Hurricanes Management
Hurricanes Owner Dundon Didn't Believe so Francis Is Out
March 8th, 2018 When Tom Dundon became the new owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, he said in his initial press conference that he was going to let the hockey guys tend to the hockey. Apparently, Ron Francis, now former general manager of the Hurricanes, was not tending to the hockey well...Canes Francis Resolute & Facing Fan Heat
February 27th, 2018 The trade deadline came and went Monday at 3pm Eastern, and the Carolina Hurricanes had essentially done nothing. Other than moving Josh Jooris to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Greg McKegg, executive vice-president and general manager, Ron Francis stood pat...
3 Lessons Canes Coach Peters is Learning
February 22nd, 2018 Bill Peters is no novice. He's been around hockey a long time. However, his run as head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes is his first as a head coach in the NHL. While he has undoubtedly been around the block more than once, it's possible that he just might be learning a...Hurricanes Francis Not Immune from Scrutiny
February 9th, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes fan base is getting restless...again. This time, it's not so much head coach, Bill Peters that is being encouraged to find gainful employment elsewhere, but general manager Ron Francis. Francis has long been considered "off-limits" when it comes to...
Hurricanes Coach Peters Invites Scrutiny
December 20th, 2017 A few of my colleagues in the sports media have written lately that it's time for Carolina Hurricanes head coach, Bill Peters to be fired. I addressed the subject recently myself, saying I felt his seat was warm, not hot. But, after the Dec. 16th 2-1 victory over the...
"Honey, I Bought the Hurricanes"
December 16th, 2017 Tom Dundon has likely made many interesting calls to his wife, Veruschka about interesting ventures he has put together. Most recently, he may well have had this exchange: "Honey, I bought the Carolina Hurricanes." Veruschka: "Why? Aren't they pretty bad? Won't that be...
Hurricanes' Peters Weathers "Fire" Storm
November 19th, 2017 "We need a new coach!" "Fire Head Coach Bill Peters!" The chorus of Carolina fans fed up with their team's performance or lack thereof began to swell. For the first time in his tenure, Peters was the target of this frustration. In Raleigh, North Carolina, home of the...
Hurricanes' Brass Need Missing Links
April 13th, 2017 Eight seasons and counting. That’s how long the Carolina Hurricanes have failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. General manager Ron Francis and coach Bill Peters staged a season-ending press conference Wednesday at PNC Arena to talk about what went wrong -...
Hurricanes Still Searching for a Leader
March 9th, 2017 On January 14, the Carolina Hurricanes took down the New York Islanders for their fourth straight win, and they sat firmly in the middle of the playoff hunt. In the last month and a half, the Canes have only won five of 20 games, and they are now on the outside looking...
Hurricanes' Slow & Steady Rebuild
February 15th, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes certainly have a lot on their plate right now. With the upcoming expansion draft, the NHL trade deadline and the possibility of playoff contention, there’s no lack of influences weighing on the slew of decisions Ron Francis, the club's general...
Expansion Rules Forcing Francis' Hand
February 13th, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes are shaping into a pretty good team and it's all thanks to Ron Francis, the club's general manager -- even though they’re standing last in the Metropolitan division eight weeks before it’s over. With 29 games left to play, and 55 points,...
NHL Olympic Participation on Hold
January 29th, 2017 LOS ANGELES – If fans have a desire to see their favorite NHL players in the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, several critical decisions remain outstanding. In fact, NHL decision-makers appear in no hurry to make any kind of decision. That was the assessment coming out of...Francis Making Hurricanes His Own
October 10th, 2016 Ron Francis won the hearts of Carolina Hurricanes fans the moment he opted to come back to the franchise he started with, but in a brand new city. He again took reigns of the organization, leading them to the first Stanley Cup Final in Carolina Hurricanes history. Now,...