Three Proven Fan Superstitions Mark Shiver | January 30, 2016 Playoff superstitions. We all have them. It’s a yearly companion, showing up whenever our favorite team begins to sniff a shot at being in the playoffs. For those of us…
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.…
Amazing Truth Is Canes Not Out Mark Shiver | January 23, 2016 It’s amazing! The Carolina Hurricanes are not out of contention for a spot in the NHL playoffs. The Canes have a legitimate chance to grab a wild card spot, even…
Versteeg Plays H O R S E Hockey with Penguins Mark Shiver | January 13, 2016 Kris Versteeg scored an amazing goal in Tuesday night’s contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins. One of the craziest goals ever was made by Versteeg, and if…
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…
Capitals Firepower Dominating Road to Cup Mark Shiver | January 3, 2016 I have had the pleasure of watching the Washington Capitals take on the Carolina Hurricanes twice in Raleigh. I was thoroughly impressed. This is a team that is hitting on…
‘Canes Young Guns Get it Done Against Devils Mark Shiver | December 27, 2015 The Carolina Hurricanes and their young guns welcomed the New Jersey Devils back to Raleigh’s PNC Arena for the second time this December. On December 3rd the Devils pummeled the Hurricanes…
The Good Ship Semin Has Sunk Mark Shiver | December 12, 2015 Alexander Semin is now floating in the KHL. His ship has sunk. Cast off from the Carolina Hurricanes earlier this year, Semin’s ship landed in the harbor of the Montreal…
Peters’ Effective Jostling Up ‘Canes Mark Shiver | December 6, 2015 Carolina Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters jostled up his team’s lineup Saturday night in preparation for the visiting Montreal Canadiens. It was effective as the ‘Canes beat the Habs 3-2…
Eric Staal Imploding Contract Mark Shiver | December 5, 2015 Eric Staal is in the final year of his huge contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. His seven-year $57 million deal is will be up and he will become an unrestricted free…
Hurricanes Power Play Needs Juice Mark Shiver | December 4, 2015 As the Carolina Hurricanes prepared to drop the puck in their game against the visiting New Jersey Devils Thursday night, they were ranked last in the NHL on the power…