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Carter Fricano

Spanish Student in Illinois. Chief writer and founder of Hurricanes blog, Caniac's Coffee. Favorite current NHLers are Duncan Keith & Erik Karlsson.

‘Canes of the Month – Preseason Edition

Carter Fricano | October 5, 2018

In the spirit of giving credit where credit is due, this marks the beginning of a monthly series where we will highlight particular members of the Carolina Hurricanes organization that…

Hurricanes Hoping to See More From Cajkovsky

Carter Fricano | September 29, 2018

It’s not typical for a player to come in on a Professional tryouts (PTO) and earn an NHL contract by the time the season begins. However, this is the case…

Hurricanes Roster Opens up With Rask Out

Carter Fricano | September 26, 2018

Saying that Carolina Hurricanes center Victor Rask’s injury is inconvenient is an understatement. Despite a slow season by his standards in 2017-18, Rask was poised to begin this campaign in…

Hurricanes Need New Chemistry This Season

Carter Fricano | September 21, 2018

It seems like the Carolina Hurricanes’ drastic organizational overhaul has been beaten to death on local and national media outlets, but that’s because it’s true. Pound for pound, the ‘Canes…

Hurricanes’ Opening Night Roster: Who Makes the Cut?

Carter Fricano | September 7, 2018

Prospect camps around the league will soon be underway, followed by training camp, preseason, and then game number one of the regular season on Oct. 4 for the Carolina Hurricanes.…

Hurricanes Prospect Maenalanen Could Shake Up Camp

Carter Fricano | August 17, 2018

On May 18, 2018, the Carolina Hurricanes signed Finnish winger Saku Maenalanen to a one-year entry-level contract (ELC) at a value of $925,000, plus potential performance bonuses. Originally a fifth-round…

Hurricanes Future Coming Into Focus

Carter Fricano | August 10, 2018

Jeff Skinner is no longer a Carolina Hurricane. Skinner being shipped out was not the surprising part, however. What was surprising was what seems like a very weak return that…

Panarin for Skinner – Would It Work?

Carter Fricano | August 2, 2018

Ever since it became known to the public that star winger Artemi Panarin was not willing to begin contract negotiations with Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, it seems…

Hurricanes Could Win the Metro in 2018-19

Carter Fricano | July 24, 2018

If it wasn’t already, the Metropolitan Division has officially become the toughest division in the NHL. Sure, the Central Division boasts two of the top teams in the league and…

Finnish-ed Deals Upcoming for Hurricanes

Carter Fricano | July 9, 2018

There is excitement about the Carolina Hurricanes and PNC Arena again for the first time in almost a decade. This is thanks to the team’s young defense and recent moves…

Hurricanes Have Potential Stud in Necas

Carter Fricano | July 6, 2018

Finishing in or around the NHL basement over the past nine seasons has been a tough pill to swallow for fans of the Carolina Hurricanes, but the rewards that come…

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