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RALEIGH, N.C. -- The season-opening road stretch didnt treat the Carolina Hurricanes well so theyll have to do better upon beginning their ventures at PNC Arena.The New York Rangers have been in a better groove during the first couple of weeks of the season.The teams meet Friday night in Carolinas much-awaited home opener.The Rangers (5-2-0), whove won three games in a row, present a challenging task for the Hurricanes.Theyve got unbelievable speed and theyre going to push the pace, Carolina coach Bill Peters said.The Hurricanes are 1-3-2, failing to hold leads in a couple games and failing to hold down opponents early in other outings.We will fix it, Peters said. Were scoring, but were reckless when were scoring. Right now its not clicking. Its not clicking for 60 minutes.The Rangers needed a comeback to beat Boston, scoring five consecutive goals Wednesday night.One of the teams trademarks is that we come out and were ready to play, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said, expressing concern about a shaky beginning to the game.Peters was determined to make the first two weeks positive for the Hurricanes, realizing that road swing had the potential to be daunting.Its on the verge of become a devastating October unless the two home games in three days help turn things around.I think we need to have a good start, said Carolina center Victor Rask. I think thats real important.The Hurricanes have had a couple of days off since stumbling Tuesday night at Detroit.For the Hurricanes, it will be the official home introduction for eight players on the active roster, including right wingers Lee Stempniak, who has racked up four goals and two assists already this season, and rookie Sebastian Aho. Others wholl make their Carolina home debuts if theyre in the lineup are left wingers Bryan Bickell, Viktor Stalberg and Teuvo Teravainen, right winger Martin Frk, and defensemen Klas Dahlbeck and Jakub Nakladal.Even with the recent success, the Rangers are making roster adjustments. They placed defenseman Dylan McIlrath on waivers Thursday.On our team right now, hes our eighth defenseman, Vigneault said. Thats where we are. Maybe its less about him and more about the other guys. ... He needs to play. Hes a young player.McIlrath, 24, will be sent to Hartford of the American Hockey League if he passes through waivers.Meanwhile, Rangers left winger Josh Jooris will be out for up to a month with a shoulder injury sustained Wednesday night. Right winger Pavel Buchnevich will be in the lineup.Henrik Lundqvist draws the start in goal for the Rangers. Hes 23-10-1 in 34 career appearances against Carolina.Vigneault also pointed out that with it being Carolinas home opener, there could be an additional layer of energy in the building.Added Rangers forward Derek Stepan: The big focus for us is not to be down. You want to play with the lead in this league. ... In order to make these last few games stick, this game is huge. You want to make sure youre playing the right way going into Carolinas building. Chicago Bulls Gear . But when it comes to determining if Raymond will find a place on the Leafs roster when training camp concludes in a week, well, that decision will ultimately fall to the head coach. Custom Chicago Bulls Jerseys . 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Mal Meninga has hinted he would have left Andrew Fifita out of the Indigenous All Stars side as the controversial Cronulla prop contends with the possibility of an NRL ban.Fifitia was on Wednesday named in coach Laurie Daleys 20-man squad for the February 10 clash against Meningas World All Stars, a day after receiving a breach notice from the NRL.The 27-year-old was asked to show cause over his relationship with convicted one-punch killer Kieran Loveridge.Fifita could be rubbed out for the start of the 2017 season but is reportedly likely to cop a $20,000 fine after writing FKL - a message of support for childhood friend Loveridge, who is serving a 10-year jail sentence for the killing of Thomas Kelly in Kings Cross in 2012.Australian coach Meninga refused to pick Fifita for the recent Four Nations tour because of the integrity units investigations and because he was not considered a fit and proper character.While Meninga said he had no problem with Fifita lining up for the exhibition game in Newcastle, he said the character of the player should be considered.I would suggest to you that is a good point - the character of the person on and off the field really matters when you select representative footy sides, Meninga said.Daley said Fifitas involvement in the game was dependent upon him not being banned.The selection criteria was he was available so the fans have picked him so hes been included, Daley said.Ive coached him before and certainly had no issues with him. Hes always proud and he loves playing in this game.It will depend on what the breach notice says and whether its a fine or whether hes looking at missing games. He has been selected subject to him being cleared.Fifita has played in the 2012, 2013 and 2016 All Stars games..ddddddddddddDespite a blockbusting 2016 season during the Sharks premiership campaign, he was not considered for the Australian squad and was snubbed for the Clive Churchill Medal, despite a match-winning display in the Sharks grand final win.However Daley had no concerns about selecting him for the All Stars game.Andrew Fifita had a terrific year last year, Daley said.Id say hed be looking to put it all (the Loveridge saga) behind him over the next three or four days.Fifita will line up in a strong indigenous side which will feature Kangaroos representatives Johnathan Thurston, Greg Inglis, Sam Thaiday and Blake Ferguson.The World All Stars have included Jarryd Hayne at fullback however Queensland and Australian captain Cameron Smith was not picked because of his packed schedule during the next 12 months which will include the World Cup.Sydney Roosters rake Jake Friend will slot in at No.9 in Smiths absence while Mitchell Moses and Adam Reynolds will line up in the halves.Indigenous All Stars: Jack Wighton, Blake Ferguson, Greg Inglis, Will Chambers, Dane Gagai, Johnathan Thurston, Ash Taylor, Ryan James, Nathan Peats, Andrew Fifita, Joel Thompson, Wade Graham, Sam Thaiday. Interchange: Tyrone Peachey, Jack Bird, Leilani Latu, Latrell Mitchell, Aidan Sezer, Kyle Turner, Adam Elliott.World All Stars: Jarryd Hayne, David Mead, Joseph Leilua, Konrad Hurrell, Nene Macdonald, Mitchell Moses, Adam Reynolds, Nate Myles, Jake Friend, Jordan McLean, Gavin Cooper, Bryce Cartwright, Jake Trbojevic. Interchange: Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Sosaia Feki, Sione Matautia, Sam Lisone, Moses Mbye, Tepai Moeroa, Jordan Turner. ' ' '