2009 NHL Free Agency: What The Toronto Maple Leafs Might Do
Pension Plan Puppets — ... the draft three days before the start of free agency. It's not like this day is so important that it's a national holiday in Canada. As a conversation starter because I still have a tonne of draft stuff to come I have a short cheat sheet to help us with a starting point. Pending UFAs: Martin Gerber, Brad May, Bates Battaglia, Andre Deveaux, Boyd Devereaux, Jeff Hamilton, Kris Newbury, Ben Ondrus, Jay Harrison, Erik Reitz, Jamie Heward, Curtis ...

2009 NHL Free Agency / Teams by Cap Space / Unsigned UFA's and RFA's
Habs Eyes On The Prize — ... Jeff Woywitka D 25, Marek Schwarz G 23. 11 - New Jersey Devils: $12.129 UFA: Brendan Shanahan L 40, Kevin Weekes G 34. RFA: Travis Zajac C 24. 12 - Toronto Maple Leafs: $12.022 (20) UFA: Brad May L 37, Bates Battaglia L 33, Andre Deveaux C 25, Boyd Devereaux C 31, Jeff Hamilton C 31, Kris Newbury C 27, Ben Ondrus R 27, Jay Harrison D 26, Jamie Heward D 38. RFA: Jeremy ...

Hurricanes sign defenseman Jay Harrison
Canes Country — ... The Carolina Hurricanes inked another player to a two-way deal today as ex-Toronto prospect, Jay Harrison, signed on with the Canes. Jason Karmanos had this to say about the big, 6'4 blueliner. ...

The Best of the Rest - UFA Defensemen Still on the Market
Canes Country — ... , and now Jay Harrison could each be considered strong candidates for the 5 and 6 positions, but it would be asking too much for them to step into the top four.  ...

Jim Rutherford Flexes Muscles Once Again
Canes Country — ... than ever before.  Tough guy Tim Conboy has a one way NHL contract and will be kept close by, just in case the team needs his services.  Several players have two-way deals and are borderline big league players who could easily fill in if needed.  Michael Ryan, Steven Goertzen, and Patrick Dwyer each have NHL experience and are capable forward fill-ins.      The defense is deeper yet.  Recent acquisitions Jay Harrison and  Zack Fitzgerald could be NHL ready.  ...

Joni Pitkanen to have Knee Scoped
Canes Country — ... Chip Alexander from Canes Now is reporting that Hurricanes defenseman, Joni Pitkanen is having knee trouble and will have minor surgery.  He is expected to miss a couple of weeks.  (Training camp).  Pitkanen led all Canes skaters in average ice time last season.    This is not a good way to start training camp, but it opens the door for youngsters Bryan Rodney, Jamie McBain, Brett Carson, or Jay Harrison. 

More Training Camp News - Groups A and B Defined
Canes Country — ... The club created two rosters and tweaked the schedule a bit so that both groups could practice at different times.  The veterans are included in Group A while the prospects and probable River Rats are in Group B. Defenseman Jonathan Paiement was a last minute addition and will also be a part of the B Group.  The blueliner played for the River Rats as well as the Everblades last season with mixed reviews.   Interestingly enough, defensemen Jay Harrison and Brett Carson are in group A while previous front ...

A Closer Look: Jay Harrison
Canes Country — ... Jay Harrison was a free agent signing by Jim Rutherford which might have been a bit under the radar this summer, but Paul Maurice thinks that the young defenseman has a real shot to make the team.  The fact that the ex-Leaf was assigned to the "A" group this training camp proves that.  The Oshawa native finds himself in the thick of heated competition for the coveted seventh defenseman spot, (and perhaps sixth position if Pitkanen stays out longer than planned).  ...

Canes are not Streaming Video for Tomorrow's Game -Updated
Canes Country — ... were able to do this last season and it was a huge hit.  You will still be able to listen to Chuck on 99.9 The Fan, if you can't make it to the arena.   The Canes have also released some lineup information.  The first two lines, Eric Staal, Tuomo Ruutu, Erik Cole, Matt Cullen, Ray Whitney, and Chad LaRose will be playing tomorrow night for the home team.  Joe Corvo, Tim Gleason, Brett Carson, Jay Harrison, and Aaron Ward will play on defense.  Cam ...

2009-10 NHL Season Preview: Carolina Hurricanes
Canes Country — ... Cam Ward played as well as any other goalie in the NHL during the second half of the year.  The late additions of Jussi Jokinen and Erik Cole were also instrumental to the team's success.  But most importantly, the team's defense came together and the club ended up with the fourth lowest goals against total in the East.  Who's in: Tom Kostopoulos, Stephane Yelle, Aaron Ward, Andrew Alberts, Jay Harrison Who's out: Anton Babchuk, Dennis ...

Carolina makes more cuts, Roster now at 27
Canes Country — ... today and have trimmed their preseason roster down to 27 players.  Drayson Bowman, Steven Goertzen, Justin Peters, Bryan Rodney, and Brett Carson were all assigned to Albany this morning. Carson and Rodney would have to be surprises in this group as both performed very well last season when called upon.  Rodney scored last night on the powerplay and has offensive skills the team needs.   The assignments are good news for Jay Harrison and Jamie McBain, the two remaining defensemen ...

Would Losing In 2009-10 Benefit Carolina Hurricanes Over The Long Haul?
Canes Country — ... Wallin: At this stage of his career, Wallin is a third-pairing d-man that would likely be acquired for depth purposes. Still, he's played in two Stanley Cup Finals and another Eastern Conference Final. Comparable: Columbus dealt veteran Luke Richardson to Toronto at the 2006 trade deadline for a conditional pick (fifth in 2006 or fourth in 2007). Trade Deadline Value: Late-round pick Reserves Tim Conboy, Michael Ryan and Jay Harrison would likely have little value at the deadline, as would ...

Canes Top Thrashers For First Preseason Win, 4-3
Canes Country — ... Jay Harrison looked good out there.  He seems to have the quickness to jump into play when needed, but drop back as well and as Cory mentioned last night, is not shy about shooting the puck.  ...

Carolina Ends Pre-season on a Positive, Defeats Nashville 5-2
Canes Country — ... as a softie, but Scott Walker would put the game away late in the third as he tucked in a beautiful pass from Staal with less than a minute left.  Last but not least, Tim Conboy scored into an empty net and the Nashville faithful went home disappointed. Michael Leighton ended up making 21 saves on 23 shots and played a solid game. Jussi Jokinen led the team with four shots on goal while Chad LaRose was right behind with three. Jay Harrison had five hits.  Alberts, Wallin, and Ward had three ...

McBain and Sutter Assigned to Albany
Canes Country — ... There are now 23 players in town which is the roster maximum allowed on opening night.  The extras still here are Jay Harrison, who has locked up the seventh defenseman spot for now, ...

Jay Harrison in for Joni Pitkanen Tonight
Canes Country — ... It certainly makes sense not to rush him, especially when seventh defenseman Jay Harrison has played so well in the preseason.     Harrison played in all four exhibition games for the Canes. ...

The Quest Begins: Philadelphia Flyers at Carolina Hurricanes
Broad Street Hockey — ... - Stephane Yelle - Tom Kostopoulos Defense Joe Corvo - Tim Gleason Andrew Alberts - Aaron Ward Jay Harrison - Niclas Wallin ...

Hurricane Warning in effect for The Hub
Stanley Cup of Chowder — ... Jokinen -  Matt Cullen - Tuomo Ruutu  Sergei Samsonov - Rod Brind'Amour - Chad LaRose Tom Kostopoulos - Stephane Yelle - Scott Walker  Tim Gleason - Joe Corvo  Niclas Wallin - Jay Harrison   Aaron Ward - Andrew ...

Bruins Knock Out Canes, 7-2
Canes Country — ... were only watching.  The outcome was inevitable.  The Bruins jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the opening period and out-shot the Hurricanes 21-7.  They out-shot the Canes 15-6 in the next period and scored another three goals.  Paul Maurice wisely took Cam Ward out of the game when it was 4-0, but things were not any easier for Michael Leighton. The game turned into a penalty filled fiasco in the second period.  First Jay Harrison and Milan Lucic exchanged blows as Lucic bloodied Harrison ...

Game Recap: Bruins vs Hurricanes
Stanley Cup of Chowder — ... for the goal.  In the final minute of the period things got very chippy.  Jay Harrison of the Hurricanes did his best to rally his bench when he dropped the gloves.  Too bad for him it was ...

Lightning at Canes - Game Preview
Canes Country — ... only played one game so far this season and lost, 6-3 to Atlanta as the Thrashers scored early and often on Saturday night. Joni Pitkanen is expected to make a return for the home team.  The defenseman led the team in average ice time last season and is a mainstay with the man advantage.  The club has missed his presence.  He will be paired with Aaron Ward, while Andrew Alberts will be moved alongside Niclas Wallin.  Jay Harrison will be scratched.   Tim Conboy will be ...

Joni Pitkanen Still Sore, Questionable for Tomorrow Night
Canes Country — ... and the team wanted him to wait another day. (Canes Now) The Hurricanes highest paid defenseman left the game early on Tuesday night because his leg got cold and stiffened up.  Even though he only played nine minutes and change against the Lightning, he made his presence known as he picked up the primary assist on Carolina's only goal in regulation.  If he does not play, it looks like Niclas Wallin will move up with Aaron Ward, while Jay Harrison and Andrew Alberts would be the third pairing.  ...

Carolina Offense Breaks Through - Canes 7, Panthers 2
Canes Country — ... would score his first goal of the year a bit later, and Jay Harrison scored his first NHL goal from about the same area Cullen scored his.  ...

Bin there, Done that: Uncharacteristic penalties trip up Carolina
Canes Country — ... sample, I sorted out the numbers for your consideration. First off, breaking out the major penalties and misconducts related to fighting, the numbers show that in those first 2 games against the Flyers and Bruins, the Hurricanes were facing teams with a reputation for rough play - and it comes as no surprise to see the minutes reflect exactly that style. I think we'd all agree with Coach Paul Maurice in praising Andrew Alberts, Jay Harrison and Tom Kostopoulos for their ...

Early Season Stat Check
Canes Country — ... Jay Harrison continues to improve and has the second best plus/minus on the team with a +2.  He is also the only defenseman who has scored a goal for Carolina. ...

Tidbits: Looking At The Hurricanes Through Five Games
Canes Country — ... away from the team for personal reasons, the 22-year-old rookie was forced into his first NHL action on a night when the team in front of him was clearly overwhelmed. He didn't help himself much, either, allowing a softie to Rod Brind'Amour and another — on a blistering, perfectly placed shot — to Jay Harrison on just seven shots. With Vokoun looking shaky at best — he single-handedly blew the game against Tampa Bay last night — Clemmensen's return can't come soon enough for coach Peter DeBoer. ...

Clicks and Clippings: Work & Progress
Canes Country — ... and Jay Harrison), is still working to perfect the system that Maurice, Ron Francis (and the the rest of the coaches) have envisioned. Each man first must identify, then master, their roles within this system. For all 20+ ...

Rod Brind'Amour Moves to Wing: Canes at Avs Game Preview
Canes Country — ... is expected to sit out tonight, although he is feeling better and participated in the game day skate.  I assume the defensive pairings will be mixed and matched as the coaching staff sees fit.  Jay Harrison will fill in for Gleason if plans do not change before game time. ...

"Bin" Sinnin' some more: A progress report on the Hurricanes' penalty problem
Canes Country — ... 1st 5 2nd 5 Total  Eric Staal  3 3 6  Jay Harrison  4 1 5  Joni ...

Early Season Report Card
Canes Country — ... Here you can see that Stephane Yelle got a minor penalty for every 15 minutes of time he was on the ice, which is the worst rating on the team.  While Joni Pitkanen gets a lot of aggression type penalties, his ratio is high as well, as is Jay Harrison's. _____ Individual stats: Plus/Minus: High Walker +6 Pitkanen +1 Low Corvo -4 Samsonov -5 Time on ice per game: Corvo- 27:09 (6th best in league) ...

House of Blues: Canes Drop Seventh Straight, 5-2
Canes Country — ... stole a Jay Harrison clearing attempt, skated in untouched, and beat Ward easily, making the score 2-0.  Harrison's pass went right toward the middle of the ice and hit Stastny in perfect stride, something that should never happen. ...

Shot Down in Flames: Flyers 6, Canes 1
Canes Country — ... The game got chippy and there were several fights, but none of them ruined momentum like in the previous game against St. Louis.  Jay Harrison, ...

Hurricanes Fall From Grace As Baffling As It Is Disappointing
Canes Country — ... was overplayed to start the season, lines have been constantly shuffled — on both even-strength and power play situations — and players repositioned, disproportionate ice time (see fewer than 13 minutes a night for Walker and Sutter, so far), and a curious loyalty to Jay Harrison all factor in. But more than anything, Maurice failed to see that the team's problems went deeper than the issue of the day (see all of the above). To be fair so did many others, but it is Maurice's job to identify weaknesses and patch or fix them, not find excuses. ...

Jay Harrison Sent to Albany
Canes Country — ... reassigned defenseman Jay Harrison to Albany today.  Harrison played 10 games for the Hurricanes, scoring a goal and registering two assists while averaging about 12 minutes of ice time per game.  He also accumulated 27 minutes of penalties. ...

Canes at Panthers: Game Preview
Canes Country — ... team leader, Eric Staal, for the first time since 2004.  The other players on the team now have an opportunity to step up and be heard, without standing in his shadow.  We will see if any new leaders emerge. Jussi Jokinen has been moved to first line center and Rod Brind'Amour, who at one time was moved to wing, will return to the third line center position.  Tim Gleason will be welcomed back to the blueline after missing five games.  Jay Harrison was sent to Albany, leaving Tim Conboy as the probable ...

Bryan Rodney Breathing Life into Carolina Powerplay
Canes Country — ... decided to go all big on the blueline and sent Rodney packing to Albany while Jay Harrison made the team.  Harrison was another big, strong, but slow, stay at home defenseman, much in the same mold of the other defensemen the team signed over the summer. ...

Click and Clippings: Turkey edition
Canes Country — ... Craig Custance from the Hockey News talks with Brian LeBlanc about his take on the SE Conference and the Canes. BTW, he's not counting the Canes out of the playoffs. Funny stuff. And of course, the weekly Hurricanes Report from Branecky and Hanlin always gives some insight straight from the Hurricanes' offices. News from Albany This is from late last week , but imagine the developing chemistry between AHL veteran's Jay Harrison, Tim Conboy and 20-year old Mike Murphy in the ...