Hurricanes Skill Needs Some Heft Chris Lehman | February 25, 2017 When Ron Francis and Bill Peters took over the Carolina Hurricanes in 2014, the team was far from a playoff contender. The Canes now have a revamped defense, even with the recent loss…
Crosby & Malkin Set New Mark in Raleigh Mark Shiver | February 23, 2017 Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin prove repeatedly that they are the Pittsburgh Penguins’ top players. They are currently and often one and two in the team’s player statistics. Crosby leads…
Road Success Key to Hurricanes’ Playoff Hopes Chris Lehman | February 23, 2017 It doesn’t seem that a bye week helped the Carolina Hurricanes much. Our own Mark Shiver discussed the Hurricanes’ uninspiring display against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night, and after…
Hurricanes Show Slow, Sloppy Hockey Mark Shiver | February 20, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes and the Toronto Maple Leafs met Sunday night and the Hurricanes were slow and sloppy, losing 4-0. I’ve been covering the Hurricanes for The Hockey Writers for…
Victor Rask and the Infamous Hard Slump Mark Shiver | February 18, 2017 Victor Rask of the Carolina Hurricanes is slumping hard. His play of late has not been horrid, just not up to his usual standard of performance. The normally reliable center…
Hurricanes’ Slow & Steady Rebuild Leah Dyck | February 15, 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…
Expansion Rules Forcing Francis’ Hand Leah Dyck | February 13, 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…
Hurricanes Need 2 Things, at Least Mark Shiver | February 12, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes are sitting in ninth place in the NHL Wild Card standings with 55 points, albeit only six point away from the Toronto Maple Leafs who sit at…
Recap: Stars Cruise past Hurricanes Matt Pryor | February 11, 2017 The Dallas Stars sounded the goal horn three times in the first six minutes en route to a 5-2 victory over the visiting Carolina Hurricanes Saturday afternoon. Winger Patrick Eaves led…
Preview: Stars Host Hurricanes as Season Slips Away Matt Pryor | February 11, 2017 If either the Dallas Stars or the Carolina Hurricanes hope to qualify for the postseason, the time to get on a good roll is now. The Hurricanes, who visit Dallas for a…
Recap: Holtby, Capitals Cruise Past Hurricanes, 5-0 Sammi Silber | February 8, 2017 The Washington Capitals had goals from five different skaters and Braden Holtby earned yet another shutout as they dominated the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-0. With the victory, the Capitals extended their…
Preview: Capitals Hope to Continue Surge Against Canes Sammi Silber | February 7, 2017 The Washington Capitals are rolling and it looks like they can’t be stopped. They’ve won all but one game since the All-Star break, and hope to keep the streak going…