Philip Botti
@https://twitter.com/bottiphilip9
Philip is a Sports Journalist covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. Duquesne University Journalism Grad 2013.
Author's Posts
Hurricanes Need More From Jordan Staal
October 19th, 2015 The Carolina Hurricanes need Jordan Staal and Eric Staal to have strong seasons if they want to contend. The Staal brothers came together to help break the playoff drought that has plagued Raleigh. Eric Staal has stepped up his game so far this year but Jordan has struggled offensively. Eric Staal is in a contract year and failed to...
Giving Noah Hanifin Center Stage
September 14th, 2015 Being drafted into professional sports is hard. Eight million students play high school sports, and only 460,000 of them will play in the NCAA. Only 6.8% of NCAA hockey players will be drafted in tho the NHL. Those players may not see time in the NHL until years down the road. Age and eligibility rules are different in hockey and...
Jeff Skinner Can Still Be a Difference Maker
August 20th, 2015 Jeff Skinner of the Carolina Hurricanes is only 23 years old. Most people are graduating college at that age, and are looking to break into a professional field. Skinner took a different route than most and is now getting ready for his sixth NHL season in Raleigh. He also spent the summer hearing his name in trade rumors across the...
Sergey Tolchinsky Dazzles at 'Canes Development Camp
July 10th, 2015 The Carolina Hurricanes are building their franchise starting from the blue line out. A team that has never been known for defense now has two highly-touted defensive prospects they hope will solidify the teams successful future. They also have Justin Faulk who is one of the top young defenseman in the league, but what about the...
The Hurricanes' Scoring Will Come From Familiar Faces
June 23rd, 2015 Last season the Carolina Hurricanes struggled to score goals. They ranked 27th in goals per game and Eric Staal was the only player to score 20 goals. The two former 40 goal scorers on the team were ice-cold. Jeff Skinner and Alexander Semin combined for only 23 goals. The organization doesn't have the money to spend on a high-end...
Haydn Fleury Gives 'Canes Management Draft Options
June 1st, 2015 Haydn Fleury (Rick Elvin/WHL) The Carolina Hurricanes selected Haydn Fleury with the #7 pick in the 2014 NHL draft. The 'Canes are getting familiar with early first round picks and are hoping to reap the benefits of adding essential top prospects. They need more strong blue-liners to fill in around budding...
