What does Justin Williams’ return bring for the Carolina Hurricanes?
The scene is a humid, summer day at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. A young, vivacious group of Europeans, most of them under the age of 25, discuss the day’s practice and joke about the locker...
View ArticleCarolina Hurricanes: Three Captain predictions
With the season drawing closer every day, general manager Ron Francis‘ decision to choose a captain becomes a bigger question. As you may know, the Hurricanes played last season without a captain,...
View ArticleCarolina Hurricanes: Does Elias Lindholm deserve the hype this season?
The Carolina Hurricanes are not a team often associated with any preseason hype. Outside of their market, the team is fairly unknown on a national scale and there is little to no star power that exists...
View ArticleDarling boasts strong play early on for new-look Carolina Hurricanes
I know optimism is the root of all disappointment, especially in sports, but the heart wants what the heart wants. Photo by James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports The Carolina Hurricanes are only three games...
View ArticleAre we in for a Jekyll & Hyde season from the Carolina Hurricanes?
Ah, yes. The season is in full swing and nothing feels better than to have hockey on every night. There has been a flurry of surprises in the first couple of weeks, with more surely to come. The...
View ArticleCarolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal still needs to go
The Carolina Hurricanes are 6-5-4 early on in the season and look fine (This is really the best word to describe them, as the terms good or bad would be hyperbolic). They are right behind the Ottawa...
View ArticleCarolina Hurricanes: A look into the experience at PNC Arena
This Black Friday, I was graced with the opportunity to attend a Carolina Hurricanes game at PNC Arena. The opponent was the Toronto Maple Leafs and, while the initial onslaught from the Leafs put the...
View ArticleCarolina Hurricanes: One point is better than three?
Well, the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves in a rut, once again. Alas, the Canes are playing well and finding good movement yet falter in almost every conceivable way. Dec 7, 2017; San Jose, CA,...
View ArticleCarolina Hurricanes: December Storm Watch
As the year comes to a close, I wanted to start doing a column at the end of every month that gives an update on how the Carolina Hurricanes are doing. 2017 was a year that brought the Hurricanes an...
View ArticleCarolina Hurricanes: Who’s the starting goalie?
The Carolina Hurricanes posted their fourth loss by four or more goals this season in a 7-1 evisceration at the hands of the Boston Bruins on Saturday. The loss was disheartening, to say the least, for...
View ArticleWhat the Carolina Hurricanes face post All-Star break
The Carolina Hurricanes aren’t just fortunate to have a 24-19-8 record, they have earned it. The team comprised of youngsters and Finnish nationals has surprised many, being right in the playoff race...
View ArticleSebastian Aho is on his way to becoming an All-Star
The days of Eric Staal seem to be long gone, along with the fortuitous times he brought the Carolina Hurricanes organization. Superstars are a popular breed in the NHL as almost every NHL franchise has...
View ArticleCarolina Hurricanes put a stake in the record books after evisceration of Kings
Now that is how you win a damn hockey game. The Carolina Hurricanes were tasked with a mid-week clash against the Los Angelas Kings this Tuesday and earned an impressive two points. The Canes were...
View ArticleA look at the Carolina Hurricanes’ protected list
The Las Vegas Golden Knights are on their way to becoming a fully developed team, with Wednesday’s expansion draft giving them the opportunity to secure a complete roster. Photo by: Steve Mitchell-USA...
View ArticleCarolina Hurricanes solidify goalie position with Eddie Lack trade
The Carolina Hurricanes solidified their goalkeeping situation this week after the team traded backup goalie Eddie Lack. Photo by: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports Along with Lack, defenseman Ryan...
View ArticleHow does the Carolina Hurricanes’ goalie duo compare to the rest of the NHL?
A hockey team’s talent and skill can be gauged in a variety of ways. It is a such a team game that it is often hard to credit just one player or position for success, with one exception. Photo by: Marc...
View ArticleThree stories to watch this season for the Carolina Hurricanes
The drama of sports is often seen in the more popular platforms in the United States, like the NBA and NFL. Hockey usually takes a back seat when it comes to the excitement of gossip and trash talk...
View ArticleCarolina Hurricanes: Evaluating the Metropolitan Division
The heart is where the home is, and the heart of the Carolina Hurricanes is spread throughout the Southeast region of the United States. Stretching from Florida to Pennsylvania, one can find Hurricanes...
View ArticleWhat does Justin Williams’ return bring for the Carolina Hurricanes?
The scene is a humid, summer day at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. A young, vivacious group of Europeans, most of them under the age of 25, discuss the day’s practice and joke about the locker...
View ArticleCarolina Hurricanes: Three Captain predictions
With the season drawing closer every day, general manager Ron Francis‘ decision to choose a captain becomes a bigger question. As you may know, the Hurricanes played last season without a captain,...
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