Key Reason Leafs Rebuild is Ahead of Canes Mark Shiver | January 30, 2018 What is the key difference between the Toronto Maple Leafs & the Carolina Hurricanes in the success of their mutual rebuilds? The teams were both in similar positions four years…
Hurricanes Singing Familiar Tune Mark Shiver | January 20, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes are singing a familiar tune. The lyrics go something like, “Here we are again, hanging out in no man’s land. Year after year, fans can’t understand.” It is…
Hurricanes Coach Peters Invites Scrutiny Mark Shiver | December 20, 2017 A few of my colleagues in the sports media have written lately that it’s time for Carolina Hurricanes head coach, Bill Peters to be fired. I addressed the subject recently…
“Honey, I Bought the Hurricanes” Mark Shiver | December 16, 2017 Tom Dundon has likely made many interesting calls to his wife, Veruschka about interesting ventures he has put together. Most recently, he may well have had this exchange: “Honey, I bought…
Carolina Hurricanes Offensive Offense Mark Shiver | December 9, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes are closing in on making a playoff run nearly impossible. Sure, the math will be with them for a while, but for all intents and purposes, if…
Rask Gets Bounce-Back Game he Needed Mark Shiver | November 27, 2017 The Nashville Predators came calling on the Carolina Hurricanes Sunday, and the game turned out nicely for Victor Rask. The Hurricanes center has been struggling with his game, dating all…
Hurricanes’ Victor Rask Scratch Sparks Speculation Mark Shiver | November 23, 2017 Victor Rask “rode the pine” during Sunday evening’s contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders. In other words, he was a healthy scratch. And, head coach Bill…
Hurricanes’ Ward Says There Was No Message Mark Shiver | November 21, 2017 Cam Ward, who recently moved to “backup” goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes, was in goal on Sunday night against the New York Islanders. As a writer, I cannot find the…
Hurricanes’ Teravainen & Aho on Fire Mark Shiver | November 20, 2017 Sebastian Aho scored again on Sunday night. At 1:50 in the first period, he notched the first goal in the contest between the New York Islanders and the Carolina Hurricanes.…
Predicting Possible NHL Coaching Changes Larry Fisher | November 20, 2017 Who’s going to be the first NHL coach to get fired? That’s always a hot topic around this time of year — approaching the quarter-mark of the season — but…
Hurricanes’ Peters Weathers “Fire” Storm Mark Shiver | November 19, 2017 “We need a new coach!” “Fire Head Coach Bill Peters!” The chorus of Carolina fans fed up with their team’s performance or lack thereof began to swell. For the first…
Hurricanes’ Fleury Finally Fitting Mark Shiver | October 29, 2017 Haydn Fleury, the Carolina Hurricanes’ defenseman, has waited a long time to land a spot in the NHL. Now that he has landed that spot, he’s determined not to give…