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Hurricanes 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

‘Brass Bonanza’ – The Sound of Hockey

THW Archives | June 22, 2025

I remember the first time I heard “Brass Bonanza.” It was while I was playing NHL 94 on my Sega Genesis, something I wasted a lot of time doing as…

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

Today in Hockey History: June 19

Matthew Zator | June 19, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 20 June 19 has seen the crowning of two Stanley Cup champions over the years and a third memorable…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Stars History

Ron Francis Trade Tree: Hartford Whalers to Pittsburgh Penguins

Conor Power | June 15, 2025

Some of the best NHL trade trees show when history is made. The Wayne Gretzky trade tree shows the growth of hockey in the United States as the best player…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins

Today in Hockey History: June 5

Matthew Zator | June 5, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 4 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 6 June 5 has given us a little bit of everything throughout National Hockey League history. There were epic…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Lightning History, Oilers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: May 27

Matthew Zator | May 27, 2025

There have been a lot of National Hockey League memories throughout the years on May 27. A storybook championship run continued, and back-to-back champions were crowned, with multiple records being…

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