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Hurricanes’ Struggling Third Line Highlights Systemic Issues

Conor Power | January 26, 2026

For as long as Rod Brind’Amour has been the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, they’ve been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL. His man-on-man system is…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes Need to Stop Looking for “Easy Wins” in Today’s Parity-Driven NHL

Zach Martin | January 14, 2026

There are no “easy games” in today’s NHL. Back in the 1980s and up until the early 2000s, before the 2004-25 lockout, some games could declare a winner before puck…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes In Unfamiliar Territory by Not Closing Out Games

Zach Martin | January 4, 2026

The 2025-26 season for the Carolina Hurricanes has been one of intrigue. They currently sit atop the Metropolitan Division with 51 points, and sixth in the NHL for overall points…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal Showing His Value to the Hurricanes With Recent Scoring Run

Zach Martin | November 23, 2025

The Carolina Hurricanes are currently 2-0-1 on their four-game road trip, with their last stop coming on Sunday night (Nov. 23) against the Buffalo Sabres. They’re currently on a five-game…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal Nominated for Masterton & King Clancy Trophies

Zach Martin | April 10, 2025

It’s the time of year in the NHL when each chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) will nominate players for the Bill Masterton Trophy. The Bill Masterton Memorial…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, NHL News

Penguins’ Most Creative Player Nicknames Through the Years

THW Archives | March 25, 2025

Every professional hockey player acquires a nickname by the end of his career, whether he plays just a few games or a collection of seasons. These nicknames are often simple,…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins

Hurricanes Are Still a Quality Playoff Team Despite Rough February

Zach Martin | February 26, 2025

February has been a rough month for the Carolina Hurricanes. They’ve lost five of their last six games, with a two-week break between games, and their lone win came against…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Announces Carolina Hurricanes Quarter-Century Team

Zach Martin | January 17, 2025

The NHL on Friday, Jan. 17 announced the Carolina Hurricanes’ Quarter-Century team as part of the league’s plans to celebrate the first 25 years of the 2000s. The members were…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, NHL News

Martin’s Musings: Hurricanes Milestones, Jordan Staal Hot Week & Eric Staal Jersey Retirement

Zach Martin | January 11, 2025

In the Carolina Hurricanes world, many things have gone on with more coming around the corner. Between Jan. 4 and Jan. 10, the Hurricanes played five games in seven days…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Column

Blue Jackets Lose to Hurricanes as Losing Streak Reaches Four

Mark Scheig | December 15, 2024

The Columbus Blue Jackets entered a new week facing the start of a tough schedule. The Carolina Hurricanes made sure they took care of their own business on Sunday. Dustin…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL News

3 Takeaways From the Hurricanes’ Win Over the Golden Knights

Owen Anderson | November 12, 2024

After a weird Saturday, which included same-day travel for the Carolina Hurricanes and a five-goal second period from the Colorado Avalanche, the Hurricanes faced the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday.…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights

Carolina Hurricanes 2024-25 Stat Leaders Prediction

Zach Martin | August 24, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes are just 48 days away from their opening-night matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning at home in PNC Arena. The team has one key move to make…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Season Previews
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