The NHL’s Top 5 Defenses Eugene Helfrick | January 10, 2022 Defense wins championships. It’s a saying as old as hockey itself, but there is truth to this wisdom. A stout defense can both limit the opponent’s scoring chances while placing…
Hurricanes News & Rumors: Stars of the Week, Illness, and World Juniors Brandon Stanley | December 14, 2021 As the Carolina Hurricanes head to Minnesota for the last stop on another road trip, they’ve gained six of a possible eight points on their trek through western Canada. A…
Hurricanes’ Takeaways vs. Stars: Struggling Offense Sinks Team Brandon Stanley | December 1, 2021 It’s a long season, and sometimes things just don’t go your way. Right now, they’re not for the Carolina Hurricanes. Three of your top four defensemen out with COVID is…
Hurricanes’ Concerning Trends: Slow Starts, Discipline, & Goaltending Brandon Stanley | November 9, 2021 May as well throw in the towel on this season – the Carolina Hurricanes have lost a game. I’m kidding, obviously. The Hurricanes still look like one of the very…
Hurricanes Need to Focus on Defensive Depth This Offseason Brandon Stanley | July 16, 2021 Under Tom Dundon, the Carolina Hurricanes have made a point to lean toward offense through the draft and use free agency and trade opportunities to shore up the blue line.…
Hurricanes & Lightning Series Preview: Goalies, Special Teams and An X-Factor Alex Ohari | May 29, 2021 Fresh off of their six-game, first-round defeat of the Nashville Predators, the Carolina Hurricanes are now switching their focus onto their final divisional matchup — the defending-champion Tampa Bay Lightning.…
3 Hurricanes Who Stepped Up When Needed the Most Brandon Stanley | May 28, 2021 At times during their first-round series against the Nashville Predators, the Carolina Hurricanes were tough to watch. The team looked like a legitimate Stanley Cup contender in the regular season.…
A Look Back: Grading the Hurricanes’ 2012 Draft Class Alex Ohari | May 27, 2021 The loyal fanbase of the Carolina Hurricanes went through a long period of suffering in the past decade, and oftentimes, they only had prospects as their reasons for optimism. Building…
Hurricanes’ Resiliency Pays Off in Game 5 Comeback Win Matt Cosman | May 26, 2021 Returning home in a tied 2-2 series, the Carolina Hurricanes approached Game 5 against the Nashville Predators with one major theme in mind – resilience. And resilient they were. After…
Hurricanes Look to Extend Dominance Over Predators Into the Playoffs Brandon Stanley | May 14, 2021 I like to wonder what hockey purists from 50, or 100, or even as recent as 30 years ago would think if they saw some of the things happening around…
All-Time Colorado-Born Lineup Kerry Collins | March 19, 2021 Colorado doesn’t have the rich history of NHL players as states like Minnesota, Michigan or Massachusetts, but recent history says that might be changing. Just 16 Colorado natives have suited…
Carolina Hurricanes’ 3 Best Contracts for 2020-21 Matt Cosman | November 28, 2020 In today’s NHL, negotiating team-friendly contracts is one of the toughest areas to navigate for a general manager. Some teams like the New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche have maneuvered…