Canes aware of Hagemo's latest arrest

let's just get one thing completely clear about this issue (i.e. that henrik tallinder, andreas lilja and kristian huselius were believed to have gang raped an unconscious woman): the swedish national team did NOT kick them off the team because of the accusations but rather due to the fact that contrary to what was stated in the 'contract' (of sorts) that they signed with the team they sneaked out of the hotel, went to a nightclub and drank alcohol during a tournament. No matter what one may or may not think about this 'rule' it was still an agreement and they broke it. So the fact that they were kicked off the team was absolutely WONDERFUL if you ask me!!! (they should be proud to be asked to represent the country and they should, as grown men, be trusted to behave accordingly). About the rape issue, well it's really a matter of weird swedish juridiction - they were
let go not because they DIDN'T gangrape her, but due to the fact that she was unconscious and thus did not STATE/MAKE CLEAR her unwillingness to participate. The FACT that she was unconscious is not even debated. Now, judge for yourselves but I for one would not like to see as morally crippled individuals as those men represent neither the team of my hometown nor my nation in the shape of the national team. (btw, the 'weird' law has since, rather much thanks to that specific occurance and the public outcry it caused, thankfully been rewamped). One of the players was indeed SUSPENDED by his club, the other two left the country to escape media attention. From the bottom of my heart i hope neither one ever returns. THEY ARE THE SHAME OF THE NATION.
Regarding Nate Hagemo, well that's a different story and one I do not know very much about (I am sedish and based in sweden so info on canes prospects is rather hard to get by). But from what I've read in N&O it seems he's a troubled kid that needs help, and I believe it's a wonderful thing that the Hurricanes organization is willing to give him a push and a second chance. (if only a symbolic, well then so be it, but it's better than nothing and maybe the first of many a step in the right and positive direction).
GOOD LUCK, HAGEMO!

Great story, LD
Does anyone remember during the lockout when Huselius and another player got arrested in Sweden on SUSPICION of rape? They were kicked off their teams IMMEDIATELY before they could even put in a plea (even though the rape turned out to be a hoax). I'm convinced American athletes don't realize how well they have it here. And while I think allowing him to come to camp is a stupid move, I can't bring myself to say more without sounding like I'm judging the poor guy.
I certainly hope for the best for Hage b/c everyone should get a second chance at life, especially when they don't necessarily deserve it.
God-willing, he cleans up and does well for himself. Good luck, Hage.

Folks, we're not talking about shoplifting and speeding tickets. We're talking about heroin, car accidents that left people hospitalized and stalking/restraining order violations. HELLO! If the Canes truly wanted to help this kid, they would pay for him to go to rehab and get his act together. You don't go from shooting up heroin, being arrested 4x right to training camp. To bring a ticking time bomb into town like this, Rutherford better know what he is doing. If this kid hurts anyone while in NC, Rutherford should lose his job. I'm all for second chances, but let this kid do some drug rehab, answer to the judicial system for his numerous probation violations and then give him a chance. Didn't another professional NC team (i.e. Panthers) try this route of picking up potential players? I don't think it ended well for them.

Proud to be a fan of the Canes and I hope one day to be cheering for Nate Hagemo wearing the sightless eye.

Everyone makes mistakes at one time or another in their lives. They, too, deserve a second chance. Especially if they realize their poor judgment and are willing to make amends. This young gentleman deserves the same opportunities. Just look @ Josh Hamilton and how he's doing now. Someone cared enough to mentor to him.

I think more than anything, this story speaks to the integrity of the Hurricanes organization, and in particular, Jim Rutherford. A quick and simple "no" would have been the easy answer to this player's agent, but instead a chance has been extended to give Hagemo, once again, an important hockey stage to perform on, and even more importantly, this time it will be in front of the eyes of NHL coaches. It sounds like he realizes the magnitude of this gesture and plans to take advantage of it. That in itself says a lot about how this opportunity has affected him in a positive way.  Well done, 'Canes.