Andrew Luistro

Carolina Hurricanes: So Far, Inconsistency the only Constant

Andrew Luistro | September 25, 2013

With less than a week remaining before opening night, many teams have whittled down their rosters to those who have made the club, plus perhaps a handful of others. The…

AHL Season Preview: Charlotte Checkers

Andrew Luistro | September 25, 2013

2013-14 American Hockey League Season Previews CHARLOTTE CHECKERS Coaching Staff: Jeff Daniels, head coach; Geordie Kinnear, assistant coach Affiliates: Carolina Hurricanes (NHL), Florida Everblades (ECHL) 2012-2013 RECAP Record: 42-26-4-4 (92 points) Conference…

Carolina Hurricanes: The Door is Open for Jared Staal

Andrew Luistro | September 23, 2013

After four preseason games, Carolina Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller cannot be too pleased with the state of his team. They have been outscored 17 to 9 in their three games…

Just What the Doctor Ordered: Canes’ Camp Gets Chippy

Andrew Luistro | September 14, 2013

If there’s one criticism of the Carolina Hurricanes in recent years, it’s that they were too easy to play against. They were soft. Rarely could you expect a game full…

With Pitkanen Out, ‘Canes Should be ‘All-In’ on Cody Franson

Andrew Luistro | September 11, 2013

After the unfortunate–albeit unsurprising–news surfaced that Joni Pitkanen will miss the entire 2013-14 season, the Carolina Hurricanes were left with a gaping hole on their defense. The original expectation was…

Joni Pitkanen Injury Opens Door for Ryan Murphy

Andrew Luistro | September 4, 2013

The seemingly inevitable has apparently become official: Carolina Hurricanes’ defenseman Joni Pitkanen will not be ready for the start of the season. He will undergo a CT scan on Thursday…

Hurricanes Head to Traverse City, Talent in Tow

Andrew Luistro | August 29, 2013

The NHL offseason is finally nearing its end, and winter is coming. Next week, the Carolina Hurricanes will make their fourth appearance at the annual Traverse City Rookie Tournament, giving…

Charlotte Checkers: Five Games to Watch in 2013-14

Andrew Luistro | August 22, 2013

For the third straight season, the Charlotte Checkers will be playing in the AHL’s Western Conference. They’ve played in divisions labeled for almost every geographical direction: From East to Midwest…

Zach Boychuk Signing a Win for Charlotte Checkers

Andrew Luistro | August 22, 2013

After a surprisingly lengthy standoff between Zach Boychuk and the Carolina Hurricanes, the former first round pick has finally been brought back into the fold. The team announced Tuesday that…

Carolina Hurricanes: Zac Dalpe at Career Crossroads

Andrew Luistro | August 14, 2013

. Some early skating at RCiI: Gleason. Westgarth, Blanchard and Cam Ward. — Chip Alexander (@ice_chip) August 13, 2013 With more than a month to go before the opening of…

Carolina Hurricanes’ Olympic Roster Rundown

Andrew Luistro | July 25, 2013

Throughout their history in Raleigh, the Carolina Hurricanes have had their share of ups and downs. They’ve won one Stanley Cup Final, reached another, and made the Eastern Conference Finals…

Carolina Hurricanes’ Offseason: Subtle, Smart

Andrew Luistro | July 8, 2013

Compared to the last few years, the Carolina Hurricanes’ general manager Jim Rutherford has accomplished virtually nothing this offseason. There was no trade involving his first round pick, nor was…