Why I'm Here

Today is the first installment of what I hope will be a long running diary of my thoughts on all things Carolina Hurricanes – “Sound the Siren:  The Blog”.  Before I start to dive into everything relating to the Canes (and some hockey in general), I really thought it would be helpful to discuss the why – why am I doing this?  So let’s dive deeper:

A couple years ago (maybe 2020), my friend and I came up with an idea to create a podcast that was solely focused on the Carolina Hurricanes.  We are both hockey fans and have a lot of opinions about the game – some based in fact, some based in fantasy land.  This blog – it is a byproduct of that.  We have not gotten “Sound the Siren:  The Podcast” off the ground (yet) but intend to soon.  Once launched, we will have an outline of what we are doing on that platform and some of the format.  For now, know that is coming in the upcoming weeks.

As for why I am blogging – I have a lot of thoughts that I have in my head or put down in text threads.  The reality is that I think about the game and team a lot throughout the day, and I need a place to put these thoughts – this blog will be a blog specifically dedicated to the Carolina Hurricanes hockey club and things that surround it. 

In terms of the topics, you can probably guess there will be an autopsy of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals coming.  Along with that I’ll be diving into Free Agency, talking through some of the Eastern Conference as a whole, things the team should consider and what may be available to us as we march toward the 2023-2024 season (are we really almost halfway through this decade?). 

The title for this blog is entitled “Why I’m Here” – to me, there should be some meaning behind everything and maybe even a little Easter Egg for everyone.  “Why I’m Here” was selected as the title because it is a song from my created Alternative Rock Top 1000 List – “Why I’m Here” is a song on that list by Oleander – it was a fringe add to that list, but on there, nonetheless.  I will be taking song titles from that list as my blog entry titles moving forward as I embark on this journey.  Because I am informing you, the reader, why I am here, it was fitting to include this as my first title used.  Only 999 more to go!!

I have always loved to write – many years ago I wrote a lot and have gotten away from it.  My hope is that you will enjoy the content.  Feel free to add to a comments section for some interaction on said topic.  We may not agree on things, but I am of the mindset that informed opinions can take many shapes and it doesn’t mean anyone is right or wrong.  And who knows, maybe I invite you on the podcast with my friend to talk through your thoughts on the matter – more as a conversation and less as a confrontation.  

In the meantime, buckle up – it could be a real fun ride!