Stumpy

The extension is Burns and the trade bait is DJ Moore.

link...?

I really want to frame this... Or maybe a NFT?

You sound very defensive. I'm guessing you get accused of something very particular quite often. Wonder why?

Give up all hope. It'll make the disappointment hurt that much less.

Equal parts poop and peen... All things in moderation.

Getting his ducks in a row to flip the team.

Interesting that nobody on here has compared him to another former first round pick who used a racial slur towards a teammate, was punched by another and was subsequently run out of town by the entire team... hint

Rod, Jordo and Slavs all stood by during the Jordan saga as well. They have been given a pass, mostly, until this point. No doubt, due in some part to the teams' vocal support of changing the culture of hockey. The pr and media staff on this team have been working overtime to change the idea of what a hockey fan looks like. And I do believe they are genuine in their convictions. How do you think they feel about the message this signing sends?

Hurricanes’ signing of DeAngelo, reported interest in Virtanen demonstrates hypocrisy The whole thing is worth the read. Highlights... Sports as a whole are much more than just teams and players. The communities that they foster mean as much if not more than the results on the field or court because no matter who you are or where you come from, you can find belonging in them. It’s how long-suffering franchises still maintain loyalty despite it all. It’s how the Canes made it through a decade with no playoffs and it’s part of the reason why people were so happy to see the team return to relevance. ... It’s a team that’s felt like a family, from the players on the ice, up into the stands and out to everywhere within the community. Simply put, it’s an organization that fans have been proud to claim as their own. ... “We’re trying to build a culture here. We want 20 guys here that get it and fit. If that guy doesn’t fit, we don’t want him.” Those were head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s words, spoken just a few months ago after he signed his contract extension with the Canes. ... But words mean little in the face of action, and right now, it’s clear that the words from the Hurricanes are ringing hollow. The team took a pledge with Black Girl Hockey to “Get Uncomfortable” by disrupting racism on and off the ice and make hockey welcoming. How is enabling a player who was suspended for hurling slurs at a teammate in line with that? ... DeAngelo was suspended in the OHL for violating the league’s harassment, abuse and diversity policy resulting from a slur directed at a teammate. DeAngelo was also twice suspended for abuse of an official, once in the OHL and once with the Arizona Coyotes. DeAngelo ultimately was waived and assigned to the taxi squad as the Rangers pursued a trade for what amounted to the entirety of the shortened 2021 season after he got into a physical altercation with goaltender Alexandar Georgiev. At-the-time GM Jeff Gorton said he had played his last game as a Ranger. He was subsequently bought out by the team at the end of the season. ... The signing of DeAngelo embodies everything that the Carolina Hurricanes have seemingly stood against and treating them as simply cheap options to upgrade the team is indefensible.

It's not just Reddit. Fans everywhere are pissed about this signing. I've already seen smaller local sponsors pulling out and cancelling luxury boxes/season tix. Before we signed DeAngelo, I had already said I wouldn't spend another dime on this team until TD is gone, and I stand by that. At this point, I don't think a team boycott is enough. Hit Dundon where it really hurts, the sponsors. If there is any one thing the era of cancel culture has brought to the forefront, it is the collective power of consumers to affect change Marley Drug, Carolina Ale House, Raleigh Screen Print, Atrium Health, PNC Bank, SAS... put em all on notice!

It's not his politics. It's his use of racial slurs and lack of any remorse he has shown since. Yes, people can change and deserve a chance to do so. He got that chance and by all accounts, CHOSE not to change. Instead of showing contrition and empathy to those he offended, he has championed himself as some 1st amendment warrior fighting back against the "woke mob." As others have pointed out, Bear has dealt with racial slurs hurled at him throughout his hockey career. Now, he is teammates with a guy who would be high fiving those douchebags while telling Ethan to "lighten up Francis!"

Have there been any moves that haven't made us demonstrably worse?

So long Brock...

Afaik we offered the same aav but longer term. Probably tried lock him up @ $2.5 - 3 million per for the rest of his natural born life. Even though he is still underpaid, the shorter term gives him a chance to cash in at top value in a few years. Not to mention, he's in a win win situation now. If he drops off, well, he has the worst team in the league in front of him and everyone already saw what he did with a great team. If he balls out like I expect him to, he'll be the face of the league and the guy who brought the storied Wings back from nothing. In 2 years from now, Ned will be the highest paid goalie in the NHL while we keep dumpster diving for a netminder who can keep it under 4 goals/game

I don't think Ned wanted to sign here because he got a ridiculous lowball offer after playing his heart out for the organisation for years before reaching the pinnacle of his position. I would imagine that's why he went for a 2 year deal in Det. To get the hell out of Raleigh and hit FA for real asap.

Don trying to open Dumdum's wallet...

Paquette gone as well.

Tom Dundon: "Mr. Wadell... Tear. Down. This. Team!"

lmao I'm gonna be lining up in net before this offseason is over...

I wouldn't get my hope's up. It'll be tough watching The Ice Cream Truck drive down somebody else's neighborhood.

I'm in. Been looking to take my pops down to Spartanburg one last time before they move to Tepperworld. But, never been to fanfest.