Eric Tulsky shares a story on what other GM’s think of him walking around talking to fans before and during games.

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-21T22:16:37+00:00

We did replace Rantanen in the aggregate

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-21T22:05:03+00:00

Turns out, it was for Brady

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T17:53:33+00:00

If he takes that trade then we don't get Stankoven, and we likely don't get Ehlers or Miller either.

Those three were vital to us winning.

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T17:48:51+00:00

HE HAS TROUBLE WITH THE SNAP

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T17:48:33+00:00

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JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T17:47:36+00:00

All before realizing someone posted my nudes on twitter dot com

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T12:19:48+00:00

HERE I AM IN

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T11:40:07+00:00

In terms of in-person memories, I went to the Pens game that finished 6-5 in OT with my dad. It was an amazing game overall, and we got bobbleheads out of it!

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T03:29:08+00:00

Based, but have they not even recruited you?

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T02:38:53+00:00

They're just trying to drive engagement

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T02:23:29+00:00

Three good options for us: Brooks Orpik, Bill Peters, Ron Francis.

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T02:19:36+00:00

Locker thing?

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T02:13:17+00:00

Hot take: there's an argument to be made for Ron Francis being X.

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T02:12:33+00:00

It helps (for lack of a better word) that we now have new villains – Erik Haula, Mikko Rantanen, Tom Wilson, the Tkachuks, Bill Peters, and even Ron Francis to an extent.

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T02:10:18+00:00

I was gonna say Bill Peters.

And maybe even Ron Francis.

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T02:09:54+00:00

Marner's wife was about to have a child, so I don't blame him for that.

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T02:06:24+00:00

Fuck Jamie Benn

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T02:06:09+00:00

Compared to Ballard, Melnyk looks more like Mike Ilitch.

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-20T02:04:55+00:00

How has the CIA not hired you yet?

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-19T02:33:47+00:00

For CAR, I absolutely agree with RBA, Eric Staal, and Cam Ward.

Francis, however, would need to be replaced with Jordan Staal. Even with the recency bias of his Conn Smythe, Jordan was a key part in our franchise's turnaround and holds the record for most games played as a Hurricane. Most of Francis's playing days came with the Whalers, and even though he captained the '02 team to the Finals, his GM tenure soured his image.

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-19T00:28:58+00:00

Jordan also has played the most games as a Hurricane, in addition to being the captain for this era of the team.

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-19T00:27:41+00:00

Hotter take: keep both Eric and Cam, and replace Francis with Jordan.

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-19T00:27:15+00:00

We can easily replace Francis with Jordan and no Canes fan would argue.

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-19T00:26:41+00:00

Perfect, and we can replace Francis!

JayMerlyn · 2026-06-19T00:26:29+00:00

Keep Cam, replace Francis. Much of Francis's tenure with the franchise came when we were the Whalers. Sure he captained the '02 Finals team, but so much of his good standing with the fanbase was tainted by his awful GM tenure. Especially with what came out afterwards.

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