Hurricanes Prospects
2009-10 Albany River Rats: A Look Back
March 5th, 2017 As Albany winds down what may be its final season in the American Hockey League, we take a look back at its previous affiliate and their final run. In 2009-10 the Carolina Hurricane- affiliated Albany River Rats went 43-29-3-5 with 94 points and finished second in the East...
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...
Francis Rebuild Needs New Direction
October 25th, 2016 If there’s one thing Carolina Hurricanes fans know about Ron Francis, it’s that he’s precise. He knows what he wants when he wants it and he’s not afraid to go against the grain to get it. Since becoming the club’s general manager in 2014, Francis started to...Sergey Tolchinsky Dazzles at Traverse City Tournament
September 17th, 2016 Anyone familiar with Carolina Hurricanes prospect Sergey Tolchinsky knows his capacity for potting a dazzling goal. He's got excellent hands and quick feet. He showed off his skills Friday during the first day of the 2016 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. The game...
Prospects Tournament Fuels Canes Hopes
August 28th, 2016 The Carolina Hurricanes announced their roster for the 2016 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan. The annual Prospects Tournament gives general managers and coaches a chance to see their prospects against those of the other teams that participate. The...
Bean Proves Size Doesn't Matter
August 7th, 2016 It was only four minutes into the game against Sweden on August 5th, at the 2016 National Junior Evaluation Camp (NJEC), when 18-year-old Jake Bean, one of Canada’s left-side defenders took his first slap shot on Sweden’s net. Throughout the game, it became increasingly...
Fleury Can Grab Spot
July 16th, 2016 Haydn Fleury can grab a spot on the Carolina Hurricanes blue line. A vacancy has been created by the team's buyout of James Wisniewski's contract. Going into the third season since he was drafted seventh overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, the time is now for Fleury to...
Hurricanes Ink Saarela to Three-Year Deal
June 13th, 2016 The Carolina Hurricanes signed a deal on Monday that made the Eric Staal trade deadline deal even more concrete for the fans. General manager Ron Francis announced that the Canes have agreed to terms with Finnish center Aleksi Saarela on a three-year, entry-level...Carolina Hurricanes Prospects Who Could Make the NHL Roster
May 26th, 2016 As the offseason wears on, the Carolina Hurricanes will look to fill holes in their lineup. There will be many ways to do this. The NHL Draft is under a month away, the trade market will be very active, and free agency always provides options both for depth roles and...
Hurricanes Prospect Aho Carries Finland to Gold Medal Game
May 21st, 2016 Carolina Hurricanes prospect and Finnish Liiga MVP runner-up, Sebastian Aho, looked ready for his NHL debut next season as he scored twice to lead Team Finland past Russia and into the IIHF World Championships gold medal game. Must have seen 25+ games of Sebastian Aho...
Noah Hanifin Makes Hurricanes Roster
October 3rd, 2015 The fifth overall selection in the 2015 NHL Draft is going to get his opportunity to play real NHL games as the Carolina Hurricanes have decided to keep Noah Hanifin on the main roster for the start of the regular season. Hanifin tallied just one assist during preseason...
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...Noah Hanifin Injured, Will Not Play in Traverse City
September 8th, 2015 With the annual Traverse City Prospects commencement just days away, the Carolina Hurricanes' 2015 5th overall draft pick Noah Hanifin is injured and will not be participating in the tournament, the team announced on Tuesday. Hanifin, who is considered to have a...
