Hurricanes’ Nestrasil Gone, Maybe Forgotten Mark Shiver | August 17, 2017 Andrej Nestrasil is no longer with the Carolina Hurricanes and he may soon be forgotten. It’s the climax of a story that had incredible potential to blossom but withered on…
Andrej Nestrasil and Two Seasons Mark Shiver | December 27, 2016 Andrej Nestrasil is a novel, one that could be titled, “Two Season.” The Carolina Hurricanes forward has gone from a prolific, integral part of the team’s best line, to an afterthought,…
Jordan Staal: Leadership, Lines, Playoffs Mark Shiver | September 15, 2016 Jordan Staal was pretty candid when I spoke with him Friday September 9 at the Carolina Hurricanes’ media availability with the players. When I wrote A “C” for Staal back…
Hurricanes’ Andrej Nestrasil Ready and Thankful Mark Shiver | September 11, 2016 Andrej Nestrasil of the Carolina Hurricanes says he is ready. After sustaining a fractured vertebrae last February that caused him to miss the remainder of the season, he also has…
Hurricanes NHL Playoffs Possibilities Withering Mark Shiver | March 1, 2016 Making the NHL playoffs is the goal of every team at the beginning of every season. At the start of the current season, no one predicted or expected the Carolina…
Peters’ Effective Jostling Up ‘Canes Mark Shiver | December 6, 2015 Carolina Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters jostled up his team’s lineup Saturday night in preparation for the visiting Montreal Canadiens. It was effective as the ‘Canes beat the Habs 3-2…
Hurricanes Have Been Busy Mark Shiver | June 29, 2015 NEWS: #Canes agree to terms with Andrej Nestrasil. Details: http://t.co/FcuBfdamAW pic.twitter.com/i6JFThaE3u — Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) June 29, 2015 Carolina Hurricanes fans can grade the past week’s moves made by GM…
Inside Hurricanes Locker Room Part One Mark Shiver | April 18, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com Monday the Carolina Hurricanes had their players available to the media for their season-ending interviews. I went inside the Hurricanes locker room and sat down with…
Andrej Nestrasil Just A Piece in a Long-Standing Rivalry Jonathan Gardner | March 14, 2015 He may not know it, but Andrej Nestrasil is part of a long-standing rivalry with his former team. View image | gettyimages.com Now, the Detroit Red Wings and the Carolina…
Ron Francis, “Ronnie Franchise”, Faces His First Big Test as GM Jonathan Gardner | February 20, 2015 There’s no understating what Ron Francis means to the Hurricanes’ franchise. Canes fans love Ron Francis, to the point where the nickname “Ronnie Franchise” still holds true. When they were…
‘Canes Need to Rely on Rosters Youth Philip Botti | February 17, 2015 The ‘Canes beat the Ottawa Senators Monday night by a score of 6-3. Ottawa is battling for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The ‘Canes are out of playoff contention,…
Which Red Wing Should Go When Datsyuk Returns? Tom Mitsos | October 20, 2014 Pavel Datsyuk has been out with a shoulder injury since before the regular season started. However, according to MLive.com’s Ansar Khan, the Detroit Red Wings think he’ll be ready for…