PLYMOUTH, Mich. -- Canes coach Paul Maurice said today that there would be no lineup changes for Thursday's game against the Detroit Red Wings.
Injured forwards Sergei Samsonov, Chad LaRose and Erik Cole all practiced today at Compuware Arena, home of the OHL's Plymouth Whalers. But Maurice said all three were "a ways away" physically from rejoining the lineup.
The Whalers team attended the practice and was addressed by Maurice as well as LaRose, who played and starred for the Whalers in the 2001, '02 and '03 seasons.
"It was good. It's nice to be back," LaRose said. "It brings back some memories.
"They have a great organization and it's always great to see the guys coming up."
LaRose scored 61 goals in 67 games in his last season with the Whalers.
"It was a fun year," LaRose said. "We had a bunch of young guys and weren't picked to do much and went all the way to the conference finals and lost in Game 7."
LaRose said he can still remember being where the Whalers' players are now, dreaming the dream and hoping to one day be in the NHL.
"I always dreamed of where I am now," he said. "There will be quite a few of those guys out on the ice with us."
A Raleigh native, Chip has worked at the N&O since 1979 and is the Canes beat writer. He can be reached at
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Canarse & Hellfish
Thu, 01/14/2010 - 13:50 — esteban1949Gee no one can takes sides here as you are both right !! another first for the blog !! ...and according to my source there in plymouth, Rosie is still talked about there for the whalers as a role model for what can happen with hard work,grit and determination...but between us...where did that go this season, before he got hurt ? hmm a mystery...come watson...somethings afoot...
The Canes are Good,My Grandkids are Better, and Life is Great !!
Go Canes !!
Hmmmm
Wed, 01/13/2010 - 16:46 — Hockeydad92Got to wonder what Tyler Seguin though about those red and white Canes practice duds? Wonder if he pictures himself in that gear? Maybe next year?....... Heck Paul should have gave him a set and let him test drive them for a drill or two!
HMMMM
Wed, 01/13/2010 - 18:02 — hellfishSeguin is good but these guys especially Derek Stephan and Jerry D'Amigo look good to and don't forget Taylor Hall ANY of these guy's will look good in a Cane uniform next year! here are the WJH tourney leading scorers USA is pretty good too...Thanks to Brian Burke for the selection process as well. Burke FINALLY done things the right way! OOP'S almost forgot Danny Kristo was impressive also.
Already Taken
Thu, 01/14/2010 - 00:22 — CanarseNearly all the guys on your list have already been drafted. Only the 17yr olds are available. I was less than impressed with Tyler Hall. He played quite small IMO. He can skate and dangle, but spent plenty of time getting up off the ice. Do the Canes really need another little guy?
How about a D man? Cam Fowler is ranked #3 by ISS and looked good at the World Juniors. He is Tyler Hall's teammate and seemed to have his number when on the ice. The Canes need a real #1 defenseman in the worst way.