Hurricanes Owner Dundon Didn’t Believe so Francis Is Out Mark Shiver | March 8, 2018 When Tom Dundon became the new owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, he said in his initial press conference that he was going to let the hockey guys tend to the…
Canes Francis Resolute & Facing Fan Heat Mark Shiver | February 27, 2018 The trade deadline came and went Monday at 3pm Eastern, and the Carolina Hurricanes had essentially done nothing. Other than moving Josh Jooris to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for…
3 Lessons Canes Coach Peters is Learning Mark Shiver | February 22, 2018 Bill Peters is no novice. He’s been around hockey a long time. However, his run as head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes is his first as a head coach in…
Hurricanes Francis Not Immune from Scrutiny Mark Shiver | February 9, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes fan base is getting restless…again. This time, it’s not so much head coach, Bill Peters that is being encouraged to find gainful employment elsewhere, but general manager…
Hurricanes Coach Peters Invites Scrutiny Mark Shiver | December 20, 2017 A few of my colleagues in the sports media have written lately that it’s time for Carolina Hurricanes head coach, Bill Peters to be fired. I addressed the subject recently…
“Honey, I Bought the Hurricanes” Mark Shiver | December 16, 2017 Tom Dundon has likely made many interesting calls to his wife, Veruschka about interesting ventures he has put together. Most recently, he may well have had this exchange: “Honey, I bought…
Hurricanes’ Peters Weathers “Fire” Storm Mark Shiver | November 19, 2017 “We need a new coach!” “Fire Head Coach Bill Peters!” The chorus of Carolina fans fed up with their team’s performance or lack thereof began to swell. For the first…
Hurricanes’ Brass Need Missing Links Jeff Hawkins | April 13, 2017 Eight seasons and counting. That’s how long the Carolina Hurricanes have failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. General manager Ron Francis and coach Bill Peters staged a season-ending…
Hurricanes Still Searching for a Leader Chris Lehman | March 9, 2017 On January 14, the Carolina Hurricanes took down the New York Islanders for their fourth straight win, and they sat firmly in the middle of the playoff hunt. In the…
Hurricanes’ Slow & Steady Rebuild Leah Dyck | February 15, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes certainly have a lot on their plate right now. With the upcoming expansion draft, the NHL trade deadline and the possibility of playoff contention, there’s no lack…
Expansion Rules Forcing Francis’ Hand Leah Dyck | February 13, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes are shaping into a pretty good team and it’s all thanks to Ron Francis, the club’s general manager — even though they’re standing last in the Metropolitan…
NHL Olympic Participation on Hold Mark Brown | January 29, 2017 LOS ANGELES – If fans have a desire to see their favorite NHL players in the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, several critical decisions remain outstanding. In fact, NHL decision-makers appear…