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Brett FingerBrett 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

August 6, 2016 by Brett Finger
Kris Russell, NHL, Dallas Stars, Trade Deadline

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 …

Read moreKris Russell Waiting for Teams to Clear Cap Before Signing: Report

Categories Free Agents, News Tags Kris Russell

Auston Matthews Named Swiss Rookie of the Year

August 6, 2016 by Brett Finger
Auston Matthews

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 …

Read moreAuston Matthews Named Swiss Rookie of the Year

Categories News, Other Leagues, Toronto Maple Leafs Tags Auston Matthews

Drew Doughty Destroys Mannequins in Easton Promo: Video

August 6, 2016 by Brett Finger

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. …

Read moreDrew Doughty Destroys Mannequins in Easton Promo: Video

Categories Los Angeles Kings, News, Trending Tags Drew Doughty

NHL 17 Beta Review: EA Sports Hockey League

August 5, 2016August 3, 2016 by Brett Finger
nhl 17

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 …

Read moreNHL 17 Beta Review: EA Sports Hockey League

Categories Editor's Choice, Video Games Tags EA Sports, NHL 17

Don’t Give up on Cam Ward Yet

August 3, 2016August 3, 2016 by Brett Finger

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 …

Read moreDon’t Give up on Cam Ward Yet

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Goaltending, Trending Tags Cam Ward

Curtis Joseph Brings Mental Focus to Hurricanes

August 2, 2016 by Brett Finger

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 …

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Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Goaltending, Trending Tags Curtis Joseph

Dylan Strome Says He’s Done with Junior Hockey

August 2, 2016 by Brett Finger
Dylan Strome, Erie Otters, OHL, OHL Playoffs

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 …

Read moreDylan Strome Says He’s Done with Junior Hockey

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Coyotes Prospects, News Tags Dylan Strome

Blue Jackets Sign Sam Gagner to One-Year Contract

August 2, 2016 by Brett Finger
Sam Gagner

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 …

Read moreBlue Jackets Sign Sam Gagner to One-Year Contract

Categories Blue Jackets Transactions, Columbus Blue Jackets, News Tags Sam Gagner

Alexander Steen Seeking New Contract with Blues: Report

August 2, 2016 by Brett Finger

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 …

Read moreAlexander Steen Seeking New Contract with Blues: Report

Categories News, St Louis Blues, Trending Tags Alex Steen

Coyotes Sign Connor Murphy to Six-Year Extension

July 29, 2016 by Brett Finger
Connor Murphy

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 …

Read moreCoyotes Sign Connor Murphy to Six-Year Extension

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Coyotes Transactions, News Tags Connor Murphy

Hurricanes Sign Bill Peters to Two-Year Extension

July 27, 2016 by Brett Finger

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 → …

Read moreHurricanes Sign Bill Peters to Two-Year Extension

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Management, News Tags Bill Peters

Philadelphia Flyers Sign Brandon Manning to Two-Year Deal

July 27, 2016 by Brett Finger

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 …

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