Hurricanes News: Jordan Staal Named Eric’s Linemate; Contract Negotiations Get Underway Andrew Hirsh | June 28, 2012 Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford has been saying for months that he has one major goal to accomplish this summer: find an elite player to skate alongside Eric Staal. As…
Staal trade benefits both Hurricanes, Penguins Andrew Hirsh | June 23, 2012 Jordan Staal woke up on Friday as both a bachelor and a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. By night’s end, he would be neither. Staal took the ultimate plunge that…
Hurricanes may draft Kitchener Ranger prospect for third straight year Andrew Hirsh | June 21, 2012 The Carolina Hurricanes have spent their last two first round picks on Kitchener Rangers prospects, taking Jeff Skinner (7th overall, 2010) and Ryan Murphy (12th overall, 2011) in consecutive drafts.…
Carolina Hurricanes need to shake up defense to return to playoffs Andrew Hirsh | June 13, 2012 After one of the more up and down years in franchise history, the Carolina Hurricanes enter the offseason as a bit of an enigma. Their 2011-12 record of 33-33-16 is,…
Hurricanes shuffle hockey operations personnel Andrew Hirsh | June 5, 2012 The Carolina Hurricanes made a multitude of changes to their hockey operations department on Tuesday afternoon as the team prepares for the 2012-13 season. Here’s a quick run down of…
Carolina Hurricanes may deal first round pick Andrew Hirsh | May 31, 2012 The Carolina Hurricanes currently own the eighth overall pick in the 2012 Entry Draft, but it’s being speculated that they may be willing to part with that selection in return…
Jordan Staal trade makes sense for Hurricanes Andrew Hirsh | May 19, 2012 The Stanley Cup Playoffs have yet to conclude, but offseason speculation has already begun in several NHL markets. Even though trade talks have yet to pick up considerable steam, rumors…
Jiri Tlusty Signs 2-Year Deal With Carolina Andrew Hirsh | April 24, 2012 The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Jiri Tlusty to a two-year, $3.2 million contract on Monday, according to Team President and General Manager Jim Rutherford. The deal will pay Tlusty…
Antti Niemi Gives Sharks a Chance in Playoff Series vs. Blues Andrew Hirsh | April 13, 2012 Despite all the attention Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott have garnered of late, Antti Niemi happens to be the only goalie in the San Jose vs. St. Louis series with his…
Eric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes Defeat Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in Shootout Andrew Hirsh | April 5, 2012 RALEIGH, N.C.—The Carolina Hurricanes concluded the home portion of their 2011-12 schedule in poetic fashion on Thursday night, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in front of 17,836 at PNC Arena.…
Florida Panthers Fans: Playoff Berth Has Been Long Time Coming Andrew Hirsh | April 2, 2012 It’s been 12 long years since the Florida Panthers last skated in the NHL playoffs. But for their small yet faithful collection of fans, it’s probably felt like an eternity. With a…
Carolina Hurricanes officially eliminated from playoff contention; Winnipeg Jets stay alive Andrew Hirsh | March 31, 2012 RALEIGH, N.C.—It’s official—the Carolina Hurricanes have been eliminated for playoff contention. What has been inevitable for the majority of the 2011-12 season became a reality on Friday as the Canes…
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