THW’s Goalie News: Francouz Debuts, Rask Shines, Week in Review Stephen Ground | October 13, 2019 In Saturday’s full slate of games, a few goalies stood above the competition. But who stood out from the first full week and a half of matchups? Today, we’ll take…
Hurricanes’ Reimer Ready to Work Hard and Have Fun Mark Shiver | September 14, 2019 The Carolina Hurricanes made it to the Eastern Conference Final last season in large part because of their goaltending. Petr Mrázek and Curtis McElhinney were an effective tandem, feeding off…
Hurricanes Top 3 Goalies of All-Time Josh Bell | August 15, 2019 The Carolina Hurricanes have had a great number of goaltenders in their history, dating back to their time as the Hartford Whalers. Even though they’ve been in the NHL since…
Hurricanes Sign Mrázek; Who Is the Backup Goalie? Mark Shiver | July 5, 2019 Within the flurry of activity that has been the recent routine of Carolina Hurricanes general manager, Don Waddell, the goaltender situation has finally been settled. Well, sort of. Petr Mrázek…
Hurricanes Owe McElhinney Another Shot in Net Ryan Szporer | May 18, 2019 It should be an easy decision for the Carolina Hurricanes. Statistically speaking, they barely got adequate goaltending from Petr Mrazek in the playoffs. Curtis McElhinney showed better results in relief.…
Hurricanes’ Crease is in Good Hands Mark Shiver | May 6, 2019 Fresh off their sweep of the New York Islanders, the Carolina Hurricanes are in a position to take a breath. They can rest and try to heal and get ready…
Hurricanes Facing Goalie Questions With Mrazek Day-to-Day The Canadian Press | May 1, 2019 RALEIGH, N.C. — Rod Brind’Amour considers himself lucky to have two goalies he trusts. It looks like he is turning to the second one. The first legitimate goalie dilemma of the playoffs belongs to the Carolina Hurricanes, now that starter Petr Mrazek i…
Hurricanes vs Islanders: Battle of the Goalie Tandems Mark Shiver | April 26, 2019 The Carolina Hurricanes ousted the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals. They won Game 7 on the road in a series where the home team had won every game up.…
Carolina Hurricanes’ Magical Mrázek Mark Shiver | April 20, 2019 Petr Mrázek, goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes seems magical. He is playing some incredible hockey this postseason. His outstanding efforts – resembling the sleight of hand of a skilled magician…
Hurricanes’ Calm Curtis McElhinney Mark Shiver | December 3, 2018 As writers, we are supposed to be able to use words to convey feelings, actions, scenarios, etc. However, adequate words to describe the feeling during the Carolina Hurricanes Friday night tilt against…
Making Excuses for Hurricanes’ Darling Mark Shiver | November 28, 2018 Everyone seems to like Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Scott Darling. He’s a nice guy, easy to talk to and has a cool dog. His Great Dane pup is fitting for Darling’s…
Hurricanes’ McElhinney Playing His Way to Number One Mark Shiver | November 24, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes have three goaltenders. They’ve needed all three since Scott Darling suffered a hamstring injury just before the season. Petr Mrázek, who was brought on in the offseason,…