Leafs Clearing Space for Eric Staal? Mark Shiver | February 12, 2016 Eric Staal in a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater would be quite a shock to the NHL world. Staal has been a Carolina Hurricane for a long time, helping them win…
The Hartford Whalers Franchise Four Michael Gwizdala | February 11, 2016 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position.…
Eric Staal Era Fading to Black? Mark Shiver | January 25, 2016 Eric Staal is in the final year of his contract. His seven-year $57.75 million contract ends this year. So, too could the Staal era in Carolina, new contract or not.…
Canes Refuse to Fade Mark Shiver | January 13, 2016 The Carolina Hurricanes refuse to fade. Nearly seven weeks past the traditional Thanksgiving “line in the sand” that is normally a reality check on a team’s playoff chances, and the…
Staal Contract Becoming Footnote Mark Shiver | January 9, 2016 Eric Staal is in the last year of his contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. The captain of the ‘Canes has a few months left on his seven-year deal. He’s enjoying…
Francis, Kurri, McKenzie Join Hall of Fame Committee Dustin L. Nelson | December 1, 2015 The Hockey Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday that Carolina Hurricanes general manager and 2005 inductee Ron Francis, KHL Jokerit general manager and 2001 inductee Jari Kurri and 2015 inductee…
Breaking: Agent says Eric Staal Rumors False Mark Shiver | October 1, 2015 When the word went around that Eric Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes had asked for $9 million a year in his contract negotiations, the hockey media took it and ran.…
Ron Francis Makes Outstanding Move for Canes Mark Shiver | September 25, 2015 A couple of weeks ago, the Carolina Hurricanes completed a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. Executive Vice President and General Manager Ron Francis announced that the team acquired forwards Kris Versteeg and Joakim…
Swedish Beast Makes Bank Mark Shiver | August 31, 2015 The Carolina Hurricanes’ Elias Lindholm is known by his teammates as the “Swedish Beast.” I wrote about when Eric Staal glossed him that last November after he scored a game-winning goal…
Jeff Skinner Can Still Be a Difference Maker Philip Botti | August 20, 2015 Jeff Skinner of the Carolina Hurricanes is only 23 years old. Most people are graduating college at that age, and are looking to break into a professional field. Skinner took a…
Extensions for Staal, Ward May Help Less Than Hoped Jonathan Gardner | August 1, 2015 As the new season approaches, the Carolina Hurricanes have a few final situations to settle before October. Cam Ward and Eric Staal are both approaching the end of their respective…
Slacker Hockey by Semin, Not a Bad Gig Mark Shiver | July 28, 2015 Alexander Semin had an awful season last year with the Carolina Hurricanes. In fact it was his worst yet in his eight seasons in the NHL. His six goals and…
