3 Lessons Canes Coach Peters is Learning
Bill Peters is no novice. He’s been around hockey a long time. However, his run as head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes is his first as a head coach in…
Hurricanes Management
Hurricanes Francis Not Immune from Scrutiny
The Carolina Hurricanes fan base is getting restless…again. This time, it’s not so much head coach, Bill Peters that is being encouraged to find gainful employment elsewhere, but general manager…
Hurricanes Coach Peters Invites Scrutiny
A few of my colleagues in the sports media have written lately that it’s time for Carolina Hurricanes head coach, Bill Peters to be fired. I addressed the subject recently…
“Honey, I Bought the Hurricanes”
Tom Dundon has likely made many interesting calls to his wife, Veruschka about interesting ventures he has put together. Most recently, he may well have had this exchange: “Honey, I bought…
Hurricanes’ Peters Weathers “Fire” Storm
“We need a new coach!” “Fire Head Coach Bill Peters!” The chorus of Carolina fans fed up with their team’s performance or lack thereof began to swell. For the first…
Hurricanes’ Brass Need Missing Links
Eight seasons and counting. That’s how long the Carolina Hurricanes have failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. General manager Ron Francis and coach Bill Peters staged a season-ending…
Hurricanes Still Searching for a Leader
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’ Slow & Steady Rebuild
The Carolina Hurricanes certainly have a lot on their plate right now. With the upcoming expansion draft, the NHL trade deadline and the possibility of playoff contention, there’s no lack…
Expansion Rules Forcing Francis’ Hand
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…
NHL Olympic Participation on Hold
LOS ANGELES – If fans have a desire to see their favorite NHL players in the 2018 Olympic Winter Games, several critical decisions remain outstanding. In fact, NHL decision-makers appear…
Francis Making Hurricanes His Own
Ron Francis won the hearts of Carolina Hurricanes fans the moment he opted to come back to the franchise he started with, but in a brand new city. He again…
First Peters Now Francis Locked In
Ron Francis, Executive Vice-President and General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes has received a contract extension through the 2018-19 season. The team announced the extension Tuesday morning, and team owner…