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Hurricanes History

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

THW Archives | March 7, 2026

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

Carolina Hurricanes Jersey History

Eugene Helfrick | February 11, 2026

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

Chris Pronger Trade Tree: Hartford to St. Louis

Conor Power | February 1, 2026

When we look at the Carolina Hurricanes, new fans see a thriving southern hockey market. However, older fans remember them as the transplants of the iconic Hartford Whalers. Starting from…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, NHL Trade Analysis, St Louis Blues

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 30

Matthew Zator | January 30, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 31 On this date in National Hockey League history, the best two players of their generation hit major milestones…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Kings History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 29

Matthew Zator | January 29, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 30 One of the greatest goaltenders the National Hockey League had ever seen officially ended his playing career on…

Categories Archives, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 23

Matthew Zator | January 23, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 24 Streaks are the running theme through National Hockey League history on this date. In addition, quite a few…

Categories Archives, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Brass Bonanza Silenced: The Demise of the Hartford Whalers

THW Archives | January 8, 2026

Hockey fans love nostalgia. We love the past and all the traditions of the NHL. The retro sweaters and the defunct teams, we all love them. It’s a huge reason…

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

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 2

Matthew Zator | January 2, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 3 Jan. 2 has been a unique date in National Hockey League history. It has seen two legends of…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Senators History

Revisiting the Flames’ Lindholm & Hanifin Trade

Rob Couch | December 27, 2025

After missing the playoffs in seven of the previous nine seasons leading up to the 2018 offseason, the Calgary Flames decided to make a massive trade that would change their…

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