Could an Ovechkin Scenery Change Include Carolina? Mark Shiver | May 18, 2017 Another playoff series between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins has come and gone, and once more the Penguins won and advanced. Phrases such as, “They’ve got the Caps’ number”…
Ron Francis Places Spotlight on Young Guns Mark Shiver | May 7, 2017 Ron Francis, GM of the Carolina Hurricanes, has youth in the spotlight. The former fan-favorite as a player with the Hartford Whalers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Hurricanes, has gotten a…
Hurricanes’ Peters’ Point-Blank Plea Mark Shiver | April 22, 2017 Carolina Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters made a point-blank plea to team general manager Ron Francis at their end-of-season joint press conference on April 12. Frankly, it was of such…
Aho Brings ‘Steel’ to Hurricanes Mark Shiver | March 11, 2017 Sebastian Aho was the hero in giving the Carolina Hurricanes the win Thursday night. It was memorable not just for him, but also for those of us who cover the ‘Canes.…
Hurricanes Still Searching for a Leader Chris Lehman | March 9, 2017 On January 14, the Carolina Hurricanes took down the New York Islanders for their fourth straight win, and they sat firmly in the middle of the playoff hunt. In the…
Hurricanes Skill Needs Some Heft Chris Lehman | February 25, 2017 When Ron Francis and Bill Peters took over the Carolina Hurricanes in 2014, the team was far from a playoff contender. The Canes now have a revamped defense, even with the recent loss…
Hurricanes Need 2 Things, at Least Mark Shiver | February 12, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes are sitting in ninth place in the NHL Wild Card standings with 55 points, albeit only six point away from the Toronto Maple Leafs who sit at…
Preview: Capitals Hope to Continue Surge Against Canes Sammi Silber | February 7, 2017 The Washington Capitals are rolling and it looks like they can’t be stopped. They’ve won all but one game since the All-Star break, and hope to keep the streak going…
How Long Will Caps’ Streak Last? Bill Situ | February 7, 2017 With the recent 5-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings, the Washington Capitals are now on a three-game winning streak and hold a perfect record in the month of February.…
Ward vs Talbot, Aho vs McDavid Mark Shiver | February 4, 2017 Hockey’s fabulous present and abundantly rich future in Connor McDavid and Sebastian Aho was on full display Friday night. The Edmonton Oilers, third place in the Western Conference’s Pacific Division…
Capitals Early February Matchups Michael Mazzuca | February 3, 2017 It’s February 1 and some NHL players have recently returned home from a weekend where they got to see old pals and rivals, reminisce with teammates and coaches, and salute the fans…
Sebastian Aho: “Hats Please” Mark Shiver | February 1, 2017 Sebastian Aho was ready. The weather in Raleigh, Tuesday night, was balmy and pleasant, lending no hint as to what was about to unfold in the PNC Arena. A fierce…
