Fans be fannatic’in…. You mean Freddie is playing like a 36 yo 2.75M goalie 😮. He can have his days (@ Avs) but expecting consistent 1A play is beyond him. My biggest concern with all goalies lately are the goals early. Excluding PK @ B’s there are like 8 consecutive games with first 8 min goals.

10 games in takes:
1. 21 is a stud. Yes, he’s raw but brings something the blue line hasn’t had in a long time.
2. Big props to Bussi.
3. The top 6 (20/22/24/27/53) needs some legit size in the last spot and it’s not 37.
4. 48 appreciation post.
5. Special teams has a long way to go.

Day after Canes game takes:
1. Looking forward to the annual nation media narrative that questions the Canes goaltending and lack of star power… Mr Andersen and Sir Jarvis would like a word.
2. We’re going to see what the kids are made of.
3. Way to grab adversity by the horns.

Day after Canes game takes:
1. Learning hard lessons in a W is always the preferred option.
2. How’s it go, a Jarvy goal a day keeps the L column at bay, or somthing like that.
3. D depth is becoming a bit of a concern…

Day after Canes game takes:
1. Folks forget the Canes had bottom quarter of the league goal tending in regular season last year. Outstanding again tonight.
2. Nikishin’s confidence is growing every shift.
3. Staal line is so impactful, hope they can keep their juice all season.

Day after Canes game takes:
1. Don’t care how long it takes, let Slavin get right. You need him April not October.
2. Would anyone be mad if Hall/Svech flipped lines.
3. Does PK go on the road trip and if not, oh boy here we go again.

Quick thoughts on Canes offseason:
1. Miss me with all the J-rob speculation. Want nothing to do with him.
2. Think it's unlikely but I'm here for Marner.
3. With the cap space and current draft capital, ET can add without subtracting so stop mocking Blake/Stank.
4. Keep building from the back out.

Day after Canes season takes:
1. Cheer for your team, but don’t hand them the keys to your happiness.
2. Not half bad for a transition year. Still stings to let and opportunity slip by.
3. Still missing a team identity, like Willy dropping gloves in gm 1 vs the Rags, you just know it when you see it

So is Marner the top offseason target for Canes now?

How has the ‘return’ not leaked?

1. I thought the trade for Rants was a good move.
2. It hasn't made the difference I had hoped for.
3. If he hasn't been the fit, I'd rather recoup some assets than doubling down long term.
4. Nothing against the player, it was worth the chance, but at this point I'd like the era to be over.

Any Canes fan looking for a GA parking pass tonight. Have an extra someone can scoop up for $15 if they'd like.

The 6 y.o. asked a question about #97 during warmups…. We talk about players so she knows who CMD is, was still shocked she picked him out totally unprompted…. Turns out she was talking about the Canes 97, good ole’ Stormy. Way to keep your priorities straight, kid.

When the 6 y.o. woke up I told her about the trade and the players involved…. Her response “Why did they trade Necas, they should have traded Burns. He’s always in the wrong place and giving up goals.” 🤣🤣

Day after Canes game takes:
1. For 40 min Canes fans got to live the frustrations other teams feel when playing the Canes. Dallas is toughhh to play.
2. Jarvis is like a mini-Martinook with high-end skill. A rare NHL complete package.
3. 24/20/53 screams too small…but I love everything about it.

Day after Canes game takes.
1. Good on, Spence.
2. Brady Tkachuk never fails to remind me why he’s in my top 3 disliked players in the league.
3. Aggressive and confident KK is a fun player to watch.
4. Speedy D is a beautiful thing.

Day after Canes game takes:
1. When 88 matches the effort of 48, you’re going to have a good time.
2. The O has plenty of oomph…
3. You know Pyotr is on when he’s limiting rebounds.
4. Jarvis being banged up makes sense; hasn’t seemed himself lately.

Day after Canes game takes:
1.RBA clearly frustrated with goalie interference but hope he doesn’t go boycott mode with it again this year.
2.Lots of great chances early, really needed to finished one or two.
3.Opening night aside, Canes have scored 3 or more in every game and 4 or more in last 8.

Inaugural day after Canes game takes on BlueSky:
1. Pk was mid on Tuesday, but bussin’ last night.
2. Faceoffs to start a PK have been a struggle recently.
3. Wouldn’t mind seeing Jarvis join 82 & 88 for a few shifts.
4. Winning without your fastball is what good teams do.