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Russell Wilson gets Seattle 2 first, 2 seconds, a fifth round and 3 players and he's on the down side of his career. Wentz gets Indy 2 thirds? Dunno who's providing the drugs, but no way Wilson is worth half of that and no way Wentz is 2 third rounders. Indy could have asked for a little more and would have gotten it. Maybe a couple seconds.

What I saw and heard last night: Anderson, was reported, isn't injured. He skated earlier in the day and let RBA know he couldn't go. He may be just a little sore after a couple pretty hard collisions in net against Pittsburgh. Stepan may be in RBA's doghouse over a penalty he took? Last time he played was Washington, I think, and his penalty didn't have any effect on the outcome of the game, so I'm not sure about this one. After all, the Canes took 6 penalties that night. Nino is playing with a real chip on his shoulder lately. During TV timeouts last night he was having discussions with the refs on the ice. I think he gets whacked quite a bit and doesn't seem to get any calls his way. Regardless, I think he's more dangerous when he plays pissed, just like Staal. The Kotkaniemi line took the opening face-offs last night for each period last night. That's about all we saw of that line as nothing much materialized. The "Breaking Ice" piece on Ethan Bear shown during the second intermission on the big screen was great. If you watch this and don't come away thinking this guy is one of your favorite Canes, you need counseling. Seriously, it was that good. Good enough I'm considering an Ethan Bear jersey. Watch here if you like:

On my way out the door to the game. Looks like the same lineup from Friday night with Raanta in net.

Okay, I watched the 3rd and OT. Had to take the 2nd off. The team I saw win that game is not the team that took the ice. Jordan Staal hitting and scoring?!?! Vinny not backing down. The team that won this game can beat anyone.

Looks like it. If they come back from this, I'll regret turning off the game. Might go to Sunday's game. See you guys, I'll post my thoughts after watching the low-lights.

Another weak one by Crosby. Think the absence of TDA is very obvious. Canes don't put 1 on the board before the end of the first, they'll drop their 3rd in a row.

Raanta gives up a weak one after a bad turnover by Necas.

Okay, I'll admit I watched but a little over 20 minutes of the game last night. After the 3rd or 4th penalty on the Canes while nothing was getting called on the Caps was too much to stomach. I don't know if RBA said anything in his post game presser or if any of the players did, but it was pretty lopsided. Anyway, let's say we get back on track tonight. The Canes are 3 points ahead of Pittsburgh (79-76) and only the Avs have more points. Raanta is in net tonight. Last Time Out: The Canes will look to quickly move past last night's 4-0 blanking by the Washington. Carolina gave the Capitals six chances on the power play and the home side was able to convert on two of them. Discipline Is Key: Following the contest in D.C. the Canes have now taken 205 minor penalties this season, second-most in the league. While they do have the NHL's best penalty kill (89.2%), Thursday was an example of how costly penalties can be sometimes. In Net: Frederik Andersen made 29 saves on 33 shots last night, suffering his first loss in five outings last night. The Canes have not played the same goaltender in both games of a back-to-back this season, so it may be another chance for Raanta against the Penguins tonight. The Finnish netminder had perhaps his best outing as a member of the team Tuesday night in Detroit, making 37 stops despite the overtime loss. Offense From Defense: A big part of Carolina's success has been their contributions from the blue line. The team's has defensemen have combined for the third-most points league-wide since the start of the season and also recorded 69 points in 24 games in 2022. 800 For Step?: If Derek Stepan is in the lineup tonight, it will be his 800th National Hockey League game. He played 515 with the New York Rangers, 224 with the Arizona Coyotes, 20 with the Ottawa Senators and thus far this season 40 with the Canes. The Second Half: Tonight is the ninth time this season the team will play two games in as many days. Through eight occurrences this season, the team is 4-3-1 in the second contest. A Look At The Other Side: Pittsburgh enters tonight 7-3 in their last 10 games, including a three-game win streak. They also have a league-high 19 wins away from home. Forwards: Svechnikov - Aho - Teravainen Kotkaniemi - Trocheck - Necas Niederreiter - Staal - Fast Lorentz - Stepan - Jarvis - Martinook Defensemen: Slavin - Bear Skjei - Pesce Cole - Chatfield Starting Goalie: Raanta Injuries: Tony DeAngelo Brendan Smith

Game over. If the Canes can't get a call when slashed and tackled in front of the net, there's no sense in watching. Clearly a 1-sided officiating game tonight.

Refs are all over the Canes tonight. 4 penalties in less than 20 minutes.

ESPN+ broadcast crew is all about Washington. Fug Tom WIlson (already a dirty hit goes uncalled) and Putin Ovechkin.

No Bally TV tonite as the Canes are on national TV (ESPN+ or HULU). Last Time Out: Despite a third period go-ahead goal by Jordan Staal with just 3:48 remaining, Dylan Larkin had a response for Detroit just 35 seconds later, forcing overtime. Although Lucas Raymond scored on the power play with just eight seconds to go in the extra frame, Antti Raanta was remarkable for Carolina all evening long. The Finnish netminder made 37 stops, his most in any outing since joining the team. Ten For Turbo: Teuvo Teravainen moved his current point streak to nine games in the contest against the Red Wings, now recording 12 points since February 10 in Boston. It is the longest point streak by any Hurricane this season. At Home On The Road: Carolina enters tonight's contest 18-7-3 on the road. The 18 wins away from home are tied with Pittsburgh for the most by any team in the NHL. Trouble In The Capital: Washington enters tonight having lost three in a row and six in a row at home. Columbus is now just eight points behind them for the fourth spot in the Metropolitan Division, and also has a game in hand. 100 For Quickie: Jesper Fast is set to play in his 100th game as a member of the organization tonight. Signed to a three-year contract in October of 2020, the right-handed winger also enters tonight with points in four of his last five games. Down The Middle: Sebastian Aho and Vincent Trocheck both enter this evening with more than a point-per-game in their careers against Washington. #20 has 18 points in 17 meetings and "Tro" enters with 17 points in 15 contests. Good On The Front Nine: The Canes begin a back-to-back tonight, with a matchup against the Penguins on Friday looming. Through eight sets of two games in two nights, Carolina is 6-1-1 thus far this season in the opening affair. ADDITIONAL NOTES: Milestone Watch: Derek Stepan is one point shy of 500 for his NHL career. No line-ups as I'm posting this. I'm on the road this afternoon and not sure if I'll be able to catch the game tonite.

Not too many times I can say a single player was instrumental in the loss, but Brady Skjei was horrendous. Whiffed on a clearing pass and gave up the tying goal and shortly after nearly gave up the winner in regulation. Pesce fell down 10' from the bench and caught the OT penalty for too many men. Not good hockey against a pretty poor team who just seems to match up well against the Canes.

Not a good loss. Not enough shots, too many turnovers and a late, dumb penalty. RBA will either rip them or not say a word.

Detroit is skating well, like they always do with Carolina. This will be a hard fought game either way. Canes had many grade A chances

After missing the Sunday afternoon tilt with the Edmonton Oilers (Connor McWho? Leon Drysocket?) because I was driving home from Beaufort (NC, not SC), I'm in tonight. Feels like the Canes are ramping it up again, just in time for a 16-game month which includes 4 back-to-back sets (3-4, 12-13, 17-18, 28-29). Don't look past tonight with Washington on tap for Thursday. Just take care of business against the pesky Wings and deal with the Caps when the time comes. Can't say I'm happy with the line changes. Concerned that Jarvis, who's looked a little off lately, will get tested physically. THE QUICK HITS: Last Time Out: Yet another exceptional performance from Frederik Andersen backed the Canes to a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. Two beautiful passing plays paved the way to a pair of first period goals and from there the netminder was able to carry the crew the rest of the way. Leon Draisaitl was held without a shot on goal for Edmonton and for the second time this year both he and Connor McDavid were held without a point. Extra Turbo Boost: Teuvo Teravainen moved his current point streak to eight games in the win over Edmonton, now recording 11 points since February 10 in Boston. It is the longest point streak by any Hurricane this season. Dynamic Duo On The Cusp Of Making New History: In the six most recent games of Teravainen's streak, he and Sebastian Aho have connected for a goal in each of them. They have now accomplished the feat 171 times in their NHL/Hurricanes careers, and they are just one such goal away from passing Kevin Dineen and Ron Francis (1984-91, 1998-99: 171) for the most goal combinations by any duo in franchise history. At Home On The Road: Carolina enters tonight's contest 18-7-2 on the road. The 18 wins away from home are tied with Pittsburgh for the most by any team in the NHL. Worth Remembering: The Canes are 28-3-3 when scoring first. Don't Sleep On Detroit: Despite them being on the outside looking in right now in terms of the playoffs, the Wings have points in 18 of their 29 home games. Their leading point scorer, Dylan Larkin, also enters tonight on a nine-game point streak (6 G, 11). ADDITIONAL NOTES: Milestone Watch: Derek Stepan is one point shy of 500 for his NHL career. What Are We Wearing?: The team will be wearing their white sweaters tonight. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETROIT, MI. - Antti Raanta is set to make his 13th start of the year Tuesday, as the Carolina Hurricanes take on the Detroit Red Wings. Raanta is 7-3-1 this season and coming off of a win in his last outing. Raanta got the start in Pittsburgh on Sunday, February 20, recording 31 saves on 34 shots to earn his 100th career National Hockey League victory. The 18 skaters in front of him will remain the same as the team's most recent win, although some minor changes will take place within the group. Most notably, Jordan Martinook jumps up to the second line alongside Vincent Trocheck and Martin Necas. Martinook led all Hurricanes with six shots on goal during the team's 50-shot effort against Columbus on Friday and then was visibly active during the team's victory over Edmonton on Sunday. To compensate, Seth Jarvis will move down to the fourth line with Steven Lorentz and Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Forwards: Svechnikov - Aho - Teravainen Martinook - Trocheck - Necas Niederreiter - Staal - Fast Lorentz - Kotkaniemi - Jarvis Defensemen: Slavin - Bear Skjei - Pesce Cole - Chatfield Starting Goalie: Raanta Injuries: Tony DeAngelo Brendan Smith Scratches: Derek Stepan

Of course he didn't get away. Just like every other Panther pass catcher- no separation.

That fugging blows. But, if you like, send me your resume and I'd be happy to distribute it. Are you willing to relocate? Commute distance? Thrown in some particulars and I probably can get you some contacts at least.

I was traveling today and missed the game. Will catch highlights.

Skjei and Chatfield, Cole and Bear. Both of those lines got more ice time than Slavin and Pesce and played very well. There were a couple breakaway opportunities that Chatfield stopped and Bear broke up a 3-on-1. "Holding their own" is not really a fair description- they played really well. Chatfield got his face smashed in Chicago a couple weeks ago and hadn't played in 14 days. There was some concern he'd not be ready to skate and maybe a little apprehensive with the major injury, but he came out strong.

15 minutes left. CBJ still with only 9 shots. Canes PK 3 for 3, no shots allowed.

Nino from below the goal off Berube's skate trying to get back in net. 3-0 Trocheck from the dead center 20 feet away. 2 goals 36 seconds apart. 4-0

Thru 2 the BJs are held to less than 10 shots. Canes keeping it in the O-zone a lot, 36 shots to 9. This Berube guy in net for Columbus is playing out of his mind. 2-0 Carolina. Staal scored on his 4th shot attempt on the same play! Turbo off the draw, cannon over the glove-side shoulder from the far dot.

Blue line needs to step up big the next few games. Smith and TDA out against a hot Columbus team who beat up Florida lat night. That may be the difference -maker as Carolina has been off most of the week while the Blue Jackets are on a back-to-back after Florida last night. Tonight may be a game to watch like a GM- does the team's performance tonite tell me I need to go find a rental blue-liner for the rest of the season? Am I willing to give up a Martinook, Lorentz or a bigger name and a draft pick? Last Time Out: The Canes played the second half of a back-to-back Monday in Philadelphia, squeaking out a 4-3 overtime victory over the Flyers. It was also the team's fourth game in six days and while they went on to take seven out of the possible eight points, it was visible that by the end of the affair that there was very little gas left in the tank for the crew. Brett Pesce played the role of overtime hero, in a contest in which he and the rest of the blue line logged heavy minutes after Tony DeAngelo left due to injury. No DeAngelo or Smith: 24 hours before DeAngelo left injured, Brendan Smith also left Sunday's battle against Pittsburgh after taking a shot to the head. Both are expected to be "out a while" according to Rod Brind'Amour, sharing the update Thursday afternoon. The door now opens for Jalen Chatfield, who is expected to draw in tonight. While this leaves the team with just six healthy defenseman, it also gives a big opportunity to both Chatfield, and Ethan Bear, who had been in and out of the lineup despite being healthy. Go For Four: The team took victories over both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in consecutive days, coming following a 4-3 victory over Nashville at home last Friday. Their recent 3-0-1 stretch is very welcomed after going 1-2-1 to start the post-All-Star break schedule with a same 'four games in six days' situation. Tonight they'll go for their fourth victory in a row, in their 51st game of the season. Turbo, Fuego: Teuvo Teravainen enters tonight's contest with points in six straight contests. Dating back to February 10 against Boston, #86 has two goals and six assists. Dynamic Duo On The Cusp Of History: In the four most recent games of Teravainen's streak, he and Sebastian Aho have connected for a goal in each of them. They have now accomplished the feat 169 times in their NHL/Hurricanes careers, and they are just two such goals away from tying Kevin Dineen and Ron Francis (1984-91, 1998-99: 171) for the most goal combinations by any duo in franchise history. Columbus On A Run: While they sit on the outside looking in right now in terms of the playoff picture, Columbus has won seven of their eight games since the All-Star break. They've been hot even since before then, winning nine of their last 11. Additionally, they come to town having beaten a top 10 NHL team twice in the last three days - Florida, last night and Toronto on Monday. Forwards: Svechnikov - Aho - Teravainen Jarvis - Trocheck - Necas Niederreiter - Staal - Fast Lorentz - Kotkaniemi - Martinook Defensemen: Slavin - Pesce Skjei - Chatfield Cole - Bear Starting Goalie: Andersen

Couldn't be more spot on with that assessment. I really thought he was going to be just another role player on the team while adding some real sandpaper on the blue line. I was wrong and it didn't take long to realize it. I'm really blown away by every aspect of his game. He's made very few mistakes on the ice and he really does play the game the right way. I'm hoping RBA wants to keep him and convinces Waddell to sign him for a few years. I'd be very happy to see him wearing a Canes sweater for a few years.