EHM 2005 2.1.2: Here I am .. Rock me like a Hurricane!!

[DeToxRox]

HURRICANE WILSON

RALIEGH -- The Carolina Hurricanes announced the re-opening of all their NHL facilities today with the beginning of the 2005-06 season looming. "Everyone is antsy to get back" said hot shot prospect Eric Staal, "this has been a long time off but now we're back and ready to show these fans that the new NHL is everything people want to see and more".

With the Hurricanes looking to make a splash, Peter Karmanos decided to kick things off with a bang by firing GM Jim Rutherford and replacing him with former Cedar Rapids Rough Riders (of the USHL) GM Danny Wilson. The move came as a shock to many pundits but Karmanos said it's what this organization needed.

"Wilson knows how to win with youngsters, and that's what we need to do. With kids like (Eric) Staal and (Jack) Johnson in our system, we have to be able to evolve them into the superstars we believe them to be. Wilson can do all that and more, I am certain" said Karmanos in his press release.

New GM Danny Wilson was unavailable for comments however, as he was feverishly working at putting together a training camp for the upcoming month.

AP report.

[DeToxRox]

This dynasty will cover a week at a time. If anyone has quesitons on other teams or prospects, lemme know and I'll gladly fill you in.

[sachmo71]

Do you miss Jeff O'neil?

[DeToxRox]

9/5/05 - 9/11/05

Training camp rosters are set, with 46 guys in camp. Teams are sepereated 23 even.

Game 1: Blue 6 - Red 2

Rob Brind'amour scores a goal and adds two helpers.
Josef Vasicek nets two goals.
Justin Williams adds a goal and two assists.

Game 2: Blue 1 - Red 2

Eric Staal and Erik Cole net the goals for Red.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by sachmo71

Do you miss Jeff O'neil?

Hahaha. Nope. We're rebuilding this year but we're going to be young and hungry. Up tempo physical hockey. We'll be fun to watch, but our defense will be slow until we add some bodies.

[DeToxRox]

GLEN WESLEY BLOWN AWAY

RALIEGH -- Danny Wilson made his first big move as a GM today as he shipped away defensemen Glenn Wesley to the Nashville Predators for firey forward Jordin Tootoo and a 4th round draft pick.

"We loved Wes here, but it wasn't in our interest to keep him around. We wanted him to have a chance on a contendor and right now, we're nowhere near that point. I'm just being honest. What we got in return is a draft pick which is a must to stockpile in this new NHL, but also Jordin Tootoo, a 22 year old ball of energy who can emerge as a top guy on our PK and a fixture on our energy line. Needless to say, I believe both sides win."

Neither Wesley nor Tootoo were available for comment.

[duff88]

I have a suggestion, trade for Marc and draft Jordan and Jared. The cup is yours with the Staal family!

[DeToxRox]

9/12/05 - 9/18/05

Training camp finishes up. No big news. All prospects sent back to their junior teams and their college teams.

Exhibition Game #1

Florida 0 @ Carolina 4

Eric Staal with a great game, netting a goal and helping on two others. He was rewarded with a 10 rating.

Cam Ward turned away 24 shots for the shut out and also had his own 10 rating.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by duff88

I have a suggestion, trade for Marc and draft Jordan and Jared. The cup is yours with the Staal family!

And then import Gunnar .. oh wait .. he was a Stahl

[DeToxRox]

9/19/05 - 9/25/05

Light on the exhibition games as we only play three, we finished up this week with two more.

Buffalo Sabres 3 @ Carolina Hurricanes 4

Pavel Brendl with a first period natural hat trick and an assist in the nice W.

Carolina 2 @ Anaheim 4

Brendl has 2 assists to give him 6 points on our last 6 goals. Tough loss to end the exhibition season but the teams amped to open things up for real.

[DeToxRox]

I'm now just going to sim up to the games. Reg season will be updates every 5 games we play.

[DeToxRox]

2005-06 OPENING NIGHT LINEUP

LINE ONE

LW: Corey Stillamn
C: Eric Staal
RW: Justin Williams
D: Oleg Tverdovsky
D: Bret Hedican

Lots of passing and crashing the net out of the top line.

LINE TWO

LW: Erik Cole
C: Josef Vasicek
RW: Radim Vrbata
D: Frantisek Kaberle
D: Aaron Ward

A little more aggression out of this line, anchored by Cole (NHL #9 LW). Should be able to score but also provide some physical presence.

LINE THREE

LW: Ray Whitney
C: Rob Brind'amour
RW: Jordin Tootoo
D: Jesse Wallin
D: Andrew Hutchinson

This is the line that'll be fun to watch. Two crafty vets with a young kid looking to make his presence felt. Big hitting, and lots of tenacity out of these three.

LINE FOUR

LW: Kevyn Adams
C: Matt Cullen
RW: Pavel Brendl

Solid fourth line that can play some D and score. I'd like to say they're one of the better fourth lines in the Eastern conference .. But that does't say much.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Keeping them as the top two lines are for now. Will change for sure though.

GOALIE

Cam Ward

Rookie netminder. This will incur growing pains but it's something for the future of the team.

SHOOTOUT

1. Eric Staal
2. Corey Stillman
3. Justin Williams
4. Erik Cole
5. Josef Vasicek

[DeToxRox]

10/5/05

Carolina 0 @ New York Islanders 3

Rick DiPietro earns first star with the shut out which earned him a 10 rating. We give up three first period goals and then play it even. A tough loss though, that proves offense may be hard to come by this year.

Erik Cole and Eric Cairnes do have a fight. Good to see some tenacity from the club.


10/07/05

Pre-game Notes

- Vasciek moves up to 1st line LW
- Stillman moves down to 2nd line C

Anaheim 3 @ Carolina 1

Vasciek scores, but unfortunatley Anaheim nets a goal each period. Shots were close as ANA had 31 to our 30, but in the end we didn't have the juice to close the deal.

To make matters worse team captain Erik Cole is out two weeks with an ACL sprain.


10/09/05

Pre-game Notes

- Stillman back up at 1st line LW
- Whitney and Brind'amour up to 2nd line LW & C respectivley
- Kevyn Adams and Josef Vasieck play 3rd line LW & C respectivley
- Mike Zigomanis takes over 4th line LW
- Gerber starts in net.

Ottawa 4 @ Carolina 2

Williams from Cullen and Kaberle on both goals (both PP) but Ottawa has two of their own and a SH goal. Kaberle was a - 3, going to show that his D isn't up to par with the O. Gerber was decent at best vs Ottawa, turning away 20 of 24 shots. Cam Ward will be back in net next game.


10/11/05

Pre-game notes:

- Cam Ward starts in net

Toronto 5 @ Carolina 2

Jeff O'Neil torches his former club with 2 goals and 2 assists, thus earning first star. Radim Vrbata has two assists for the Canes but we were thoroughly outclassed by the East's first place team. Our defense is awful, and our offense isn't good enough right now to make up the difference.

Eric Staal needs to produce soon or will see a demotion to the second line.


10/14/05

Pre-game Notes:

- No changes

Carolina 4 @ Atlanta 3 (Shootout)

Vasicek scores a goal in regulation, then scores the 5th and deciding goal in the shootout that featured 10 shooters and 7 goals. Big win for the Canes as it's their first on the road. Staal is playing better but still cannot score. Jodin Tootoo gets 15 minutes in penalties with a 5 for fighting and a 10 minute misconduct. He did win the fight against Ramzi Abid.

[sachmo71]

Poor Atlanta.

[st.cronin]

What are your board expectations?

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by st.cronin

What are your board expectations?

Improve the teams roster.

[Wolfpack]

Given how the real-life Canes have fared to this point, I don't think it's going to be possible to replicate what they've actually done, simply because just about every prognostication I ever read in the preseason had Carolina among the five worst teams in the entire league. It's probably why Staal is struggling in your world. He wasn't expected to be that great this year. He is only 21, after all, and still developing. Whoda thought he'd be player of the month for October before the season started?

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Wolfpack

Given how the real-life Canes have fared to this point, I don't think it's going to be possible to replicate what they've actually done, simply because just about every prognostication I ever read in the preseason had Carolina among the five worst teams in the entire league. It's probably why Staal is struggling in your world. He wasn't expected to be that great this year. He is only 21, after all, and still developing. Whoda thought he'd be player of the month for October before the season started?

Indeed. I thought this team would be pretty bad. Pre-season report said 27th in the NHL. Staal will be fine once we figure out who to play him with.

[DeToxRox]

KABERLE TO LA

RALIEGH -- The LA Kings bolstered their defense today adding Frantiserk Kaberle from the Carolina Hurricanes for fellow defensemen Tim Gleason and a prospect.

Kaberle has struggled early for Carolina definsivley, though his 4 points in 5 games was near the team for a fledgingly Canes offense. But with Carolina looking to build a solid foundation, the Kings offering up the 22 year old Gleason was something GM Danny Wilson had to jump at.

"Tim is a former first round pick who hasn't entered his prime yet. He will play this year for us and we expect solid contributions from him as our team continues to grow. Between Gleason, Wallin and Johnson, our D is looking solid for the future" said Wilson.

Kaberle is in the final year of his contract and is making $1.3 million this year.

[DeToxRox]

10/17/05

Pre-game notes:

- Tim Gleason & Andrew Hutchinson make up the 2nd D Pairing
- Nik Wallin & Aaron Ware make up the 3rd D Pairing

New Jersey 5 @ Carolina 2

Penalties killed us as the Devils capitalize on 3 power plays. Tim Gleason had a 7 rating in his debut, with an even rating which wasn't bad all things considered. Colin White killed us for Jersey with 2 goals and 2 assists, earning 1st star.

Justin Williams was our lone bright spot with a goal and an assist.

Our intensity keeps going however as Aaron Ward and Langdon fight with Ward taking the contest.


10/19/05

Pre-game notes:

- Tim Gleason & Aaron Ward are the 2nd D pairing
- Nik Wallin & Andrew Hutchinson are the 3rd D Pairing
- Stillman/Vasciek/Williams is the 1st line
- Staal/Brind'amour/Brendl is the 2nd line
- Whitney/Cullen/Tootoo is the 3rd line
- Adams/Zigomanis/Vrbata is the 4th line
- Martin Gerber starts in net

Carolina 3 @ New Jersey 4

Tough loss. We storm back with three 3rd period goals but give up the game winning tally with 4 minutes left. Cullen with a two point night, but Eric Staal once again struggles with a 6 rating. He's yet to get a point this year so we levy a warning for his poor play.

Elias wins first star with a goal and assist and a + 4.

Tootoo loses a fight with Oliwa.




10/21/05

Pre-game notes:

- Whitney/Cullen/Vrbata is the 2nd line
- Staal/Brind'amour/Tootoo is the 3rd line
- Adams/Zigomanis/Brendl is the 4th line
- Cam Ward starts in net

Carolina 3 @ Atlanta 2

Thank God for Atlanta. Stillman and Williams prove big time as Stillman assists on two Williams goals in the 3rd, the first tying the game with 8 minutes left, and then the game winner with 1:50 left. The Thrashers were lead by 3rd star Illya Kovalchucks two goals but it wasn't enough. Eric Staal still is pointless but did step it up with an 8 rating.

It should be noted there weren't any fights tonight.


10/23/05

Pre-game notes:

- No changes.

Carolina 1 @ Minnesota 2

Eric Staal gets his first point of the year with an assist on Hutchinsons goal. But it's all for naught in a physical game where both goalies played out of their minds. Cam Ward was 2nd star with 35 saves, while Manny Fernandez was first star turning away 39 shots in the victory.




10/23/05

Pre-game notes

- Erik Cole is back!
- Cole/Vasciek/Williams is 1st line
- Stillman/Staal/Brind'amour is 2nd line
- Whitney/Adams/Tootoo is 3rd line
- Vrbata/Cullen/Brdnel is the 4th line

Carolina 3 @ Colorado 1

Two PP goals and a strong game from Cam Ward gives us a solid road win. Stillman is 2nd star with two assists, while Brind'Amour is first star with his GW goal. Our discipline has been much better as of late, with three games without a fight. Finally stuff is going somewhat right for us.

[MizzouRah]

Yeay!! a 2.1.2 dynasty!!

[DeToxRox]

10/26/05

Pre-game notes:

- Erik Cole is going to be shadowing Elias.
- Jordin Tootoo is going to shadowing Scott Gomez.

New Jersey 2 @ Carolina 1

Maltias earns first star with both Devils goals. Ray Whitney supplies the only goal for the Canes in what was another tough loss. I knew offense would be a problem but this is unreal. We're contemplating changing to a more physical offensive game to utilizie our grinders.

The good thing is Cole and Tootoo hold Elias and Gomez to 6 ratings. We succeeded in our first objective but it didn't give us the W.


10/28/05

Pre-game notes:

- Erik Cole be will shadowing Mike Modano
- Jordin Tootoo will be shadowing Bill Guerin
- Eric Staal moves to the 1st line C
- Josef Vasciek drops to 2nd line C

Carolina 3 @ Dallas 4 (OT)

Welp, Tootoo shadowing Guerin didn't work too well, as Guerin nets a hat trick, including the game winner in OT. Lot's of 6's for us tonight, but Justin Williams did have a 9 rating with another goal and assist. He currently is 17th in the NHL in scoring which is something to cherish with how bad our offense is.

Tootoo did redeem himself somewhat though, beating Steve Ott up in a fight.


10/30/05

Pre-game notes:

- Eric Staal is sent to Lowell in the AHL
- Stillman/Brind'amour/Williams is Line 1
- Whitney/Cullen/Vrbata is Line 2
- Cole/Vasciek/Adams is Line 3
- Brendl/Zigomanis/Tootoo is Line 4
- Martin Gerber gets the nod in goal

Chicago 3 @ Carolina 4

1st star: Justin Williams (CAR) 1 g, 1 a, 2 pt, + 2
2nd star: Pavel Brendl (CAR) 2 g, 0 a, 2 pt, + 2
3rd star: Mark Bell (CHI) 1 g, 1 a, 2 pt, + 2

Big win to get back on track for the Canes. Williams continues to be our best player with another multipoint game and Brendel excels on the 4th line. Gerber is solid in net stopping 24 shots backing us into a 4-3 W.

Mike Brown and Aaron Ward get in a fight that gets Brown kicked out for instigating with 10 minutes left.

[DeToxRox]

OCTOBER IN REVIEW

Eastern Conference

1. Toronto Maple Leafs (9-3-0) - 18 points
2. New York Islanders (9-4-0) - 18 points
3. Washinton Capitals (7-5-0) - 14 points
4. Bostin Bruins (9-4-0) - 18 points
5. Buffalo Sabres (8-5-0) - 16 points
6. Philadelphia Flyers (5-2-5) - 15 points
7. New Jersey Devils (6-3-2) - 14 points
8. New York Rangers (6-4-2) - 14 points

14. Carolina Hurricanes (4-8-1) - 9 points


Western Conference

1. Calgary Flames (10-3-0) - 20 points
2. Anaheim Mighty Ducks (9-2-2) - 20 points
3. Nashville Predators (9-3-0) - 18 points
4. Vancouver Canucks (9-3-2) - 20 points
5. Dallas Stars (7-2-4) - 18 points
6. San Jose Sharks - (7-5-0) - 14 points
7. Detroit Red Wings (6-3-2) - 14 points
8. Edmonton Oilers (6-5-1) - 13 points

[sachmo71]

Originally Posted by DVH

Tootoo did redeem himself somewhat though, beating Steve Ott up in a fight.

EVERYONE beats Ott in fights.

[DeToxRox]

TOP 10 SCORERS

1. Mats Sundin (TOR) 10 G/11 A/21 PT
2. Glen Murray (BOS) 8 G/10 A/18 PT
3. Daniel Briere (BUF) 8 G/10 A/18 PT
4. Ed Jovanovski (VAN) 8 G/10 A/18 PT
5. Todd Bertuzzi (VAN) 9 G/8 A/17 PT
6. Teemu Selanne (ANA) 8 G/9 A/17 PT
7. Segei Fedorov (ANA) 8 G/9 A/17 PT
8. Segei Samsonov (BOS) 9 G/7 A/16 PT
9. Eric Lindors (TOR) 9 G/7 A/16 PT
10. Jeff O'Neil (TOR) 5 G/11 A/16 PT

13. Justin Williams (CAR) 8 G/6 A/14 PT

[DeToxRox]

OCTOBER AWARDS

Offensive Player of the Month: Mats Sundin (TOR)
Deffensive Player of the Month: Mikaa Kirpusoff (CAL)
Rookie of the Month: Andrew Alberts (BOS)

[Johnny93g]

Wow, Stall to the minors...

Can you provide salary info for your team.
Just curious to see how the game handles the salary cap

[DeToxRox]

11/1/05

Pre-game notes:

- No changes

Carolina 2 @ Detroit 3

1st star: Mikael Samuelsson (DET) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/+ 2
2nd star: Brendan Shanahan (DET) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/ + 1
3rd star: Andrew Hutchinson (CAR) 2 G/0 A/2 PT/ E

Our best offensive player tonight is a rookie defensemen. We played hard again but Gerber gives up 3 goals on 18 shots, ruining a fantastic defensive effort by the Canes. We cannot afford our goalies to play awful when we can't score goals to make up for their mistakes.


11/2/05

Pre-game notes:

- Cam Ward starts the back half of two games in two days

New York Islanders 4 @ Carolina 3 (Shootout)

1st star: Corey Stillman (CAR) 2 G/0 A/2 PT/+ 2
2nd star: Mike York (NYI) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/ + 2
3rd star: Rob Brind'amour (CAR) 0 G/2 A/2 PT/+ 1

A tough loss in a shootout that featured 5 goals between 8 shooters, capped off by Mike York's winner. Andrew Hutchinson added another goal, proving to be quite an offensive force for us on the point. The Stillman/Brind'amour/Williams line has played well for us at least, giving us something positive to take from this.


11/4/05

Pre-game notes:

- No changes

Los Angeles 4 @ Carolina 3

1st star: Luc Robitallie (LA) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/+ 3
2nd star: Dustin Brown (LA) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/+ 2
3rd star: Lubomir Visnovsky (LA) 0 G/2 A/2 PT + 2

We give up two third period goals, including the game winner with under 2 minutes left to once again walk out losers in a close game. Stillman notches another goal in the defeat. Once again our inability to win at home, or close games for that matter, is killing us with so many winnable games already have been played.

Erik Cole and Jeff Cowan square off. The fighting spirit is back at least.


11/6/05

Pre-game notes:

- No changes. We're looking for some continuity.

Philidelphia 5 @ Carolina 4 (OT)

1st star: Simon Gagne (PHI) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/+ 1 (GWG)
2nd star: Kim Johnsson (PHI) 0 G/2 A/2 PT/E
3rd star: Justin Williams (CAR) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/+ 2

Wow. We score to take the lead with 3 minutes to go in the game. So what happens? Mike Richards scores 15 seconds later to tie the game, and then with a minute left in OT Simon Gagne wins it for the Flyers. We've now lost four consecutive games by a goal, which has seemingly snakebitten this team. Something drastic needs to happen or else we're going to be in for an even longer season.


11/8/05

Pre-game notes:

- No changes.

Washington 6 @ Carolina 3

1st star: Ben Clymer (WAS) 2 G/1 A/3 PT/+ 1 (GWG)
2nd star: Jeff Halpern (WAS) 2 G/2 A/4 PT/+ 2
3rd star: Darius Zubrus (WAS) 1 G/2 A/3 PT/+ 3

Totally dominated. A four goal second put us down for the count. Only Erik Cole (1 G, 1 A) and Radim Vrbata (1 G) recieved 8 ratings. Looks like time for another roster shake up, because we seemingly didn't do anything right tonight.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Johnny93g

Wow, Stall to the minors...

Can you provide salary info for your team.
Just curious to see how the game handles the salary cap

Currently our roster is at 29 million. Dealing Wesley and Kaberle cleared roughly 3.5 million.

Any specifics, do lemme know, I'll be glad to post.

[Johnny93g]

Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

Currently our roster is at 29 million. Dealing Wesley and Kaberle cleared roughly 3.5 million.

Any specifics, do lemme know, I'll be glad to post.

Thats kinda what i was looking for....with every move you make, can you also include how they effect the cap, how much you save, how much room you have to add players.......

Another request, can you update Ovechkin and Crosby

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Johnny93g

Thats kinda what i was looking for....with every move you make, can you also include how they effect the cap, how much you save, how much room you have to add players.......

Another request, can you update Ovechkin and Crosby

Rob Brind'amour: $5,000,000 (1 years left)
Oleg Tverdovsky: $2,500,000 (2 years left)
Bret Hedican: $2,400,000 (final year)
Corey Stillman: $1,700,000 (2 years left)
Aaron Ward: $1,500,000 (final year)
Ray Whitney: $1,500,000 (final year)
Justin Williams: $1,200,000 (final year)
Josef Vasciek: $1,100,000 (final year)
Erik Cole: $1,100,000 (final year)
Martin Gerber: $1,100,000 (final year)
Tim Gleason: $1,000,000 (final year)
Eric Staal: $950,000/$140,000 (final year)
Kevyn Adams: $900,000 (final year)
Pavel Brendl: $900,000 (final year)
Cam Ward: $850,000 (1 year left)
Nik Wallin: $825,000 (final year)
Matt Cullin: $675,000 (final year)
Jordin Tootoo: $650,000 (final year)
Craig Adams: $625,000 (final year)
Jesse Boulrice: $500,000 (final year)
Radim Vrbata: $450,000 (final year)
Keith Auccoin: $450,000/$65,000 (final year)
Mike Commedorre: $450,000 (final year)
Gordie Dwyer: $450,000/$65,000 (final year)
Collen Forbes: $450,000 (final year)
David Gove: $450,000/$65,000 (final year)
Chris Hajt: $450,000/$65,000 (final year)
Andrew Hutchinson: $450,000 (final year)
Andrew Ladd: $450,000/$65,000 (final year)
Kevin Nastluk: $450,000/$65,000 (final year)
Niklas Nordgren: $450,000 (final year)
Danny Richmond: $450,000/$65,000 (final year)
Mike Zigomanis: $450,000/$65,000 (final year)

TOTAL

$29,500,000

[DeToxRox]

Ovechkin: 6 G/4 A/10 PT in 16 games (4th amongst rookies)
Crosby: 5 G/2 A/7 PT in 12 games (7th amongst rookies)

Ryan whitney is 1st

[duff88]

Continue the great work, I'll be reading as long as you don't start screwing up the AI GMs with trades like three 1st rounders for Crosby and Malkin. If you don't mind, keep us updated on your prospects in the AHL and juniors as well as which draft available players your scouts rate high!

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by duff88

Continue the great work, I'll be reading as long as you don't start screwing up the AI GMs with trades like three 1st rounders for Crosby and Malkin. If you don't mind, keep us updated on your prospects in the AHL and juniors as well as which draft available players your scouts rate high!

Ha thanks Duff.

My plans to do prospect updates every two months, and I don't initiate trades really so don't fret.

I'll do a lot of detailed stuff for the WJC's, Olympics and World Cup of hockey.

Lemme know if you guys wanna see anything else.

[DeToxRox]

11/9/05

Pre-game notes:

- No changes

Phoenix 3 @ Carolina 4

1st star: Rob Brind'amour (CAR) 0 G/3 A/3 PT/+ 3
2nd star: Mike Comrie (PHO) 1 G/2 A/3 PT/- 1
3rd star: Andre Hutchinson (CAR) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/+ 2

Beautiful game. Our PP pipes in two more goals, but alas, short handed we still are having trouble, as all three Coyotes goals were on the PP. Still, Jordin Totoo put in the game winner in the 3rd to give us a much needed home W.

I should note Andrew Hutchinson, a 25 year old rookie D, is playing his way into calder consideration. He's been solid all year and is scoring goals as well as playing good D. I can't rave enough about his play.


11/11/05

Pre-game notes:

- Before the game Andrew Hutchinson signs a 2 year deal worth 1.2 million with a $100 K signing bonus
- Lines are the sames

Vancouver 6 vs Carolina 5 (Shootout)

1st star: Ed Jovanovski (VAN) 1 G/2 A/3 PT/+ 1
2nd star: Oleg Tverdovsky (CAR) 1 G/2 A/3 PT/+ 1
3rd star: Justin Williams (CAR) 2 G/0 A/2 PT/- 1

Tough one as we lose in a shootout 1-0. Ward stopped Naslund and Bertuzzi but Morrison snuck one in. Somehow Josef Balej isn't named a star for the Canucks, as he has a hat trick in 4:26 of ice time. We are a scrappy team who plays in lots of close games, and if we can get a few, maybe we can learn to pull these ones out.


11/13/05

Pre-game notes:

- Eric Staal, as unimpressive as he was in the AHL (1 A) is back up to see if he got the point

- Staal/Vrbata/Cole is the 2nd line

- Mike Commodore is playing D to give Hedican a night off, this will be a showcase for MC

Carolina 2 @ Chicago 4

1st star: Mark Bell (CHI) 0 G/2 A/2 PT/+ 2
2nd star: Rob Brind'amour (CAR) 0 G/2 A/2 PT/E
3rd star: Rene Borque (CHI) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/+ 2

Tough loss as Borque nets the GW with 4 minutes left. Chicago also added an empty netter making it 4-2. Eric Staal was shaky with a 7 rating. If he doesn't turn it up, he's back to Lowell, and then who knows. Justin Williams was solid again with 2 goals, and Cam Ward had 29 saves but it wasn't enough.


11/15/05

Pre-game notes:

- Eric Staal moves to 4th line C
- Matt Cullen moves up to 2nd line C
- Hutchinson & Tverdovsky are 1st D
- Gleason & Commedore are 2nd D
- Ward & Wallin are 3rd D

Carolina 2 @ Ottawa 4

1st star: Vaclav Varada (OTA) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/+ 2 (GWG)
2nd star: Bryan Smolisnki (OTA) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/+ 2
3nd star: Jason Spezza (OTA) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/+ 1

The Varada/Smolinski/Spezza line pummeled us tonight. Matt Cullen had two helpers and Justin Williams scored again but it was all worth nothing in an unforgettable game. We can't take away moral victories for close games, because they're worthless.


11/17/05

Pre-game notes:

- Bret Hedican replaces Nik Wallin
- Bret Hedican & Aaron Ward are 3rd D pairing

Carolina 2 @ Tampa Bay 3

1st star: Brad Richards (TB) 2 G/0 A/2 PT/- 1
2nd star: Vincent Lecaviliar (TB) 0 G/3 A/3 PT/- 1
3rd star: Dan Boyle (TB) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/E

We go up 2-0, then give up 3 unanswered in the 2nd to lose 3-2. Two of the goals were on the PP. I hate to keep going off about close games but it's the simpe truth of the matter. Alas, we'll keep fighting, but thankfully it's looking like we'll draft in the top 3.

[DeToxRox]

11/19/05

Pre-game notes:

- We fine Eric Staal a weeks play for his horrid performance. He's not happy, guess what? Neither am I.

Carolina 2 @ Nashville 4

1st star: Steve Sullivan (NAS) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/+ 1
2nd star: Oleg Tverdovsky (CAR) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/E
3rd star: Kris Beech (NAS) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/+ 1

Sigh. What else can I say? Cam Ward plays awful and our stagnant offense continues to be lead by our defense, sans Justin Williams.


11/21/05

Pre-game notes:

- Martin Gerber starts in goal

Carolina 3 @ Anaheim 1

1st star: Josef Vasicek (CAR) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/+ 2 (GWG)
2nd star: Jeff Lupul (ANA) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/E
3rd star: Erik Cole (CAR) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/+ 2

Big win on the road against the #3 team in the West. Eric Staal plays well gaining an 8 rating and an assist, and Vasciek and Cole along with Vrbata are all over the ice creating havoc. Martin Gerber is big in net with 30 saves and will be getting more looks now after this performance. A very clean game too, with only 5 penalties called all night.


11/25/05

Pre-game notes:

- No changes

Tampa Bay 0 @ Carolina 3

1st star: Martin Gerbet (CAR) 27 saves, 10 rating
2nd star: Justin Williams (CAR) 1 G/2 A/3 PT/+ 3/10 rating
3rd star: Corey Stillman (CAR) 2 G/1 A/3 PT/+ 3/9 rating

Wow. Big win. The Stillman/Brind'amour/Williams lines dominated St. Louis/Vinny/Richards en route to a big win. Gerber is playing out of his dome now and we're pleased to hopefully have found a #1 goalie for now. With that said, Ward will still see time when we can allow it. Again, we keep it a clean game, with four penalties total (2 aside) and it gives us a big time victory.


11/27/05

Pre-game notes:

-Kevyn Adams replaces Zigomanis as 4th line LW
- We make contract offers to Justin Williams and Erik Cole

Carolina 0 @ Toronto 2

1st star: Ed Belfour (TOR) 28 saves, 10 rating
2nd star: Mariusz Czerkawski (TOR) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/+ 1
3rd star: Jeff O'Neil (TOR) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/+ 1

O'Neil torches us again. Toronto, who's slid down to 10th place with injuries to Lindros and Allison get just enough offense and a great game from Belfour to win 2-0. Gerber has another solid game in net, with 25 saves but it isn't enough tonight with the lack of offense. Still, this recent stretch has been good for a struggling team like ours.


11/29/05

Pre-game notes:

- Justin Williams inks a 3 year deal worth $4.1 million before the game

Carolina 4 @ New York Islanders 2

1st star: Rob Brind'amour (CAR) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/+ 2
2nd star: Justin Williams (CAR) 2 G/0 A/2 PT/+ 3
3rd star: Brent Hedican (CAR) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/E

Justin Williams must've loved that new contract, as he nets a goal 12 seconds in. We went up 2-0, but the Isles battled back to tie it up in the second. But with 13 minutes left Rob Brind'amour intercepted a pass and skated in on a breakaway, giving us a 3-2 lead. Williams added the nail to the coffin with an empty netter, assissted by Gerber who was solid again to give us another big time win.


11/30/05

Pre-game notes:

- Erik Cole signs a two year deal worth $3.4 million
- No changes

Carolina 3 @ Washington 4 (Shootout)

1st star: Jared Aulin (WAS) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/+ 1 (GWG)
2nd star: Andrew Hutchinson (CAR) 0 G/2 A/2 PT/E
3rd star: Oleg Tverdovsky (CAR) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/E

We battled back to tie it but we couldn't pull it out in the shootout. Our first to shooters scored, but Ray Whitney was stuffed. Meanwhile all three Caps shooters scored to give them the W. Still, we gain a point in defeat and we keep on trudging along.

[DeToxRox]

I go to see Eric Staal's contract demands ... he wants a three year deal worth 15 mil!

Needless to say, there could be something big coming in the next update or two.

[Johnny93g]

Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

I go to see Eric Staal's contract demands ... he wants a three year deal worth 15 mil!

Needless to say, there could be something big coming in the next update or two.

you seem to have quita a short leash with the kid....couldnt you just keep playing him on top lines, and qualify him at the end of the season?...or has he pissed you off enough that you are really gonna ship him out...(TO TORONTO hopefully...:P)

[Wolfpack]

I'm so glad this isn't happening in real life. It could very well be that the difference between your world and what's really happened is that Staal has been on fire to start. It doesn't seem like anyone else is too out-of-whack besides him.

[DeToxRox]

To answer Johnnys comment..

He has played awful. His average rating is a 6.86 and when I sent him to the AHL his rating was a 6.45 in 8 games.

I may try him back on the 1st or 2nd line to jump start him but I just don't know. The deals I've looked at for him are not that great yet, so we'll go until March and see. I'll probably look for a deal then unless something awesome comes up, but I refuse to invest $15 mil in someone who isn't doing anything in the pros or minors.

As far as Packs comments ..

Justin Williams has been awesome. He, Stillman and Brind'amour are awesome together so it's worked quite well.

[Johnny93g]

this Eric Stall thing fascinates me...im very interested in seeing what happens....I dont know how indepth the game is, but im curious as to your options...

Obviously..
1) sign him for 15 mil over 3...NO WAY....not for a kid that age playing at that level
2) Trade him...I'd think it would be a mistake to trade a kid that age, with that talent at this point...he should have 4-5 years of developing still
3) qualify him, and see what you can do over the summer in terms of negoiatiating a contract, BTW, whats is qualifying price?

It's a tough situation, but id keep throwing him out there in situations he can succeed, seeing as this season is becoming a rebuilding year. Enjoying your thread, keep it up

[DeToxRox]

I forgot to stop at the beginning of December for an update, so I'll update the next 5 games then update the NHL.

[DeToxRox]

12/2/05

Pre-game notes:

- No changes.

Washington 5 @ Carolina 4 (OT)

1st star: Alexander Ovechkin (WAS) 2 G/0 A/2 PT/+ 2
2nd star: Peter Sykora (WAS) 0 G/3 A/3 PT/+ 1
3rd star: Radim Vrbata (CAR) 2 G/0 A/2 PT/+ 1

Ovechkin is the man. He's damn good and it's scary that he's not even 20 yet. We put up a valiant effort in what was an offensive showcase as each team had over 40 shots on net. D went by the wayside and the fans were treated with an excellent display of talent. Justin Williams continues to show us he was worth his extension with another goal and assist.


12/4/05

Pre-game notes:

- No changes

Buffalo 3 @ Carolina 4

1st star: Ray Whitney (CAR) 2 G/0 A/2 PT/+ 2
2nd star: Justin Williams (CAR) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/+ 2
3rd star: Tim Connolly (BUF) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/+ 1

We showed amazing resiliancy today. After giving up 3 straight to go down 3-1 in the second, we rallied in the third with 3 of our own in the last 6 minutes. Justin Williams tied it up with 1:34 left, and then 20 seconds later Ray Whitney is awarded a penalty shot and buries it. This is a game that could help us carry momentum over as Buffalo is currently 3rd in the East. Big win.


12/8/05

Pre-game notes:

- Eric Staal is now 2nd line C
- Matt Cullen moves to the 4th line C
- We tell Staal's linemates, Whitney and Vrbata to shoot more

Carolina 2 @ Florida 3 (Shootout)

1st star: Kristian Huliesius (FLA) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/+ 1
2nd star: Corey Stillman (CAR) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/E
3rd star: Radim Vrbata (CAR) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/E

Well, I'll be damned. Eric Staal assists on both goals and scores in the shootout, but it's all to no avail, as he is the only one to net one. Serge Payer scores to win it for Florida in the shootout leaving us with another loss in extended play. If we could've won 3 or 4 of these games we'd be in the playoff hunt but we just can't seem to get over the hump. Still, we manage to take something from tonight in Staal's case.


12/10/05

Pre-game notes:

- No changes

Carolina 3 @ New York Islanders 5

1st star: Oleg Kvasha (NYI) 1 G/2 A/3 PT/+ 2
2nd star: Mike York (NYI) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/+ 2
3rd star: Brent Sopel (NYI) 1 G/1 A/2 PT/+ 3

We played tough but the Isles are a damn solid club. They peppered Gerber with 49 shots and he played his ass off stop 44 of them but they were too much. We're focusing more on run and gun hockey and with such weak D behind us it's leaving the goalies on an island but it's how we're going to play so we gotta' take our lumps.

Staal with an 8 rating in the loss. Is he finally getting it?


12/14/05

Pre-game notes:

- NYR coach Tom Remmey is fired
- We keep lines the same

Florida 1 @ Carolina 3

1st star: Justin Williams (CAR) 2 G/0 A/2 PT/+ 8
2nd star: Erik Cole (CAR) 1 G/0 A/1 PT/E
3rd star: Martin Gerber (CAR) 28 SV

We put pressure on net and play a solid defensive game, with another good game by Gerber. Williams keeps piling up points, and having Cole chip in is an added bonus. Staal is held off the sheets and gets a 7 rating but he did log more ice time then any other C.

[DeToxRox]

NOVEMBER IN REVIEW

Eastern Conference

1. New Jersey Devils (21-6-4) - 46 points
2. Ottawa Senators (19-8-2) - 40 points
3. Washington Capitals (18-11-2) - 38 points
4. New York Islanders (20-12-2) - 42 points
5. Buffalo Sabres (18-11-3) - 39 points
6. Boston Bruins (19-11-0) - 38 points
7. Tampa Bay Lighting (16-11-4) 36 points
8. Toronto Maple Leafs (15-11-5) 35 points

15. Carolina Hurricanes (10-17-7) 27 points

Western Conference

1. Calgary Flames (21-11-2) 44 points
2. Nashville Predators (20-9-3) 43 points
3. Dallas Stars (18-8-3) 39 points
4. Vancouver Canucks (20-8-4) 44 points
5. Colorado Avalanche (18-11-1) 37 points
6. San Jose Sharks (18-13-1) 37 points
7. Detroit Red Wings (16-9-5) 37 points
8. Edmonton Oilers (17-13-2) 36 points

[DeToxRox]

TOP TEN SCORERS

1. Daniel Briere (BUF) 19 G/26 A/45 PT

2. Todd Bertuzzi (VAN) 23 G/18 A/41 PT

3. Mats Sundin (TOR) 20 G/21 A/41 PT

4. Markus Naslund (VAN) 18 G/22 A/40 PT

5. Shane Doan (PHO) 16 G/24 A/40 PT

6. Joe Thornton (BOS) 11 G/29 A/40 PT

7. Illya Kovalchuck (ATL) 21 G/17 A/38 PT

8. Glen Murray (BOS) 21 G/17 A/38 PT

9. Alex Tanguay (COL) 15 G/23 A/38 PT

10. Jochen Hect (BUF) 12 G/26 A/38 PT

14. Justin Williams (CAR) 20 G/15 A/35 PT


TOP 3 ROOKIE SCORERS

1. Sidney Crosby (PIT) 16 G/12 A/28 PT

2. Marek Svatos (COL) 13 G/24 A/27 PT

3. Alexander Ovechkin (WAS) 12 G/8 A/20 PT

4. Andrew Hutchinson (CAR) 8 G/10 A/18 PT

[DeToxRox]

Updates this weekend through the WJC

[NoSkillz]

I always enjoy a good EHM dynasty...keep up the good work!

[DeToxRox]

Hurricanes Top Ten Minor Leaguers

1. Jack Johnson (18 y/o D)
-Michigan Wolverines (NCAA)
2005-06 #'s: 4 G, 7 A, 11 PT, + 5


2. Jakub Vojta (18 y/o D)
-Ottawa 67's (OHL)
2005-06 #'s: 7 G, 17 A, 24 PT, + 11


3. Andrew Ladd (20 y/o F)
- Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
2005-06 #'s: 15 G, 21 A, 26 PT, + 24


4. Magnus Kahnberg (25 y/o F)
- Frolunda (SWE)
2005-06 #'s: 10 G, 6 A, 16 PT, + 6


5. Ben O'Brien (18 y/o D) (I can't figure out for some reason which guy this is IRL)
- Boston College (NCAA)
2005-06 #'s: 0 G, 9 A, 9 PT, + 6


6. Cam Ward (21 y/o G)
- Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
2005-06 #'s: 3-14-3, 3.38 GAA, .893 %


7. Kyle Lawson (18 y/o D)
- Tri-City Storm (USHL)
2005-06 #'s: 0 G, 13 A, 13 PT, - 6


8. Nicolas Blacnahrd (18 y/o C)
- Chicoutimui (QMJHL)
2005-06 #'s: 2 G, 2 A, 4 PT, - 10


9. Casey Borer (20 y/o D)
- St. Cloud State (NCAA)
2005-06 #'s: 0 G, 8 A, 8 PT, - 6


10. Tom Pultny (21 y/o F) (Missing this one too)
- Boston College (NCAA)
2005-06 #'s: 7 G, 4 A, 11 PT, + 4


Overview

We're loaded at D with plenty of good, young prospects: Johnson, Vojta, O'Brien, Lawson. We are weakest on our pro roster at forward so to say our future on the point bodes well is an understatement. Johnson will be on the pro team next year I do believe. Vojta will be in the AHL, while O'Brien will stay at BC and Lawson will be heading to Notre Dame.

Offensivley, Ladd is a guy who'll compete for a roster spot and Kahnberg looks like he too could provide a solid 4th line presence, considering his age. We're going to need to strengthen up here in the upcoming Entry Draft however, and it will be our top priority.

In net Ward is the future but right now Gerber is the man. I'd love to be able to send Ward to Lowell in the AHL but we have no other goalies under contract who can come in and play. So we'll play Ward a bit more here and there and try and acquire someone to be our legit backup. Nonetheless, we're in good shape.

[DeToxRox]

I am going to sim into January doing the same 5 game updates, then I'll go back with my WJC stuff, so everyone knows.

[duff88]

If it can help, it looks like O'Brien is Timothy Kunes but I can't find who Pultny is...