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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)

Kris Russell Waiting for Teams to Clear Cap Before Signing: Report

Brett Finger | August 6, 2016

Unrestricted free agent defenseman Kris Russell remains unsigned as we near the second week of August, but there is a reason for it. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, Russell is…

Categories Free Agents, NHL News

Auston Matthews Named Swiss Rookie of the Year

Brett Finger | August 6, 2016

2016 first overall draft pick Auston Matthews has been named the rookie of the year of Switzerland’s NLA, the league announced on Friday. Der Youngster of the Year Award geht…

Categories NHL News, Other Leagues, Toronto Maple Leafs

Drew Doughty Destroys Mannequins in Easton Promo: Video

Brett Finger | August 6, 2016

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is pretty good at hockey. It was for this reason that he won the Norris Trophy this past season as the NHL’s best defenseman.…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL News, Trending

NHL 17 Beta Review: EA Sports Hockey League

Brett Finger | August 3, 2016

The NHL 17 closed beta has dropped, serving as our first look at what the developers at EA Canada have worked on over the past year. In a series of…

Categories Editor's Choice, Video Games

Don’t Give up on Cam Ward Yet

Brett Finger | August 3, 2016

The Carolina Hurricanes have made a lengthy list of great deals this summer, bringing in free agents Lee Stempniak and Viktor Stalberg, trade acquisitions Teuvo Teravainen and Bryan Bickell and…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Goaltending, Trending

Curtis Joseph Brings Mental Focus to Hurricanes

Brett Finger | August 2, 2016

A busy offseason for the Carolina Hurricanes has slowed down. After getting a majority of their work done early on, the focus has started to shift to the upcoming regular…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Goaltending, Trending

Dylan Strome Says He’s Done with Junior Hockey

Brett Finger | August 2, 2016

Arizona Coyotes prospect Dylan Strome thinks he has outgrown the junior hockey ranks, the 2015 third-overall pick told the Canadian Press on Monday. Coyotes’ Strome: ‘I’m done with junior’ https://t.co/F4NaWCq5i7pic.twitter.com/nnRJBAAFhc…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Coyotes Prospects, NHL News

Blue Jackets Sign Sam Gagner to One-Year Contract

Brett Finger | August 2, 2016

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed free agent forward Sam Gagner to a one-year contract, according to the team. The deal will pay Gagner $650,000 in 2016-17, according to Aaron…

Categories Blue Jackets Transactions, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News

Alexander Steen Seeking New Contract with Blues: Report

Brett Finger | August 2, 2016

St. Louis Blues forward Alexander Steen is seeking a contract extension with the club prior to the 2016-17 season, according to Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Steen extension…

Categories NHL News, St Louis Blues, Trending

Coyotes Sign Connor Murphy to Six-Year Extension

Brett Finger | July 29, 2016

The Arizona Coyotes have signed restricted free agent defenseman Connor Murphy to a six-year contract extension, the team announced on Thursday. SIX MORE YEARS OF #5. Connor Murphy signs six-year…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Coyotes Transactions, NHL News

Hurricanes Sign Bill Peters to Two-Year Extension

Brett Finger | July 27, 2016

The Carolina Hurricanes and head coach Bill Peters have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension, according to the team. [NEWS] #Canes Sign Bill Peters to Contract Extension →…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Management, NHL News

Philadelphia Flyers Sign Brandon Manning to Two-Year Deal

Brett Finger | July 27, 2016

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed restricted free agent defenseman Brandon Manning to a two-year contract, according to the team. Per GM Ron Hextall, the #Flyers have agreed to a multi-year…

Categories Flyers Transactions, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers
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