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Ryan Murphy

A Look Back: Grading the Hurricanes’ 2011 Draft Class

Alex Ohari | May 14, 2021

I’ve decided it was time to re-commence my grading of previous Carolina Hurricanes draft classes, and for today’s installment, we’ll go all the way back to 2011. As you may…

Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, NHL Entry Draft

Hurricanes’ Francis Axes Loose Ends

Mark Shiver | June 30, 2017

In advance of NHL free agency opening July 1, Carolina Hurricanes general manager Ron Francis is axing loose ends. The ‘Canes announced Thursday, June 29 that goalie Eddie Lack and…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Cammalleri, Jokinen, Hayes & More Being Bought Out

Brandon Share-Cohen | June 30, 2017

As originally reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the NHL waiver wire will be full heading into the free agency period that starts on July 1. The full list of players…

Categories Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, Free Agents, New Jersey Devils, NHL News, Winnipeg Jets

Expansion Rules Forcing Francis’ Hand

Leah Dyck | February 13, 2017

The Carolina Hurricanes are shaping into a pretty good team and it’s all thanks to Ron Francis, the club’s general manager — even though they’re standing last in the Metropolitan…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Management

4 Hurricanes Vegas Fans Should Be Watching

Keith Scheessele | February 4, 2017

Another week, another team that new fans of the Vegas Golden Knights need to be watching. The Carolina Hurricanes may not be on the radar of Vegas fans, but they…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights

Hurricanes Expectations for 2017

Josh Burns | December 26, 2016

With 2016 drawing to a close it’s hard not to imagine what 2017 might have in store. There is just something about the new year that instills so much optimism…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Possible Trade Destinations for Hurricanes’ Ryan Murphy

The Hockey Writers | November 19, 2016

Ryan Murphy has likely spent more time being discussed on Ron Francis’s PNC Arena phone line than playing on the rink downstairs over the past year or two, and that…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Flyers’ Del Zotto Out With Injury, Oilers Assign Reinhart to AHL & More News

Steven DiOssi | October 7, 2016

Del Zotto Out More Than a Month With Injury Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Michael Del Zotto will miss the next four to five weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced…

Categories NHL News, Trending

Oilers Shopping Yakupov: 8 Potential Buyers

Larry Fisher | October 7, 2016

It’s no secret that the Edmonton Oilers are shopping Nail Yakupov. He asked for a trade last season and Peter Chiarelli was trying to move him even before that request…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Oilers Transactions, Trades Contracts and Transactions, Trending

Hurricanes Re-Sign Ryan Murphy for Two Years

Brett Finger | July 14, 2016

The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Ryan Murphy to a two-year contract, according to the team. [NEWS] #Canes agree to terms with Ryan Murphy on a two-year…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Transactions, NHL News

Carolina Hurricanes Coach Peters Can Breathe

Mark Shiver | September 25, 2014

Carolina Hurricanes Coach Peters can breathe.  Last night in their game against the New York Islanders, his team got 3 things done they desperately needed:  They started strong, were effective…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, New York Islanders

Carolina Hurricanes: So Far, Inconsistency the only Constant

Andrew Luistro | September 25, 2013

With less than a week remaining before opening night, many teams have whittled down their rosters to those who have made the club, plus perhaps a handful of others. The…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes
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