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Justin Poirier

5 CHL Players Who Are Taking Over the NCAA

Dayton Reimer | November 11, 2025

When the puck dropped on the 2025-26 season, everyone was clamouring to see how Gavin McKenna would adapt to the NCAA. The 17-year-old phenom didn’t disappoint, putting up two assists…

Categories CHL, NCAA, NHL Prospects

3 Hurricanes Prospects to Keep a Close Eye on in the 2025-26 Season

Alex Ohari | August 7, 2025

Over the past few years, the Carolina Hurricanes have assembled a prospect group that ranks amongst the largest and most talented in the NHL. Every year in the draft, they continuously trade…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Prospects, Season Previews

Hurricanes Prospects: Forsmark, Poirier & the New Guy

Alex Ohari | January 29, 2025

Welcome to the fifth installment of the revived “Future Canes” prospect series. In this column, we take a look at Carolina Hurricanes prospects who are standing out and enjoying success, whether they’re…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Prospects

Hurricanes’ Prospect Justin Poirier Becoming a Future Asset While Dominating QMJHL

Zach Martin | November 9, 2024

It is always good to be in the present when it comes to hockey, especially if you’re a Carolina Hurricanes fan. The team is 10-2-0 and on an eight-game winning…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Prospects, NHL Prospects

Hurricanes Prospect Updates: Suzuki, Poirier, Artamonov & More

Alex Ohari | October 22, 2024

Welcome to the second installment of the revived “Future Canes” prospect series. In this column, we take a look at Carolina Hurricanes prospects who are standing out and enjoying success, whether they’re…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Prospects

3 Hurricanes Prospects to Watch This Season

Alex Ohari | September 9, 2024

In life, I believe it’s vital to always focus on the future just as much as the present. I bring that same line of thinking to my hockey coverage. It’s…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Prospects, Season Previews

Calgary Flames’ Potential 2nd & 3rd Round Draft Options

Derek Olsen | June 19, 2024

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is rapidly approaching, taking place on June 28 and 29. The intensive travelling and studying done by each franchise’s scouting staff is about to pay…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL Entry Draft

Justin Poirier – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Dayton Reimer | May 29, 2024

Justin Poirier 2023-24 Team: Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)Date of Birth: Sep. 4, 2006Place of Birth: Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QCHt: 5-foot-8 Wt: 181 poundsShoots: RPosition: RWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings When it…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

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Kris Knoblauch’s Questionable Decisions in Oilers’ Loss to the Predators

Reporter Reveals Why the Maple Leafs Didn’t Acquire Flames’ Rasmus Andersson

NHL Rumors: Fleury Return, Canucks and Senators at Crossroads

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