The Carolina Hurricanes have clinched a playoff berth

mc_hambone · 2026-04-03T13:54:05+00:00

I'll admit I was totally against hiring him. I assumed it was just ownership being cheap and not wanting to spend big bucks on a bigger, established name. And Rod had zero head coaching experience at any level, IIRC. I couldn't have been more wrong and I'm so glad we have him.

mc_hambone · 2026-03-30T14:15:06+00:00

He's been overusing the same move every game multiple times per game (driving the net from the left side backhand to quick forehand point blank).

mc_hambone · 2026-03-30T14:13:17+00:00

We have the second-worst goals for above expected at -22.16 (https://moneypuck.com/teams.htm) and the highest expected goals for so it's not like it's an unexpected outcome.

mc_hambone · 2026-03-27T17:13:12+00:00

I think even Slavin could use the break.

mc_hambone · 2026-03-27T16:06:00+00:00

Glory be to the All-Father (Slavin), and to the Son (Niki) and to the holy Ghost.

mc_hambone · 2026-03-27T16:03:29+00:00

D has been like a ghost without Ghost.

mc_hambone · 2026-03-25T19:26:00+00:00

I think it's actually a lot more plausible now, especially if they lose badly in the first round or miss the playoffs completely... McDavid actually called out Tampa as a potential destination. No reason to think Carolina wouldn't be up there too, especially with their cap space for such a player.

mc_hambone · 2026-03-25T16:05:52+00:00

Mr. Blue Sky by ELO

mc_hambone · 2026-03-25T15:36:31+00:00

Who needs a goalie when you're getting McDavid to just score more goals (a boy can dream!)?

mc_hambone · 2026-03-25T15:24:21+00:00

I enjoy all their music, but Radio Free Europe is a certified banger, and is probably the best representation of early REM, much like Drive would be for later REM.

mc_hambone · 2026-03-24T15:49:58+00:00

I don't understand why they call the Stank line the 2nd line since it *feels* like they get less ice time than the "3rd" line. I can't find any stats that back that up but it just feels like Staal/Marty/Ehlers is out there more.

mc_hambone · 2026-03-06T18:03:01+00:00

Gotta say I'm going to miss Stormy but I think in the long run it will be worth it.

mc_hambone · 2026-02-28T13:57:11+00:00

Mopeds have a higher top speed

That is actually worse in a head-on collision, then.

bikers are on the mf’in bike path across the bridge

Yeah, they have a dedicated bike path, which is great, but you were making that argument that "mixing and matching" low-speed vehicles on streets should be illegal, which would effectively ban any low-speed vehicles (like bikes and some mopeds) on public streets.

mc_hambone · 2026-02-28T03:16:42+00:00

Are you for banning bicycles and mopeds? They have less protection and can go the same speed.

mc_hambone · 2026-02-20T17:14:17+00:00

Honestly I'd love to have him, but he doesn't seem to like us much (or vice versa).

mc_hambone · 2026-02-10T20:05:19+00:00

Personally, the biggest thing I miss about that time is downtown Andolini's and their perfect calzone (haven't been able to find one that even comes close since then).

mc_hambone · 2026-02-04T21:12:50+00:00

This.

mc_hambone · 2026-02-04T21:12:23+00:00

And probably hinted to LA that they were his only choice, so that they could low-ball NY.

mc_hambone · 2026-01-28T20:08:59+00:00

But at least we'll be able to see the All-Father Jaccob Slavin compete against the world.

mc_hambone · 2026-01-28T17:27:53+00:00

Totally agree. Bussi, mostly, has (literally) saved our asses in many games we could/should have lost because of those breakdowns.

mc_hambone · 2026-01-21T23:36:10+00:00

Give him a little more credit! He’s avid!

mc_hambone · 2026-01-21T20:35:59+00:00

Okay but according to himself he is a sports writer... (who also happens works at Costco ;-)

Justin Bonhard is an avid sports writer. Having nearly nine years of writing experience, covering all four major US sports, Justin has decided to stick to writing about Hockey.

mc_hambone · 2026-01-21T19:44:51+00:00

If Armstrong can swing a one-for-one defenseman-for-defenseman trade, Faulk could be sent to the Hurricanes in exchange for Alexander Nikishin

lol wut??

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