Brian Boucher signs with Carolina Hurricanes

by Travis Hughes on Jul 1, 2011 2:54 PM EDT in Philadelphia Flyers News

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 8: Brian Boucher #33 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on during practice for the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Wachovia Center on June 8, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

We kind of knew that Brian Boucher wasn't going to be back with the Philadelphia Flyers, and now we know where he's going to end up. According to Frank Seravalli and Bob McKenzie, Boosh has signed a two year, $1.9 million with the Carolina Hurricanes.

This works for me. I love Boosh, always will. He's a great guy and he gave it his all in Philly every time he pulled on orange and black. And Carolina? Well, I've always kind of liked Carolina. They treated Rod Brind'Amour pretty well.

He's still in the league, so good for him. Nice backup job behind Cam Ward there.

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Boooooooooooooooooooosh

Good luck Boosh.

Thanks a lot Select-A-Seat! Now I'm in 122!

by Flyers_Section_121 on Jul 1, 2011 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

Yes, good luck, Boosh.

I always appreciated what you did here.

(Just don’t win against us, ok? ;)

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by Orange and Black Forever on Jul 1, 2011 2:56 PM EDT reply actions

Great news for Boosh. Best of luck in Carolina!

by PowerOfBauer on Jul 1, 2011 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

this will make Geoff cry if the previous news of today doesn’t first.

by totally werth it on Jul 1, 2011 2:59 PM EDT reply actions

Do you have any problem with moving to North Carolina?

I'm kind of a dick.

by Vansteel on Jul 1, 2011 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t think they have state income tax.

In preparation for NHL free agency, thinking of changing my screen name to Bhudde in 10OC.

by Bud in TN on Jul 1, 2011 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Or would that create an awkward sort of love triangle?

I'm kind of a dick.

by Vansteel on Jul 1, 2011 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

It didn’t make me cry.

I didn’t want him back
I knew he wouldn’t be back; and
He got a two-year contract

That last bit is the best news.

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by Geoff Detweiler on Jul 1, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree that this is good for Boosh. About the same salary, as now, right? Also, apparently Rutherford said that Ward needed more rest during the season. 20-30 games a season will work well for him.

Unfortunately, I’m guessing 4 of those will be against the Flyers :-((. But several others against the Devils. :-))

OT: Will Nitty still do as well against Winnipeg???

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by Bud in TN on Jul 1, 2011 3:01 PM EDT reply actions

curse has been lifted

http://restorations.bandcamp.com/

by Val_d'Or on Jul 1, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Adios Boucher,

and good luck in Carolina. Through ups and downs on the Flyers, away from the Flyers, and back again, Brian Boucher is 100% class.

by jMm8_ on Jul 1, 2011 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

Poor Geoff.

by Jazzy85 on Jul 1, 2011 3:12 PM EDT reply actions

Good luck, Boosh. Maybe we’ll see you in another 10 years.

by The Gang Wins the Cup on Jul 1, 2011 3:13 PM EDT reply actions

Best of luck

Class act, great guy, fine player. Feel free to come back anytime.

Maybe it should read "reformedpenguinsfan" since I have retired my Lemeiux jersey ... and purchased an Orange and Black Pronger jersey.

by MaximumTalbot on Jul 1, 2011 3:14 PM EDT reply actions

we love you BOOOSH

by s-hanna on Jul 1, 2011 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

Good luck, Boosh—except when you play the Flyers!

What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.

by doubleh on Jul 1, 2011 3:24 PM EDT reply actions

I’m going to miss saying Booooooooosh, but best of luck to him in Carolina.

Carcillo! Carcillo! Dan Carcillo!

by Flyers#13 on Jul 1, 2011 3:36 PM EDT reply actions

GOOD LUCK BOOSH!!!!

by SkookFlyerfan on Jul 1, 2011 3:42 PM EDT reply actions

Give ‘em hell, Boosh!! No matter how many times you leave, you’ll always be a Flyer.

by orange and black attack on Jul 1, 2011 3:57 PM EDT reply actions

not many players I would say that about but he is 1 for sure

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by Val_d'Or on Jul 1, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

i’m gonna miss him. :(
but hey. he’s only been discarded and resigned by the flyers three (or so) times, right?
it could always happened again.

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by ForTheLoveOfBob on Jul 1, 2011 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

Boooosh

I’ll miss you man. Best of luck.

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by Ben Jones on Jul 1, 2011 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

I’ll miss Boosh too, but what was most important to me was that he didn’t wind up an unemployed victim of this FA market. 2 year deal in a pretty good place is enough to make me happy. I always liked him, so I just want them to treat him well.

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by DragonGirl0583 on Jul 1, 2011 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

My thoughts exactly.

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by Geoff Detweiler on Jul 1, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

We love you Boosh! All the best, except against us :)

"We didn't do it the easy way. We took the hard way to do it. But we are part of history now."

by ww2b on Jul 1, 2011 5:21 PM EDT reply actions

I lament Boosh leaving the Flyers. I think he would have a been a better backup than Bobs for the following reasons:
1. Trade Bobs, he is worth something.
2. We have Ilya Bryzgalof, why spend the effort getting Bobs to be a great backup and then loose him in a few years, trade him now.
3. Get a draft pick of a Goalie or two and start nurturing them to take over for Bryz
4. Boosh’s cap hit would be half of Bobs
5. Boosh is a proven backup.
6. Bobs isn’t being groomed as a backup, but rather a starter, trade him for some draft picks.

by NickFotiu4HOF on Jul 1, 2011 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

This looks like 6 variations of the same reason, but I’ll address them individually anyway.

1) If he’s worth something, wouldn’t he be worth keeping?
2) Who says Bryz stays until the end of his contract? Or that he’s the #1 starter until the end of his contract? Why can’t we groom Bob to be his replacement as starter?
3) Hmm…a goalie to start nurturing as a replacement for Bryz….how about Bob?
4) I can’t argue with this one.
5) “proven”? People love throwing this word around. What the hell does it mean? I’m a “proven” blog commentor, look at me go!
6) Back to my answer to #2, let him be backup while he’s groomed for a starting role. This seems obvious to me. I must be missing something because so many people think this doesn’t work.

Lightning strikes once, Hextall strikes twice!

by hintzy64 on Jul 6, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions