Posts About "Rod Brind’Amour"
Hurricanes Must Improve After COVID-19 Pause
January 22nd, 2021 The Carolina Hurricanes return home to face the defending Stanley Cup Champions Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. As expected, COVID-19 has inserted itself and caused numerous changes and postponements, including the Hurricanes' last three contests against the Nashville Predators and the Florida Panthers. As a result, the matchup with the...
3 Headlines After Hurricanes First Game
January 16th, 2021 Hockey has returned, and the Carolina Hurricanes have hit the ground running, winning 3-0 against a rebuilding Detroit Red Wings for the first of what will be a 56-game schedule for the 2020-21 season. On the surface, a shutout and three goals seem like a dream start, but the Hurricanes showed some rust after a long break and a...
Carolina Hurricanes' 5 Best Trades in Franchise History
January 9th, 2021 One of every hockey fan’s favorite things to do is to analyze trades and pick a winner and a loser. Despite the natural tendency to choose a side, a trade will often benefit both teams involved. But these five transactions executed by the Carolina Hurricanes/Hartford Whalers franchise were indisputable victories – both for the...
Hurricanes Need Depth Scoring to Make Next Big Step
December 22nd, 2020 The stage is set, and the date is confirmed. The Carolina Hurricanes and the rest of the NHL will begin play on Jan. 13, 2021 — ten months after COVID-19 put the 2019-20 season on pause — with a 56-game schedule. https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1340673097926651904 The Hurricanes can shift their worry from whether a...
Dear Santa: Hurricanes' 2020-21 Wish List
December 12th, 2020 It’s hard to believe the month of December has come already in what has been a turbulent 2020. December brings with it the anticipation of a fresh new year, a reflection of the year passed, and most importantly Christmas and a visit from Santa! The Carolina Hurricanes have been well deserving of getting everything they want...
Hurricanes Chasing Milestones in 2020-21 Season
December 11th, 2020 The 2020-21 hockey season is nearly set after much bickering between the NHL and the Players Association. The new season is expected to begin on Jan. 13, 2021, and will be played in a condensed, 56-game schedule. https://twitter.com/wyshynski/status/1336358018053791744 As everyone gets ready for the new year and new hockey,...
The Most Important Hurricanes of All Time
December 5th, 2020 Twenty one years ago, the Hartford Whalers franchise packed their bags and shipped out to an unproven hockey market in Raleigh, North Carolina to become the Hurricanes. Since then, the Hurricanes and the city of Raleigh have proven that hockey can not only work in the Old North State, but it can thrive under the right...
5 Reasons the Hurricanes Will See Continued Success in 2020-21
December 2nd, 2020 The Carolina Hurricanes will be an exciting team going into the 2020-21 NHL season. They have shown promise in the last two seasons and will look to improve upon what they've already accomplished. Here are five reasons why the Canes should have continued success in 2020-21. 5. Hurricanes Well-Positioned by Ownership Tom Dundon as...
Hurricanes Should Benefit From Shorter 2020-21 Season
November 28th, 2020 The NHL continues to reiterate its desire to start the 2020-21 season on or around Jan. 1. However, the league does not want to play through the summer, meaning it will most likely be a shortened season with possible divisional realignments to compensate for some closures in Canada. (from 'Shortened 2021 NHL season may feature...
St. Louis Blues' Best & Worst Trades
October 11th, 2020 Like any other NHL franchise, the St. Louis Blues have made plenty of good trades, and plenty of bad trades. The recent trade history for the Blues has been very good, and was a key factor in their success last season. Let's discuss their three best and worst trades in franchise history. Blues' Worst Trades Giving up on...
Hurricanes Only Have Themselves to Blame for Round 1 Loss to Bruins
August 20th, 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 whistle on their season, eliminating the Hurricanes from the playoffs for the second straight year. The good news is, the 'Canes took a game and were much more competitive in this...
Hurricanes Must Forget Game 1 "Crime Scene" and Regroup for Game 2
August 13th, 2020 Rod Brind'Amour doesn't mince words. The Carolina Hurricanes' bench boss certainly didn't hold back following their 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins Wednesday. After a frustrating afternoon that featured several instances of Hurricanes players jawing with the referees - most notably regarding a controversial second-period goal...
A Look Back: Rod Brind’Amour Started Carolina’s 'Storm Surge'
August 9th, 2020 This article was originally published in February, 2013. To get a number retired in the National Hockey League is a special honor, one that is typically reserved for a unique kind of player. It doesn’t necessarily mean that the honoree was winner, but rather that he did something important to either put his team on the map or...
