Keeping Tim Gleason Has Paid Off For Hurricanes Wes Herrmann | March 21, 2013 Last season Carolina Hurricanes’ GM Jim Rutherford made a surprising decision by choosing to sign UFA-to-be defenseman Tim Gleason rather than trading him for draft picks and/or prospects at…
Kevin Westgarth – What to Expect in Carolina The Hockey Writers | January 16, 2013 A player that helped save the season is now looking to help the Hurricanes become a power in the Eastern Conference this season. On Sunday, the Los Angeles Kings traded…
Carolina Hurricanes 2013 Schedule Outlook Chad Hackl | January 14, 2013 Here we are. I’d call it a place of peace and serenity for hockey fans. The NHL and the NHLPA finally unlocked the metaphorical door to freedom and Zamboni drivers…
Tuomo Ruutu’s Surgery Bad News for Carolina The Hockey Writers | January 4, 2013 With the Carolina Hurricanes making key acquisitions over the summer—most notably Alexander Semin and Jordan Staal—many believed the Canes were going to be a competitive squad this upcoming season. But,…
Hurricanes News: Jordan Staal Named Eric’s Linemate; Contract Negotiations Get Underway Andrew Hirsh | June 28, 2012 Carolina Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford has been saying for months that he has one major goal to accomplish this summer: find an elite player to skate alongside Eric Staal. As…
Staal trade benefits both Hurricanes, Penguins Andrew Hirsh | June 23, 2012 Jordan Staal woke up on Friday as both a bachelor and a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins. By night’s end, he would be neither. Staal took the ultimate plunge that…
Hurricanes may draft Kitchener Ranger prospect for third straight year Andrew Hirsh | June 21, 2012 The Carolina Hurricanes have spent their last two first round picks on Kitchener Rangers prospects, taking Jeff Skinner (7th overall, 2010) and Ryan Murphy (12th overall, 2011) in consecutive drafts.…
Carolina Hurricanes need to shake up defense to return to playoffs Andrew Hirsh | June 13, 2012 After one of the more up and down years in franchise history, the Carolina Hurricanes enter the offseason as a bit of an enigma. Their 2011-12 record of 33-33-16 is,…
Hurricanes shuffle hockey operations personnel Andrew Hirsh | June 5, 2012 The Carolina Hurricanes made a multitude of changes to their hockey operations department on Tuesday afternoon as the team prepares for the 2012-13 season. Here’s a quick run down of…
Carolina Hurricanes may deal first round pick Andrew Hirsh | May 31, 2012 The Carolina Hurricanes currently own the eighth overall pick in the 2012 Entry Draft, but it’s being speculated that they may be willing to part with that selection in return…
Jordan Staal trade makes sense for Hurricanes Andrew Hirsh | May 19, 2012 The Stanley Cup Playoffs have yet to conclude, but offseason speculation has already begun in several NHL markets. Even though trade talks have yet to pick up considerable steam, rumors…
Jiri Tlusty Signs 2-Year Deal With Carolina Andrew Hirsh | April 24, 2012 The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Jiri Tlusty to a two-year, $3.2 million contract on Monday, according to Team President and General Manager Jim Rutherford. The deal will pay Tlusty…
