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Author archives: Nicole Blum

Nicole is an avid hockey fan and covers the Carolina Hurricanes on The Hockey Writers.

Hurricanes Fans: Relax, It’s Only the First Game

Take a deep breath and relax. Yes, the Carolina Hurricanes lost, and, yes, it wasn’t pretty or promising. But, this isn’t the end. Cam Ward didn’t look too great in net last night, but maybe he just needs a little time to shake off the rust of an extended off-season. It was the first period ...

3 Reasons Why the Hurricanes Will Excel This Season

It has been a rocky journey for the Hurricanes since their Stanley Cup win in 2006. But, here are three reasons why this season could be different. Offensive Acquisitions The Hurricanes wasted no time in the off-season trying to improve their roster. By acquiring two big names—Alexander Semin and Jordan Staal—the Hurricanes will have more ...

Tuomo Ruutu’s Surgery Bad News for Carolina

With the Carolina Hurricanes making key acquisitions over the summer—most notably Alexander Semin and Jordan Staal—many believed the Canes were going to be a competitive squad this upcoming season. But, Tuomo Ruutu will not be there to help. According to Carolina Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford, Ruutu, the center who scored 18 goals and registered ...

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