Hurricanes Front Office Hires “Mr. Game 7” Justin Williams as Special Advisor Matt Cosman | February 6, 2021 It’s been four months since Justin Williams retired from hockey, but in many ways, it never really felt like he left. On Friday, the Carolina Hurricanes made that official and…
Hockey Hall of Fame: Who Becomes Eligible in 2023? Chris Carnovale | January 22, 2021 A Hall of Fame induction is one of the greatest achievements that an athlete can have bestowed upon them for their respective sport. For hockey players, the honour of being…
Senators Could Benefit From a Vacant Captaincy in 2020-21 David Crosby | November 30, 2020 For the first time in franchise history, the Ottawa Senators did not name a captain for the 2018-19 season. More than 800 days and 135 games later, they still haven’t…
‘Mr. Game 7’ Justin Williams: A Cup-Winning Career to Remember Matt Cosman | October 9, 2020 What better word describes Justin Williams’ career than legendary? While the saying holds true: “Legends never die,” the time finally came for the 39-year-old Cobourg, Ontario-native to announce his retirement…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: In Praise of Older Players, Let’s Sign Some The Old Prof | September 29, 2020 After the upcoming NHL Entry Draft on Oct. 6-7, free-agent signings can begin at 12 pm. EST on Oct. 9. Since Kaspari Kapanen was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, things…
Hurricanes Only Have Themselves to Blame for Round 1 Loss to Bruins Matt Cosman | August 20, 2020 It may be a Round 1 exit, but it doesn’t really feel that way. The Carolina Hurricanes hoped for a longer run, but the Boston Bruins once again blew the…
Senators Have Examples for What They Need to Do Danny McCloskey | August 18, 2020 While Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion is focused on who to select in the upcoming NHL Draft, he would be wise to also take a look at successful non-draft…
NHL Rumors: Williams, Hall, Peters, Free Agency, More Jim Parsons | April 16, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Donald Trump held a call with the NHL, Justin Williams talked about possibly retiring and Bill Peters’ new KHL team is already having drama. Plus,…
Carolina Tops Vegas in Shootout, Spoils DeBoer’s Home Debut The Canadian Press | February 9, 2020 LAS VEGAS — Andrei Svechnikov and Justin Williams scored in the shootout, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-5 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. The loss spoiled the home debut of Vegas coach Peter DeBoer, who was hired Jan. …
Williams’ Shootout Goal Lifts Hurricanes Past Canucks, 4-3 The Canadian Press | February 2, 2020 RALEIGH, N.C. — Justin Williams scored the winning goal in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes over the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Sunday afternoon. Williams wristed a shot inside…
Williams Scores Twice, Hurricanes Defeat Jets 4-1 The Canadian Press | January 21, 2020 RALEIGH, N.C. — Justin Williams scored a pair of goals in his second game back in the NHL, leading the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets…
Takeaways From Justin Williams’ Heroic Return to Hurricanes Lineup Matt Cosman | January 20, 2020 In hindsight, we all should have seen this coming. It would be crazy to think Justin Williams’ first game back with the Carolina Hurricanes would end any other way. With…