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Canes went 3-1 versus the Isles during the season, allowing 9 goals in 4 games while scoring 12. And the Canes faced Sorokin in each of those 4 games. And, I'll say it again, there are a handful of guys wearing Islander sweaters I'd think would play very well for the Canes: Pageau, Engvall, Lee, Nelson. Barzal plays extremely well against the Canes, as does Anders Lee. It's playoff hockey season and anything can happen, guys. If I'm not mistaken, the last time the Canes faced the Islanders was the 2018-2019 season. After beating the Caps in an exciting 7-game series, the Canes swept the Isles with the 4th win coming at home in PNC Arena. Yours truly was on-hand as I was honored as a Hero of the Game on May 3, 2019.

Pittsburgh Penguins fired GM Ron Hextall and President of Hockey Operations Brian Burke this morning after the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2006. The team is old to begin with, but looking at the contracts- holy poo. The oldest guys on the team have the longest and biggest contracts on the team: Malkin was done before the season started and the Pens are on the hook for $6.M for the next 3 seasons! Carter is 38 and under contract until he's 40. And look at the blue line: Letang for another 5 years at $6.1M?!? He's 35 now, ffs. Yet, Dumulin is a UFA, and he's probably the #2 D-man on the roster. The Pens are in serious trouble. They're old and their cap-strapped. They may not be relevant for another 5 years or so. And, by then, Sidney Crosby will be gone.

A 1-hour replay of last night's game is on NHL Network at noon today, if anyone is interested. I watched the YouTube NHL league highlight reel, but it was the Florida announcers. I'd much rather listen to Tripp and Big Mike. Give Tripp some cred, though. Last game of the season and he did not refer to the Canes PP as a "work in progress." It was good for the 80th game of the season, but not last night.

Not sure, but since you're on a Canes forum, are you trying to convince us or yourself just how good "your" Devils are?

Trouba will try to take out Hughes early. He's good for at least 3-4 cheap shots per game.

Only consumed 3 Cabo Wabo Reposados on the rocks during the game.

Okay, I know I said the Canes would lose the division, but they proved me wrong. Stood tall against Detroit at home and hung 6 on Florida, despite Freddie giving up 3 weak ones, on the way to a Metro Division title.

Remind me who the others are again?

NJ wins in OT. Let them and the Rags go beat on each other for 7 games.

Canes should go empty net, they'd be better.

Refs are pretty much letting FL beat on players and only calling the small stuff. Call a hook on the Canes, but don't call multiple cross checks on FL.

Just fugging win!

That said, Washington has played 2 games with 17 guys due to injuries and cap issues. Regardless, Canes win and I'd love to see NJ choke than undermanned roster in Washington.

Canes win, they don't play until Tuesday?

Nice work after scoring their 2nd goal. FL with 4 SOG thar period. FL has decided to thug it up now their offense has dried up.

#48 back on the bench after spending a missed shift in the tunnel.

Barkov just put his leg into Martinook. Uncalled penalty.

Is there a Tkachuk in the NHL who isn't an asshole?

D is standing them up at the blue line. This is Canes hockey.

Florida is making a push. Still only 1 SOG for FL this period 8 minutes in.

Face-off % down all season. We're down the entire game against Detroit until the 3rd period. Then the Canes took over the circle.

Don't like seeing 11 SOG by Florida.

Was thinking maybe Noesen, too.

Burns! Haven't decided on next year's sweater: Burns, Skjei or Chatfield.

Okay... which forum is worse: Carolina Panthers or the Tinderbox? I'm of the opinion the CP forum should have the same warning as the TB. But baseball?!? I'd rather be waterboarded for 3 hours...