Rocky Davis

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I think the only way we'll know what we have with KK is if he is at C all year. The Canes either struck gold with that OS or they may have poo'd the bed, only time will tell and it will take putting him at C and keeping him at C IMO.

I am also intrigued by your thought on being able to get Chychrun for Necas. I think at this point it would take more than just Necas, and I don't think the Canes want to mortgage the future when they have no huge issues on the blue line.

Agreed. Also, 2.5M for a pretty serviceable 3rd Line Dman is not unreasonable at all. I think Bear will be back and hopefully after 1 year in the system will be better. I don't know if Domi is back, I think it depends on how much he is asking for and can get.

He is one of those players who just doesn't think Carolina is a good landing spot. When he was going to be moved at the trade deadline he was only rumored to be interested in moving to one or two different teams with Florida being his preference. I don't know the team's feelings about KK, but we'll know when either Nino or Tro get signed. If they think he's best at center then Nino is the priority, if they think he can produce at wing then possibly Tro. I would be surprised if they gave up on Necas, but if a deal is out there that the FO thinks is worth it I could see him being included in it. No one has mentioned Drury and I think unless he performs poorly in camp he makes the team next year. Again, our weakness without knowing how Andersen would have performed in the playoffs, is goalie until proven otherwise. That and not having any scoring even on the PP has to be fixed in order for this team to be able to win a Stanley Cup again.

Claude Giroux is not signing with us. Our biggest problem is our goalie situation and our top guys becoming ghosts in the big moments. Biggest thing is upgrading in net....would have loved to seen how we were with Andersen, but he was hurt worse than anyone thought. Refs didn't help either.....on to the next play.

Most of the hockey writers and various other pundits predicting a Rangers win. The Carolina vs. All Y'all is so true. Hope the boys come out buzzing tonight and play well. #LetsGoCanes

You can add ESPN to that too!!

Canes have to beat the Rags, the refs, and the national media.....I've said it all along. They should have an "us vs. the world" mentality.

I think Raanta is tired. I would like Freddie back, but not if it is too soon. I also worry about shaking off the rust. TDA hasn't been the same since he got injured. He isn't posing the offensive threat he did earlier in the year. All the talk of the Canes can't win on the road has gotten into the player's heads. They have to rise above all the noise. I'll say it time and again, the Canes have to beat the team in front of them and the refs. The NHL wants a TB/NYR ECF.....people can believe what they want, but more viewers from large/rabid fanbase markets makes Bettman and the NHL happy. #LetsGoCanes

Yeah too bad that is their primary job...... Go figure.

To ESPN, Announcers, and National Media: we get Carolina doesn't exist in the NHL. Please keep it that way so maybe you won't have anything to talk about if we win the Cup.

National announcers talking about how the Canes were headed for being shut out for the 3rd time this year when Aho scored. Glad he shut that fool up..... The boys need to know they are fighting against the media, league, and ref sentiment. It's the Canes vs. the world.....and we need to play like it. Every night.

Gotta hope having that last line change allows Staal and his line to shut down the Boston 1st line. They've done it well at home and the team has played better overall at home. We put ourselves in a bad situation making this series come down to 1 game, at least it is at home. #LetsGoCanes #TakeWarning

I think most of us were prepared that Boston was going to get a game at home. I question a lot of the calls and non-calls again tonight. I really don't understand it, at all. I know Boston is the large market team etc., but at some point does RBA, DW, and TD have a discussion with the league with tape backing it up? Maybe it would make no difference and it's already been done. Last thing: why does the ice in Boston suck? It was apparent throughout the game. I saw our guys lose their edges; pucks skipping, jumping, and rolling on both teams. I think that was part of our dismal power play tonight. The puck wasn't coming in clean off of quick passes and even pros can't tee it up on a rolling puck. On to Game 4.... #TakeWarning #LetsGoCanes

Ian Thomas has the most value as a blocker. That being said, I have seen him whiff on assigned blocks and get flattened as well. He's made a handful of very good catches in 4 years, but he usually goes down quickly when contact occurs. He isn't one to fight for those extra yards. He got paid a lot more than I thought he was worth, but I suppose the FO thinks more highly of him than a majority of the fans.

Gotta keep the momentum and focus up....stay sharp and beat these bums.

Damn straight, refs letting them play dirty. I hate NHL refs....

I don't normally wish ill on folks, but these Boston azzholes can suck a phat penis. They are trying their best to hurt our boys and that's some bullshit. I want one of their heads on a stick.

You have to remember that even though Barnes played for Rhule, he also played for Aranda and played even more than he did under Rhule. Aranda is a good coach and Baylor had a very good year last year. I think this pick was excellent even with the Rhule/Baylor "ha ha's." We'll see how he pans out in camp, but if Wilks can coach him up he may just surprise people. I will say though he does have an injury history from what I read about him.

Hard to believe they would have taken Pickett over Neal there or Cross. We would definitely be a special kind of stupid if that had happened. Maybe the Football Gods saved us.

Corral played against the best all around defenses in the SEC and did pretty dang well (not including non-conference games). Nothing against the other QBs, but they didn't play against the most stellar defenses all season long. I think that should be looked at as well.

Holton Ayers c'mon down......

Seeing that around the Twittersphere.....if Fitterer and Morgan tell him this is his chance and to tone his attitude down he is better than Darnold. We can't take on any of the money though, like at all.

OK don't burn the place down with this pick guys.... Just support the 7 year plan - Kenny Pickett