Canes set roster for opening night
The Canes have announced the 23-player active roster for the opening of the 2008-09 season. The NHL requires teams submit their season-opening rosters by Wednesday at 3 p.m.
The Hurricanes’ final roster includes two goaltenders, eight defensemen and 13 forwards. Right wing Scott Walker will start the season on the injured reserve list, and right wing Justin Williams is on the non-roster injured list.
Included on the roster is center Zach Boychuk, the team's first-round draft choice this year. Boychuk is recovering from surgery on his left wrist.
Chip Alexander
A Raleigh native, Chip has worked at the N&O since 1979 and is in his second season as the Canes beat writer. He can be reached at chip.alexander@newsobserver.com. You can follow him on Twitter at @ice_chip.
Comments
Until Scott returns....
Wed, 10/08/2008 - 17:39 — batsleft_throwsleftIf Zach Boychuk goes down to the juniors before Nov 1, Scott Walker won't be back, so someone will be coming up from Albany.
Can't help but think that
Wed, 10/08/2008 - 16:21 — figaroCan't help but think that Jeff O'Neill might have been on this roster if he'd stuck it out. It was his choice to call it quits on his own terms though, and I'm sure he's content with his decision.
O'Neil was terrible
Wed, 10/08/2008 - 18:59 — Anonymous (not verified)O'Neil was terrible
Tickets to opening game night
Wed, 10/08/2008 - 15:18 — Anonymous (not verified)I know that this is not really related but I was wondering if you could tell me how I might be able to win some tickets for this game. I would really like to take my son to see at least one hockey game this season-any tips would be greatly appreciated!
I believe tickets are still
Wed, 10/08/2008 - 18:27 — FuquayCaniacI believe tickets are still available for the home opener. If it is your wallet that you are trying to keep healthy, there is a special for $9.99 upper level tickets, game-day purchases only. This and others can be found here:
http://hurricanes.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NHLPage&id=17672
I've done the cheap seats. I actually kinda like 'em. :)
Yeah... the seats in the
Wed, 10/08/2008 - 21:11 — Anonymous (not verified)Yeah... the seats in the upper level are not bad at all! In fact... if you aren't used to watching hockey live it's a good way to get a feel for how a game unfolds....
Honestly, there really isn't
Thu, 10/09/2008 - 08:18 — atrioneHonestly, there really isn't a bad seat in the house. I've sat in the last row of section 329 for a game and they were fine.