Andrew Hirsh
Andrew Hirsh is a graduate of Elon University and is entering his fourth year as a credentialed NHL writer. He founded SunbeltHockey.com in 2012 and serves as the site's managing editor. Andrew can be reached via email at ahirsh3@gmail.com.
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Staal trade benefits both Hurricanes, Penguins
June 23rd, 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 evening, getting married to his longtime girlfriend in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Around the same time vows were exchanged, Ray Shero traded the 23-year-old...
Hurricanes may draft Kitchener Ranger prospect for third straight year
June 21st, 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. With the highly-touted Radek Faksa likely available when Jim Rutherford makes the No. 8 selection on Friday, that streak may continue...
Carolina Hurricanes need to shake up defense to return to playoffs
June 13th, 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, on the surface, indicative of a mediocre team; however, their ability to win after the All Star break under the tutelage of Kirk Muller provides hope for a strong...
Hurricanes shuffle hockey operations personnel
June 5th, 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 the moves that took place: -Former player Ron Francis, who has served as a member of the Canes front office for six years, has been promoted to Vice...
Carolina Hurricanes may deal first round pick
May 31st, 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 for NHL-ready talent. John Forslund, the team's television play-by-play announcer, spoke on the subject Wednesday afternoon on The David Glenn...
Jordan Staal trade makes sense for Hurricanes
May 19th, 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 have been swirling over the past few weeks regarding the future of Penguins’ forward Jordan Staal, who is on track to become an unrestricted...
