get Chad Larose and Mike Commodore as coaches and we are set.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Awesome. Having him as a part of another organization was so damn weird.

 

[FreshSeabass]

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Ok I watched the video - tear to my eye.

Cam and Eric were the two guys that connected my childhood to my adult life of fandom. Turned 12 during the 05-06 season and Cam played his last game as a Cane two weeks before I got married. If/when Eric does the same it’ll be equally amazing, but it’s odd how consistent a presence Cam was in my life.

 

[My Special Purpose]

Dundon probably lowballed him.

 

[robbieberns]

Cam Ward is a Hurricanes legend who spent most of his career playing without an adequate back up and/or behind an AHL defense. History won’t remember him as kindly as it should, but if his jersey hits the rafters it certainly won’t be for lack of skill.

Thanks for 06!

 

[Unsustainable]

Dundon probably lowballed him.

Should have been a 2 day contract

 

[Svechhammer]

Listening to that video, it certainly sounds like there is more in the works between Cam and this organization based on the short convo between him and Waddell.

Man, that would be great. Hope they have a few events planned this year. Also sounds like he might do the siren on opening night.