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Brett Finger

Covering News and the Carolina Hurricanes for The Hockey Writers. Senior writer for SB Nations's CanesCountry.com. Former editor of CardiacCane.com (2013-2016). Contact: bfinger30@gmail.com, @brettfinger (Twitter)

Carolina Hurricanes 2016-17 Season Preview

Brett Finger | September 29, 2016

It’s that time again. The 2016-17 season is just around the corner, and for the Carolina Hurricanes, things have been turning around in a big way. The 2015-16 season was…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Previews and Predictions, Trending

Kris Russell in Serious Talks with 8 NHL Teams: Report

Brett Finger | September 6, 2016

The mysterious case of Kris Russell has extended into the month of September, but there might just be an end in sight for the UFA defenseman. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger,…

Categories Free Agents, News, Trending

Blue Jackets Sign Marc-Andre Bergeron to PTO: Report

Brett Finger | September 6, 2016

Former NHL defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron is trying to make a comeback. The Columbus Blue Jackets have inked the 35-year-old blueliner to a professional tryout contract, TSN’s James Mirtle reported on…

Categories Blue Jackets Transactions, Columbus Blue Jackets, News

Hurricanes Sign GM Ron Francis to Contract Extension

Brett Finger | August 30, 2016

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Tuesday that general manager Ron Francis has signed a contract extension through the 2018-19 season. [NEWS] #Canes Extend GM @RonFrancis10 Through 2018-19 → Details: https://t.co/k1EB17oAbp…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Management, News

Hurricanes Sign Raffi Torres to PTO

Brett Finger | August 30, 2016

The Carolina Hurricanes made an unexpected splash on Monday night. The team has signed unrestricted free agent Raffi Tores to a professional tryout contract, according to former TSN analyst Aaron…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Transactions, News

Senators Sign Logan Brown to Entry-Level Contract

Brett Finger | August 20, 2016

The Ottawa Senators have signed 2016 11th overall draft pick Logan Brown to a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced on Friday. News Release: The #Sens have signed forward @21LBrown…

Categories News, Ottawa Senators, Senators Prospects, Trending

Bruins Not a Favorite to Land Jimmy Vesey: Report

Brett Finger | August 11, 2016

The Jimmy Vesey fiasco has been front and center throughout the offseason, and more rumors are starting to circulate. According to sources close to CSN New England’s Joe Haggerty, the…

Categories Boston Bruins, College Hockey, News, Rumors, Trending

Bruins Sign Brian Ferlin to One-Year, Two-Way Contract: Report

Brett Finger | August 11, 2016

The Boston Bruins have re-signed restricted free agent forward Brian Ferlin to a one-year, two-way contract, according to reports. The deal will pay Ferlin $725,000 in the NHL and $80,000…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins Transactions, News, Trending

Devils Sign Reid Boucher to Contract Extension

Brett Finger | August 11, 2016

The New Jersey Devils have re-signed restricted free agent forward Reid Boucher to a one-year, two-way contract, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal will pay him $715,000 at the…

Categories Devils Transactions, New Jersey Devils, News, Trending

Carey Price to Have Limited Starts This Season

Brett Finger | August 10, 2016

Montreal Canadiens superstar goalie Carey Price kicked off the 2015-16 season playing just like he did in 2014-15, at an incredibly high level. Unfortunately for both him and the team, his…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens, News

Hurricanes Should Have Kept Riley Nash

Brett Finger | August 9, 2016

Carolina Hurricanes general manager Ron Francis has a nearly flawless track record of signings, re-signings, draft picks and trades since taking over at the helm of the organization back in…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Las Vegas NHL Franchise Down to Four Options for Team Name

Brett Finger | August 6, 2016

The Las Vegas NHL franchise won’t be playing hockey this season, but that doesn’t mean that they won’t be getting their ducks in a row in the mean time. The…

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