Staal Mystique Makes Rental Attractive Mark Shiver | February 24, 2016 Eric Staal is arguably the most talked about NHL player running up to the trade deadline. It seems that every other day there is another rumor or hypothetical scenario or…
Trading Eric Staal A Difficult, Yet Necessary, Move For Hurricanes Derek Neumeier | February 24, 2016 Sometimes, even the best relationships need to come to an end, for the benefit of both parties. The most difficult part is recognizing just when that time has come. It’s…
Eric Staal: A Necessary Add for the Rangers The Hockey Writers | February 23, 2016 It seems like every year the New York Rangers have stolen the show on the NHL trade deadline. A season ago it was Keith Yandle from the Coyotes in exchange…
Captain Staal Meet Captain Stamkos Mark Shiver | February 22, 2016 Eric Staal is the team captain of the Carolina Hurricanes. Steven Stamkos is the team captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Both captains are top-line forwards. Both are in the…
The 2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes: How The Team Was Built Michael Gwizdala | February 21, 2016 The Carolina Hurricanes celebrated the 10th Anniversary of their 2005-06 Stanley Cup championship team. Those Canes went 52-22-8 (112 points) during the regular season, before disposing of the Montreal Canadiens,…
Skinner Stops Speedy Sharks Mark Shiver | February 20, 2016 Jeff Skinner scored twice in Friday night’s Carolina Hurricanes win versus the San Jose Sharks. In a game like all of them at this point it was a must-win for…
3 Teams To Watch For Surprise Playoff Contention Bruce Hollingdrake | February 15, 2016 Now that we’ve passed the All-Star Break, all eyes will turn toward the playoff races in the NHL. At this point in the season, we pretty much know the teams…
Hurricanes Peters Preaches Pace Mark Shiver | February 14, 2016 Peters preaches pace. Carolina Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters, that is. Since his arrival in Raleigh, NC in 2014, Peters has preached pace to his team repeatedly. It has taken…
Leafs Clearing Space for Eric Staal? Mark Shiver | February 12, 2016 Eric Staal in a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater would be quite a shock to the NHL world. Staal has been a Carolina Hurricane for a long time, helping them win…
Joni Pitkanen to Play for First Time Since 2013 Dustin L. Nelson | February 5, 2016 Joni Pitkanen, who last played hockey in 2013 for the Carolina Hurricanes, will return to the ice after an incredibly difficult, three-year recovery. Karpat of the Finnish Liiga announced Friday…
Eric Staal Era Fading to Black? Mark Shiver | January 25, 2016 Eric Staal is in the final year of his contract. His seven-year $57.75 million contract ends this year. So, too could the Staal era in Carolina, new contract or not.…
Amazing Truth Is Canes Not Out Mark Shiver | January 23, 2016 It’s amazing! The Carolina Hurricanes are not out of contention for a spot in the NHL playoffs. The Canes have a legitimate chance to grab a wild card spot, even…