All-Star Campaign Started for Wallin
Nic Wallin from H.E.C.
The NHL All-Star nominations have been announced and several familiar names are on the ballot. Representing the Hurricanes are team leaders Ray Whitney, Rod Brind’Amour, and last year’s All-Star MVP, Eric Staal.
Recently, I was informed that some fans are looking for even more possible representation from the Canes.
One of the pleasant surprises this year has been the play of blueliner, Niclas Wallin. Not only has he provided dependable, physical, defensive play in his own end, he has contributed more than ever on offense so far this season.
Wallin has one goal and six assists in 15 games this year, compared to a total of two goals and six assists in all of last season. (66 games). His NHL career high for one season is 10 points, so the defenseman is on pace to shatter his previous career best.
Up until recently, Wallin had also been flirting with the best plus/minus stats in the entire NHL. He leads the team and is among league leaders with hits. Most importantly, “The Secret Weapon” (as he was dubbed by John Forslund), has tied an NHL record for defensemen with three OT game winning goals in the playoffs.
Someone created a special page for Wallin and several fans over on the forums at Carolina Hurricanes.com have started a buzz. Can he get enough votes to make it? At the very least it would show the rest of the NHL that there are more than just a few passionate, southern hockey fans if they can generate several thousand “write-in” votes for the Swede.
Voting starts tomorrow, November 12th.
Good luck to him and best of luck to the fans on this crusade.
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Happy Veteran’s Day to all my fellow vets out there.
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Question for Canes tickets giveaway- worth 10 Canes Country points- (100 points needed to win free tickets. First one to post the correct answer in the comments section below will be awarded the 10 points)
Which NHL team has Nic Wallin scored the most career points against in the regular season?
About the Author: Bubba is a hockey fan/citizen journalist who has always wanted to be a sportswriter and is pursuing his dream. He also writes a Hurricanes blog for 
CaniacGuy | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
Just a WAG w/ no research performed: Devils
Mason | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
He’s had the most points in the regular season against the Florida Panthers, with 7 in his seven-year career.
hotchipsnsalsa | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
Wallin is a great guy and is putting forth the effort so far so I hope he generates some points and the recognition.
I heard him say one time he liked sun and fun and I would think that the team would have to be in the southeast division since they are the teams we play the most so my guess for your trivia question is Florida and that’s my final answer.
Cory | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
Nic’s really bounced back — I can’t imagine what the team’s situation would be w/o him. I wonder the same about Seidenberg. He probably deserves some write-ins, too …. tho I don’t want to split the vote.
Lou | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
9pts vs Florida
Wilmnoca | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
I guess I’ll throw out a guess. How ’bout Montreal?
Bubba | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
Florida is the correct answer. Lou, you had the right number of points as well, but Mason had the first time stamp in the system so he gets the 10 CC points.
We will have another question soon.
SamsonovFan | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
Just a quick thought about injuries in a VIP center position…
Staal is definitely playing hurt, Rod is hurt, Cullen has been out, our other center has limited experience.
SamsonovFan | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
… and Sutter has been out. Was referring to Helminen above. Sorry… losing track of all the injuries.
caniacgirl | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
Yes please please please WOTE FOR WALLIN. Even if he doesn’t make it onto the roster, it will be nice to show the league just how much support the team has!
wylde4canes | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
am I the only one who finds that picture funny. What is up with the hat?
Wilmnoca | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
I was thinking the same thing. He looks like Joey Jerimiah from Degrassi High!
Mateo | Nov 11, 2008 | Reply
A three Hour Tour!!??!!
That’s what I thought of when I saw the hat.
kec | Nov 12, 2008 | Reply
Philadelphia