Andrew Luistro

Carolina Becoming a Land of Opportunity

Andrew Luistro | November 1, 2013

Less than a month ago, Manny Malhotra was wondering if his NHL career was nearing an end. A devastating eye injury and subsequent release by the Vancouver Canucks had scared…

Nathan Gerbe Earning Increased Role in Carolina

Andrew Luistro | October 29, 2013

In a year where the Carolina Hurricanes are averaging barely two goals per game, few players have stood out as positives. Eric Staal and Alexander Semin are scoring, but not…

The Good, Bad and Ugly After the Hurricanes’ First 10

Andrew Luistro | October 25, 2013

After recording 11 points in their first 10 games, the Carolina Hurricanes are who we thought they were. Their 90-point pace puts them squarely on the playoff bubble, though their…

Carolina Hurricanes: Finding Space for Tim Gleason

Andrew Luistro | October 22, 2013

The Carolina Hurricanes found a familiar face skating amongst them during Monday morning drills. After sustaining a concussion during a preseason game against Montreal, Tim Gleason has begun practicing fully…

Cam Ward Quietly off to a Solid Start

Andrew Luistro | October 16, 2013

Over the offseason, Carolina Hurricanes’ general manager Jim Rutherford had one distinct directive: improve the league’s second-worst defense. Gone were Jamie McBain, Bobby Sanguinetti, Marc-Andre Bergeron and Joe Corvo. All…

Charlotte Checkers Finally Ready to Return to Action

Andrew Luistro | October 15, 2013

Remember the Charlotte Checkers? Yep, they are still playing hockey, though it may not feel like it lately. Saturday marks their third game of the season — the home opener…

Carolina Hurricanes Forming Own Tradition On, Off the Ice

Andrew Luistro | October 11, 2013

Prior to every home game, the Carolina Hurricanes employ a tradition of sounding the Hurricanes Warning Siren, usually done by some small local celebrity or athlete. Friday’s game against the…

Moving on From Jussi Jokinen Still the Right Call

Andrew Luistro | October 9, 2013

It was bound to happen. That’s just how these things go when playing against your old team. So when Jussi Jokinen recorded his first hat trick in six years Tuesday…

Hurricanes’ Depth Finally Emerging

Andrew Luistro | October 8, 2013

Imagine an NHL fourth line featuring a 5th overall pick in the most recent draft and a former 26 goal scorer. In a few short days, that could be what…

Manny Malhotra’s Journey Back to NHL Begins in Charlotte

Andrew Luistro | October 3, 2013

No stranger to beating the odds, Manny Malhotra again has everyone doubting him. After sustaining a serious eye injury during a March 2011 matchup and undergoing multiple surgeries, he was…

Hurricanes’ Inability to Develop Players Proving Costly

Andrew Luistro | September 30, 2013

With the Carolina Hurricanes’ trade of Zac Dalpe and Jeremy Welsh to the Vancouver Canucks over the weekend, it was another admission of failure on the part general manager Jim…

Frederik Andersen the One That Got Away

Andrew Luistro | September 28, 2013

As the Charlotte Checkers dropped the puck on their 2013-14 preseason, a reminder of what could have been tended the net at the opposite end of the rink. Frederik Andersen was…