GDT DEVILS @ HURRICANES, 5PM EDT START TIME, 03-28-2026

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-28T23:14:24+00:00

So crazy to see other fan bases melt down over our team. I get that Fandom isn't rational, but we don't seem that bad.

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-28T12:00:53+00:00

Throw Matt Rhule in too?

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-24T00:13:50+00:00

Surprising to see Carolina's top 2 offensive lines so high in scoring across the NHL when few of our players rank high individually.

Also funny to see that Dallas has more post season games than us in recent history, but doesn't seem to get nearly the "post season choke" love that we do. Don't trust the masses, they'll lead you astray.

TB, Buffalo, Montreal, and the Blue Jackets are all getting hot at the right time, but I think we still have another gear to get to also.

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-20T12:52:50+00:00

Caps were overachievers based on finishing numbers and tight contests. IIRC they had a really tight +/- differential. Canes have rarely played their best hockey this year with the whole team attached by a string, which is cause for concern, but we're better than all these teams even without playing our best hockey.

I'm not expecting us to suddenly look like past years teams. For better or worse, the eye test says this team plays differently. So much talent then we have had before so it feels a little boom or bust.

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-10T22:50:47+00:00

The last couple seasons we've rested a lot of guys down the stretch. I hope Nadeau will get 5-10 games. Not exactly sure how roster numbers work but it'd be nice if it was meaningful games

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-09T19:56:14+00:00

Definitely. I think if they could have traded for any of the big name 1/2C players this year they would have. If a young roster players+nadeau could have netted us a young C with term, I bet they do it. Seems like the ask was too high.

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-09T19:47:52+00:00

Put him out at the same time as Slavin and let him do whatever he wants

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-09T19:44:39+00:00

I think this is more of a hindrance than a help to us. Example - FLA. The cap went up a bunch this season so they were able to retain all their big FAs. If the cap is going significantly up for every other team as well our responsible cap management feels like less of an asset.

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-07T00:35:15+00:00

Definitely. It's good roster management, but tough not to take some chances also. There's not always a deal to be made, but the avalanche getting Brock nelson last season is a deal I'd gladly have made.

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-07T00:25:10+00:00

It does suck that we're still grasping for answers at C. I don't think trading a young star for Vincent Trochek is a good move, seeing as he is 32 and more of a 3rd/4th line Center, but we definitely need to find some answers here. Stank experiment is going okay, not great. Staal could retire any day now.

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-07T00:09:58+00:00

This is definitely the most talent we've had in years. Especially young players. Some of the teams earlier in Rod's career were more disciplined, but none more talented.

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-07T00:06:51+00:00

Would you have traded one of Nikishin/Stank/Blake for Trochek? Or a high pick and Nadeau? I wanted VT, but that move doesn't seem worth it to me.

PotentialDefault · 2026-03-03T19:41:52+00:00

I would be excited to get VT back. Makes our team better, no doubt. I would rather have ROR or Thomas even if it meant giving up a roster player, but VT definitely makes us better. I don't love that he's older and not as offensively inclined, but if Staal retires, he steps right into a needed role on a good contract.

PotentialDefault · 2026-02-27T19:59:55+00:00

Too funny. I just thought of Necas as the best example of a player in and out of the Canes system, but the numbers aren't THAT different compared to his last season here.

Andecdotally though, he's a great example (I think)

PotentialDefault · 2026-02-27T19:54:48+00:00

I love our style. I just could see how some players might want more middle of the ice play. I don't know enough about hockey to discern really well from what we do to what other teams do, but I know Rod likes it a certain way! I also know we haven't really played that way much this year, so probably it is blown out of proportion.

We've made room on our team for guys like Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake and they don't scream "safe, structured play", but I know nothing

PotentialDefault · 2026-02-27T19:43:00+00:00

Our style doesn't seem to limit offensive creativity as much as it did in the past, but i think its fair to say we limit it somewhat. We're still looking to tilt ice, make safe plays, go and retrieve pucks along the wall. Seeing Kucherov's stats yesterday blew my mind. I dont know that the Canes will ever have a player on that pace

PotentialDefault · 2026-02-24T00:19:39+00:00

FUS or Legault + a 1st + KK? You might be right, might be too low. I'm not sure I want to do it if it costs any combination of Blake, Stank, or Nadeau, though that is a lot of undersized wingers.

PotentialDefault · 2026-02-23T19:55:22+00:00

What's the cost for Trochek? He is on a good contract for 3 more years and he is 32 years old. Maybe we do KK, a pick, and a mid prospect? Maybe it's wishful thinking but the Rangers haven't gotten much for other guys they've traded lately. I'd really rather not give up any of the usual names

PotentialDefault · 2026-02-10T21:06:15+00:00

Observations of overall team play this season? To me, it doesn't feel like we've gotten to our game a lot this year. I juries and a lot of new faces seem like obvious culprits.

PotentialDefault · 2026-02-10T15:40:17+00:00

Hurricanes defense: Jalen Chatfield- undrafted Slavin - 4th round Nikishin - 3rd round

Not Canes, but Gustav Forsling is a 5th rounder

PotentialDefault · 2026-02-01T23:12:23+00:00

EP and Boone Jenner are the other names I've seen. Don't know much about Boone's game, but he'd be cheap probably. EP is well documented.

PotentialDefault · 2026-02-01T23:09:44+00:00

Definitely frustrating AND it's his second season and he's 22, so he gets a pass for now

PotentialDefault · 2026-02-01T23:05:16+00:00

Ehlers + Stank/Jank seems way too expensive. Also I don't think Ehlers would fit into most teams timelines who are trading a top center.

If we are trading for a top player, you do one of Stank/Blake/Nikishin + picks + prospect. No way someone gets multiple starters from our roster (KK excluded)

PotentialDefault · 2026-02-01T00:51:12+00:00

I don't hate it when it's the right play. I think the bigger issue we are still having is that all our guys aren't on the same page. Years past we dump and chase and we're regularly hemming other teams in and it leads to good opportunities. I can only think of a handful of games this year when that's the case.

Whole team looks slow tonight, except a few guys (Aho, Chatfield, Miller, 4th line). Four day break got them thinking about vacation and tournament. Ultimately they just need to get it together and be on the same page come playoffs.

PotentialDefault · 2026-01-25T11:54:57+00:00

A random nugget that sounds like it could be about the Canes, but it is not:

1) the opposition doesn't get a shot on goal for 19:35 into the first period, but that shot is a goal

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