Hurricanes Transactions
Hurricanes Trade Skinner, Get Pu & Picks in Return
August 3rd, 2018 In what has to be one of the most amazing developments of the NHL offseason, the Carolina Hurricanes traded forward Jeff Skinner to the Buffalo Sabres. According to WKBW in Buffalo, in return, the Hurricanes acquired prospect Cliff Pu, a 2019 second-round draft...
Panarin for Skinner - Would It Work?
August 2nd, 2018 Ever since it became known to the public that star winger Artemi Panarin was not willing to begin contract negotiations with Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen, it seems like everyone and their mother have taken to Twitter with their mock trades...
Will Hurricanes' Moves Move Them Up Enough?
July 9th, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes finished a busy week by re-signing defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk. They have arguably been more active in the past couple of weeks than they have in recent memory. The question now that the dust is almost completely settled is, "Will the Hurricanes'...
Calvin de Haan Improves an Already Stout Hurricanes 'D'
July 6th, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes announced Tuesday that the team has signed defenseman Calvin de Haan to a four-year, $18.2 million deal. Based on his career so far in the NHL, it can be said that he improves an already stout Hurricanes defense. The addition of Dougie Hamilton was...
Hurricanes Sign Calvin de Haan
July 4th, 2018 The frustrating offseason continued for the New York Islanders late on Tuesday evening when news broke that the Carolina Hurricanes had signed defenceman and former Islander Calvin de Haan to a four-year contract, according to Luke...
Deep Dive Into Hurricanes & Flames "Big Splash" Trade
June 25th, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes and the Calgary Flames dove right into the deep end of the NHL trade pool on Saturday and made a very big splash when they did. In fact, in diving verbiage, one might describe their trade as a giant "cannonball." For a team that has essentially been...
Hurricanes Prove Pesce Part of Long-Term Plan
August 3rd, 2017 On Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes proved that defenseman Brett Pesce is part of their long-term plan. Pesce and the team agreed to a six-year extension that will pay him $4.025 million per season starting in 2018-19. For those who were wondering if he would get an...
Is Ron Francis Done Dealing?
July 31st, 2017 It's nearly August and Ron Francis may be through dealing. Francis, executive vice president and general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, has had quite the offseason. Last week, he locked up the last restricted free-agent on the team, Phil Di Giuseppe. Last on the...
Hurricanes Excellently Extend Slavin
July 14th, 2017 In an environment where management sometimes receives criticism for not being willing to spend money to improve, the Carolina Hurricanes did an excellent job extending the contract of defenseman Jaccob Slavin on Wednesday. According to the Hurricanes' press release, the...
Hurricanes Get Kruger from Vegas for Draft Pick
July 5th, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes announced today they have added forward, Marcus Kruger to their roster. The trade with the Vegas Golden Knights sends a fifth-round selection in the 2018 NHL Draft to the Golden Knights. Hurricanes Executive Vice President and General Manager,...
Scoring Forward Eludes Hurricanes
June 26th, 2017 The dust has settled from the NHL Expansion Draft and the 2017 Entry Draft. As the various moves become clear, the Carolina Hurricanes remain without a proven, veteran scoring forward acquisition that would hint at the last few days being a success. Quick 'Canes...
Hurricanes Re-Sign Derek Ryan
June 26th, 2017 After posting career numbers in the NHL last season, Derek Ryan will be back with the Carolina Hurricanes. Monday he signed a one-way, one-year contract worth a reported $1.425 million. Ryan has spent parts of two seasons with the Hurricanes. In 2015-16, he appeared in...
Hurricanes' Francis Dealing with Golden Knights
June 23rd, 2017 Ron Francis, the general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, is wheeling and dealing. In 24 hours he took what was a rather uneventful NHL Expansion Draft and turned it into fresh excitement for 'Canes fans, picking up defenseman, Trevor van Riemsdyk. As the NHL Entry Draft...
