Hey stjohnsleafsfan

[marrella]

When in the world did we (Canes) pick up Allan Rourke? I don't remember reading anything about it and all of a sudden, there he was on our ice (after we lost 3 d-men to injuries).

What's your take on him? He seems to be an ok defenseman ... nothing spectacular, but then he's only 24 or 25. Seems to choke a little when a scoring opportunity presents itself ... but then, so do the rest of the Canes.

[DanCan]

Marrella, I can help with the first part of your question.

Allan Rourke was acquired by the Hurricanes as far back as 29 May 2003 (in the trade that sent Harold Druken and Jeff Law to the Leafs). He has actually been recalled from Lowell one time earlier this season so he made his NHL debut 28 October 2003 vs San Jose.

[marrella]

You're kidding me! I thought I knew who all the Lowell guys were ... particularly since we saw practically all of them last year during our dive to the bottom of the barrell.

[stjohnsleafsfan]

He didn't really stand out that much to me last year either, but I think he had a lot of confidence issues I believe.