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I had shingles when I was 13 or 14 years old. Not nearly as painful when you're young. Matter of fact, because it's only contagious to those who haven't had chicken pox or the vaccine, I was still able to go to Boy Scout summer camp for 2 weeks. Of course, this was in the 60s when vaccines were commonplace and the idea of someone not being vaccinated for something like chicken pox was unheard of. Anyway, the most I remember of it was the blisters, mostly concentrated across the back of my shoulders. Hope you come through it okay and have no long-term effects.

So, the goal that should not have been a goal.... https://www.nhl.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-colorado-avalanche-coach-challenge-x1595 Challenge Initiated By: Carolina Type of Challenge: Missed Game Stoppage Event – High-Sticking the Puck Result: Original call confirmed – Goal Colorado Explanation: The Situation Room supported the Referee’s call on the ice that Parker Kelly’s stick was not above the normal height of his shoulders when he contacted the puck at 15:31 of the second period (4:29 elapsed time) – 17 seconds prior to his goal. The decision was made in accordance with Rule 80.1. Penalty: 2:00 minor penalty: Delay of Game – Unsuccessful Challenge ------------------------------------------------------------ How the challenge was interpreted as a high stick challenge is beyond me. What I cannot find is what/how RBA challenged the goal and how it was reviewed as a high stick goal when Stevie Wonder could see the hand extending off Kelly's stick, essentially grabbing at the puck and it went by Freddie. But the note says, "...17 seconds prior to his goal." So I have no clue that they even looked at the hand goal.

Aho has more turnovers than points...

I thought the Charlotte Hornets and the Tinderbox were pretty much the same thing...lol.

Canes were 2-0 against Dallas last year; 0-2 the year before. It's been pretty much back and forth between the 2 teams back to the bubble year when we played them 8 times. But they have a pretty decided edge over the years.

Maybe Rod will change it up and slot Bussi in net. Why risk the inevitable injury to Freddie this early in the season against a team that will likely win regardless. The Stars are not playing particularly well right now and Freddie stands a better chance of beating them, although Dallas has owned the Canes of late. Just show up and play to win, that's all I ask.

So, this is a thing, but when I read the AP press release and saw Kash Patel's name, the whole case lost some credibility with the Clown Prince of Conspiracy Theories lending his name just because a moron thought it would be fun to make him the Director of the FBI.

The blue line is a mess not collectively, but having to shuffle pieces just to get 3 D lines on the ice while playing three perennial contenders in 3 consecutive games without a break, there's not a lot of room for error. Last night, there was literally not a single defensive pairing that had ever skated together before, either in the preseason or so far this season.

The Dallas game is a season ticket holder travel game, so there will be red & black in attendance. Gonna stick around to see this PP and I'm off to bed if it looks like most Cane PPs.

At least I won't be up much longer having to watch this. Catch the highlights/lowlights tomorrow.

Next 3 games will be brutal. I'll be happy with 2 or more points out of the 6 possible. There were some horrible lapses during the Kings game and that 5-4 and 5-3 PP was enough to throw up over. Just atrocious.

Should never had to fight thru OT. The Canes flat out did not handle the push from the Kings in the 2nd and 3rd periods, and lost most of their offense along the way. It was sheer survival mode for 2/3 of the game and the Canes couldn't even clear. Ehlers is on the cusp- he looks like he's going to break out at any moment. Not sure the Canes have had a puck handler and passer like him in a few years. He's a beast below the goal line and can shoot from anywhere. He's frustrated right now and every time he comes off the ice he's shaking his head and slamming his stick. Aho, OT notwithstanding, is a hot mess right now. Bad passes, losing pucks... Vegas (4-0-2) Monday, Avs (5-0-1) Thursday and Dallas (3-2-0) Saturday before coming home. These first 3 games were only a tune up.

Lost all of the aggressiveness. Trying to save a lead rather than win the game.

The next 3 are going to be brutal tests. Goalie play may be the difference.

The Canes PP looks more like a PK- just running time off with possession. And the Canes have not looked very good since Ghost went down.

Never. I enjoy reading your takes and anytime I can learn something about new music or someone gives me an idea to go listen to something new, I'm off to find the next hidden gem. Fwiw, both of those songs have a place with me, and I'm almost 70. No kids, but I always reflect on my childhood when I hear either of these.

Cats in the Cradle was Harry Chapin. Maybe you got them confused, nonetheless, it is a great song. Cat did a song, Father and Son, which is another great song.

Canes PP:

Ordered the new Cat Stevens compilation released about a month ago. I still have original vinyl of Tea for the Tillerman, Teaser & the Firecat and Catch Bull at Four. This one came in clear vinyl, which is cool. A lot of vinyl being pressed now is colored or hazed or has some special artwork in the vinyl.

He's not here for puck support.

How much is Ehlers getting paid? Rhetorical question.

Good to have that depth when Freddie gets hurt. Oh, stop. We all know it's just a matter of time.

There's not a lot about the Canes that gets me worked up, but how a team this consistently good is so consistently bad on the PP is mind boggling.

Some things never change... Trash PP.

Primeau looked better than the last version of Kochetkov we saw.