3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-0 Win Over the Blues Ryan Womeldorf | February 1, 2025 Ever since the blockbuster trade that saw Mikko Rantanen shipped out of town, things just haven’t felt quite right for the Colorado Avalanche. They’ve stumbled out of the gates since…
Avalanche’s Martin Necas Trade Was Subtly Brilliant Justin Giampietro | January 29, 2025 On the surface, the Colorado Avalanche made a pretty baffling decision last week (Jan. 24). Trading an in-his-prime franchise legend like Mikko Rantanen doesn’t usually go over well in the…
Avalanche’s Necas Making Good Impression After Rantanen Trade Marko Zlomislic | January 27, 2025 Whenever a franchise icon is traded, there is always a doubt about whether the new players can adequately replace their production. That is the predicament the Colorado Avalanche currently find…
NHL Rumors: Rantanen, Hurricanes, Miller, Canucks, Crosby Jacob Billington | January 25, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Mikko Rantanen was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, and we will look at how that transpired. Following that, some reports came out about the Hurricanes’…
Grading Hurricanes’ Blockbuster Trade for Mikko Rantanen & Taylor Hall Alex Chauvancy | January 24, 2025 Well, this trade deadline is off to one hell of a start, and the actual trade deadline isn’t until March 7. The Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes linked…
Hurricanes Acquire Rantanen & Hall in 3-Team Trade With Avalanche & Blackhawks Jim Bay | January 24, 2025 The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired veterans Taylor Hall and Mikko Rantanen in a three-team trade with the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche. The Hurricanes have sent Martin Necas and Jack…
3 Hurricanes Players’ Hot Streaks Lifting Team in Recent Play Zach Martin | January 22, 2025 As the 2024-25 season rolls along, we are getting a clearer picture of who will make the playoffs. The wild-card race is tight in both conferences, but the Carolina Hurricanes’…
Dear Santa: Carolina Hurricanes’ 2024-25 Wish List Zach Martin | December 17, 2024 Here at The Hockey Writers, our annual “Dear Santa” wish lists are coming out as we ask Santa for some holiday cheer for the teams we cover. Heading into 2025,…
Hurricanes’ Necas Should Be in the Running for 2024-25 NHL Awards Zach Martin | November 28, 2024 What else is there to say about Martin Necas that local media haven’t already said in Raleigh? The 25-year-old Czech forward is having an otherworldly start to his career and…
NHL Rumors: Kraken, Oilers, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Jets, Hurricanes Jim Parsons | November 22, 2024 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Seattle Kraken ready to start selling pending UFAs if they start to fall down the standings? Meanwhile, is Ivan Provorov attracting interest around…
3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 4-1 Win Over the Flyers Alex Ohari | November 21, 2024 On the first night of a back-to-back, the Carolina Hurricanes came into this game on a sizzling run of form. Their opponent, the Philadelphia Flyers, had also been playing some…
Hurricanes Complete Weekend Sweep With 4-1 Win Over Blues Zach Martin | November 17, 2024 The Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon (Nov. 17) hosted the St. Louis Blues in the second game of a back-to-back after defeating the Ottawa Senators the night before. It was…