Hurricanes’ Faulk on Darling & Defense Mark Shiver | April 16, 2018 There were many times this season where it appeared that the Carolina Hurricanes defense loafed on goaltender Scott Darling. More times than I can recall I read fans voicing their…
Staal & Faulk on Hurricanes’ Two-Headed Captaincy Mark Shiver | April 14, 2018 During the Carolina Hurricanes end of season media availability with the players last week, I had the opportunity to address the team’s two-headed captaincy directly with the two players who comprise…
Hurricanes’ Justin Williams Beyond Anger Mark Shiver | March 14, 2018 After a disastrous loss Tuesday night, Justin Williams of the Carolina Hurricanes said, “It’s beyond anger. To be honest. We’ve got thousands of Boston fans cheering for them [the Bruins]…
Hurricanes Respond to the Woodshed Mark Shiver | February 15, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes seem to need the woodshed. At least that’s what it looked like given their recent play. After the team exhibited a brutal lack of effort in both…
Will Canes Coach Peters’ Fury Be Short-Lived? Mark Shiver | February 6, 2018 Carolina Hurricanes head coach, Bill Peters is not happy. In fact, he was furious with his team after their brutal lack of effort on Friday night against the Detroit Red Wings and…
Hurricanes Brutal Lack of Effort Mark Shiver | February 5, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes made a brutal leap into mediocrity that started this past Friday night. They were in a place in hockey that is extremely critical at this point in…
Hurricanes Surprise All-Star Mark Shiver | January 13, 2018 Noah Hanifin is an All-Star. The Carolina Hurricanes defenseman was announced Wednesday as having been selected to play in the 2018 NHL Honda All-Star Game. He is the only member…
Carolina Hurricanes Offensive Offense Mark Shiver | December 9, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes are closing in on making a playoff run nearly impossible. Sure, the math will be with them for a while, but for all intents and purposes, if…
Co-Captains for the ‘Canes? Mark Shiver | October 7, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes named co-captains Thursday, Jordan Staal and Justin Faulk. Jeff Skinner was named an alternate. Generally received by most as a positive announcement, it does bring some questioning…
Maple Leafs Need Another Defenseman Branden Poelzer | August 21, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs have made multiple roster changes this offseason via free agency. The Leafs signed forwards Dominic Moore and Patrick Marleau to one-year and three-year contracts respectively. They…
Hurricanes Prove Pesce Part of Long-Term Plan Mark Shiver | August 3, 2017 On Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes proved that defenseman Brett Pesce is part of their long-term plan. Pesce and the team agreed to a six-year extension that will pay him $4.025…
Hurricanes’ “C” Likely to be a “J” Mark Shiver | July 24, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes have not had a team captain since Eric Staal departed in February 2016. As the start of last season drew near, speculation abounded that either Jordan Staal…