Storm Warning - A NHL 16 Carolina Hurricanes BaGM

[SENS_AK27]

GAME 1 - Bridgestone Arena

October 8th, 2015


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The Hurricanes dropped the season opener after giving up 3 goals in the first period. A lack of team effort and some poor turnovers put the team behind early.

The team did seem to play better as the game progressed, so there is hope that the team just needed to shake off some rust.

The Canes scored a late Powerplay marker (1/4 on the night) when Eric Staal made a cross ice pass to Jeff Skinner, who redirected the puck for an easy goal.

[SENS_AK27]

GAME 2 - PNC Arena

October 10th, 2015


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(0-2-0)

The Hurricanes returned back to Raleigh for their Home Opener. Cam Ward was still unavailable so Eddie Lack got his second consecutive start.

The Canes fell behind early when Glendening capitalized on a turnover and sniped his first of the season. Carolina was able to tie the game late in the 1st, when Eric Staal connected with Lindholm on the Powerplay (1/3) for his first of the season.

After a scoreless 2nd period, time was winding down in the 3rd and Murphy took a tripping penalty, sending the Red Wings to the PP. It didn't take long for Datsyuk to connect with Zetterberg to give Detroit the go ahead goal. It proved to be the difference as the Canes fall to 0-2-0 to start the season.

Next Game versus Florida

[Son of Sam99]

I like the brief & concise game descriptions. No need to go in depth for 82 games! Good luck going forward, I know Carolina will be a tough slog

[SENS_AK27]

Quote: Originally Posted by Son of Sam99

I like the brief & concise game descriptions. No need to go in depth for 82 games! Good luck going forward, I know Carolina will be a tough slog

Thanks for the positive comments. I use to go full out with box scores and the works but I find that just burns you out, which often leads to your dynasty prematurely ending.

Hopefully, by keeping it simple this chise will have some longevity.

[SENS_AK27]

GAME 3 - PNC Arena

October 13th, 2015


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(1-2-0)

Cam Ward returned back to the lineup as the Canes played host to the Florida Panthers.

Carolina was able to take an early 2-0 lead thanks to two Powerplay goals from Jordan Staal and Elias Lindholm. After Florida rallied to tie the game, the Canes were sent back to the Powerplay, when Barkov took a hooking penalty. On the ensuing Powerplay, 2015 1st Round Pick Noah Hanifin scored his first NHL Goal on a beautiful one timer from the high slot to put the Canes up 3-2 (3/4 on the PP).

Victor Rask added an early reassurance goal in the 3rd and then added his second of the night on the empty net, as the Canes pick up their first win of the season.

Next Game at Detroit

[Son of Sam99]

Quote: Originally Posted by SENS_AK27

Thanks for the positive comments. I use to go full out with box scores and the works but I find that just burns you out, which often leads to your dynasty prematurely ending. Hopefully, by keeping it simple this chise will have some longevity.

Too true

/10 characters homeslice

[shanev]

Quote: Originally Posted by SENS_AK27

Thanks for the positive comments. I use to go full out with box scores and the works but I find that just burns you out, which often leads to your dynasty prematurely ending. Hopefully, by keeping it simple this chise will have some longevity.

I found that happened to me a lot on the old dynasty nation site too. I think you have a good plan in keeping it simple. Congrats on your first win too!

[SENS_AK27]

Quote: Originally Posted by shanev

I found that happened to me a lot on the old dynasty nation site too. I think you have a good plan in keeping it simple. Congrats on your first win too!

Thanks! I play on position lock as I find it more challenging and I find the game plays a lot better. Right now I'm splitting between Locking on LW or RD. With my adjustments to Altito's sliders I'm getting really competitive games with anywhere from 26-35 shots, equal time of possession, 2-4 powerplays per team, and 15-25 hits. I'm also seeing a lot more realistic goals... it seems bad players miss the net more often and good players are more dangerous.