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	<title>Canes Country &#187; Ron Francis</title>
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	<description>News and Views about the Carolina Hurricanes and the NHL</description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:27:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Paul Maurice Returns, Francis Goes Behind The Bench</title>
		<link>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/12/03/paul-maurice-returns-francis-goes-behind-the-bench/</link>
		<comments>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/12/03/paul-maurice-returns-francis-goes-behind-the-bench/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:51:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cory</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes Blog]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Jim Rutherford]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Kevin McCarthy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Paul Maurice]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Peter Laviolette]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Ron Francis]]></category>

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The Hurricanes reached into their past today, with GM Jim Rutherford replacing Stanley Cup-winning coach Peter Laviolette with Paul Maurice. Maurice coached the team for more than eight seasons and was replaced by Laviolette about five years ago. 
Also joining the staff is NHL Hall of Famer Ron Francis, who will be an associate coach on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LAVIOLETTE FIRED; Maurice Returns; Francis As Assitant?</title>
		<link>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/12/03/laviolette-fired/</link>
		<comments>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/12/03/laviolette-fired/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cory</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes Blog]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Jim Rutherford]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Mike Sundheim]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Paul Maurice]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Peter Laviolette]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Ron Francis]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://canescountry.com/blog/?p=2688</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Press conference at 11:30 a.m. Here&#8217;s the release from the team: 
HURRICANES TO HOLD MAJOR NEWS CONFERENCE AT 11:30
Team will announce coaching change 
RALEIGH, NC—The Carolina Hurricanes will hold a major news conference this morning at the RBC Center to announce a coaching change. All media are invited to cover the news conference, which will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the Media Room [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q&#038;A with Mike Murphy</title>
		<link>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/07/15/qa-with-mike-murphy/</link>
		<comments>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/07/15/qa-with-mike-murphy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:21:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bubba</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes Blog]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Mike Murphy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Ron Francis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Tom Barrasso]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Belleville Bulls]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://canescountry.com/blog/?p=725</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is part three of a four part series of interviews taken with Hurricanes prospects after practice on Thursday, July 10th.
Mike Murphy was selected by the Hurricanes in the 6th round of this year&#8217;s draft with the 165th overall pick. He played as goalie for the Belleville Bulls of the OHL and had a career [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Carolina Hurricanes Prospect Conditioning Camp - Preview</title>
		<link>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/07/09/carolina-hurricanes-prospect-conditioning-camp-preview/</link>
		<comments>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/07/09/carolina-hurricanes-prospect-conditioning-camp-preview/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bubba</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Albany River Rats]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Brandon Sutter]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Bryan Rodney]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes Blog]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Drayson Bowman]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Michael Leighton]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[NHL Draft]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Pete Friesen]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Ron Francis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Zach Boychuk]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Zac Dalpe]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://canescountry.com/blog/?p=713</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The &#8220;Young Guns&#8221; of the Carolina Hurricanes organization are in town this week to take part in the annual conditioning camp for prospects.  During the camp, which is officially running from July 9th to the 12th, the players will learn new physical training techniques, have media training, learn proper eating habits, and will be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I Heard it Through The Grapevine - Trade Rumors Galore</title>
		<link>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/06/20/i-heard-it-through-the-grapevine-trade-rumors-galore/</link>
		<comments>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/06/20/i-heard-it-through-the-grapevine-trade-rumors-galore/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:27:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bubba</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes Blog]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes Trades]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Erik Cole]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[NHL Draft]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Ron Francis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Rumors]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Tuomo Ruutu]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Jarko Ruutu]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://canescountry.com/blog/?p=684</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is the time of year for rumors, and there are new beauties everyday.  It&#8217;s known by everyone that the Carolina Hurricanes are in need of a defenseman or two, so of course the Canes are a big part of the ever-churning rumor mill themselves.  But what is a legit rumor and what [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Back in the Saddle Again - Jason Karmanos Rejoins Hurricanes</title>
		<link>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/06/18/back-in-the-saddle-again-jason-karmanos-rejoins-hurricanes/</link>
		<comments>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/06/18/back-in-the-saddle-again-jason-karmanos-rejoins-hurricanes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bubba</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[Jason Karmanos]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Jim Rutherford]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Ron Francis]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://canescountry.com/blog/?p=681</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It was announced this morning that Jason Karmanos returned to the Carolina Hurricanes and was named Executive Director of Hockey Operations.   Karmanos had previously served as Assistant General Manager, a post that Ron Francis holds now.
According to General Manager Jim Rutherford, the duo will be sharing duties and there is plenty of work [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minute by Minute - Quick Hit News</title>
		<link>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/06/03/minute-by-minute-quick-hit-news/</link>
		<comments>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/06/03/minute-by-minute-quick-hit-news/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bubba</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes Blog]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Ron Francis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[carolina hurricanes blogs]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Paul Maurice]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Sami Kapanen]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://canescountry.com/blog/?p=657</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The news is changing every minute, so let&#8217;s try to get caught up and review a few headlines&#8230;..
Good Luck Sami!
It was announced yesterday that ex-Whalers, Canes, and Flyers, Sami Kapanen was retiring from the NHL.   Sami will be playing for his own team in Finland next year.
It was a joy to watch Kapanen [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stay - Samsonov Re-ups For 3 Years</title>
		<link>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/04/16/carolina-hurricanes-blogs-79/</link>
		<comments>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/04/16/carolina-hurricanes-blogs-79/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bubba</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes Blog]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Jim Rutherford]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Peter Karmanos]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Ron Francis]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://canescountry.com/blog/?p=597</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
One player who undoubtedly will be returning next year for the Carolina Hurricanes is Sergei Samsonov.  Carolina General Manager, Jim Rutherford wasted no time in re-signing the talented and skilled Russian winger who scored  32 points in 38 games after he was picked up off waivers by the Canes about half way through [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Power to the People - Canes Work the Powerplay</title>
		<link>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/03/10/carolina-hurricanes-blog-112/</link>
		<comments>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/03/10/carolina-hurricanes-blog-112/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:40:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bubba</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes Blog]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Eric Staal]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Erik Cole]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Joe Corvo]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Ron Francis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Tom Barrasso]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://canescountry.com/blog/?p=548</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I did make it out to practice today and the team was working long and hard on the powerplay.  First, they practiced carrying the puck into the zone and setting things up.  (dumping it in the zone was not an option.)  Then in a separate drill, they practiced moving the puck around [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brief News for a Slow Afternoon</title>
		<link>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/01/23/carolina-hurricanes-blog-82/</link>
		<comments>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/01/23/carolina-hurricanes-blog-82/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:15:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bubba</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Canes Corner]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes Blog]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Erik Cole]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Kevyn Adams]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Mike Maniscalco]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Ron Francis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Rumors]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://canescountry.com/blog/?p=478</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The aftershock of last night&#8217;s fiasco is starting to wear off and reality is setting in.  Not only do the Hurricanes have the lowest rated penalty kill in the league, they now have allowed more short-handed goals than any other team in the league.  Special teams are more important than ever in today&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Look Back - Hurricanes 1, Bruins 0</title>
		<link>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/01/09/carolina-hurricanes-blog-65/</link>
		<comments>http://canescountry.com/blog/2008/01/09/carolina-hurricanes-blog-65/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:44:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bubba</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Brandon Nolan]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Cam Ward]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes Blog]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes Game related]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Casey Borer]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Eric Staal]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Keith Aucoin]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Ron Francis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Sergei Samsonov]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://canescountry.com/blog/?p=457</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Carolina Hurricanes competed in another 1-0 game, but this time ended up on the winning side.  Cam Ward out-dueled Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas and with the help of a very stingy defense, shut out the home team.  Eric Staal netted the lone goal, and almost had 2 more.  Staal has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>In and Out of Love</title>
		<link>http://canescountry.com/blog/2007/12/11/carolina-hurricanes-blogs-24/</link>
		<comments>http://canescountry.com/blog/2007/12/11/carolina-hurricanes-blogs-24/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:45:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bubba</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[Ron Francis]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Tom Barrasso]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://canescountry.com/blog/?p=419</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[
Just when you thought things were quiet on the Hurricanes front, a possible mini storm brews up!  There was a recent announcement this morning that  Tom Barrasso will be replacing Greg Stefan as the team&#8217;s goaltending coach!   Apparently, Stefan will be taking over the coaching duties at Plymouth.  Barrasso will [...]]]></description>
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