Posts About "Scott Darling"
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Stars, More
November 12th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is finally a decision on Jesse Puljujarvi, the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking at possible options for the backup goaltender position, and are the New York Rangers considering trading one of their prospects? Finally, how long are the Dallas Stars willing to wait to get production from their two...
Can Blackhawks Goalies Lead Them to Another Stanley Cup?
September 24th, 2019 For a decade now, the Chicago Blackhawks have been anchored in net by Corey Crawford, with Crow serving as the primary netminder for two of the three Stanley Cup-winning seasons. Corey Crawford (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports) This past July, the Blackhawks made a surprise move, signing goalkeeper Robin Lehner to a...
Hurricanes' Ward Returns, Retires...Now the Rafters
August 31st, 2019 On Wednesday, former Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward returned to the team. It was not to challenge Petr Mrázek for the starting job between the pipes, but rather to hang his skates up a final time in Raleigh's PNC Arena. After a 14-year career of peaks and valleys, Ward retired as he should, as a Hurricane. Cam Ward,...
Hurricanes Acquire Reimer for Darling
June 30th, 2019 The Carolina Hurricanes have swapped goalies by acquiring James Reimer in a trade with the Florida Panthers. Florida acquired goalie Scott Darling and immediately placed him on waivers with the intention to buy out the remaining two years of his contra...
Injury Winds Blowing at Hurricanes
December 8th, 2018 It is almost ironic that a team named the Carolina Hurricanes would find itself weathering a storm. But, they are doing just that. A supposed to be period of calm with the tenuous goaltender situation finally settled has instead turned blustery in the form of one injury after another. Rod Brind'Amour, head coach of the good ship...
Hurricanes' Calm Curtis McElhinney
December 3rd, 2018 As writers, we are supposed to be able to use words to convey feelings, actions, scenarios, etc. However, adequate words to describe the feeling during the Carolina Hurricanes Friday night tilt against the visiting Anaheim Ducks are difficult to come by. It wasn’t euphoria or even excitement. It was more like a sense...
NHL News & Notes: Mete, Bjork & More
November 29th, 2018 In today's News & Notes, the Montreal Canadiens have assigned Victor Mete to the AHL, the Boston Bruins have assigned Anders Bjork to the AHL and the Carolina Hurricanes have placed Scott Darlin on waivers. Mete to Laval The Canadiens have assigned Mete to the AHL after the 20-year-old defender played in 23 games with the Canadiens...
Goaltender Waiver Party - Darling and Pickard
November 29th, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes have placed Scott Darling on waivers, while the Arizona Coyotes claimed fellow goaltender Calvin Pickard off waivers from the Philadelphia Flyers. Darling went on waivers Thursday with two years left on his contract beyond this ...
Making Excuses for Hurricanes' Darling
November 28th, 2018 Everyone seems to like Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Scott Darling. He's a nice guy, easy to talk to and has a cool dog. His Great Dane pup is fitting for Darling's larger-than-life presence in the net. What's not to like about a guy who was honest and confessed to the world that he came to the Hurricanes unprepared and mailed it in...
Hurricanes' McElhinney Playing His Way to Number One
November 24th, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes have three goaltenders. They've needed all three since Scott Darling suffered a hamstring injury just before the season. Petr Mrázek, who was brought on in the offseason, was front and center. Curtis McElhinney was added presumably as a temporary backup. Goaltending is the area that needs...
Carolina Hurricanes: Playoffs or Turkey Leg?
November 23rd, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes have arrived at the American Thanksgiving benchmark whereby teams are judged as to whether or not they make the playoffs. For some teams, the only significance Thanksgiving will hold is in a large plate of stuffing and a big turkey leg. https://twitter.com/pksport/status/1065661622398709760 As the above...
NHL News & Notes: Darling, Anderson-Dolan & More
October 22nd, 2018 In today's News & Notes, the Carolina Hurricanes have activated their starting goaltender from the injured reserve, Jaret Anderson-Dolan has been returned to his WHL club and the Toronto Marlies have signed a familiar face. Related: NHL News & Notes: Tuch, Schneider & More Hurricanes Activate Darling From Injured...
Is Hurricanes' Preseason Success Real?
October 1st, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes rocked the preseason. They went 5-0-1 and scored a lot of goals, 28 to be exact, and only gave up 13. All in all it was a very exciting preseason for a team that is entering an entirely new era. Their only blemish was yesterday's overtime loss to the Nashville Predators. Owner Tom Dundon surely must be excited...
