Why Not a Goon? Mark Shiver | December 3, 2015 We are a little under two months until the NHL All-Star Weekend in Nashville. The much-anticipated 3-on-3 format is sure to be a ratings bonanza. A hat-tip to the NHL…
Bruins Colossal Rask Contract Mark Shiver | November 30, 2015 At $7 million per season Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask has a colossal contract. He also has a “No Move Clause” that means he has a secure future in Boston.…
Habs’ Hopes of Hoisting Cup Hinge on Price’s Knee Mark Shiver | November 28, 2015 The NHL’s first quarter is in the books, and the story lines are aplenty, but none is as intriguing to me as that of the Montreal Canadiens. There are many…
Canes Faulk Powering to Early Norris Whispers Mark Shiver | November 23, 2015 Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Justin Faulk is quietly putting together a season that has Norris Trophy potential. Of course it is early, but he is setting a power play goal-scoring pace…
Canes and Leafs Battle For Bottom Mark Shiver | November 21, 2015 The Carolina Hurricanes and the Toronto Maple Leafs put bottom of the conference hockey on display as they battled to see who could get to the bottom of the standings. The…
Two Canes Must Make Moves Mark Shiver | November 17, 2015 In the midst of a home stand the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves on the cusp of two possibilities. They will get through it adding significant points to their total, or…
Which Canes Team Tonight Mark Shiver | November 13, 2015 At times the Carolina Hurricanes look so good it’s hard to understand why their record has been so abysmal over the past six years. One of the most frustrating endeavors…
Canes Three Stars Starting to Shimmer Mark Shiver | November 9, 2015 The Carolina Hurricanes pulled off an amazing win against the Ottawa Senators Saturday night. A tad over 10,000 “Caniacs” began heading for the exits when Jeff Skinner put the puck…
Shooting Stars Set Fire to Raleigh Mark Shiver | November 7, 2015 The Dallas Stars came to Raleigh and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in a blaze of 3rd period offense that burned up any hope of a ‘Canes win. Establishing themselves…
Hurricanes Loving Kris Versteeg Mark Shiver | October 31, 2015 Kris Versteeg is quickly proving to be a good get for the Carolina Hurricanes. After notching two assists in Friday night’s 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche, Versteeg is tied…
Can You Teach Heart? Mark Shiver | October 16, 2015 Carolina Hurricanes coach Bill Peters needs answers fast on his team’s apparent lack of heart and effort. The team is extending its October losing streak from last year, with a…
McDavid, Eichel, Hanifin Are for Real Mark Shiver | October 14, 2015 Of the top five draft picks in this year’s NHL Entry Draft, three are currently playing in the league. Top-pick Connor McDavid has played in three games for the Edmonton…
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