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Hurricanes News & Rumors: Kochetkov, Blue Line Health, & More

Brandon Stanley | March 17, 2022

As the Carolina Hurricanes resume their American Hockey League (AHL)-like schedule – games on the weekends, none during the week – things almost feel a bit out of rhythm. Especially…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Column, News and Rumors

Klingberg Trade Would Make Hurricanes’ Blue Line Lethal

Brandon Stanley | January 24, 2022

The Carolina Hurricanes will take all your defensemen. I remember back in the summer of 2019, the team had two stars on the top pairing in Jaccob Slavin and Dougie…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice

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…

Categories Archives, Commentary, Top 10 Lists

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…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Column, News and Rumors

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…

Categories Advanced Stats, Carolina Hurricanes

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…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice

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.…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

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.…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, 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.…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice

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…

Categories Hockey History, Hurricanes History, NHL Entry Draft

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…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators

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…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, Previews and Predictions
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