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That's worse than NHL Network. Clown show broadcast. Let's play a game- count how many player name pronunciations they will screw up.

The All-Star break follows this game. The Canes next game isn't until the 11th. They'll play tonight, fly home and probably not practice until Friday afternoon. And practices will be limited/non-existent until Tuesday or Wednesday next week.

I had a charity event to attend last night and only got a few peeks at the game on my phone. By the time I got home, the third period had started and I knew it was 4-1.... and I knew I had recorded the game. I flipped on Netflix to continue watching a new series and checked the score on my phone 4-2...... 4-3....... 4-4...... OT....... WIN! Didn't say anything to the wife, but after the Netfix, I flipped on the game and we watched from the beginning of the third period. Nothing short of amazing. That 3rd period team was not the same team that took the ice at 7PM, sorry. Anyway.... highlights here:

Garbage hockey against an average team. Score 1 and give up 4 unanswered on poor turnovers and terrible puck management.

It's on Bally. But you don't want to see this right now.

BSSO is also showing. I'll stick with Tripp & Big Mike. In my experience, NHLN has no clue with the Canes. They don't pay attention and certainly don't know the roster. I

Give a poo-ton of credit to Jalen Chatfield who jumped to the first line with Burns and, despite playing on his off side, has been nothing less than excellent in Slavin's absence.

I haven't looked yet, but I have a feeling the Canes could rest Slavin again and may not put him on the ice until after the break.

Can anyone see Erik Karlsson joining the blue line ranks of the Canes? Rumors are he's headed east, but remember, his emergence in San Jose is what led to Brent Burns becoming expendable. Brock Boesser will be the next Vancouver Canuck to leave town. Boston and Washington both appear to have interest. Patrick Kane is getting a lot of interest from the Rangers, and Chicago wants Kakko and/or Lafreniere. Tarasenko is still in play and it appears the Calgary Flames are leading the charge. He'd be a good fit with the Canes.

I'm not there, as I've made my position clear. I'm not into mortgaging the future for a half-season rental to make a run this year. Although I know the Canes are but a piece or 2 away, I'm not sure I want a hired gun for a couple months, given what it'll cost, which in the case of Patrick Kane, may be close to what NYI gave up for Horvat.

I like Beauviliers game in NY. Surprised NYI traded him, but Horvat is having a great season.

Look what the Isles gave up.... wow.... But, the Isles just got a whole lot better.

4 of the 5-6 points I thought would be a good run up to the All-Star break. I have to believe the Canes will beat either the Kings or Sabres for 6 points and a win over both and finishing January with a 10-5 record and a 7-game win streak would be awesome.

As clear as the muddy Mississippi RIver. Okay. Wrong. The ref announcing the "game clock and play clock will start on my signal" is the exact opposite of what the rule reads and does not match his post-game comments regarding the same play.

In memory of the passing of David Crosby and Jeff Beck, I filled my weekend with all of these on vinyl:

And that.

Playoff-style win. Was on the edge of my seat, pacing, yelling.....

Staal just bitch-slapped Bergeron for the empty netter.

5 for 5 on the PK tonight. Boston just doesn't go away, but the Canes have worn them down.

That's a penalty slashing Aho's stick out of his hands.

Boston held to 15 shots. Defense and PK has been stellar thus far. Let's finish this strong.

Svech should not have gone for pulling Rat off Aho.

Jarvis to Stastny for a PP goal! Off the boards behind the net

Officiating sucks huge tonite.

To be fair, he's not the backup. Zach breaks his leg Week 2, Garopalo gets hurt, Purdy comes up and Johnson gets the call. Johnson was the #4.