Posts About "Petr Mrazek"
Carolina Hurricanes 2020-21 Season Preview
January 5th, 2021 A new year, a new Carolina Hurricanes. Well, not really. After ending the 2019-20 season with a loss to the Boston Bruins in the first round of the playoff bubble, the Hurricanes remained largely inactive in free agency, instead opting to rely on their young core of players to continue to develop. The move makes sense given the...
3 Darkhorse Players the Hurricanes Need Production From
January 3rd, 2021 With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the NHL into a shortened 56-game season, winning games and collecting points in the standings will be more important than ever. And with a compressed schedule, team depth will be as crucial as ever. Of course, the Hurricanes will be relying on their leaders like Sebastian Aho, Dougie Hamilton and...
5 Hurricanes That Could be 2020-21 Trade Bait
December 17th, 2020 The Carolina Hurricanes kept relatively silent during this offseason, making one signing in former New York Ranger Jesper Fast to bolster their forward depth. Heading into 2020-21, the Hurricanes have a good, young team, but there is always a chance for improvement. If a potential trade opportunity arose that could push them over the...
Hurricanes Goaltending Will be Shaped by 2020-21 Season
December 7th, 2020 2021 is nearly upon us, and with that, a new NHL season, hopefully. After much speculation about what the Carolina Hurricanes would do with their goaltending situation heading into free agency, the answer was simple: Nothing. General manager Don Waddell opted to stick with his two goaltenders, Petr Mrázek and James Reimer (and...
Hurricanes Need to Answer These 3 Questions Heading into 2020-21
December 1st, 2020 The Carolina Hurricanes have blossomed into one of the best teams in the NHL over the last two seasons, making back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since the 2000-01 and 2001-02 seasons. Despite this success, the Hurricanes haven't returned to the Stanley Cup Final, falling short to the Boston Bruins in the playoffs both...
Hurricanes Seek Revenge Against Slumping Bruins
August 11th, 2020 Revenge will be fresh on the minds of the Carolina Hurricanes as they prepare for a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Final against the Boston Bruins. The Hurricanes were on a tear, having just swept the New York Islanders, but they ran out of gas against a juggernaut Bruins team and wound up the victims of a four-game sweep...
Red Wings' Draft History & Tendencies
June 17th, 2020 As the Detroit Red Wings make the final tweaks to their draft board, several years’ worth of scouting and strategizing will all be condensed down into a list of about 30-40 names. All of those road trips, cross-country flights, and time away from family will culminate with two action-packed nights that will determine the...
Jimmy Howard's Red Wings Legacy
June 6th, 2020 Terry Sawchuk's name is enshrined in the Hall of Fame, and his jersey hangs in the rafters of Little Caesars Arena. He leads the Detroit Red Wings in goaltending wins with 350. Behind him is Chris Osgood, who is something of a local legend given his role in three Red Wing championships, with 317 wins. Third on that list? Jimmy...
Carolina Hurricanes' Goaltending Depth Chart
June 6th, 2020 The Carolina Hurricanes recently discovered just how deep or rather how shallow their goaltending depth was when both Petr Mrazek and James Reimer went down with injuries in the same game. Luckily, the emergency goaltender, David Ayres came to the rescue and pulled off the unthinkable and played well enough for the team to rally in the...
THW's Goalie News: Pacific Race & Hurricanes Update
March 4th, 2020 Tuesday was a very busy night with 20 teams in action across the National Hockey League. The top two teams in the Pacific Division got a pair of big-time performances from their goaltenders. Plus, we got an injury update out of Carolina. Lehner Blanks Devils for First Shutout When the Vegas Golden Knights acquired Robin Lehner...
Hurricanes Should Ride Mrazek and Reimer For Playoff Push
February 21st, 2020 Soon after the Carolina Hurricanes struck a deal with the New York Rangers to exchange prospects, talk around the league is indicating they may not be finished just yet. The Hurricanes are currently sitting in the second wild card spot with 72 points, but as the season inches closer to the end, the playoff race only seems to get...
Maple Leafs, Hurricanes Fighting For Their Playoff Lives
January 19th, 2020 The end of January is coming into sight. With that comes the fun part of the season for fans. With the NHL's Trade Deadline only 36 days away, teams start the process of seeing what they might do come Feb 24. For some teams, it's easy to know what they're going to do. The Red Wings will sell. The Senators will sell. The three...
THW's Goalie News: Lehner Backs Himself, Mrazek Shuts the Door
January 11th, 2020 Robin Lehner has proven himself to be one of the very best goaltenders in the league, and now, he's ready to get what he deserves. Plus, one of the three games on Friday night ended with a shutout. Lehner Backs Himself When the Chicago Blackhawks signed Lehner this summer, many in the hockey community responded with shock. The...
