Posts About "Justin Williams"
NHL Rumors: Shattenkirk, Wild, Hurricanes, More
August 2nd, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there are some destinations starting to present themselves as possibilities for defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, the Minnesota Wild GM possibilities are expanding and Justin Williams might be close to ready to make a decision on his playing future. Where Will Shattenkirk Land? After being bought out by...
3 Hurricanes Captain Candidates If Williams Retires
July 29th, 2019 It was an enchanting run for the Carolina Hurricanes last season when captain Justin Williams and new head coach Rod Brind’Amour led a group of underdog youngsters to the Eastern Conference Final. With Williams’ future still undecided, his tight-lipped approach to next season hasn’t stopped the Carolina brass from filling holes,...
Are the Hurricanes Playoff-Bound in 2019-20?
July 8th, 2019 Making the playoffs last season was fantastic for the Carolina Hurricanes and their fans. Can they build on that momentum and make it back to the postseason next season? A couple of thoughts stand out as key to achieving that goal. Justin Williams the Wild Card We touched on the importance of Hurricanes captain Justin Williams in...
Will Hurricanes Culture Survive Justin Williams
June 29th, 2019 As the smoke cleared on the Carolina Hurricanes' 2018-19 NHL season, one observation outshone the others. The culture has changed for this team. The challenge going forward will be to maintain that culture and not lose the momentum it has created. Culture of Mediocrity For the past decade, the Hurricanes were mired in a culture of...
Senators: 5 Free Agent Options
June 19th, 2019 The 2019 NHL Entry Draft is fast approaching, and teams have the majority of their focus on the draft. But teams will also need to keep an eye just past the draft, to July 1 and the start of free agency. The opening day of free agency is one of the biggest days on the hockey calendar, and that should be the case for the Ottawa Senators....
Time for a Hurricanes' Road Win
April 24th, 2019 The Carolina Hurricanes are tied 3-3 with the Washington Capitals in their best of seven series. Their first-round skirmish in the Stanley Cup Playoffs has been one-sided - the home side, that is. The home team has won each game in this series so far. The Hurricanes would love to disrupt that trend by winning Game 7 in Washington, D.C....
