3 Keys to a Hurricanes Stanley Cup in 2022 Brandon Stanley | January 6, 2022 I know I’m a few days late here, but being that this is my first post of 2022, allow me to begin with a hearty Happy New Year to all.…
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 Roundtable: Unsung Heroes, Goaltending Plan, & More Brandon Stanley | November 12, 2021 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the third edition of our weekly Carolina Hurricanes roundtable! The ‘Canes are currently in a bit of a lull in their schedule, with just…
Hurricanes Roundtable: Andersen, Svechnikov, and the 5-0-0 Start Brandon Stanley | October 27, 2021 Welcome, folks! This is a new series that myself, Alex Ohari, and Caleb Shaw — the Carolina Hurricanes team here at The Hockey Writers — have been discussing starting for…
“Most Improved” Michael Rasmussen Ready for Next Step with Red Wings Devin Little | September 9, 2021 “Michael Rasmussen, for me, is the most improved player from a year ago,” Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill said at the tail end of the 2020-21 season. ““He’s…
Hurricanes’ 5 Best Seasons By Players In Team History Brandon Stanley | August 24, 2021 Since relocating from Hartford in 1997, there have been some special seasons in Carolina Hurricanes history. The team has had its fair share of hard times, to be sure. However,…
Staal Family Has Had a Big Impact on the Carolina Hurricanes Caleb Shaw | June 26, 2021 With the second-overall pick in 2003, the Carolina Hurricanes brought the first of the four Staal brothers, Eric, into an NHL organization. Almost 10 years later, on April 5, 2013,…
Lightning Have 5 Players to Worry About in Hurricanes Series Nathan Moser | May 30, 2021 With the Tampa Bay Lightning defeating the Florida Panthers in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs four-games-to-two, the team now sets their sights on a franchise that at…
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’ Newcomers & Veterans Stifle Predators in Thrilling Game 1 Win Matt Cosman | May 18, 2021 After more than a year of dormancy, PNC Arena in Raleigh finally came back to life on Monday night. With the combination of the Carolina Hurricanes’ increase to 50 percent…
Hurricanes’ Staal Worthy of Selke Trophy Consideration Matt Cosman | May 15, 2021 If you pieced together all the things that have gone right for the Carolina Hurricanes this season, you could write a novel. Finishing atop their division and securing home-ice advantage…
Carolina Hurricanes’ 3 Stars of the Month – April 2021 Matt Cosman | May 1, 2021 If you’ve been watching any Central Division hockey recently, you’d agree – it’s time to stop labeling the Carolina Hurricanes as underdogs. After a 10-2-2 March that vaulted them above…