Hurricanes Roster Opens up With Rask Out
Saying that Carolina Hurricanes center Victor Rask’s injury is inconvenient is an understatement. Despite a slow season by his standards in 2017-18, Rask was poised to begin this campaign in…
Hurricanes Prospects
Carolina Hurricanes Prospect Pyramid
Prospect ranking lists come out annually for every team in the NHL, and I am always perplexed as to why these rankings still exist. The No. 10 prospect for the…
Hurricanes’ Svechnikov & His Potential Paths
There is understandable optimism coming out of Raleigh as the Carolina Hurricanes prepare for the 2018-19 NHL season. Justin Williams was named team captain, ending an odd multi-captain situation between…
Svechnikov Shines Against Blues in Traverse City
Day one of the Traverse City prospect tournament is in the books and it was not a pretty day for the St. Louis Blues. For the most part, the team’s…
Hurricanes Prospect Maenalanen Could Shake Up Camp
On May 18, 2018, the Carolina Hurricanes signed Finnish winger Saku Maenalanen to a one-year entry-level contract (ELC) at a value of $925,000, plus potential performance bonuses. Originally a fifth-round…
Hurricanes Have Potential Stud in Necas
Finishing in or around the NHL basement over the past nine seasons has been a tough pill to swallow for fans of the Carolina Hurricanes, but the rewards that come…
Tolchinsky Not Thinking About Russia Yet (Translated)
Never drafted in the NHL, Sergey Tolchinsky garnered attention from the big league after a good career with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the OHL. The winger hasn’t had…
2009-10 Albany River Rats: A Look Back
As Albany winds down what may be its final season in the American Hockey League, we take a look back at its previous affiliate and their final run. In 2009-10 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…
Francis Rebuild Needs New Direction
If there’s one thing Carolina Hurricanes fans know about Ron Francis, it’s that he’s precise. He knows what he wants when he wants it and he’s not afraid to go against…
Sergey Tolchinsky Dazzles at Traverse City Tournament
Anyone familiar with Carolina Hurricanes prospect Sergey Tolchinsky knows his capacity for potting a dazzling goal. He’s got excellent hands and quick feet. He showed off his skills Friday during…
Prospects Tournament Fuels Canes Hopes
The Carolina Hurricanes announced their roster for the 2016 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan. The annual Prospects Tournament gives general managers and coaches a chance to see their prospects…