This is my first post. To get started I want to talk about something that really excited me yesterday. My favorite hockey team, the Carolina Hurricanes, resigned my favorite player, Tuomo Ruutu. With the NHL Trade Deadline quickly approaching, Ruutu has been a name that executives and fans alike have tossed around the rumor mill. Many times throughout the previous weeks, it had been rumored that teams such as Vancouver, Chicago, and Pittsburgh have been interested in aquiring Ruutu before the Monday, February 27th deadline. However, on Wedenesday, the Hurricanes inked Ruutu to a new 4 year, $19 million deal taking Ruutu off the market until the 2015-16 season. Ruutu ranks second among Carolina players with 17 goals and fourth in points with 30 in 57 games played. With the signing of Tuomo Ruutu, the Hurricanes have solidified a core group of players including Cam Ward, Eric Staal, Tim Gleason, Jeff Skinner, Brandon Sutter, Jussi Jokinen, Joni Pitkanen, and Chad LaRose who are all signed to multi-year deals. With that said, the 'Canes are looking to improve their record and hopefully make a push to get into the playoffs. They currently sit at 15th in the Eastern Conference and are 8 points out of the final playoff spot. With the drama that the Ruutu trade rumors brought behind them, it's time to get back to business tonight with a home game against the Anaheim Ducks at 7:00 PM. You can watch the game live on Fox Sports Carolinas on Time Warner Cable or listen live on 99.9 FM The Fan, ESPN Radio. Let's Go Canes!
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