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Hurricanes History

Carolina Hurricanes Jersey History

Eugene Helfrick | November 26, 2025

For people that are supposed to be exceedingly competent businesspeople, National Hockey League owners sure do make some fascinating choices. For evidence, look no further than Peter Karmanos Jr., former…

Categories Archives, Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 12

Matthew Zator | November 12, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 13 This has been a very interesting and busy date in NHL history. A legendary arena opened, a bitter…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Penguins History

Whalers’ All-Time Greatest Lineup

Dylan Rudolph | September 30, 2025

Players and even franchises come and go, oft-forgotten in the pages of history, but some remain in legend and folklore. Though the Hartford Whalers were a struggling franchise for much…

Categories Archives, Carolina Hurricanes, Defunct Teams, Hockey History, Hurricanes History

Hurricanes’ Ron Francis Trade Tree With Maple Leafs

Conor Power | September 22, 2025

If you have ever glanced at the all-time stats for the Carolina Hurricanes franchise, you will recognize the same player sits atop all three lists. Ron Francis is unique in…

Categories Archives, Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Maple Leafs History, NHL Trade Analysis, Toronto Maple Leafs

7 Cool Things About Recently Retired Derek Ryan

The Old Prof | September 17, 2025

Derek Ryan didn’t retire from his stint with the Edmonton Oilers with fanfare or flashy headlines, but his career deserves more than a quiet nod. If you’re a hockey fan…

Categories Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Flames History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Oilers History

Ron Francis’ 5 Best & Worst Moves as Hurricanes General Manager

Daniel Blanda | September 1, 2025

The Seattle Kraken‘s first general manager was Ron Francis, who guided the franchise from its start until April 2025, when he was “promoted” to president of hockey operations. The hall…

Categories Archives, Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History

Revisiting the Hurricanes & Oilers Foegele-for-Bear Trade

Jackson Scherger | August 20, 2025

After rather disappointing ends to the 2020-21 season for both the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes, both teams were looking for a change. While sometimes big changes are the go-to,…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, NHL Trade Analysis, Oilers History

Revisiting the Hurricanes’ Keith Primeau for Rod Brind’Amour Trade

THW Archives | August 9, 2025

This article was originally published in Sep. 2014. This piece revisits a trade from 2000 that saw two prominent centers trading places between Eastern Conference rivals. The players would play…

Categories Archives, Carolina Hurricanes, Flyers History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, NHL Trade Analysis, Philadelphia Flyers

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 6

Matthew Zator | August 6, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 7 The Nashville Predators hired their first coach in franchise history on this date, and he became one of…

Categories Archives, Column, Coyotes History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Predators History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 2

Matthew Zator | August 2, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 3 Aug. 2 was a big day for the Buffalo Sabres as they pulled off a big trade to…

Categories Archives, Blue Jackets History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Sabres History

Revisiting the Hurricanes’ 2018 Draft Class

Alex Ohari | July 18, 2025

With the quiet days of the NHL’s offseason now in full swing, over the next few weeks I will be looking back at previous draft classes from the Carolina Hurricanes…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, NHL Entry Draft

Today in Hockey History: July 13

Matthew Zator | July 13, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 14 July 13 has been all about returning to sites of great success throughout National Hockey League history. A…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Rangers History, Red Wings History
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